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Q&A with #RETAS Sponsor and RealMassive’s CEO, Craig Hancock. Can you describe your site?We are a true marketplace, connecting supply and demand for commercial real estate assets, firms, and professionals. Atop an intuitive (and free) list and search platform, we have built modern digital and social marketing capabilities and performance analytics for …
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Guest Post by Jack FitzGerald, Founder at Disrupt PropertyGlobal funding in real estate tech over the past few years has exploded. In fact, real estate tech investments hit record-high levels in 2015, with US $1.7B raised across 191 deals. As we wrap up 2016, our team at Disrupt Property has published a list of the Top 20 Real Estate Tech Investments in 2016, summing up the year by pulling together a collection of companies ranging from ‘just got funded’ to ‘unicorns’, stretching from San Franci…
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Real estate success boils down to numbers: leads generated, contacts made and deals closed. Imagine knowing how to ensure an agent`s success by with hard data on what actionable steps close qualified leads. Digsy AI removes the guesswork from managing commercial real estate agents using the power of performance metrics and data science. The Digsy AI: Quickly identifies the best practices that yield the most impact towards revenue and deal completion Identifies things not to do when clo…
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Has anyone seen my desk? It probably looks nothing like the spaces of ten years ago. In fact, today the office desk can be anywhere. Wireless technology, co-working, flexible workspaces, and new demands for amenities are changing the way companies deal with office space. Modern companies want a friendlier, more vibrant work community that’s reflected in the top office design trends of 2017.Hot DeskingThere’s little chance of being glued to your seat for eight hours a day in the new office enviro…
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Here are my favorite Real Estate Tech reads from this past week. Happy reading! 3 Gadgets that Empower the CRE Professional Blog – Jonathan SchultzWhen it comes to devices and gadgets, there can be a fine line between having things that enhance your life and being ruled by your electronic assistants. A useful gadget is one that helps you do what you …
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Guest Post by Monika Tudja, Head of business development at Fried.comSince the global financial crisis of 2008, many industries have suffered a significant downturn and experienced declining investment. But real-estate, which was at the very heart of the global financial meltdown, seems to have bucked the trend.With interest rates dwindling, more and more investors are sinking their money into property and markets are booming, especially in the big global financial centres like London, N…
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Q&A with #RETAS Sponsor and RealConnex CEO & Founder, Roy Abrams Can you describe your site?RealConnex connects real estate professionals with capital, investments, services and each other.What problems are you solving for real estate professionals?We connect professionals to their needs in a fraction of the time, at a fraction of the cost and in w…
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The most powerful tool in a real estate professional’s arsenal? A customer relationship management system. With the power to automate marketing and track a lead lifecycle, the right CRM can supercharge an agent’s success. Not all CRMs are created equal, and not all will work for large and small teams. Our top picks for real estate CRMs are designed for a range of real estate professionals.AscendixProgrammed with the commercial real estate industry in mind, Ascendix’s CRM is available for Salesfo…
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One of the things I personally always try and commit to is self-awareness. To have perspective on the times I am living through. Both personally and professionally. Maybe it’s what happens when you reach middle age 🙂 Every day, those of us in the real estate tech sector that are fighting the good fight for survival, credibility and traction often lose sight of the much bigger picture.Simply put, we are living through historical times in the real estate tech sector.This is perhaps the…
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Ignorance is not bliss in the world of business. Owners know finding the right location is critical for success, but gathering essential data on area competition and local population demographics is a laborious process. Big businesses have it easy: they have teams and tools to run site analysis reports, are courted by major retail developments, and possess a well-known reputation to draw the community to the new location. …
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