BLOG | MAY 17, 2022 Making smart tech an easy sell - tips for real estate sales teams In a perfect world, smart living would sell itself, but without a solid sales strategy, even the best solution can be a hard pitch. As smart communities continue to grow, there are still hesitant [...]
BLOG | MAY 4, 2022 What's the best smart living demo setup for my presentation centre? A well-designed pre-construction presentation centre evokes the spark of home in buyers. It’s often the only tangible asset in the real estate sales funnel and can make or break the sale for many deals. Today, [...]
BLOG | MARCH 22, 2022 Smart tech helps young families live stress-free As housing prices rise and availability decreases, more and more couples with young kids are opting for condo living. While the latest census data showed that only 8 percent of Canadians with children lived in condos, that data [...]
BLOG | MARCH 15, 2022 Ensuring a successful smart building solution As a growing tech start-up, we just completed our tenth building and now have thousands of live users. We’ve hit enough milestones to understand how to ensure a seamless install, but that isn’t to say we’ve never hit a rough patch [...]
BLOG | DECEMBER 15, 2021 Helping those with disabilities live their best lives Smart technology has revolutionized accessible living for those with disabilities. From smart thermostats that automatically regulate temperature to voice-activated devices that can control your household appliances, proptech has made living independently - and safely - a [...]
BLOG | DECEMBER 6, 2021 Meta-analysis: Developers should tread carefully when using facial recognition software The canary in the coal mine has officially dropped dead, as public opinion around facial recognition software has turned toxic. In this case, the proverbial songbird is Facebook (now Meta), who announced that they’d [...]
BLOG | NOVEMBER 30, 2021 Integrated condo security can save lives (and money) Integrated condo security in apartment buildings is built from several layers, starting with suite-level and expanding out to building-level and then community-level security. (We’ve already covered community safety basics, you can read more on that here.) [...]
BLOG | NOVEMBER 23, 2021 What is Proptech (Property Technology) and How Does It Help Building Developers? What is proptech? How four overlapping new technologies (property technology, or 'proptech') can help building developers boost revenue. Categorizing more than 10,000 global proptech companies is a challenge not for the faint [...]
BLOG | NOVEMBER 15, 2021 New Technology Partnership to Boost Revenue and Increase Mall Traffic Connecting residents with local retail has wide-ranging benefits for developers seeking to improve mall marketing and increase mall traffic. We talk a lot about bringing communities together. And now with our partner Mall Maverick, [...]
BLOG | NOVEMBER 8, 2021 Bringing smart home living to all generations When you think of smart home technology users, chances are your 75-year-old grandmother doesn’t come to mind. But she should. Smart home living should cater to everyone, regardless of age or tech preference. Here’s how SmartONE’s tech [...]