Your Top Ten Tech Posts of 2016

Here is a list of your favourite technology articles for 2016 based on number of views/reads - in no particular order! 1. Big Data: Never Cold Call Again - Samantha McLean We live in an age of ‘consumerism’ where potential clients have more information on us than ever. But it is also true that we can access a whole lot more information that enables us to be smarter at marketing to them. Together with CoreLogic Australia, Elite Agent gathered an expert panel to discuss and provide readers with insights into how new tools are re-inventing prospecting. Read More. 2. 5 reasons your clients could be excited by the Tesla Solar Roof - Mark Edwards Tesla is known for transforming the electric car market, but the company has turned its attention to another market: solar panels. Australia generates 2.5 percent of its electricity needs through solar, but that number may soon change thanks to Tesla’s innovations. Here are five reasons for your clients to look closely at this roof. Read More 3. Four Ways to Attract the New iAgent - Glen Curran With many real estate principals in their mid-fifties, it stands to reason that when hiring new agents they go for older, more experienced candidates. Glenn Curran shares another statistic that may encourage business owners think differently – the ‘iAgent’. Read More 4. The Next Big Things in Real Estate Tech - Kylie Davis The secret to understanding the next big thing that will change your business is to look at what is happening on the fringes of technology. Kylie Davis takes a look at four pieces of fringe tech that are starting to have an impact on real estate right now. Read More 5. A UK Perspective on Technology and Change - Peter Knight Peter Knight, Chairman of The Property Academy in the United Kingdom, is one of the leading voices driving innovation in the real estate industry in both the UK and Europe. We caught up with him during his recent visit to Australia and asked him how real estate property managers and leasing agents in Britain are dealing with disruption – and what Australian agents can learn from the British example. Read More 6. Is Crowdfunding Real Estate a Real Possibility? - Samantha McLean 2015 saw the Australian property market in many areas continue its stellar run. In fact, rising property values have meant for some investment in the great Australian dream is out of reach. However, in the future there may be an alternative: the opportunity to pool funds with others or make large numbers of investments through crowdfunding. Read More 7. Real Estate’s Rising Stars Fly High on Tech - Iolanthe Gabrie Technology is undoubtedly the future of real estate. Domain Rising Star Award recipients for Victoria and New South Wales – Stasi Adgemis of hockingstuart Doncaster and Shane Sullivan of LJ Hooker Drummoyne – are relative youngsters in the real estate game, yet they’ve set themselves apart with their unique use of technology and a wise beyond years attitude towards ROI and customer service. Iolanthe Gabrie spoke with both talented award winners to find out what they’re doing right. Read More 8. Say hello to ‘Allo’ - News Room Google recently released two new communication apps onto the crowded messaging market and so far there has been a lot of hype about them. Google Allo is a messaging app that incorporates artificial intelligence and some of the features from its competitors (eg iMessage), while Google Duo is a straightforward video chat app. Read More 9. Cautionary Tales in Technology - Brock Fisher Technology is ultimately about improving the customer experience as opposed to causing angst. However, in some cases, when used improperly, it has been known to do just that. Brock Fisher explains the pitfalls of three scenarios from his previous experiences that you may wish to consider in your own technology setup. Read More 10. Drone Rules Are Changing, but Will They Work For You? - News Room Photography and video shot with drones has become relatively common in real estate marketing. Important changes to the safety regulations covering their use take effect in just under two months. Read More Others you may be interested in What Makes the Investment in Technology Worth It? - Charles Tarbey Real Estate Agents Go Pokémon - Shantelle Isaaks REALABS: The Future of Property Technology - News Room Extended read: Are You Ready for 2020?

Your Top Ten Tech Posts of 2016

5. A UK Perspective on Technology and Change – Peter Knight

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