It's hard to go anywhere these days without seeing somebody engrossed with the content on their Smartphone or tablet. I am thus very pleased to report that Century 21's exclusive property search technology, Smartbook, is now compatible for use with the iPhone and iPad.
Launched last November, Smartbook is an online system that allows users to create an eBook, accessed by an individual URL, containing all available Century 21 property listings that match their certain requirements.
Since we launched Smartbook we have seen some fantastic usage figures – just over 1,800 individual Smartbooks have been created with more than 85,000 unique visitors viewing over 1.4 million individual pages.
And with Smartbook now available on iPads and iPhones, I am certain that it will be even easier for people to utilise the technology when buying or renting a property.
Where this concept differs from other real estate searching tools is in its incorporation of live Century 21 data into each Smartbook. This means that when you are going through the buying/renting process and searching for appropriate properties on a regular basis, you no longer have to constantly repeat a property search to obtain new information. Each Smartbook is automatically updated with property changes, such as viewing times and sold status, and additional listings as they are entered into the national Century 21 system.
Essentially, every time you open your unique Smartbook URL you will have a complete and accurate listing of every Century 21 property matching your original search requirements.
As with all of the technologies Century 21 looks to develop, Smartbook is about making the property purchase and renting process simpler and less time consuming for busy Australians. In being able to view Smartbooks on iPhones and iPads, users now have the capability to effortlessly access accurate information about Century 21 properties wherever they go, essentially allowing them to focus on properties of interest far more quickly and easily.
The Smartbook search function enables users to create real estate eBooks by state, region, suburb, property type, price range and number of bedrooms, bathrooms and car spaces, from every single Century 21 listing nationally. Users can also differentiate between rental properties and those for sale.
The properties are presented in a viewer-friendly book format, complete with digital images, video, audio sound and agent contact information.
Smartbook can be accessed at www.century21.com.auevery time a property search is conducted. Simply select the option to view properties in Smartbook mode and your personalised eBook will be created.
For any questions regarding Smartbook or to sell, rent or buy a property, please feel free to pop into any Century 21 office around the country and have a chat with one of our real estate professionals.