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CRETech July 09, 2018
Every year we take a look at some of the best real estate CRMs out there. This year, when we picked the top five, what we found is that several of the best real estate CRMs of 2018 have made several lists for years now and continue to get better every year. Here are the best 5 for 2018: #1: REthink One of the best ...
CRETech July 06, 2018
By: Rick Haughey, Vice President, Industry Technology Initiatives, NMHC There’s a question I ask when I hear folks in the apartment industry pondering the deployment of smart locks in apartment homes: “when was the last time you used a metal key to gain access to your hotel room?” If the hotel industry figured out electronic door locks decades ago, the apartment industry can sure...
CRETech July 05, 2018
Work styles and generational changes have been impacting office design and spatial layout trends in the commercial real estate space for years now. As mobile technology and demographic shifts have impacted U....
CRETech July 04, 2018
The Innovation Exchange is a highlight of the annual International Council of Shopping Centers RECon. The latest tech developments on display are what the Washington Post calls the “future of retail.” We’d like to highlight some exhibitors from the Innovation Exchange that we found have implications beyond retail.

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CRETech July 03, 2018
Now that more information is available online to the client, commercial real estate brokerages must prove their value. Some leading firms have “got the memo” and are developing and providing cutting-edge tech tools designed specific for the commercial real estate industry. Check out these tech tools offered by some pioneering commercial real estate brokerages.
CRETech July 02, 2018
A recent Forbes article mentioned how personal networks, while powerful, are extremely limiting for marketing purposes. We know expanding your...
CRETech June 29, 2018
By: Poonam Mathis, Founder of StealthForce 

It’s important to be a geek about your business, and as an entrepreneur I take that responsibility seriously, which is how I know that in 1937, while Amelia Earhart was disappearing over the ocean and the Golden Gate Bridge was having its grand opening, a guy named Ronal...

CRETech June 28, 2018
Why did smartphones take off? Easy: it rolled the most essential tools like a calendar, mapping tool, camera, and phone into one access point that easily fit into a pockets. If society is able to embrace this convenience, then adopting the latest life-changing innovation should be simple, right? It’s time for the commercial real estate industry to stop hesitating ...
CRETech June 27, 2018
Maintenance, marketing, and leasing eat into a property manager’s busy schedule. The latest tech solutions help manage daily tasks and deliver better customer service. A solution exists for every property manager’s pain point. For examples, see these eight services working to simplify a property manager’s workflow. #1: Common Areas ...
CRETech June 26, 2018
Blockchain’s distributed ledger system is a more secure method of transferring property ownership. Implementing the blockchain to transfer real estate ownership is another matter. Obstacles stand in the way of moving from the current paper-based process to a digital system. What are some roadblocks and how could they be overcome? 1) Government Le...