Remember back when phones were hard wired LAN lines and you had to "dial in" to connect to the Internet? Things are a little different these days. Technology has evolved as fast (or faster) than people can adapt. With so many new tools at the disposal of the professional, when will the antiquated office space become extinct?
In this digital age it is easy for a real estate agent or any other business person to scan, fax, email, file, and store documents with a mobile phone! Web 2.0 bring two way communication to a whole new level. We can talk, text, chat, show, and more with the help of a computer and a decent Internet connection.
In the past Internet availability made it necessary for rural professionals to commute to the office. Now you can get up to 3MB, 5MB, and 10MB (approximate download) speeds via DSL through the phone lines. Furthermore, wireless providers are increasing their mobile Internet speeds making similar speeds available anywhere you can get signal.
Is this the perfect storm that blacks out the world of physical office space? Imagine if large companies would collaborate, oversee, and mange employees from their home office? The cost savings would be tremendous for both the company and the employee. The technology and infrastructure is already in place.
For the real estate professional it makes our industry mobile, streamlined, and efficient. The technology is out there, use it and make everyone's life easier!
Personally, I believe the social interaction and competitive atmosphere of the office can be great for those who need to be driven. However, for the right person a mobile platform frees up a lot of time and makes them more productive. Will the office go extinct? Probably not, but I would expect this to be coming trend for many professionals in the near future.
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