Real estate agents don’t spend a lot of time in one place. They’re out with clients, looking at prospective sales and chasing leads.  If information wasn’t accessible to them on the go, they might miss important leads. Office space allows for a strong home base, but having the ability to remain in touch and be accessible is vital to a successful business and mobile technology is paramount.

Benefits of using mobile technology in your real estate business include:

Specialized software

There are a large number of apps and software management programs that specialize in real estate needs. These apps are cloud based for easy and immediate access. Relocation appraisers are using apps to make measuring rooms an easier, faster process, with results uploaded via your mobile device straight away.

This means the listing can be advertised quicker, eliminating time which would have been spent manually measuring rooms then going back to the office to upload the results. Having information instantly available to you about the property you’re showing increases customer satisfaction and can boost your own sales and reputation.

Augmented reality

Augmented reality is the newest trend in specialized software, which enables an agent to show a client a house virtually before deciding to visit in person. Using 360 degree panoramic views of the property, augmented reality offers showings to a wider range of clients and creates smart engagements that give your business the competitive edge. This can save time and gas going to visit places unsuitable for clients who could not tell from the information they received.

Cloud based communication tools

Real estate is a fast moving business, and communication is vital to make sales and follow leads. Having a cloud based communication system means that the challenge of relaying multiple lots of information to multiple parties is made a lot easier and more accurate.  All information is available to anyone who needs it immediately.

Unified communication systems

If communication between field, office and customers can be a struggle for you, a Unified Communication System (UCS) might be a better fit. A UCS is run by a third party which integrates all aspects of your communication needs – IMs, video and audio calls and conferencing, phone systems that connect the office network to your cells to allow instant access to your field agents – all under one system for a fixed monthly payment and can be tailored to your needs.

A UCS can help to streamline processes that would normally take much longer by connecting tools from internal and third parties that can be accessed by brokerages and agents.  Other connections can be made by the integration of software like DocuSign for Real Estate Plus, Broker Edition, allowing you to move relevant documents back and forth in the field and adding new participants as needed. If a UCS isn’t for you, these apps can be bought separately and integrated into your self-managed IT infrastructure. The costs can be high however, so comparison shopping is recommended.

For more mobile options, contact Stratosphere Networks today at (877)599-3999 or fill out our contact form.  Our experienced IT professionals have the knowledge you need to implement effective mobile strategies for your business to succeed.