# DIY Realty Consumers turn to mobile apps to make hassles of buying less cumbersome. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published May 30, 2014 | Category: [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/business-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/digitized-home-buying ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.4/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the DIY Realty trend? **DIY Realty:** While home buying serves as a significant step in the road to adulthood, the process can be complicated, especially for first-time buyers. Seeking to partake in mature experiences in a more contemporary, customized manner, consumers are turning to mobile apps to make analyzing and inspecting homes more conducive to an on-the-go lifestyle. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Apr 11, 2013 to Mar 22, 2014 - Published: May 30, 2014 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Curation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/curation), [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the DIY Realty trend ### Mobile Real Estate Apps The rise of mobile real estate apps has made buying a home more convenient and accessible for consumers. ### Augmented Reality Augmented reality technology has advanced the real estate industry, allowing buyers to see and interact with properties in a more immersive way. ### Natural Disaster Sensing Technology that alerts homebuyers about potential natural disasters in the areas surrounding a property has become a growing trend in the real estate industry. ## What the DIY Realty trend means for industry ### For Real Estate The real estate industry has witnessed a significant transformation due to technology and many professional individuals will have to adopt these trends to succeed. ### For Technology The role of technology and its potential to innovate sectors such as real estate is constantly growing. ### For Mobile App Development The increase in mobile app development for the real estate industry presents a significant opportunity for entrepreneurs looking to create disruptive innovation. ## Trend signals for DIY Realty Trend score 3.4 out of 10, from popularity 66%, activity 29%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 66% - Activity: 29% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the DIY Realty trend 4 featured examples from Apr 11, 2013 to Mar 22, 2014. - [Hi-Tech Real Estate Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inition-augmented-reality-app): The Inition Augmented Reality App Fleshes Out Pre-Construction Properties (Category: Tech) Implication: The real estate industry can benefit significantly from the use of augmented reality apps for pre-construction property visualization. - [Immediate Real Estate Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homesnap): The Homesnap App Gives Users Information on a House with a Photo (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The Homesnap app is a prime example of how technology can revolutionize the real estate industry, transforming the way agents and buyers gather property information. - [Augmented Reality Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/layar-app): The Layar App for Google Glass Brings Surroundings to Life (Category: Tech) Implication: The real estate industry can leverage augmented reality to provide an innovative experience for property buyers. - [Natural Disaster Sensing Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trulia-app): The Truila App Helps Home Buyers Track Earthquakes in Their Area (Category: Tech) Implication: As real estate apps like Trulia gain popularity, the industry will need to adapt to data-driven decision-making and preemptive homeowner tools. ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Conversion](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/ai-assisted-checkout) (Business) - [Occasion Commerce](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/occasion-commerce) (Business) - [Autonomous Merchandising](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/autonomous-merchandising) (Business) - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Business - [Performance-Based Creator Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creator-ad-platforms) - [MIami Pop-Culture Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miami-pop-culture-shirts) - [Natural Deodorant Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/target-beauty-studios) - [Mini Beauty Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-luxuries-store) All articles: [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business)