Business, Free News Articles

InfoComm 2023 Preview Kiosk Association

​DENVER, Colo. -- From the Kiosk Manufacturer Association (KMA) - big show in Orlando is InfoComm 2023. The Sixteen-Nine mixer is "very" sold out though they (AVIXA) are still taking sponsors. We are an official media partner (with free passes $300 value).

Members At The Show:

* 22Miles - 809 10x10

* LG Business - 1642 130x80

* Mimo Monitors - 1475 20x20

* Panasonic - 901, W202A & W202B

* Peerless-AV - 1329 50x50 -- Peerless-AV(R) Preview

* Samsung - 1143 110x80

"InfoComm is the premier trade show for the digital signage community," said Rochelle Richardson, CEM, Senior Vice President of Expositions and Events, AVIXA, producer of InfoComm. "At the show, you'll learn from the top minds in the digital signage space, see solutions up close, and build professional connections to help you build a winning digital signage strategy."

Voice Order Kiosks - AI Voice Order Kiosks & Drive-Thrus:

In other news: we have launched new portal for Voice Order, https://voiceorder.net/. Whether it is self-order, hospitality, wayfinding, drive-thru menu boards or smart city deployments, voice is trendier than chatgpt. We have a writeup on digital avatars by NVIDIA featured this month.

News 6/9/2023:

* Samsung Kiosk New Partner Applova

* InfoComm 2023: Peerless-AV(R) Preview

* Player Loyalty Kiosks by Olea - Video and Comments by Frank Olea

* ADA Compliance and Digital Kiosks

* Conversational Avatar Agents - an NVIDIA Perspective

* Lockdown Browser Kiosk Remote Management Update 2023 - KioWare

* LG EV Charging Stations Update

* DSE 2023 - Registration About To Open Up for Digital Signage Tradeshow

* Secure Kiosks and Digital Signage Software - Cloud Based

* Olea Kiosks 2023 - Why Olea Kiosks May Be Your Ideal Kiosk Partner

* Murtec Review and Insights by Panasonic 2023

* Full list of news

* AV posts on AVIXA

* Conversational Avatars for Kiosks (Tokkio)

* Funnies - Results of coming in a bit under budget...

* Seven Steps to Installing LED Video Walls

* Smart City - New Options

For more information contact info@kioskindustry.org or visit https://kioskindustry.org/.

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Thanks to the companies whose support makes this possible: https://kioskindustry.org/kiosk-manufacturer-companies/.

Related link: https://kioskindustry.org/

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Business, Electronics, Free News Articles, Manufacturing

ADA Compliance and Digital Kiosks: Ensuring Accessibility in Healthcare Settings

DENVER, Colo. -- Kiosk Innovations, a U.S. based digital kiosk manufacturing company, would like to inform the various stakeholders within the healthcare industry about the importance of digital kiosks in the medical field and emphasize the need for ADA compliance to ensure equal access and inclusion for all patients. Consulting with experts, such as Kiosk Innovations, can maximize inclusion and efficiency in implementing self-service solutions.

Digital kiosks serve an increasingly wide variety of tasks in today's society. It is no question these terminals can efficiently provide services in healthcare by completing tasks such as wayfinding directions as well as self service check into Epic's Welcome or other EHR systems. Being the patients first impression of a medical group, it is important that these devices are noticeable, welcoming, and easy to use for patients to ensure the patient's journey is fluid which ultimately increases adoption rates in this technology and helps instill confidence in patients.

It is important to understand the demographic of the typical healthcare patient. In many cases these individuals are older and/or may have a higher rate of disability (whether temporary or permanent) than the average US population. Healthcare providers have both an ethical and legal obligation to provide the same level of service to patients with common disabilities. ADA compliance is clearance and reach for those who are wheelchair bound, an audible form of navigation and either tactile or voice recognition for those who are visually impaired, or visual cues for those with auditory impairments.

To fulfil your legal obligations and be ADA compliant one must understand what information is being communicated, what tasks are to be completed, and provide equal access to this information as well as provide an equal amount of privacy. Not providing an equally accessible solution can result in legal ramifications, ethical shortcomings, reputational damage, and a lower adoption rate.

ADA compliance should not just be a legal requirement. Providing equal access and inclusion is the right thing for so many more reasons than just legal ramifications. Ensuring a digital self-service solution is ADA compliant ensures individuals remain autonomous. This allows a much larger range of patience that can complete tasks more efficiently, having a larger pool of patience that can help themselves helps drive organizational efficiencies.

The purpose of self service is to drive efficiency to patients as well as the organization, the greater accessibility the larger the pool of users, the larger the pool of users, the more efficiency gained. Self-service is a tool, the consultant at Kiosk Innovations can help guide you towards a solution that maximizes inclusion for your patients and efficiency for your organization.

To learn more visit: https://kioskinnovations.com/.

About Kiosk Innovations:

Based in Denver, Colorado, Kiosk Innovations is an employee-owned company that supports and nurtures the essence of what is required to give customers the quality solutions they need - INNOVATION. We are proud to produce unique and original designs that not only stand out from their surroundings, but incorporate ever-changing technological advancements as they are introduced to the industry.

With more than 30 years of experience, the Kiosk Innovations team has extensive knowledge of evolving kiosk applications, and we design and manufacture everything in-house to ensure tight quality control while keeping costs competitive. Combining first-rate knowledge and field experience with creative vision and passion, Kiosk Innovations strives to provide the very best customer service and experience.

Related link: https://kioskinnovations.com/

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Business, Free News Articles, Travel and Tourism

Why Sit In A Cubicle When You Can Make The National Parks Your Office? asks Xanterra

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. -- Xanterra Travel Collection®'s "HELP WANTED" sign is hanging at the national parks. Think of an ad that reads: Iconic scenery, interesting people from the world over, ideal for nature lovers, digital detox, the outdoors, and billions of stars at night. And wildlife, lots of wildlife.

There is not only "room at the proverbial inn" this year in many of the national parks, such as Yellowstone, Zion, Glacier, Grand Canyon South Rim and Death Valley, but there is also the chance to have one of the coolest summer job experiences, working in or just outside of these parks with Xanterra Travel Collection®. Many offer housing, meals, transportation, and recreation opportunities.

Jobs include everything from housekeepers to customer service representatives, mule handlers, cooks, servers, bus drivers and more. The list of jobs in and around the parks is as abundant and diverse as the wildlife.

Xanterra Travel Collection® offers unique opportunities, distinctive employee programs, competitive benefits, valuable resources and opportunities for once-in-a-lifetime experiences. It is the company's hope that employees live the best life possible while a part of the Xanterra team.

That's why the benefit programs were created to help maintain a healthy work-life balance and peace of mind including:

* Unique Work Environment: Working in national parks allows employees to work in some of the most beautiful and inspiring natural settings in the world. The opportunity to work in a natural environment and be surrounded by stunning landscapes and wildlife can be a truly unique and fulfilling experience.

* Career Advancement: Xanterra provides numerous opportunities for career advancement. Employees can gain experience and develop skills in various positions and roles through a range of training and development programs to help achieve their career goals.

* Employee Discounts: Discounts on a variety of products and services are offered to employees. These can include discounts on lodging, dining, retail, and outdoor activities, allowing employees to fully enjoy the national parks.

* Community: Working in the national parks can provide a strong sense of community. Many employees live and work in the same location, allowing them to build close relationships and a sense of camaraderie.

* Environmental Stewardship: Xanterra is committed to environmental stewardship and sustainability and encourages its employees to participate in these efforts. This can provide a sense of purpose and pride for those who are passionate about protecting and preserving natural resources.

Overall, working for Xanterra Travel Collection® in the national parks can provide a unique, fulfilling, and rewarding experience for individuals who are passionate about the outdoors, environmental stewardship, and customer service.

For more information on employment and career opportunities, visit https://www.xanterrajobs.com/xanterra-home/jobs.

Images of lodges and national parks available below courtesy Xanterra Travel Collection®.

Yellowstone National Park - https://collection.cloudinary.com/xanterra/0b72b697947b4193e5a66c872795f3ce

Death Valley National Park - https://collection.cloudinary.com/xanterra/1ee50d75ab78d73a508d5223402d6bcc

Zion National Park - https://collection.cloudinary.com/xanterra/269173aa719dcbc3b64496425e5b8d6a

Glacier National Park - https://collection.cloudinary.com/xanterra/a93deea80e002a9452463c005b0e0eeb

Grand Canyon South Rim - https://collection.cloudinary.com/xanterra/c4c5b4c34c6a558b490bc02dfdb51df5

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Business, Free News Articles, Restaurant, Hotel and Hospitality

Kiosk Industry at National Restaurant Association (NRA) 2023 Chicago Tech Pavilion

​DENVER, Colo. -- From the Kiosk Manufacturer Association (KMA) - Come see us in Chicago at NRA 2023. We are in booth 6475 with over 50 companies are represented. We have a limited number of free passes we are happy to provide. We'll be showing conversational AI in our booth in the Tech Pavilion (6475).

See our dedicated page for Conversational AI and Voice covering assisted shopping at grocery store (e.g., Sprouts) and fast food drive thru pilots which are launching every other day (Wendy's is latest). Accessibility and ADA for self order will be highlighted in our booth as well. Learn more: https://kioskindustry.org/conversational-ai-voice/

Featured this month:

National Restaurant Association tradeshow in Chicago. Visit our NRA portal in the meantime for a preview. We have a limited number of free passes (also for InfoComm in Orlando where we are official media partner). In the booth at NRA includes: Storm Interface, Pyramid Computer, imageHOLDERS, SapientX, Samsung, Nanonation and Pitney Bowes.

Learn more: https://directory.nationalrestaurantshow.com/8_0/exhibitor/exhibitor-details.cfm?exhid=62520315

News 5/15/2023:

* Secure Kiosks and Digital Signage Software - Cloud Based

* Why Olea Kiosks Just Might Be Your Ideal Kiosk Partner

* Murtec Review and Insights by Panasonic

* Kiosk People On The Move - Ed Crowley Lands with Cyntra

* Airline Kiosks - Alaska Air Experiments with no check-in and only baggage kiosks

* ADA Kiosk & Accessibility Update - New technology, tradeshows, Braille pad and more

* Video ImageHOLDERS - Production Floor Showing Mass Product

* JAWS For Kiosks at NRA - Booth 6966

* Retail Technology Trade Show UK

* Technology Report on Restaurants Released by NRN

* Redbox Kiosks and Dollar General Stores

* Aloha Outage - NCR Outage Ransomware attack - Daily Updates

* Full list of news

* AV posts on AVIXA

For more information contact info@kioskindustry.org or visit https://kioskindustry.org/.

Since 1996 for 27 years. For a list of all verticals visit The Industry Group - https://industrygroup.org/

Thanks to the companies whose support makes this possible: https://kioskindustry.org/kiosk-manufacturer-companies/

Related link: https://kioskindustry.org/

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Awards and Honors, Business, Free News Articles

Denver Post Names ACES Quality Management a Recipient of Colorado Top Workplaces 2023 Award

DENVER, Colo. -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced it has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2023 honor by Denver Post Top Workplaces.

"ACES is proud to call Colorado home. While some of our team is remote, we have a tremendously talented workforce that operates out of our corporate headquarters in Denver and the surrounding area," said CEO Trevor Gauthier. "As much as we value our customers, we hold our employees in the same regard. Our success and innovative software solutions - not to mention this honor - would not be possible without them."

The Top Workplaces list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC. The confidential survey uniquely measures 15 culture drivers that are critical to the success of any organization: including alignment, execution, and connection, just to name a few.

"Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees," said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. "That's something to be proud of. In today's market, leaders must ensure they're allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That's paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends."

About Energage

Making the world a better place to work together.™

Energage is a purpose-driven company that helps organizations turn employee feedback into useful business intelligence and credible employer recognition through Top Workplaces. Built on 16 years of culture research and the results from 27 million employees surveyed across more than 70,000 organizations,  Energage delivers the most accurate competitive benchmark available. With access to a unique combination of patented analytic tools and expert guidance, Energage customers lead the competition with an engaged workforce and an opportunity to gain recognition for their people-first approach to culture. For more information or to nominate your organization, visit energage.com or topworkplaces.com.

About ACES Quality Management:

ACES Quality Management is the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry. The nation's most prominent lenders, servicers and financial institutions rely on ACES Quality Management & Control® software to improve audit throughput and quality while controlling costs, including:

* 60% of the top 50 independent mortgage lenders;

* 8 of the top 10 loan servicers;

* 11 of the top 30 retail banks; and

* 2 of the top 3 credit unions in the United States.

Unlike other quality control platforms, only ACES delivers Flexible Audit Technology, which gives independent mortgage lenders and financial institutions the ability to easily manage and customize ACES to meet their business needs without having to rely on IT or other outside resources. Using a customer-centric approach, ACES clients get responsive support and access to our experts to maximize their investment. For more information, visit www.acesquality.com or call 1-800-858-1598.

Related link: https://www.acesquality.com/

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Business, Free News Articles, Product Launches, Software

ACES Quality Management unveils ACES PROTECT® mortgage compliance testing module

DENVER, Colo. -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announces the addition of ACES PROTECT, a suite of automated regulatory compliance tests, to its flagship ACES Quality Management & Control® quality control (QC) auditing platform. ACES PROTECT enables lenders to reduce audit time and improve oversight by incorporating automatic compliance testing into their overall QC auditing environment.

"Given the nature of originations right now, calculation errors and other compliance missteps are even more costly," said ACES CEO Trevor Gauthier. "ACES PROTECT gives our clients an added layer of compliance protection that is seamless and cost-effective, enabling them to significantly increase audit productivity while still independently validating loan eligibility calculations."

Through ACES PROTECT, ACES users can easily access a suite of compliance checks within the ACES platform, including certification of loan estimate/closing disclosure calculations, high-cost mortgage and high-price mortgage loan testing, TRID fee tolerance, Qualified Mortgage (QM) tests and other critical compliance tests. ACES users can quickly and easily run compliance tests without leaving the system and automate tasks and exceptions for any alerts, significantly increasing audit productivity. ACES PROTECT provides complete visibility into its calculations via detailed loan-level reporting that clearly communicates a loan's compliance status. Users can select and pay for only the tests they need and automate tasks and exceptions for any alerts to control costs while increasing productivity and ensuring compliance.

"ACES PROTECT has allowed us to automate several of our manual fee compliance tests using a fully supported application, giving us greater efficiency, improved accuracy and better reporting," said Anthony DeAngelo, Director of Sourcing and Procurement for USAA's Managed Services department. "With ACES PROTECT, we're able to test using the parameters we set in ACES PROTECT and, if needed, change them on the fly. All of this gives us improved confidence when sharing our results with management, auditors and regulators."

To learn more, contact your ACES representative or request an ACES PROTECT demo at https://www.acesquality.com/demo.

About ACES Quality Management

ACES Quality Management is the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry. The nation's most prominent lenders, servicers and financial institutions rely on ACES Quality Management & Control® software to improve audit throughput and quality while controlling costs, including:

* 60% of the top 50 independent mortgage lenders;

* 8 of the top 10 loan servicers;

* 11 of the top 30 retail banks; and

* 2 of the top 3 credit unions in the United States.

Unlike other quality control platforms, only ACES delivers Flexible Audit Technology, which gives independent mortgage lenders and financial institutions the ability to easily manage and customize ACES to meet their business needs without having to rely on IT or other outside resources. Using a customer-centric approach, ACES clients get responsive support and access to our experts to maximize their investment. For more information, visit https://www.acesquality.com/ or call 1-800-858-1598.

Related link: https://www.acesquality.com/

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Business, Free News Articles

Kiosk Industry Self-Service News for April 2023

​DENVER, Colo. -- A couple of deadlines approaching and very nice conversational AI for shopping / delivery / pickup, says the Kiosk Association (KMA).

* SMBs invited to NRF Small Business Fly-In in D.C. July 11-12. Topic is swipe fee reform & credit card competition. They will pay expenses. Credit card transactions are at all time high and up over 25% in last year. Link https://kioskindustry.org/advocate-for-swipe-fee-reform-national-retail-federation/

* ANSI is looking for comments (by May 1st) on Draft Roadmap of standards and codes for Electric Vehicles. Link https://kioskindustry.org/ansi-draft-roadmap-of-standards-and-codes-for-electric-vehicles-at-scale-released-for-comment/

* Bitcoin ATMs are about to be regulated in California with SB401. Transaction limits & surcharge fees. Next submittal of letters is in May with another call-in. Link https://kioskindustry.org/bitcoin-atm-kiosk-cryptocurrency-sb401-california-bill/

* Special note - we got a private demo of just launched conversational AI. +70 days in supermarket and big surprising impact on InstaCart complications. The AI is purely voice, on your mobile, and no avatar. Link https://retailsystems.org/conversational-ai-voice/. There is a standard video but also a private super-demo. Email if interested.

Featured this month - National Restaurant Association tradeshow in Chicago is a month away. Visit our NRA portal in the meantime for a preview. We have a limited number of free passes (also for InfoComm). Meanwhile here are som other members to visit at NRA.

* Elo Touch Solutions multiple self service order

* LG Electronics - Will Show CLOi robotic server

* Star Micronics America Point of sale

* Vispero Accessibility ala McDonald's

* Samsung in GRUBBRR

News 4/13/2023:

* HIMSS Healthcare Accessibility on Display in Booth 7431

* Kiosks Look Good If Properly Tweaked For Visually-Impaired from RNIB

* VISA Swipe Fees up 180% in last decade - Advocate for Reform

* New Vision Screening Kiosks being deployed in >10,000 pharmacies

* Sports Betting Kiosk & Gaming News - SuzoHapp Shortlisted

* Customer Engagement Strategy Works for Employees Too

* VCOM - Down History Lane and Convenience Stores & Mega Project in 2001

* ANSI Draft Roadmap Released for Comment

* Smart City Kiosk News - New Peerless-AV double-sided Outdoor

* Farmers Fridge Robotic Food Vending - Much Like Cannabis Machine

* Kiosks - What are they (and what they are not)

* Amazon Self Checkout & DropOff - Whole Foods

* Kiosk Receipt Printers FAQ - Native or Cloud?

* Kiosk ROI - A Look at RTN Framework

* Full list of news

* AV posts on AVIXA

For more information contact info@kioskindustry.org or visit https://kioskindustry.org/.

Since 1996 for 27 years. For a list of all verticals visit The Industry Group https://industrygroup.org/.

Thanks to the companies whose support makes this possible: https://kioskindustry.org/kiosk-manufacturer-companies/.

Related link: https://kioskindustry.org/

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Alliances and Partnerships, Business, Free News Articles, Insurance, Real Estate

TurboTenant and Armadillo: Simplifying Self-Management for Landlords

FORT COLLINS, Colo. -- Armadillo, a modern tech-enabled home warranty platform, and TurboTenant, a digital one-stop-shop for landlords looking to simplify then scale their rental business, have launched a partnership to provide landlords with an affordable and comprehensive protection plan for their rental properties.

The Armadillo x TurboTenant plan was developed to accommodate the needs of small to midsize landlords. It includes appliance coverage alongside access to 24/7 service requests, troubleshooting, and a vast network of certified maintenance professionals. This partnership provides TurboTenant's landlords with an essential in-platform solution to make property management as stress-free as possible.

"TurboTenant is an incredible platform for landlords looking to have all the tools they need to manage their properties in one place," said Matan Slagter, Armadillo CEO. "We are excited for Armadillo to be offered on TurboTenant to help their landlord community more seamlessly manage breakdowns on their properties and provide an enhanced experience for their tenants - we think TurboTenant and Armadillo make a pretty great team."

The Armadillo x TurboTenant partnership makes being an independent landlord easier and more accessible than ever before. With Armadillo's tech-enabled repair services available on TurboTenant, landlords and tenants can rest easy knowing they'll experience end-to-end support if an appliance breaks down.

"Armadillo's in-platform home warranty service is an indispensable tool that supports our mission of empowering independent landlords at every step of the rental process. TurboTenant is proud to provide our landlords an easy way to protect their bottom line and reduce stress from unexpected maintenance demands," said Seamus Nally, TurboTenant CEO.

Learn more: https://www.armadillo.one/plans/landlords-turbotenant/

About TurboTenant:

More than 525,000 independent landlords across the U.S. enjoy TurboTenant's free, all-in-one online property management solutions. Features offered by TurboTenant include rental applications, tenant screening, property marketing, rent payments, lease agreements, and rent reporting. Please reach out to press@turbotenant.com with any questions.

About Armadillo:

Armadillo is a technology company that offers home warranty plans designed for a new generation of homeowners: streamlined, easy, at-your-fingertips and affordable. Founded in 2021 by Matan Slagter and Lansdon Robbins, Armadillo's mission is to provide an effortless homeownership experience. Armadillo plans are available nationwide. Learn more by visiting https://www.armadillo.one/ or sending an email to info@armadillo.one for media or partnership inquiries.

Related link: https://www.armadillo.one/

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Free News Articles, Restaurant, Hotel and Hospitality, Travel and Tourism

There’s Room at The Inn: Rare Availability in Yellowstone, Grand Canyon South Rim and region, Death Valley and Zion National Parks and at Cedar Creek Lodge this Summer

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. -- Spring/Summer 2023 - Pick your park and take advantage of what nature has to offer with rare spring and summer availability in some of the greatest outdoor places on earth. Xanterra Travel Collection today announced openings in Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon region, Death Valley, Cedar Creek Lodge (just outside of Glacier National Park), and Zion. And yes, most have deals.

Millions of people come from all over the world to experience these national parks but due to unusual circumstances (cost of airfare, less international visitors and the lack of long-term planning) means that there are rooms available at the proverbial inn, something that is almost unheard of.

For deals and availability visit https://www.xanterra.com/spring-summer-availability/

Photos Available:

* Cedar Creek Lodge /Glacier National Park

https://collection.cloudinary.com/xanterra/dab5295da72ffd73909741476243accd

https://collection.cloudinary.com/xanterra/a93deea80e002a9452463c005b0e0eeb

* Grand Canyon, South Rim /Grand Hotel at The Grand Canyon /Grand Canyon Railway & Hotel

https://collection.cloudinary.com/xanterra/6d5e21a942af6befd6b98115844496f4

https://collection.cloudinary.com/xanterra/52ed6fd58a5013d95deca11696faa5db

https://collection.cloudinary.com/xanterra/c4c5b4c34c6a558b490bc02dfdb51df5

* The Oasis at Death Valley

https://collection.cloudinary.com/xanterra/1ee50d75ab78d73a508d5223402d6bcc

* Yellowstone National Park

https://collection.cloudinary.com/xanterra/0b72b697947b4193e5a66c872795f3ce

* Zion National Park

https://collection.cloudinary.com/xanterra/269173aa719dcbc3b64496425e5b8d6a

About Xanterra Travel Collection:

Known for its "Legendary Hospitality with a Softer Footprint," Xanterra Travel Collection® provides a world of unforgettable experiences through its operations in national parks, including lodges, restaurants, tours, and activities, as well as through its ownership of resorts, a cruise line, a railway, and tour companies.

Learn more: https://www.xanterra.com/

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Business, Free News Articles, Real Estate, Reports and Studies

National Buyers Agents Association Announces Surprising Survey Results for 2023 Homebuyer Concerns

EVERGREEN, Colo. -- A National Buyers Agents Association (NBAA) survey of its members reveals surprising homebuyer concerns. Detailed results of the national survey are included in the association's blog section of its website.

Some survey results covered by the association's survey include:

1) What are first tasks for all potential home buyers to start the home buying process, and how can agents assist with that?

2) What is the number one concern of buyers this year?

3) How do agents help buyers negotiate the best price for a property?

4) What are the best tools these agents use to help buyers know what to offer in a declining market?

First Task for Property Buyers:

The association consists of over 1400 members nationwide. Of the ones who responded to the survey, over 90% had the following as a number one recommendation for fist-time buyers or seasoned buyers entering the market: "Get pre-approved with a recommended lender." This of course, assumes they are not already cash buyers who have proof of funds.

While this may be an obvious first step, of the 1,037 individuals who contacted the association last year to get a list of buyers agents serving their area of interest, one in ten had not taken that step. However, the association staff typically advises those who are not already pre-qualified or approved simply to ask their buyer's agent for a list of recommended local lenders. Some suggest that choosing a buyer's agent is the most critical first step since they oftentimes have unbiased access to local lenders with best rates and programs.

Surprisingly, almost 80% of association brokers thought an ordered list of first steps should always be offered to potential buyers, even when there is ample information about that on the internet. It seems that many homebuyers come to them unclear about how to get started on the home buying process.

Biggest Home Buyer Concern:

From the perspective of agents, the survey also addressed what they perceived as the biggest concerns of buyers who are considering a home purchase in 2023. Sixty-four percent said that the biggest concern of buyers is mortgage affordability. Eve Alexander of Buyers Broker of Florida, located in St. Petersburg, told the association that nearly all of her buyers had this as a number one concern since interest have been increasing since the beginning of the year.

Buyers agents and the lenders they work with are skilled at helping their clients look at how they can comfortably make mortgage payments without causing financial stress or hardship. Most association members nationwide concur that the market is currently still highly competitive.

A top-rated association member in Hawaii, Nikki O'Rourke of Eighteen Properties located in Honolulu, offered an important first task for the agents themselves: "Real Estate agents need to provide information about new developments in the area that offer special pricing for 'gap' housing. Gap housing is for buyers who earn too much to qualify for affordable housing, but who don't earn enough for the high median prices in our location."

How Top Agents Negotiate Best Prices:

Sixty-three percent of the brokers who participated in the survey said that the number one tool they use to help buyers know what to offer is a comprehensive market analysis. The "CMA" is also referred to as a "Comparative Market Analysis". The agent should also offer a detailed look at supply and demand within regions or even within neighborhoods.

Kelly Ercanbrack of United Real Estate located in Springfield UT responded, "I've done a detailed analysis of my market area since 2007. I'm able to show them exactly what is going on in the market and how that should impact their offer."

When helping a buyer find the best property at the best price, agents surveyed tended to write in their own strategies rather than pick from a list. Many provided a unique strategy that works for their area. Association member Michael Crowley, broker/owner of Spokane Home Buyers in Spokane, WA shared his best negotiating tool. He wrote in that he makes sure that he or someone that works for him is available to show a property on a moment's notice. This quick response helps his clients get ahead of other buyers. He also thought it was very important for agents in his office to keep up on the inventory and what properties are selling for. Knowing how many offers is important as well.

Some agents responded in the survey that their markets are not declining. Real estate trends are very location specific. This is where the skills of a good buyer's agent are critical for home buyers in 2023 and beyond. One survey respondent recommended that buyers work with a Realtor(r) who is skilled at negotiations. He or she should have good relationships to be able to find opportunities in the market that other agents may not uncover.

About The National Buyers Agents Association:

The National Buyers Agents Association is headquartered near Denver Colorado. It provides free services to home buyers for any location in the United States. The association provides access to experienced real estate agents who are experts in their local markets. These agents have valuable insights into neighborhoods and local housing trends that are important to home buyers. The blog summary on the website provides more details on what the survey revealed.

The association's primary goal is to connect buyers to the best buyer agents to ensure a smooth and successful home buying experience. They also can provide advice and recommendations to home sellers. Association staff are available 7 days a week and consumers can reach them directly at 800-383-7188. The public may also go to the association's website to get immediate access to members by location.

Learn more: https://nationalbuyersagents.org/

Related link: https://buyeragentsearch.com/

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