QR codes…the new mascot for the real estate business

Real estate agents were among the first in the U.S. to adopt QR codes on a large scale. Two years ago, the codes were all but unheard of, their use seemingly reserved for the advertising elite. However, when realtors began using them, more people were exposed to the codes and their popularity began to blossom. The codes were first used by small real estate agencies, as larger companies often tend to shy away from unfamiliar forms of promotion. Now, as the codes becoming ever more popular, the more prestigious real…

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Home sweet home with QR Code service

Smarter Agent, a developer of mobile applications for the real estate industry and consumers, has acquired Toor.me, a mobile tagging and property tour startup. Toor.me offers listing and website hosting services. Realtors are able to upload an unlimited number of photos and showcase virtual tours. These features can also be shared via Facebook and Twitter. Realtors making use of the service will link to their websites using QR codes, which they have dubbed “toors.” The codes will be emblazoned on the agents’ marketing materials. “Every real estate yard sign should…

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Real Estate Agents Love QR Codes

QR codes are on track to becoming a realtor’s best friend. More real estate companies are investing in the code to create a dynamic experience for prospective property buyers. With the ability to provide virtual tours and supply important property information and history online, realtors are using the technology to make the process easier for the buyers. Kim Cookson, realtor with RE/MAX in Saint John, has taken to using the codes to revolutionize the way people shop for houses. Cookson embeds the codes on her business cards, property signage, and…

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More real estate agencies try code technology to help sell

  A leading real estate company in Jacksonville and St. Augustine, Florida, has become the most recent addition to the growing number of realtors using QR codes to promote their properties. Davidson Realty Inc., has begun adding QR codes to their signage, flyers and business cards. The realtor has long been known for its innovative strides in the industry, utilizing social networking and burgeoning technologies to help buyers find the right homes. They are looking to keep their edge in the market through use of the codes. In the past,…

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Realtors use QR codes to increase business

Realtors have been using QR codes to successfully increase the exposure of their properties and services. Robin Speronis, owner and broker of Zen Real Estate of Florida, is joining in on the trend by using the codes to offer fast virtual services to her clients and any potential clients that may be passing by. Property tours are common and a great way to show the value of the property to prospective buyers. However, it can be a chore to work schedules around to make time for tours, especially as the…

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