Big data has suddenly become a hot topic in the
real estate industry. Although builders and realtors are yet to fully figure
out how they can benefit from big data, many of them have already started using
data analytics tools.
So, what is
big data?
Big data means vast amounts of data that people
generate when they surf online and purchase items using their credit cards. Our
interaction with digital technologies helps create digital information. In
fact, just about everything that we do at the moment generates data.
Big data can come from a variety of sources,
including posts on social networking sites, customer purchase transactions,
online videos and medical databases.
The digital information is going to get bigger. To
deal with all that information, you need mighty analytics tools. Many people
claim that a tool that can analyze all the information does not exist now.
Perhaps it doesn't. But realtors do not have to analyze all that data. They
only need to analyze data that pertains to their industry. The goal is to find
out what their clients want.
Why realtors
need to analyze big data
It is true that existing analytics tools are not powerful
enough to deal with all the data available at the moment, but that is no excuse
for avoiding big data. In fact, real estate companies need to realize that big
data is here to stay. And if they want to retain their competitive advantage,
they need to analyze it.
Big data helps you understand customer behavior
better. Just having access to data will not help your case unless you invest in
tools that help you analyze it. Actually, that is why it is important for
realtors to develop a big data analytics strategy.
Remember that your potential clients also have
access to big data. Many potential buyers and sellers now search online for
property information. Before hiring an agent, they may also try to find that
agent online. Social media makes it easy for people to post reviews and
complaints. Make sure that your clients are saying good things about you and
your service. If people who hired you in the past are not happy with your
service, they may give vent to their frustration online. These negative reviews
can affect your chances of finding clients.
You need to ensure that you are providing your
clients the kind of service they can rely upon.
Conclusion
Big data is a force to reckon with and any
developer and realtor worth their salt need to collect and analyze it. For real
companies the best source of data is their website. Install analytics tools to
understand what your visitors want. Understanding customer behavior will help
you predict what they want.
In short, realtors can no longer ignore advances in
technology. When your customers have access to big data, you too should have
access to it. Almost all homebuyers and sellers now look up online for property
information. This is a clear indication that realtors also need to take data
seriously.
So, here is our advice. Pay attention to the
happenings in the real estate industry. Gather information and use it to improve
your service.
Buy and work leads smarter, contact only the
customers you want to engage, and enable your employees to be productive.
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