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How IoT is powering smart water management in real estate
The need for cost-saving solutions in the home is becoming more and more apparent as inflation, the aftermath of the pandemic and a war cause utility bills to rise. Because of this, we’re witnessing greater reliance on IoT technology designed to find efficiencies, such as water or energy consumption, in the household. READ MORE on readwrite
5 Multifamily Living Tech Trends for 2023
Changes over the last three years have been profound, with COVID accelerating how innovative technology is used in homes and with mass adoption of tech in the multifamily space. With today’s economic backdrop being so uncertain with raised interest rates, inflation and rising prices, this adds additional pressure to the bottom line for multifamily operators facing lower rental rates and rising operating costs. READ MORE on restechtoday
How Smart Home Technology Can Be a Selling Point
You often judge a house by it’s good looks. But guess what? Now you can also judge it by its IQ. Long-buzzed about smart home technology — think smart thermostats, smart lighting, and app-controlled security systems — are moving into more homes. Smart home tech can up your coolness factor and make homes easier to operate. Plus, it may also offer perks when you sell your home one day. READ MORE on houselogic
Connected devices create a new way to market your home
Our homes are getting smarter every day. Devices connected to the internet have transformed the way we interact with our homes; from smart window shades to smart showers, we see so much innovation in this space. At their core, smart home devices provide entertainment, peace of mind, convenience, safety, and security. READ MORE on Cox
How do real estate agents see smart home tech?
Do smart home technologies affect a home’s resale value, or even its saleability?
The mark of a good home automation system is its individualised nature; a system that is designed for the owners’ needs. But what if they want to sell? READ MORE on connected.
Should your vacation rental have smart locks?
Imagine this: You’ve just arrived in some exotic new city for vacation. You’re ready to sight-see or relax, and all you want to do is drop your things off at your Airbnb.
But when you try to get in to your rental, you can’t. Maybe the key doesn’t work, or the lockbox won’t open. Maybe the lockbox is missing altogether. Who knows. The only thing that really matters is that you’re standing outside a strange building in a strange city. READ MORE on inman.com
RISMedia 2019 Real Estate Newsmakers • Trendsetters • Creative Thinkers
It’s an honor to be named one of 2019 Real Estate Newsmakers for my work in smart home and real estate. The Newsmakers are “a dynamic group of key influencers making headlines as a result of their newsworthy contributions to the real estate industry, and their efforts to positively affect the consumers and communities they serve.” From influencers, futurists, trailblazers to trendsetters, I am so excited to be part of this incredible group of real estate professionals. READ MORE
Industry Innovators: Angel Piontek On the Future of Real Estate Technology
Angel Piontek, associate broker and vice president of Marketing at Coldwell Banker Elite, got her start after college as an advertising professional in New York City. It's this foundation that's led her to utilize technology and design to better serve her clients in any way possible.
Her knowledge of technology has since spilled over into her love of smart homes. As products like Nest and Amazon's Echo become more pervasive in the average U.S. household, smart-home products are not just for the tech savvy consumer anymore. READ MORE on rismedia.com
How Smart Home Tech Can Help You Sell Your House
Smart home tech is becoming more and more common. So much so that it’s worth considering when it comes time to sell your home, especially because it can be so expensive. Does it add value to your home? Or is it merely a perk? Before you go installing the latest gear, here’s what you should know. READ MORE on LifeHacker.com…
NYMag: Are Smart Homes Actually a Good Investment?
Smart-home products are dropping in price, but they still aren’t cheap. Curious to find out if money sunk in smartening up your house is a sound investment, we talked to Angel Piontek, a residential real-estate agent with 15 years of experience and the vice-president of marketing for real-estate firm Coldwell Banker Elite in Fredericksburg, Virginia. We asked her... READ MORE on NYMag.com
On NBC’s OPEN HOUSE TV!
I had the opportunity to appear in an episode of NBC's OpenHouse TV giving tips for selling your home!
consumerreports.org: 6 Smart-Home Upgrades to Help Sell Your House
The stock advice for homeowners putting a house on the market used to go like this: Give the exterior, or the front door, a fresh coat of paint; tame unruly shrubs; and swap out a few light fixtures. But today’s homebuyers are expecting a little more. READ More on consumerreports.org
coldwellbanker.com: The One Thing No Other Agent is Saying on Listing Appointments
Every day, sellers and real estate professionals sit down at a kitchen table or living room couch to discuss a partnership. These discussions range from determining the sales price, negotiation, an effective communication plan and more. The goal for the seller is to find the right agent who can best represent their interests and help guide them through the selling process. As technology and homes... READ MORE on coldwellbanker.com
cepro.com: Realtors: The Forgotten Trade Partners?
There is no arguing that referrals are the lifeblood of the custom installation industry. Integrators work hard to satisfy their clients, builders, architects, interior designers and other trades to the utmost degree in order to build their reputation and garner those coveted referrals. READ MORE on cepro.com
coldwellbanker.com: TOP TRENDS OF THE 2016 HOUSING MARKET, AND WHAT TO EXPECT IN 2017
2016 was a pivotal year for the housing market. We checked in with some of our top agents and brokers across the U.S. about what trends defined 2016, and what they believe the future holds. READ MORE on coldwellbanker.com
bestbuy.com: It’s A Seller’s Market. Can Connected Home Technology Help You Cash In?
Connected home products, such as smart thermostats and security cameras, can help you simplify tasks, save money on your utility bills and make you feel safer and more comfortable.
And they might even help you sell your home faster....READ MORE on bestbuy.com
