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Alexa, Did You Get Hacked?

November 12, 2019

Amazon Alexa, Google Voice and Apple Siri  can all be hacked by a laser. Should be this be cause for concern for “smart home” owners? Probably. Researchers discovered that when a laser is aimed at the devices’ microphones, an electrical signal is created, just as it is when a voice command is made. Using an […]

Filed Under: At A Glance, Industry News Tagged With: #Cvarmember, Alexa, Amazon, Echo, Google Home, laser, microphone, smart home

Feb. 11 – CVAR At A Glance

February 11, 2019

Featured Classes and Events Feb. 11| RLA/BRE Workshop – CVAR HQ & CVAR West Feb. 12 | Brokers/Salesperson Cram Course – CVAR East Feb. 15 | Understanding the 1031 Exchange – All Locations Feb. 18 | Offices closed for President‘s Day Feb. 19 | Mortgage 101 – CVAR East Feb. 21 | Contract College Session […]

Filed Under: At A Glance, CVAR News, Education & Events, Video Tagged With: Alexa, Builders, business deduction, Carol Quan, Citrus Valley Association of REALTORS®, CVAR, CVAR at a Glance, CVAR Connect, cvar.net, cvarconnect.com, REvive coast 2 coast, smart home

Client Tip: 6 SmartHome Upgrades

August 27, 2018

You gotta know your audience. That’s true anytime you’re selling something, but it’s extra true when you’re selling a house that could fetch you hundreds or thousands of dollars more. Hopefully, you’re working with a professional who can advise you on how to maximize your profit. We’re sharing expert tips from REALTORS® who know what […]

Filed Under: At A Glance, Client Tips Tagged With: Citrus Valley Association of REALTORS®, CVAR, CVAR Connect, cvar.net, cvarconnect.com, Onelink alarm, smart home, smarthome, smartphone, video doorbell

REALTORS® at Forefront of Voice-First Technology

April 23, 2018

“Alexa, open real estate jokes,” says Doug Devitre, from the stage at the Real Estate REvive Conference & Expo at Victoria Gardens in Rancho Cucamonga. The licensed REALTOR® and Alexa developer made two things clear with his smart speaker interaction: One, that Alexa could use some practice with her comedic timing.  And two, that we already live in a […]

Filed Under: At A Glance, Pro Tips, Technology Tagged With: #voicefirst, Amazon Echo, Amazon Show, amazon skills, Apple HomePod, Doug Devitre, Google Assistant, REvive!, smart home, voice technology

Is Smart Home Value a Myth?

February 20, 2018

Consumer demand for smart-home technology is surging, with reports predicting the industry will reach $130 billion between 2020 and 2025. Many clients, however, don’t understand what constitutes a smart home, how the technology works, or how it can affect a home sale.  To better educate your buyers and sellers about smart-home technology and set reasonable […]

Filed Under: At A Glance, Industry News, Pro Tips, Technology Tagged With: Bluetooth, CVAR, cvar.net, data security, identity theft, NAR, Online Trust Alliance, property value, smart home, Smart-Home Checklist, smart-home technology, Thread, Wi-Fi connection, wireless protocol, Z-Wave, Zigbee

Safety Benefits of Smart Homes

September 26, 2016

The latest technology doesn’t just make properties more marketable, smart devices can also thwart danger when you’re out in the field. Open houses and vacant properties are the top places where real estate professionals report encountering threatening situations, according to the National Association of REALTORS®’ 2016 Member Safety Report. Tara Christianson, technology and training director […]

Filed Under: At A Glance, CVAR News, Pro Tips Tagged With: cvar.net, cvarconnect.com, Fibaro, Hue, Lifx, Nest, safe home, SkyBell, smart home

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