Though in the past, technology advancements within commercial real estate have transpired slower when compared to other industries, the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic rapidly propelled new, necessary innovations across the field. In addition, industry experts and stakeholders have indisputably assessed the use of technology in commercial real estate more than ever, throughout the past year.

Proving imperative to each sector and field across commercial real estate during the past 18 months, considering the nationwide shutdowns and the mandatory shift to remote work, technological progressions have undeniably impacted the industry for the better.

Generating and implementing improved processes, such as virtual apartment tours, digital transactions, personalized leasing experiences, touchless services, crowdfunding platforms, building health detectors, in-unit amenities, telehealth services, e-commerce fulfillment tools, modular construction technology, flexible payment options and more, are the professionals that have used COVID-19 as an opportunity to further the industry's progress.