EPM: Technology & Social
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Cautionary Tales in Technology
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. As Steve Jobs once said, “You’ve got to start…
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The Future of Property Inspections
Alan Hashem discusses some of the new innovations in property inspections, including a new revolution in video. The property inspection process has come a long way in the last 10 years, but it still has a way to go. Looking back, pen and paper inspections were a nightmare. Inspection apps flooded the market when we finally got our heads around…
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Could you be hired to sell a house on LinkedIn (Part Two!)
After our tip of the week last week, a few readers emailed and asked what I meant by “give your LinkedIn profile some love”. Profile completeness is a given, but here are three of my other top tips… hope they work for you. First, let me say like every site that you maintain a profile on whether it is realestate.com.au, Domain,…
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Could you be hired to sell a house on LinkedIn?
Here’s a quick tip something I read this week which has the potential to be a complete game changer in real estate lead generation. And its to do with something Linkedin have been quietly piloting over in the US. You might be familiar with some outsourcing websites like Fiverr and Freelancer, where you can hire someone to write you a…
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The Three Trends in Tech That Will Improve Your Business
TECHNOLOGY IS CHANGING rapidly, and keeping up to date with the latest trends can be challenging. Here we examine existing and upcoming tech developments that can help your agency work faster and more efficiently. Technology in your agency should do one of two things: enhance the tenants’ experience or make your internal business processes more efficient. The former will help…
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Top 5 Apps for Australian Real Estate Agents
Smartphone applications are changing the way real estate professionals operate. With thousands of property applications available, real estate agents and property managers now have a multitude of tools at their disposal to improve their productivity, sales and service. Below are some beneficial tools and technologies for professionals in the real estate industry. CO Everywhere CO Everywhere is an iOS mobile…
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Fostering Innovation in Real Estate
Alister Maple-Brown examines the importance and value of innovation within a workplace. Is your business doing enough to foster and harness creative energy? LATE LAST YEAR I had the pleasure of travelling to the United States to explore their real estate market and discover the latest trends in Silicon Valley. The trip gave me many insights into the future of…
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Bringing Them With You: Implementing New Technology As A Team
Keeping your team up to speed can be difficult when it comes to implementing change. Natalie Hastings demonstrates how to lead from the front to achieve a smooth transition. The real estate industry has been changing at a rapid pace, with technology giving smaller teams the ability to handle greater workloads while offering their clients superior property experiences. For those…
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Automation Transformation
Automation is a major trend in technological developments that is set to provide new ways of working. With the ability to deliver and receive better service, work more efficiently and reduce the need to search for information there are new tools and trends that are about to make life easier. The future of technology is a topic which could expand…
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Productivity And Personalisation: The Future Of Technology
While it is impossible to predict exactly what the future holds, there are definite trends emerging which will shape the course of the next decade. Alister Maple-Brown from Rockend looks at some of the things that may be on the horizon. Ten years ago smartphones, social media, tablets and wearable technology were non-existent. Today it’s almost hard to imagine a…
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Making Inspections Easy
THERE ARE MANY AREAS of your property management business that need to work smoothly and efficiently to enable you to keep your clients – both landlords and tenants – happy. One of these areas is property inspections. Fiona McEachran talks to some experienced property managers to find out how they use technology to make the process more efficient. THEY ARE…
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Seven Topics To Kick Start Your Blog
Using blogging as part of educating and informing your clients and potential customers is a wonderful, cost effective way to market your property management company – and is not just for sales people, says Loretta Morgan of Jam Property. THERE ARE A FEW simple reasons why blogging can work really well for property managers: It’s a fun and exciting way…
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Social Media for Property Managers
Sold Magazine’s “Tech in the City” Lisa B turns her attention to how social media can be used as a marketing tool in Property Management. First of all, let’s get that question out of the way. Yes, I know what you’re thinking. Is there an expected return on investment using social media marketing in property management? Well, it’s like this.…
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