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The world has changed and is looking closely at the technology that is changing our lives, but how and why does it affect real estate? “Big Data” is a buzzword that has been at the forefront of many discussions over the past couple of years. “Big Data in Real Estate” is the first book that explains everything from the basics of big data to how people are profiting from this revolution of technology and thought. Big Data is here to stay, and will change the way we live, work and play. The processing of Big Data will help determine who to marry, where to live, where to retire, and what employment opportunities are available. “Big Data in Real Estate” shows you how to harness data to allow you and your company to be proficient and become a millionaire through the efficiencies of Big Data. Whether you’re thinking about entering the business or you’re a 30-year veteran, this book covers who the players are in big data, technology, and real estate and how people are profiting from it. Throughout the centuries, real estate has been one of the principal ways for building and maintaining wealth. In the era of big data, the game is the same but the rules have changed. “Big Data in Real Estate” shows you how to navigate the Big Data landscape and the business opportunities that have arisen because of Big Data.

Patrick O'Connor, MAI president of Enriched Data and O’Connor & Associates is an entrepreneur and innovator whose “Big Data” technology is poised to change how professionals do business across the United States. O'Connor & Associates, is the largest independent real estate research and appraisal services firm in the Southwest, conducting business nationwide. Pat O’Connor is also the author of Cut Your Property Taxes, a book that empowers individuals to challenge the appraisal district to reduce assessed property value. Pat has over thirty years of experience in appraising commercial real estate properties, property tax reduction and federal tax reduction. He is a graduate of University of Houston and Harvard Business School with a Master of Business Administration. Pat has been actively involved in appraising commercial real estate properties, property tax reduction and federal tax reduction. Michael Miller, MAI has been an appraiser and consultant in real estate for over 25 years. He is a leader in Real Estate’s transformation through “Big Data” technology. Michael is the Executive Managing Director of Enriched Data, the largest enriched real estate database in the country. Previously a Senior Managing Director who helped start Grubb & Ellis Landauer Valuation Advisory Services appraisal platform; Senior Director, with Cushman & Wakefield of Arizona and Texas for 17 years and with CB Commercial Real Estate Group, Inc. (CBRE) as an Assistant Vice President for 8 years. As an MAI designated member of the Appraisal Institute, the long history of evaluating individual and portfolio real estate properties has allowed the Sage Group to build on the 20 year foundation of information O'Connor & Associates has built. Michael’s passion is bringing together "best in class" local businesses with premier real estate and information data under proprietary technology. Mark E Verrett, SRA, Managing Director of Accurity Acorn Appraisal, joined the firm in 2001. He has been recognized as “the next generation of appraisal leaders.” Inspired by his father, Mark has been an appraiser for sixteen years. He has played an active role in the Appraisal Institute’s Houston chapter as a Board Member and committee leader. Mark graduated Cum Laude from St. Edward’s University and received a Masters of Real Estate Finance from Texas A&M University. Mark has a passion for change and is eagerly developing numerous cloud-based platforms that increase professionals’ productivity.