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[WATCH] The Future of AI
Intrigued by artificial intelligence? Ever wanted to understand it more deeply? We've got just the overview for you! Last month, RE Technology was joined by Dr. Brons Larson of Dell Technologies for a webinar. Dr. Larson is an applied mathematician with a Ph.D. in artificial intelligence who has worked with AI for two decades. Dr. Larson took us on a fascinating journey, explaining the origins of AI, where it's at now, and where it's headed in the future. Webinar attendees were treated to a discussion that ranged from complexity to how AI learns to the ethics of AI — and, yes, how advancements may impact real estate professionals in the future. So if you want to deepen your knowledge of this rapidly changing technology (and sound much smarter at cocktail parties), watch the full webinar below: Webinar Guests Dr. Brons Larson, AI Ecosystems Lead, Dell Technologies Sara Nauert, Strategic Partnerships and Business Development Analyst, Dell Technologies Moderator: Marilyn Wilson, Co-founder and President, RE Technology Video Timeline 0:00 - Moderator Marilyn Wilson introduces the topic and panelist. 0:54 - Dr. Brons Larson shares his background as an applied mathematician with a Ph.D. in artificial intelligence who has worked in the AI field for 20 years. 2:00 - Dr. Larson offers a snapshot of what AI at Dell Technologies means today. 2:53 - How AI is categorized into three broad areas within Dell. 4:35 - A snapshot of Dell's current AI projects. 8:35 - What's next for AI? An overview of the first, second, and probable third waves of AI. 12:24 - Dr. Larson references quotes from experts, including DARPA's view that AI is essentially a bunch of spreadsheets, and Jeffrey Hinton's suggestion to "throw it all away and start over." 14:47 - Why is a third wave of AI needed? 22:57 - An overview of AI challenges. 25:24 - How human learning differs from how AI learns. 30:45 - How does third wave AI work? 32:15 - What will launch the third wave of AI? 33:45 - Third wave AI offers up an immense opportunity. 36:39 - Impact of shifting from second to third wave AI. 39:05 - Third wave AI and creativity: Will AI replace creative professionals? 42:29 - Sara Nauert shares Dell Technology offers available to RE Technology readers. 44:08 - Dr. Larson answers questions on how AI will impact the real estate industry. Next Steps For questions or more information on Dell Technologies, contact [email protected] Learn more about special offers from Dell for RE Technology readers Watch more webinars
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WATCH: How to Build Lifelong Client Relationships
The signs of a market downturn have made themselves known: soaring interest rates and falling home sales. But there's no need to panic, especially if you've taken care to build long-term relationships with your clients. It's all about building genuine, human relationships with your database, as we explored in a recent webinar. Josh Flo, real estate team lead at eXp Realty, shared his strategies for doing just that, as well as the technology that gives him a leg up on his competition. Watch the webinar below to learn everything from how to provide value to your clients, to anticipating consumer needs, to leveraging lead concierge services, and more. Webinar Guests Josh Flo, Team Lead, Flo Real Estate Brokered by eXp Realty Moderator: Marilyn Wilson, President, RE Technology Video Timeline 0:00 - Moderator Marilyn Wilson introduces the topic and panelist. 1:52 - Josh Flo shares why building lifelong relationships is important to your real estate business. 3:45 - Providing undeniable values to your clients. 6:18 - Finding the balance between building in-person relationships and using automation tools. 8:20 - Anticipating consumer needs in the era of COVID, high interest rates, and more. 11:00 - Creating a seamless click-to-close experience. 14:58 - How to turn clients into raving fans. 16:54 - What's a lead concierge service? 24:52 - How to ensure no leads get left behind. 27:48 - How to organize your database and leverage it effectively. 31:03 - Josh shares time management for those who believe they're "too busy" to manage leads. 37:54 - Strategies for nurturing long-term relationships. 49:19 - Josh shares what made him decide that he needed to run his business differently, and why he chose BoomTown. 51:46 - Why a down market is NOT the time to ditch your systems and processes. Next Steps To learn more about BoomTown, watch this product tour Read articles about CRM and Lead Management, or explore more CRM solutions and Lead Management tools in our Product Directory Watch more webinars
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WATCH: Introducing Chirp, the New Relationship Software from Happy Grasshopper
We all know that real estate is a relationship business. And we all know the things we "should" do to maintain our relationships--call past clients, send them emails, reach out by text--but it's not always easy to find the time or motivation to do these things. Enter Chirp, a new relationship platform from Happy Grasshopper. Each year, Chirp sends out 17 "non-salesy" emails, 6-12 conversation starting texts, and 6-12 friendly ringless voicemails to your database to nurture your relationship with your contacts. We learned all about Chirp in a recent webinar and how one top Realtor uses it to build his relationships—and his business. Check out the webinar below (and make sure you watch through to the end to see the impromptu guitar duet)! Webinar Guests Dan Stewart, CEO, Happy Grasshopper Randall Martin, top producer at CB&A REALTORS® Chris Drayer, CEO and Founder, Revaluate Moderator: Marilyn Wilson, Co-founder and President, RE Technology Video Timeline 0:00 - Moderator Marilyn Wilson introduces the panelists. 1:15 - Dan Stewart introduces the topic and emphasizes the importance of relationships. 5:51 - Randall Martin shares how much of his business comes from cultivating relationships. 9:01 - The issues behind agent adoption of broker-provided technology. 15:01 - Randall explains what happens when he sends out a "Chirp" from Happy Grasshopper. 18:00 - Dan shares the genesis of Chirp and what it does for brokers and agents. 20:50 - Chris Drayer on how Revaluate's integration with Happy Grasshopper helps agents identify contacts that are ready to move. 23:27 - Dan gives us a live demo of Chirp. 33:38 - The difference between campaigns for new leads vs. existing contacts. 35:20 - Randall shares the analytics that his Chirp campaigns see. 43:24 - Dan on what Happy Grasshopper offers brokerages. 47:20 - Chris on how Revaluate works within Happy Grasshopper to identify those most likely to move. 49:54 - Q&A session. 57:23 - How to learn more about Chirp, or sign-up for the service. 1:00:30 - Dan and Randall wrap things up with an impromptu guitar session! Next Steps Download Randall Martin's case study: How One Email Generated $2M in New Business in One Day Learn more at HappyGrasshopper.com/Chirp Read articles about Email Marketing, or explore more Email Marketing solutions in our Product Directory Watch more webinars
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WATCH: 5 Ways Your CRM Can Make You More Money
Is your CRM doing the hard work of managing your database--or just making you work hard? There's a smarter way to work when you have a smart CRM. What's a smart CRM? A platform that offers strategic insights, surfaces opportunities, offers behavioral insights and more to keep you top-of-mind with your contacts. We explored one such CRM during a recent webinar with Brad Nix and Greg Dallaire, two top brokerage leaders who both use BoomTown's CRM in their businesses. Learn how your real estate team or brokerage can benefit from an intelligent CRM in the recorded webinar below: Webinar Guests Greg Dallaire, Broker/Owner, Dallaire Realty Brad Nix, Co-founder and COO, Path & Post Real Estate Moderator: Marilyn Wilson, Co-founder and President, RE Technology Video Timeline 0:00 - Moderator Marilyn Wilson introduces the topic and panelists. 3:15 - Brad Nix and Greg Dallaire share what a CRM means to their businesses. 5:33 - How a CRM enables conversion of past and present leads. 27:05 - Delivering a premium level of service with a CRM. 38:00 - Surfacing opportunities at the right time. 46:50 - How a CRM provides a blueprint for success. 50:04 - CRMs create happy and productive agents. 58:00 - Final comments and where to find more information. Next Steps Learn more about BoomTown at BoomTownROI.com Read articles about CRM, or explore more CRM solutions in our Product Directory Watch more webinars
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WATCH: Win Over Sellers and Close More Listings with This Tech Tool
From wowing sellers during listing presentations, to increasing sight-unseen offers, to increasing your speed to market, there's a marketing technology that can turbocharge essential aspects of your business. We're talking about 3D virtual tours--and during a recent webinar, we took an exhaustive look at all they have to offer. We were joined by representatives from Amy Kite Realty, who gave us first-hand insight into how their business is winning new clients and closing deals faster, thanks to Matterport. If you missed the webinar, no worries. We recorded it for you! Check out the video (and our notes) below:
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Online Leads Don't Suck. Your Conversion Rates Do. (11/9)
Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at 10:00 AM PDT Are you generating enough online leads to make a significant impact on revenue? Are your online leads ready to transact? Do they yield fruit for your agents? If not, let's talk. Let's talk about an easy solution that converts at a higher rate with no additional effort required from your agents or support staff. A solution that delivers the personalized experiences consumers now expect. In this exclusive RE Technology Webinar, we'll walk you through easy ways to identify key types of consumers and deliver personalized communication that gets twice the engagement rates of the industry average. We'll answer your questions on data-driven consumer engagement and demonstrate how other real estate professionals use data to increase online conversions and drive revenue as illustrated in our exclusive white paper. Onboard Informatics is a leader in data-driven engagement with 14 years of experience in real estate data. We have information on all 150 million properties in the country and their surrounding areas. We combine our data and experience to create impactful data-driven solutions. As more consumers gravitate online to find their next home, having these types of turnkey solutions will put you ahead of the competition as you advance with the latest data-driven technology. Join us November 9 as we demonstrate this technology, teach you easy ways you can incorporate these improvements, and answer your questions on improving online lead conversions. Register now!
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