How to Choose the Right Tech Products in 2014

With a new year on the horizon, now's the time when brokers are setting goals for 2014. For many, achieving these goals may require new tech tools or services. If your brokerage is looking to add or upgrade technology products, the first step is to thoroughly research your options.

Over the past several months, RE Technology has published a series of articles to help real estate brokers do just that. Each article offers helpful questions to consider before purchasing and lists specific products that may suit your needs. Kick off your research by choosing the type of product you're interested in learning more about from the list below:

• Lead Generation
• Listing Syndication
• Mapping or Lifestyle Search
• Market Analytics
• Property Search
• Website
• Consulting Service
• Ad Network
• IDX/VOW
• iPad App
• Back Office Solution

The articles were written in support of our 2013 Technology Guide. The Tech Guide is a free resource that provides agents, brokers, and MLSs detailed information and points of contact for 127 products in 23 categories. We designed it be a valuable reference during your research process. Use it as your starting point whenever you're considering a new tech purchase!

The guide is available in two formats–as a PDF for download and as a web based flip book. The web version offers extra functionality by giving users the option to create and download a custom version of the guide containing only the products that interest them most.

We encourage you to research your options before making any tech purchase. Think about what features matter to you most in a product, and look into which solutions offer these features. You can use the 2013 Technology Guide's custom download feature to create a packet of similar products. Use the packet to compare products and choose the one that best fits your needs.

Ready to get started? Click the image below to claim your free copy!