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Structuring technology contracts in real estate: From risk mitigation to strategic advantage
Research - AUGUST 14, 2026

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Structuring technology contracts in real estate: From risk mitigation to strategic advantage

by Robin Barone

In today’s rapidly evolving real estate landscape, technology is no longer a supporting function — it is a central driver of operations, resident experience, and investment performance. From property management platforms to IoT-enabled building systems, real estate organizations are increasingly dependent on technology vendors to deliver critical capabilities.

Yet while the industry has made significant strides in adopting new tools, one area often remains underdeveloped: the structure and strategy behind technology contracts.

Contracts are frequently treated as administrative formalities rather than strategic instruments. When approached this way, they become vulnerable to ambiguity, misalignment, and ultimately, failure. A poorly structured contract doe

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