According to Google Support, Google Glass offers a staggering 12GB of usable memory synced with Google cloud storage. Google's latest brainchild is already being debuted by testers and is set for mainstream release in 2014. Real estate agents can tap the new device to streamline their business and infuse new efficiency into their day-to-day tasks.
For Real Estate Businesses as an example, instead of digging out your smartphone and taking upwards of a dozen photos for one property, Google Glass allows you to take a wide variety of photos in just a few clicks. Real estate agents can also set-up a free Google Hangout session and virtually walk prospective clients through apartments for rent and houses for sale. According to the AAOA (American Apartment Owners Association), cutting edge software for property owners and landlords have already existed to help them showcase to potential buyers and renters. So, it seems the move to facilitate Google Glass is not that unexpected.
The best part of the Google Glass device is that your hands remain free to point out details and open doors. You can also set up Google Hangouts with a contractor, such as a roof repair service, to show your client what might need to be done on the property, as AG Beat reveals. The potential downside is clients will expect you to be able to show them every nook and cranny of the house without coming to see the property themselves.
However you use Google Glass for your business, remember real estate is a competitive industry. Embracing the latest technology could show your clients you value their time by giving them the latest tools.
Google Glass Basics
Google Glass uses voice control while also interpreting what you're seeing to bring timely and relevant information. As TechLife.net reveals, the combined data is beamed right onto your retina by a prism with the help of a small projector resting inside the lens of Google Glass. You can still interact with your world just as always, but you receive updated information at the same time.Offer Live Tours and Google Hangouts
For Real Estate Businesses as an example, instead of digging out your smartphone and taking upwards of a dozen photos for one property, Google Glass allows you to take a wide variety of photos in just a few clicks. Real estate agents can also set-up a free Google Hangout session and virtually walk prospective clients through apartments for rent and houses for sale. According to the AAOA (American Apartment Owners Association), cutting edge software for property owners and landlords have already existed to help them showcase to potential buyers and renters. So, it seems the move to facilitate Google Glass is not that unexpected.The best part of the Google Glass device is that your hands remain free to point out details and open doors. You can also set up Google Hangouts with a contractor, such as a roof repair service, to show your client what might need to be done on the property, as AG Beat reveals. The potential downside is clients will expect you to be able to show them every nook and cranny of the house without coming to see the property themselves.
Increase Your Work Efficiency
Trulia.com was among the first to offer customized apps for Google Glass. The app sends alerts to houses you might be interested in based on criteria you provided. Agents can get an overview of the house, see photos, and get information to call or email the listing agent. Sites such as Zillow.com are also gearing up to release Glass apps complete with information on the property's sales history.Stay Discreet While Working With Multiple Clients
Now you don't have to sweat when an eager buyer is texting while meeting with a seller of another property. Google Glass allows you to discreetly check your text and email without the other person noticing. Now that you know what the buyer or renter needs, you can respond at your convenience with the information in hand. Of course, the downside is tech-savvy clients may bristle if you're wearing the Glass and wonder if your focus is elsewhere.Speed up Contract Signings
Call your out-of-town client via Google Glass, or set up a Google Hangout and go over contracts live. It's easy to hold up specific pages to go over special clauses, or point out areas to sign. Chatting virtually also allows you to see if a client looks confused or is hesitating on a certain page. You can talk it out right then, without going back-and-forth over email and phone.Stay Safe, and Track Yourself
The National Association of Realtors reports the number of assaults against agents surged in 2010 and continue to rise, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Google Glass could help pinpoint your location by GPS in case of an emergency. Using the device during a dangerous situation could also allow you to give 911 discreet cues to let them know you're in danger, without the perpetrator realizing what's happening.However you use Google Glass for your business, remember real estate is a competitive industry. Embracing the latest technology could show your clients you value their time by giving them the latest tools.
