Portable remote processing apparatus for property transactions

1. A portable remote processing apparatus, the apparatus comprising:

a housing;

a processing unit supported by the housing;

a communication arrangement supported by the housing;

one or more sensors communicatively connected to the processing unit and configured to collect data regarding status of a property for sale, including an electronic nose configured to obtain an air sample within the property for sale; and

system memory, the system memory including instructions that, when executed by the processing unit, cause the apparatus to:

facilitate a walk-through of the property for sale via the communication arrangement;

receive sale data from a seller device of the property for sale;

communicate with a buyer device, including to transmit negotiation data regarding a sale price of the property for sale using the sale data, wherein the negotiation data includes a counter offer on the sale price of the property that is generated without further input from the seller device;

determine whether one or more of the following is present in the air sample: mold, pet dander;

analyze the air sample for evidence of fire and smoke; and

based on the collected data, prepare the property for sale for a showing by controlling operation of one or more devices within the property for sale.

2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the communication arrangement includes: a display unit, wherein the system memory further includes instructions that, when executed by the processing unit, cause the apparatus to: display messages to a seller or a potential buyer.

3. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein preparing the property for sale for the showing includes at least one of:

communicating with lighting units in the property for sale to turn on lights;

communicating with a fireplace unit to turn on a fireplace;

verifying that a temperature in the property for sale is within a comfortable range of temperatures; and

communicating with a speaker arrangement to play music.

4. The apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein preparing the property for sale for the showing further includes: enabling access to the property for a potential buyer; and logging a buyer identifier indicating an identity of the potential buyer.

5. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the communication arrangement includes a biometric authentication unit configured to receive biometric authentication data.

6. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the housing is cubical.

7. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the system memory further includes instructions that, when executed by the processing unit, cause the apparatus to: communicate offer details to the seller device in real time; and receive a message from the seller device, the message including an indication whether the offer details are acceptable.

8. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the system memory further includes instructions that, when executed by the processing unit, cause the apparatus to: negotiate contingencies with a prospective buyer or an agent of the prospective buyer.

9. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein negotiating the sale price includes presenting a prospective buyer with multiple counter offers.

10. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the system memory further includes instructions that, when executed by the processing unit, cause the apparatus to: transmit offer details to a loan provider.

11. The apparatus according to claim 10 , wherein the system memory further includes instructions that, when executed by the processing unit, cause the apparatus to: complete a purchase transaction.

12. A system, comprising:

a server computer;

a database in communication with the server computer; and

a portable processing apparatus, comprising:

a housing;

a processing unit supported by the housing;

a communication arrangement supported by the housing, the communication arrangement including a biometric authentication unit;

one or more sensors communicatively connected to the processing unit and configured to collect data regarding status of a property for sale, including an electronic nose configured to obtain an air sample within the property for sale; and

system memory including instructions that, when executed by the processing unit, cause the portable processing apparatus to:

receive sale data from a seller device of the property for sale;

communicate with a buyer device, including to transmit negotiation data regarding a sale price of the property for sale using the sale data, wherein the negotiation data includes a counter offer on the sale price of the property that is generated without further input from the seller device;

determine whether one or more of the following is present in the air sample: mold, pet dander and smoke;

based on the collected data, prepare the property for sale for a showing by controlling operation of one or more devices within the property for sale; and

receive biometric authentication data.

13. The system according to claim 12 , wherein the memory further includes instructions that, when executed by the processing unit, cause the portable processing apparatus to: facilitate a walk-through of the property for sale via the communication arrangement; communicate offer details to the seller device in real time; and receive a message from the seller device, the message including an indication whether the offer details are acceptable.

14. The system according to claim 13 , wherein the communication arrangement further includes a display unit; wherein the memory further includes instructions that, when executed by the processing unit, cause the portable processing apparatus to: transmit offer details to a loan provider; and display messages to a seller or a potential buyer; and wherein preparing the property for sale for the showing includes at least one of: communicating with lighting units in the property for sale to turn on lights; communicating with a fireplace unit to turn on a fireplace; verifying that a temperature in the property for sale is within a comfortable range of temperatures; and communicating with a speaker arrangement to play music.

15. The system according to claim 14 , wherein preparing the property for sale for the showing further includes: enabling access to the property for the potential buyer; and logging a buyer identifier indicating an identity of the potential buyer.

16. A portable remote processing apparatus, comprising:

a housing;

a processing unit supported by the housing;

a communication arrangement supported by the housing, the communication arrangement including a display unit and a biometric authentication unit;

one or more sensors communicatively connected to the processing unit, including an electronic nose configured to obtain an air sample within a property for sale; and

system memory, the system memory including instructions that, when executed by the processing unit, cause the apparatus to:

facilitate a walk-through of the property for sale via the communication arrangement;

receive sale data from a seller device of the property for sale;

communicate with a buyer device, including to transmit negotiation data regarding a sale price of the property for sale using the sale data, wherein the negotiation data includes a counter offer on the sale price of the property that is generated without further input from the seller device;

determine whether one or more of the following is present in the air sample: mold, pet dander, and smoke;

prepare the property for sale for a showing, including: enable access to the property for a potential buyer; and log a buyer identifier indicating an identity of the potential buyer;

receive biometric authentication data;

communicate offer details to the seller device in real time;

receive a message from the seller device, the message including an indication whether the offer details are acceptable; and

transmit the offer details to a loan provider.