How to cut through the noise and learn to trust your gut
Opinion
You should think carefully and set up some rules before blindly trusting the advice of others
by Rachael Hite Feb 24
Smart-home tech for agents: Moen goes with the Flo
Opinion
Moen debuts a new line of smart bathroom and kitchen appliances
by Brandon Doyle Feb 19
Smart-home tech for agents: Kohler upgrades bathrooms and kitchens for the 21st century
Opinion
New smart home technology enables homeowners to move seamlessly around their kitchens and bathrooms and have some fun
by Brandon Doyle Feb 13
3 tech giants are teaming up to make smart-home devices easier to use
Amazon, Apple and Google have teamed up with the Zigbee Alliance to create a single, royalty-free wireless protocol that will make smart-home devices easier to connect and use
by Marian McPherson Jan 20
The Essential Guide to 2020, 2025, 2030 and beyond
Shrinking agent ranks, smaller commissions and more predictions for years and years to come
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 6
Will voice-powered CRMs for real estate take off in 2020?
For voice to really push the industry, it needs to be in proptech, not consumer search. Salesforce already has voice-powered CRM features, so where are real estate's technology leaders?
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 31
MRED debuts Google- and Amazon-enabled voice assistant
The new tool is the result of a partnership between the MLS and Voiceter Pro. It should let agents check the status of their listings and do other tasks entirely with voice commands
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 4
Could Texas lead the way in solving the homeless problem?
Two private sector-led efforts aimed at helping the homeless in Texas show promise
by Bernice Ross Nov 25
Want to be a whiz at managing your time? Try these tools
Learning new technology is sometimes daunting, but once you learn it, it can open up a whole new world where you can work smarter not harder
by Gina Castrorao Nov 7
A decade of social media marketing: The good, the bad and the ugly
Opinion
It's taken 10 years for the real estate industry to truly understand and embrace this method of marketing
by Teresa Boardman Oct 31
The top 3 lead generation sources for agents
Outside of your sphere, how are you getting and converting new leads? Here are a number of ways that agents and brokers are finding those all-important new connections
by Christy Murdock Oct 30
Smart-home tech for agents: Lutron smart dimmers vs. Philips Hue lighting system
Opinion
They're fun, they're convenient, and they can be used as motion sensors. Here are the pros and cons of smart lighting systems
by Brandon Doyle Oct 30
@properties founders launch agent-oriented podcast
'The Golden Wong Show' features company co-founders Mike Golden and Thad Wong and is specifically geared toward @properties' agents
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 23
Following tech peers, Facebook pledges $1B to affordable housing
The commitment comes amid accusations of worsening housing affordability and a wider tech backlash
by Teke Wiggin Oct 23
Builders ditching Nest products as Google takes complete control
Consumers now must have a Google account and Google Assistant to use Nest products
by Marian McPherson Oct 22