CRT White Papers and Surveys
CRT White Papers and Surveys
As a part of its mission, CRT publishes papers and surveys on the role of technology in real estate. They provide a look at the current and future direction and demand for technology.
2009 REALTOR® Tech Survey
The 2009 REALTOR® Tech Survey highlights REALTORS®' use of technology. Social networking, technology sourcing, lead generation, relationship building, mapping, and security are key topics of the study.
2008 MLS Technology Survey
The 2008 MLS Technology Survey report (PDF: 3.76MB) analyzes technology trends in Multiple Listing Services (MLSs).
2008 REALTOR® Tech Survey
The 2008 REALTOR® Technology Report (PDF: 80MB)highlights REALTORS®' use of technology. Social networking, technology sourcing, lead generation, relationship building, mapping, forms contract software, transaction management, and security are key topics of the study.
2007 Technology Surveys
The 2007 MLS Technology Survey (PDF: 239K) analyzes technology trends in Multiple Listing Services (MLSs).
The 2007 REALTOR® Technology Survey (PDF: 239K) highlights how REALTORS®' technology investments allow consumers to access property information over the Internet.
White Papers
The 2005 REALTOR® Technology Efficiency Study (269k pdf) reveals areas where technolgy can provide greater efficiency in the practice of real estate. The 2005 REALTOR® Technology Survey was used to validate study findings.
The REALTOR® Consumed Services white paper (429K PDF file) explores the technology services REALTORS®, Associations and MLSs use and how the might evolve in the future.
CRT published amanagement guide (36k PDF file) on protecting your listings. It explores methods you can take to prevent the unauthorized scraping of your listings.
Past Surveys
2006 REALTOR® Technology Survey (399k pdf file)
2006 MLS Technology Survey (434k pdf file)
2005 REALTOR® Technology Survey (334k pdf file)
2005 MLS Technology Survey (363k pdf file)
2004 REALTOR® Technology Survey (204k PDF file)
2004 MLS Technology Survey (221k PDF file)
2003 REALTOR® Technology Survey (256k PDF file)
2003 MLS Technology Survey (254k PDF file)
2002 REALTOR® Technology Survey (286K PDF file)
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