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 PropTech will Change the Shopping Experience, Georgianna W. Oliver, Founder of Package Concierge Outdated and unnecessary processes will fall by the wayside more quickly as the newest generation of consumers push for speed, innovation and self-serve products in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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MULTIFAMILY EXECUTIVE - Adapting Amenities: The Must-Have Amenities for Gen Z Renters

By Aly J. Yale | MULTIFAMILY EXECUTIVE Though the youngest of this cohort are still at home with mom and dad, those on the older end are leaving the nest, graduating college, and out there hunting for apartments of their own. And what are they looking for? It’s unlike any other generation that’s come before them. Gen Z is gravitating toward a new breed of rental properties—ones that meet their need for convenience, cater to their affinity...

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OREGON BUSINESS - Apartment Owners Adapt to Late Payments, Tech Advances

As residents struggle to pay rent and customers demand virtual tours, leasing agents and smart technology work side by side to make ends meet.  June 29, 2020 | Written by Sander Gusinow Pandemic or not, Oregon remains a state with one of the largest housing shortages in the country. According to Nicholas Beach, leasing consultant at Seasons at Farmington, an owner of apartments in Bend, the pandemic has not stopped people from inquiring about...

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GLOBEST.COM – COVID-19 Acts as Catalyst to Propel Self-Serve Solutions

As the industry continues to experience an increase in self-guided apartment tours and contactless leasing, Tour24 has developed tips on how to return to the new normal. By Ingrid Tunberg | June 15, 2020 at 07:00 AM BOSTON, MA – The COVID-19 pandemic continues to drive an increase contactless solutions throughout the industry. As many states phase out of shelter-in-place restrictions, companies are increasingly shifting to the ‘new normal’...

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WEALTH MANAGEMENT REAL ESTATE – Multifamily Owners Go Virtual to Get Leases Signed Amid COVID-19

New technologies let apartments shoppers to check out potential homes without ever being in the presence of a leasing agent. Bendix Anderson Virtual and augmented reality have been available for some time and had seen sporadic use, but the mass COVID-19 precipitated shutdowns nationwide have led to rapid adoption of the technologies by multifamily owners in order to get leases signed during the pandemic. “Owners of apartment buildings across the...

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THE TECH TRIBUNE – 5 Top Technologies that Build Profitable Connections with Customers

Technology is transforming the way we exist. From retail, to banking, to construction, every industry has undergone enormous technical evolution over the last 20 years. It doesn’t really matter what business you are in, advances in high tech have boosted efficiency and reduced costs. But for some industries (especially real estate), technology can create an enduring and long-lasting connection to customers. By Georgianna W. Oliver, founder of...

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MULTIHOUSING NEWS – Leaning on Tech Amid Coronavirus Turbulence

Self-guided tours, drones and immersive reality can help real estate businesses moving forward during unprecedented challenges. By Laura Calugar Shaken by the coronavirus crisis, the whole world has taken drastic measures to minimize the spread of the virus. Avoiding crowds, switching to the work-from-home environment and social distancingare all common practice nowadays. This has had a significant impact on many industries, including real...

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MULTIFAMILY FLORIDA – Multifamily Tech Trends – Winter 2019

TOUR24 Many communities have virtual tours available on their websites, providing prospective residents an instant tour of the unit without them having to get up from their computer. While these virtual tours are beneficial for bringing residents to the property, they don't always provide the hands-on experience residents need before committing to a community and signing a lease. That's where self-guided tours come in. Tour24 is one company making...

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