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An increasing number of people working in larger cities want two things: safety and convenience. In response to this demand, an innovative app was developed that allows building occupants to control elevators and locks. The myPORT app has streamlined access control in office buildings. Photo Credit: http://www.schindler.com/us/internet/en/mobility-solutions/products/destination-technology…
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I have written a lot about the challenges facing media and trade media specifically.But I have also thought a lot about the media that is surviving and following a smart niche strategy.And finally, I have offered my two cents about how professionals and brands can fill this void and become media themselves.And yet, with all of these major headwinds facing traditional media (and specifically trade media) I was thinking that there must be examples of media that is actually doing well, bucking the …
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By Hannibal Baldwin, CEO and Co-Founder of SiteZeusYou’ve heard it before. You know it by heart. Location, location location: this triplicate is informally known as the golden rule of property-owning. Where a building stands absolutely defines the success of its endeavors within. The mantra, though simplistic, is tried and true.But what does location even mean in an age of artificial intelligence (AI)? When you hear the word, you probably imagine a point on a map, or a tiny square on massive gri…
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One of the most efficient and effective ways of showing a property, whether residential, commercial, or industrial, is an interactive tour. This gives prospective buyers and renters the opportunity to view each room and space as if there in person. For you as the real estate professional, an interactive tour makes it easy to market people in another city, state, or even country, as well as those who simply cannot get away for an official showing. …
Michael Beckerman
Facebook to Change News Feed to Focus on Friends and FamilyWOW!Where Yahoo’s entertainment media play went wrongOUCH!!!As someone who has been in the PR/media space for almost 30 years, it is starting to feel like we are witnessing the equivalent of what Henry Ford did to the horse and buggy.Anyone who has been paying attention over the past years has literally watched the slow death of print. And even though media finally went online (although kicking and screaming), we are now watching b…
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Crowdfunding is used to raise capital through a collective effort of family, friends, individual investors, and customers. This process of tapping into a large group of individuals commonly involves specific crowdfunding and social media platforms. Crowdfunding has become a popular method of raising capital for starting a business or launching a new product or service. There are several be…
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A strategic alliance agreement recently was announced between AT&T and Deloitte Consulting LLP in an effort to speed up the adoption of smart city technology throughout the country. These two giants, as well as additional alliance members, are working to improve local government efficiencies and enhance life by taking full advantage of today’s innovative technology. Photo Credit: http…
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By Howard Kozloff and Emma LoosCo-working spaces are the offices of the future. Co-living spaces may be soon to follow.Over the course of a few years, co-working spaces quickly caught on and popped up in cities across the country. Instead of sitting alone at a coffee shop working on a startup or freelance work, people could rent an actual desk in an office environment and socialize with people in similar positions. Now with the emergence of co-living spaces, residents can rent a one-bedroom unit…
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To be successful in the highly competitive market of real estate, both agents and brokers must do everything possible to connect with all viable buyers and sellers. Unfortunately, a large number of real estate websites are not ADA compliant. That means that an entire community is shunned and that real estate professionals are missing incredible opportunities. Law firms are beginning to track and monitor real estate companies with noncompliant ADA websites. As a result, many companies are bei…
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Unfortunately, crime affects everyone, even real estate agents and brokers. Although many agencies now require two real estate agents to work together for open houses and showings, there are times when these professionals work alone. Because of ongoing risks, a number of companies have devised innovative technologies that enhance the safety and security of agents and brokers. Staying Safe …
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