5 Awesome ways technology has improved the Real Estate industry

Technology has taken every facet of our lives to a new level, the world of Real Estate is no exception. Take a look at the top 5 ways technology has improved the process of buying or selling a home.

#5 Accessibility: Thinking of moving, out of town? Out of State? Even out of the country? Browsing homes from the couch in sweats at home is truly priceless. 2013 standards allow us to access even the most prestigious real estate with a simple click.

#4 QR Codes: Forget flyers….Ok maybe in addition to flyers (for the old school folks), driving by a home or within an Ad, scan the QR code with your smartphone or tablet and tons of color pictures and additional information about the home instantly appear!

#3 Text to #’s: Reasons similar to the QR Codes makes the “text to’s” appealing. It is a quick paperless option for the tech savvy homebuyer to have additional information about any home at their fingertips.

#2 Realtor’s Tools: With an educated, tech savvy Realtor on your side, as a buyer or seller your boundaries are limitless, your success undeniable! There are an unlimited number of technological tools available to Realtors in 2013. Specific tools may vary by market and area, but the vast majority of markets have made leaps and bounds within the last few years.

#1 Realtor.com: The #1 website is now offered as an app for your phone or tablet. An all-inclusive stop for real estate information, finding a home, Realtor, new town and even calculating potential mortgage payment scenarios has never been easier. The availability of information has led to the most well educated homebuyers in history!

Enjoy and utilize all the tools today’s technology has to offer!

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, Dayton Real Estate Examiner

Jessica Botkin is a current, full time licensed Realtor, as a member of the Dayton Area Board of Realtors, Ohio Association of Realtors and National Association of Realtors, Jessica is passionate about the Miami Valley real estate market. Qualified in staging and intertwined in the community,...

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