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How can agents use technology to win landlords in 2024

Technology can be a maze for letting agents. However, with the right tools and opportunities like AI or social media, technology can help win landlords and help tackle issues, such as fraud.


Join Megan Eighteen, Operations Director at Location Location, Kirstjan Byfield, Mission Commander & Co-Founder at The Depository and Costas Frangeskou, Director of Growth at Goodlord, to discuss how letting agents can use technology to win landlords this year.


What they cover:


  • Current perception of rental technology and landlord trends we expect in 2024
  • What role will artificial intelligence play in the future of lettings?
  • How can technology help your agency tackle issues such as fraud?
  • How can letting agents use social media and digital marketing to win landlords?


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