Technology is going to be a game changer in commercial real estate, and this year, we can expect to see more companies integrate technology to streamline the entire industry. Among the technologies to have the biggest impact are virtual reality and augmented reality, according to Nat Kunes, VP of product management at AppFolio. We sat down with Kunes to talk about the impact that technology is making on the real estate industry and how virtual reality and augmented reality stands to be a disruptor.

GlobeSt.com: How will new technologies impact commercial real estate this year?

Nat Kunes: New technologies will streamline every aspect of the real estate industry. Apart from voice activated rent payments systems and Chabot maintenance requests, there are other technological innovations that are disrupting real estate. With virtual reality capabilities, real estate agents can now show apartments to prospective tenants searching units from remote locations. With newer mobile capabilities, property managers and landlords can complete inspections in record time, on-the-go, without needing go back to the office to upload files and notes or complete anything administrative-related. There's something for everyone, when it comes to technology innovations in real estate. All help achieve end goals faster and with fewer resources.