Perrie & Associates

We're only one day away from one of the biggest real estate events of the year - the 2018 FMLS Trade Show! The  Southeast Residential Real Estate Trade Show  is tomorrow, August 23 from 9:30 to 4:30 at the Cobb Galleria, and we here at Perrie & Associates could not be more excited at this event! The event brings together realtors, real estate professionals, and other affiliated industries for a day of networking and learning. More than 3,000 industry professionals are expected to attend this year's event and over 140 industry vendors will be represented at the show. National and regional speakers will be in attendance to discuss timely issues facing the industry, making this a great opportunity for those working in real estate. For this year's 18th annual show, technology use in the industry will be a primary focus. More than 15 presenters will hit the stage covering various topics ranging from market stat apps to home staging, and with three theaters run

With all the technology that's out there now, it seems like some jobs are becoming obsolete. Machines have replaced assembly line workers, and even self-checkout machines are taking over grocery stores. But will there be a technology to replace the Realtor? Some services on the market now that claim to do so, letting sellers "skip" the negotiation process and the work with a real estate agent. These iBuyers, such as Knock, OpenDoor, and OfferPad aim to sell your home quickly and conveniently, often allowing homeowners to close on their home in a matter of days. But does speed and convenience beat out the quality of a trained Realtor? Many industry experts say no. Most of the iBuyers operate in a similar fashion. A seller contacts the company about selling their home, and the investors use what's called an automated valuation model to determine an approximate value of the home. According to MetroBrokers , this model uses tax records and comps to determine the