The take - up of the internet of things ( IoT ) will turn commercial real estate brokers into technology strategists . The IoT will be one of the main reasons behind the transformation of the transaction - processing industry , as it forces brokers to acquire a new , more sophisticated skillset rooted in technology , cybersecurity and innovation . In addition to traditional real estate services , brokers can help companies meet their corporate technology goals by assisting them in acquiring smart buildings .
The take-up of the internet of things (IoT) will turn commercial real estate brokers into technology strategists. The IoT will be one of the main reasons behind the transformation of the transaction-based industry, as it forces brokers to acquire a new, more sophisticated skillset rooted in technology, cybersecurity and innovation. In addition to traditional real estate skills, brokers can help clients meet their corporate technology goals by assisting them in acquiring smart buildings.