The Digital Real Estate Revolution
Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010
The 2000s were a decade of rapid changes in real estate trends. Many of these changes were predicted, while others where completely unseen, and when it was all said and done the real estate space transformed into cyber-space.
One of the trends that was easy to predict was the meteoric rise in the internet as a real estate tool. The internet has empowered home buyers ways that would’ve been impossible in any preceding decade. Imagine what we now take for granted, being able to view practically any home that’s for sale in virtually any market! That’s the definition of a game changer.
As the Internet has changed the face of real estate, it’s caused agents to completely rethink their strategies for how they deal and interact with clients. For starters, virtual communication through emails and texts makes communication easier in some ways, but also less personal. Twitter and Facebook have also played a huge impact in the real estate landscape, and have become powerful tools for agents and buyers alike.
Buying Into Technology
The technology revolution will only continue as we move into the new decade. Smartphones give users capabilities to gather, source and send information in the blink of an eye – from virtually anywhere in the country. Staying ahead of the curve is a challenge, but one that is certainly worthwhile for real estate agents that are looking to appeal to the new generation of homebuyers that are all “wired”.
Some Things Never Change
However, no matter how technologically advanced we become, there’s still no replacement for building relationships and showing people a desire to help them find the property that is the perfect fit for them. Whether it’s done through Twitter, on the phone, or face-to-face, buyers are looking for a real estate agent that is willing to go the extra mile for them and serve as an expert and advocate in the home buying process. And even in the face of awesome technology, nothing replaces seeing a house in person with your own eyes – not on a screen.
Tags: online real estate, real estate trends
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It’s a very accurate assessment of how technology is evolving in the real estate business. There’s no better source for adverstising when you consider the reach of the internet vs. print advertising or other advertising possibilities. Your website is nicely designed and most importantly easy to use. We’re a believer in your communities as we have just bought a lot in Vintage Oaks and love the community. We’ll be building there soon, and the location of the community couldn’t be better, just 8 minutes to New Braunfels and less than 30 minutes to San Antonio. It’s definitely the latest and greatest subdivision with large homesites if you’re looking to build in the next hottest area.