Innovations in computing and information technologies are transforming businesses at an unprecedented pace. The real estate sector will not be spared, and that's good news. Advances in artificial intelligence, analytics and blockchain will improve the real estate industry by achieving greater efficiencies and identifying and mitigating risks. While real estate will remain true to its traditional brick-and-mortar roots, the technological innovations will transform the way the sector operates. Consider blockchain, which offers great promise for transparency, data accuracy, and data aggregation.