Real estate has always been an industry dependent on technological developments, but the past few years have held some major breakthroughs. Whether you're a real estate agent looking to sell more homes, a landlord looking to get better tenants, or a prospective homeowner looking for your first real house, the new technology shaping the real estate industry will probably affect your life significantly in 2019 and beyond.
So which technologies and trends are most important to watch in the next few years, and how might they impact the real estate industry as a whole?
Tech Development in Real Estate
These are some of the top tech developments to watch.
1. Buying and selling platforms. First, we'll see fantastic advancements in the approachability and functionality of real estate buying and selling platforms. The basic idea is to make buying and selling properties easier and more intuitive to the greatest number of people. With easier platforms to navigate, more homeowners will be able to get their houses to market quickly, and more home buyers will be able to find what they're looking for quickly; overall, that's going to result in more market activity and better experiences for everyone involved. If you're selling your home in 2019, you may be able to bypass the need for an agent by using one of these platforms.