Ryan Conrad CAE RCE e-Pro

There is no question that technology is a growing force in our industry, and NVAR is here to help you learn about it, embrace it and incorporate it into your business. Recently, I met with Realtor.com industry executives, including CEO Ryan O’Hara, at their new state of the art headquarters in Silicon Valley. They are preparing for the future by investing significantly into technologies like Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality, predictive analytics and much more.  

From 3-D photography to virtual reality, your ability to adapt could soon make or break your listing presentation. Our May/June magazine examines how Realtors® are upping their game when it comes to listing photos, video, social media and more. While technological advances can be intimidating, NVAR has resources to help you succeed.

At NVAR, not only do we have a staff person dedicated to ensuring that we’re at the leading edge of industry technology – Senior Director of Technology Initiatives Shawn Hanna – we’ve also created an internal, cross-departmental, Digital Experience Team that will focus on improving your membership experience through technological advances. These staff resources are paired up with two brand new member committees – the Technology Advisory Group and the Products and Services Advisory Focus Group.  Our redesigned website is part of this initiative, and you’ll see further exciting enhancements in the months to come. We’re committed to providing programs and services that allow you to work with buyers and sellers in the digital spaces that they demand.

To help troubleshoot your technology hardware and software issues, we pioneered the Tech Helpline member benefit in Virginia in 2015. It proved so successful, that Virginia Realtors® is now offering it as a benefit statewide!

Our goal is to deliver the technology information, tools and services you need so that you can do the same for your clients. So hold on tight, follow us on social media, read your NVAR e-newsletters and check out our nvar.com news feed – as we navigate the future of real estate.