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Technology is changing the way the real estate market functions

Technology is changing the way the real estate market functions

Over the years, the way that people buy and sell property has become exponentially more efficient and effective as newer methods of transferring property have been discovered and modified. With an array of options for both buyers and sellers in Illinois, investing in or selling real estate has never been as easy as it is today.

Recently, with the booming presence of the technology industry, the way real estate is bought and sold has become increasingly different. Reports indicate that current real estate sites are generating a surprising number of leads. In the year 2017, there were 86 million leads and of all of them, only one-fourth of them were initially contacted by a broker or agent. This statistic shows just how functional the real estate market has become and also shows that looking for properties has morphed into a leisure-like activity that many people enjoy doing.

With home prices increasing consistently over the last year, the real estate industry is also seeing a rise in the number of millennials who are interested in working a real estate career. Their expertise and technology savvy as helped develop industry technologies to make the time between signing a contract and closing a deal significantly shorter and hassle-free.

If people are interested in buying or selling properties, they may benefit from the help of an attorney. Legal professionals can help guide the process and provide buyers and sellers with helpful information about how to protect their rights and interests during a sale.

Source: MarketWatch, “Americans Love To Home Shop: Real Estate Sites Generate 86 Million Leads,” Jun 25, 2018

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