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I got a call last week from a "research group". This group was conducting a focus group on GPS units.
A few months ago I had a client come in from Maryland for the weekend. While making arrangements to meet he mentioned he was going to bring his Garmin. I thought, "Oh yeah, like that toy will be useful." I went ahead and got my maps and routes ready.
I am preparing a post about the top 10 tech gadgets that I feel I could not live without. Okay, I could live without them, but I would rather not because they make my life and job as a real estate professional so much easier. I know what my favorites are, … (14 comments)
I thought I would share a technological idea with the world wide web.
Relocation just became a lot easier for tech-savvy buyers with the launch of Self-Guided GPS Home Buying Tours. Users answer a few questions regarding their home preferences and price-range and the GPS pulls relevant MLS listings for them to explore by car before getting a Realtor® involved.
What would Google Do?
My mom is visiting and our family was invited to a friend's graduation party. Getting out of the house with my mother, my husband and two sons was like attempting to put a skittish 25 pound cat in a gerbil carrier. My husband is always first out the door... of course … (17 comments)
Ooltewah has defended its national ranking by winning the Class AAA softball tournament with a 6-1 win in the final over Beech.
After many months of wishing I were " the Joneses' and had everything they had, well at least the GPS system, I finally recieved my own GPS.
Real estate agents who leave their global positioning systems (GPS) attached to car windows and dashboards while they aren't in their vehicles are enticing thieves.
I got a sales call today from a guy who wants me to use his GPS system in my real estate biz having seen my website and knowing that I like techie type of Web Technology. I would be able to download his GPS system on my cellphone and be able … (4 comments)
You know you are getting older when the police officers and fighters can call you Mom! You know you are getting older when the teachers are looking like they barely graduated from high school. But you really know you are getting old when you catch up on the local news and … (9 comments)
Real Estate Gadgets. At most of the real estate conventions the hype always to goes to the latest gadgets. There are hand scanners, Blackberries, tablet notebooks, laptops, talking sings, tool free numbers with call capture, contact managers, software, GPS, cell phones, web-based contact managers, websites that send text messages, pod casting, Video … (15 comments)
This is in no way meant to be a criticism or indictment of anyone who uses a GPS for directions, but they do have limitations. Maybe some of you saw the picture the other day of the commercial bus that was lodged inside a 9' underpass because the driver had relied … (4 comments)
The other day I read a post from an individual asking for a recommendation for purchasing a GPS System. I just came across an article written by Christopher Nieger for AOL Autos which may be of some help. He basically took a unit out of the box and started using it. … (11 comments)
I recently purchased a Garmin 200W GPS unit. 
Buyer's Guide: GPS and mapping tools Getting There Just Got Easier Navigation systems can make your job easier in ways you never expected. BY MICHAEL ANTONIAKGPS OverviewTry it OutSlideshow: Product GuideIn real estate, much of your days are spent driving from listing to listing. The latest GPS navigation tools can be … (0 comments)
Wanting a link to put in a post on how much I'm liking my Kindle, I found - kismet, of course -
My company has a brown bag lunch once a month during which we brainstorm (and sometimes bitch) about the current market and what we can do about it.
Being a sales person traveling throughout many states, I have used various GPS units for the past several years. I just purchased the new Dash Express, and I must say that after just a couple fo days that I am completely impressed with this one of a kind GPS unit.
This new GPS device is tailor-made for the Real Estate industry. There are so many features, it is hard to know what to mention first.
If you already live in Williamson County, then you know that there are many new roads in the county, and many more are on the way. 
I recently purchased a Tilt from AT&T as my central tool for field data collection. Using the Tilt, I am able to carry all of my appointments, contacts, and files in one device. It takes some getting used to - typing or writing on a smaller screen! But there are some … (4 comments)
I was one of those guys waiting in line to get the iPhone last summer. Everything you see in the commercials is accurate. I use it a lot. I use the calendar, map (it really does find anyplace with just one key word search), internet (I can update my fantasy football … (4 comments)
One of the most amazing pieces of technology that I have ever had the pleasure to experience, brings a real joy in my life. The new iPod Touch. I was so delighted to receive one for Christmas. Yesterday I down loaded to my iPod Touch, Apple's new upgrade software that provides … (36 comments)
BrokerIPTV: Jeff Young with iLOOKABOUT glad to see you here at Inman Connect New York City 2008.
I think a lot of people probably aren't familiar with iLOOKABOUT. Can
you just give us a brief description of what the company does?
Apple released a new update for the iphone. If you have one make sure to sync your phone. There are some great new features one of those being a GPS system! Yeah you can also get traffic delays. Another great feature is being able to customize your homepage and creating up … (2 comments)
Is it just me or because I got a GPS finally (TOMTOM) to find my way around some places that is takes me 10 minutes to type an address?
Greetings - 
Everyone's using GPS navigation devices these days, except for my tech savvy sister who still uses Mapquest. She e-mailed me the other day to say she wished she had bought an extra one for herself because she was lost in unfamiliar out of state territory. She did me a huge favor … (12 comments)
I have considered getting a GPS for my car. Living in Houston, the 4th largest city in the nation, driving for long amounts of time to get anywhere is expected. But finding a location is where the question lies. Mapquest, Yahoo, Rand McNally etc, etc, are not always accurate. And as … (6 comments)
I have been shopping around for a GPS. 
Those of us who have GPS systems love them, pretty much. As real estate agents, they're invaluable for finding our way to a new listing possibility or driving around several communities and out in the country looking for Texas horse properties with buyers, as I often do. Much like the original … (3 comments)
Having and using the GPS in my car has made a big difference for me. Now I can get most anywhere by just programming in the address. It simplifies traveling so much, and takes a lot of the stress out of getting around. What I want to do now is make it that … (11 comments)
I have no intentions of starting a REALTORS® Choice series but here's another great find I HAD to blog about. Hopefully, you've already read REALTORS® Choice Award: Vehicle of the Year and ran right out to buy your new Dodge Caravan or Chrysler Town & Country. Just kidding!
This morning as I drove to Windham to teach the new member ethics orientation class for the Granite State South Board of REALTORS, I was pretty excited. Was it open? I kept wondering about the new 111 bypass. 
Ok, I made an executive decision. I am giving up Mapquest and Yahoo Maps -- and even an old copy of Microsoft Streets and Maps. I am going to buy a GPS. 
A couple of months ago, I was going to a mostly unfamiliar town to pick up a client from the train station. I had been to the town several times in the past, but usually as a passenger with my parents; I didn't pay much attention, and only knew it was … (9 comments)
I bought my Street Pilot c330 by Garmin about two years ago. How did I live without it? 
Any level headed, upstanding citizen of the 60's thought those crazy hippies were out of their lsd dropping minds! 
*** GPS REVIEWS ***
I love my TomTom GPS! With GPS I find locations while I drive hands free. I no longer have to divide my attention between the road ahead and the map lying beside me on the passenger seat. 
College trips with sons and daughters ...is that what you did this labor day weekend? Let's compare experiences...my mission was to get a son from Houlton Maine to Washington DC. Had we not had lots of stuff from home to transport, could have hopped on a silver winged bird and … (2 comments)
What a great day! I have to share and hope you don't mind...
My Magellan 3100 GPS System is the best thing going. It's a lower end but still has a lot of bells and whistles. Since I've purchased it, at around $200, it's totally paid for itself. It's been great for finding properties, finding fishing lakes, dog friendly amenities, just everything. It's awesome. … (2 comments)
I am developing a severe case of phone envy as I watch friends caress and tickle their iphone screens. Most recently at Real Estate Connect in San Francisco, I watched Active Rain's own Tool Boy, Jeff Turner, do magic with his iPhone.
After just writing my very first blog ever : "What Did We Do Before GPS?"I got to thinking......what is everyone else's favorite toy? And Before this gets out of hand - by toy - I mean technology toy, or any type of gadget/ fun thing that makes your day and / … (15 comments)
12 June 2007 - Madison, Wisconsin 
After evaluating the last ten years, I'd have to say the BEST part about living on Long Island is that for a person with absolutely NO direction, I find my way by WATER (it's a good element, don't laugh). I just came from a search on Activerain for a GPS, finally … (3 comments)
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Have you ever used GoogleMaps for directions? 
Well, it was time for me to replace my cell phone. I dreaded the thought of having to make a decision on which cell phone and carrier I wanted to consider. After doing my research I realized that one of the most important features to me was to have GPS navigation … (0 comments)
I am probably like many agents, I am on technology overload. Recently I puchased a new notebook PC and then had to get a wireless optical mouse and a 2 gig flash drive for it. Since it has built-in wireless networking, I also purchased a wireless router and USB receiver for … (4 comments)
I'd had been thinking of getting a GPS device. While talking with a friend about his Garmin gps system which he uses on his motor cycle, he had mentioned that our local office supply store had this low priced usb system I could load into my laptop and use in any car. I … (4 comments)
I was watching the morning CBS news over the weekend and noticed a little blurb about how internet technology is going to hit consumers by way of CELL PHONE for searching homes for purchase. This intrigued me, so I stopped to watch and see for myself.
When it comes to buying anything electronic, I always go to www.shopper.com. I can price the item check out the store's that carry the item and there rating. I have bought my GPS, Digital Camera,fax machine and more. It is a great site to go and read about an item you … (0 comments)
Anyone that knows me knows that I am Mr Gadget. This makes it easy to recommend gadgets to REALTORS since I've tried out a bunch of them whether it's through a friend, hanging out in the store, or a personal purchase. Well, I just came across another gadget that would be … (3 comments)