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
Smart-home tech for agents: Water sensors
Opinion
Here's a closer look at 5 flood sensors and some best practices for using them in a home
by Brandon Doyle Dec 4
Smart-home tech for agents: Motion sensors
Opinion
Listen in to the full video for the ins and outs of each motion detector and what the hosts would recommend
by Brandon Doyle Nov 20
Smart home gadgets
Opinion
Inman was asked to test how connected smart devices could help a home sell. Truthfully, new curtains or curb appeal upgrades might be money better spent
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 5
Should your vacation rental have smart locks?
Experts say smart locks can help vacation rental owners avoid hassles and step up security
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 2
High-end homeowners love biometric tech — but should they?
Unlocking a home with only a fingerprint or facial scan can be awesome, but some experts wonder what happens to all the biometric data users upload
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 21
Multifamily home automation startup SmartRent raises $32M
SmartRent helps property managers deploy technology, such as the Nest smart thermostat, across multiple units
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 19
Why the only constant in real estate is change
Opinion
The look, functionality and way we insure homes are apt to change — and so should our expectations
by Lisa Boswell May 17
Smart home stock Nest thermostat
The latter's platform allows tenants to control smart appliances and will be integrated into the former's digital rental and utilities payment app
by Patrick Kearns May 7
Amazon acquires Wi-Fi startup Eero, furthering smart home ambitions
The e-commerce giant is acquiring the popular company that blankets homes in wireless using multiple stations
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 11
6 legal tips to help agents avoid prison
When you have a question or if you feel like you're in a dangerous area, go find an attorney
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 30
Smart home gadgets
Coldwell Banker exec says everything from smart locks to thermostats add value to a home — and will soon be essential
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 30
Ring video doorbell
New research indicates 25% of all households with broadband internet plan to buy smart video doorbells this year
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 4
How new material graphene can make smart homes smarter
Here are 7 new smart features we have to look forward to
8 smart-home features buyers will want in 2019
Trends in home features constantly change, especially as new technology becomes available, and you need to stay on top of the innovation to sell it
by Kayla Matthews Nov 27