PROPMODO - Are Self-Guided Tours Closing Leasing Offices for Good?

Propmodo By Franco Faraudo AvalonBay Communities is best known as a luxury multifamily operator. At first look, their new development in Rockville, Maryland doesn’t appear very far from their norm. Its units are well fitted and professionally designed. The building itself is large, modern, and well-located near transit. But if you were to schedule a tour you would find a much different experience than in their other buildings. If you book a...

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SMALLBIZDAILY – Mind the Gap: Understanding Market Opps and How to Make the Most of Them

BY Georgianna W. Oliver This past year, we saw first-hand how a host of ideas were borne out of market necessity in the face of the pandemic. Suddenly, companies were forced to do business in a completely different way if they wanted to survive the changing times. In March 2020, when the pandemic officially disrupted U.S. businesses, innovation moved to the top of the priority list. To meet customer needs, established businesses had to become...

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FORBES – 14 Effective Ways To Tie A Social Mission Into Your Business

Business has always been about providing customers with quality goods and services. In the past, customers may have been satisfied purchasing from companies that met their needs, but today, more consumers take an interest in the social practices of the businesses they buy from.  With technological innovation helping the e-commerce industry grow, leaders of these organizations can benefit greatly by starting a social initiative. However, they...

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FORBES – 4 Ecom, Omnichannel, And Tech Marketing Trends

Kimberly A. Whitler Senior Contributor What are emerging trends in key marketing areas? Below, three C-level executives provide insight on changes shaping marketing. PropTech will Change the Shopping Experience, Georgianna W. Oliver, Founder of Package Concierge Outdated and unnecessary processes will fall by the wayside more quickly as the newest generation of consumers push for speed, innovation and self-serve products in their day-to-day lives....

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ATLANTA AGENT MAG – Real Tech: Tour24 app streamlines virtual leasing while Guaranteed Rate, Keller Offers and MoxiWorks enhance their platforms with new tools

by ALESSIA GIRARDIN Tour24 platform provides virtual leasing As agents adapt to ‘the new normal,’ a new on-demand platform is helping property managers and clients streamline the leasing process. The Tour24 app allows consumers to view properties, schedule tours, visit apartments and start the leasing process. Prospective renters can also take curated tours with geolocation beacons that provide detailed information on the amenities, the model...

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