Drones and the Future of Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers
Overview Advancements in drone technology offer exciting opportunities for real estate agents and brokers to evolve their traditional office operations. From enhancing property inspections to improving marketing methods, drones are reshaping the way real estate professionals operate in the office. This report looks into how drone technology is being utilized across the sector, exploring changes in property scrutiny, advanced marketing strategies, and safer property handling.
Property Inspection Drones are transforming how property inspections are conducted. According to National Association of Realtors, about 20% of realtors already use drones for property inspections. Drones offer an ability to capture a broad overview of properties and their surroundings, offering a comprehensive view that is unachievable through traditional methods. By 2030, Goldman Sachs predicts that 70% of drones will be used commercially, with real estate agents making significant use of this technology to enhance their property inspection processes.
Revamping Marketing Strategies When it comes to marketing, drones are providing unprecedented capabilities. Drone shots have become a popular method of showcasing properties, with the addition of aerial shots in marketing materials increasing by 60% since 2016, according to MLS Statistics. Interestingly, this emerging trend hasn't come without its benefits, as Zillow claims that properties with aerial footage sold 68% faster than homes with standard images.
Improved Safety and Risk Management Drones' ability to analyze risky properties offers a safer alternative for agents and clients. A 2017 study published in the Journal of Real Estate Finance and Economics showed that 82% of respondents felt safer going to view properties that had previously been inspected with drones. In addition, the use of drones could potentially reduce the risk of injury by up to 94%, emphasizing the tie between technology and safety in the real estate sector.
Key Takeaways - Drones are set to revolutionize real estate offices by enhancing property inspection processes, improving marketing techniques, and effectively managing risky properties. - Drones are likely to account for 70% of commercial use by 2030. - Properties with aerial footage from drones sell 68% faster. - The Safety and risk management offered by drones could potentially reduce the risk of injury by 94%.
3Laws Robotics: A Catalyst for Change 3Laws Robotics, with its innovative software solutions, perfectly aligns with the evolving needs of real estate industry. 3Laws' software, 3Laws Supervisor, offers robust safety features and proof of system reliability, making it invaluable for a sector increasingly utilizing drone technology. Built on Control Barrier Functions (CBFs), 3Laws Supervisor offers mathematically provable safety, which is instrumental when assessing risky properties with drones. Through various use cases ranging from warehouse automation to dynamic environments, 3Laws has demonstrated the potential to increase operational efficiency dramatically. For instance, the software has helped an autonomous forklift customer achieve a 40% efficiency gain, creating a solid business case for its application in the real estate industry. Most importantly for real estate agents and brokers, 3Laws' reactive collision avoidance capabilities mean that drones can navigate effectively in unpredictable environments - like assessing a landlord's property. The adaptability of 3Laws' software coupled with its compatibility with popular robotics middleware like ROS and ROS2, makes it a promising enabler of safe and efficient drone utilization in the real estate sector.