Members: 104,969 -
4,737 Online Now
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Blog entries tagged with "technology":
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Disclaimer: ActiveRain Corp. does not necessarily endorse the real estate agents, loan officers
and brokers listed on this site. These real estate profiles, blogs and
blog entries are provided here as a courtesy to
our visitors to help them make an informed decision when buying or selling a house. ActiveRain
Corp. takes no responsibility for the content in these profiles, that are written by the members
of this community.
© 2007 ActiveRain Corp. All Rights Reserved 
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hello Everyone!
I know, I’m supposed to be writing about real estate… later, trust me. I just ran across this, and thought I would post it up for my friends that aren’t already familiar with the insane goings on over in Iceland.
To see this post and many others like it, visit my other blog at www.ecozebra.com
I have a laptop computer with a built in mouse pad. Sooo.
English has always been a hard thing for me, just not my chosen subject, I get math. It is why I'm in mortgages, it's more numbers than words. In 3rd. grade my dad got me the Misspeller's Dictionary. It was great. It helped me learn the differences of words like their, … (5 comments)
In yesterday's post, Software: How to post to your ActiveRain blog, I mentioned making assumptions about other people's understanding of how to use technology. This a challenge for everyone, not just "tech people" who were supposedly born with a Windows XP manual in one hand and a mouse in the other.
So, I ask myself, why are all these agents sending me e-mail flyers of their listings when I don't have a buyer or any interest? Don't they think that I will be able to find that listing if I have a buyer looking for a home like that in the same area? PLEASE … (6 comments)
Recently, my computer guy recommended getting a tablet PC to be my go everywhere computer. Great, I said, where do I get one and how much does it cost? Then I looked into exactly what I would be getting into, and started talking to my computer engineer hubby about what it … (8 comments)
They said: "Blog, blog, blog it all. Won't you blog about this song."
No one ever likes to change brokerages or offices. But depending on the way you run your real estate practice, it can be more or less difficult to make that change should it become necessary. (Why would you want to change? Possibly new management, a buyout or takeover, new practices that … (10 comments)
I learned about a new application the other day (thanks to Gregg Franklin)...well, new to me, that I thought was pretty cool and I tried it out on my newest listing. Check out the listing blog to view it in action (www.3002lacostaavenue.com) or view it below.
In business, most of us send and receive lots of documents. In the Real Estate business, this is especially true. Fax and personal delivery are the most traditional methods of document transmission. However, faxes lose quality and personal delivery takes too much time.
I know, sounds exciting eh? But seriously, if you (or someone you know) could participate, it would be great. I am sure many of you now know that NAR has a new rule "Realtor owned MLSs must comply with the current version of the RETS specification by June, 2009". I bet … (2 comments)
Yes, it's that time again! Time to take a moment (or several) to reflect on your past year in business and set your goals for 2008! If you have already done so, congratulations--I'm way behind you! One of the first things that I learned in this business is that you can only … (6 comments)
So we have all Google'd before. After all it is the world's most used search engine. So if you think about the 200 million people that use Google each and every day and how much time we spend staring at the screen, you will realize that is a lot of energy being consumed. … (29 comments)
They sure seem to be a good idea. They are lightweight, small, compact and most of all portable. But let me ask you, is this a blessing or a curse?Yes, I have used a thumb drive for about a year, on a fairly regular basis. It sure is a good way … (15 comments)
If you've been wondering. You can listen in on what Tom Merritt at CNET thinks are the 
Hi, my name is Ryan, and I'm a tech-junkie. I think most guys are. I seem to take it to the extreme at times though. Even my CPA thinks so... every year when he sees the deductions I list, he jokes about how I spend more on "new toys" than any … (8 comments)
So you are reading through this website and you are wondering "Ok so this is a blog. What's the big deal? The funny thing is that even most people who have a blog do not really understand what it is used for and why they are so important. The video below … (0 comments)
Today, new real estate social networking site iwantanoffer.com officially launches to the public. The site launches complete with the ability to add friends, create a public profile, upload a walkthrough video, schedule a visit, showcase testimonials, and make an offer! The site surprisingly has a lot of features and I … (2 comments)
Austin entrepreneur, Dylan Schleppe created Drive Buy Technology to offer mobile marketing solutions to real estate professionals and other owners of service or sales businesses. I've been covering his mobile applications because I believe 2008 to be the year mobile technology takes off.
I get asked technology questions quite a bit. I guess I can understand why as I am fluent in English, Realtor, AND Geek Speak. If it is not a specific question about a problem or something obviously not working, then the question is 99% aimed at what the one perfect … (2 comments)
I hate to sound like a commercial for apple computers but if you don’t already own one, get one now. Your reason: The new Leopard operating system blows any operating system out of the water and more importantly will make you more efficient.
The key to Real Estate 2.0 is to connect with your past, current and future clients in ways and with the frequency that they prefer - e-mail, VOIP/phone, chat, instant messaging, podcasting, blogging/RSS feeds and of course, face-to-face. It's important to remember that new technology will NEVER replace good old-fashioned touchy-feely … (1 comments)
… (2 comments)
My sisters and I have been very close over the years, especially since both of our parents are no longer with us. We've been to wonderful places during our sister reunions and have been asked to leave a few because we were having so much fun. Now the kids are grown … (10 comments)
I spoke to a good friend of mine the other day. Mike and I each started in the business more than two decades ago. Mike pursued a career as a loan originator while I always preferred the research oriented work found within title companies. Mike has an extraordinary knowledge of lending … (18 comments)
Technology can cause giddyness in some people, like an 8 year old waiting to open presents on Christmas morning or it can cause paralysis of analysis because you don't know where to start. It can be a tool that helps you maintain some efficiency throughout your day or it can be a time … (3 comments)
by: Courtland Bovee Podcasts are on the cutting edge of business communication, allowing you to speak with your own voice directly to your audience. They add variety to your blog or website and prove that you know how to stay ahead of the pack. But hitting "record" without putting some thought … (1 comments)
Searching for the perfect home can be like finding a needle in a haystack. In today's real estate market, locating your dream home requires a real estate professional who has the knowledge and systems to respond quickly.
Finally, video finished. Here is video one. This has been a wonderful learning experience, working with video. I always work with and experience the tools that I speak about in the my classes. I must say I am becomming a video blogging fool. Ther is something magical when you have a … (5 comments)
Google is becoming quite the powerhouse with all the services (most of which are free) they offer. They are going head-to-head with Microsoft Office, all smartphone platforms, Mapquest, etc., etc. You name it, they are probably working on it or buying it.
Who can Take On Microsoft Office and Microsoft Windows Subtitle: Ubuntu, Open Office, IBM Symphony, Projity, and Google Applications Think the Time is Ripe to Dethrone Microsoft.
Well I have just returned from 2 weeks of traveling the country and talking to various Real Estate professionals about the state of Real Estate. I spent 5 days in Las Vegas at the National Assoc. Of Realtors Expo celebrating 100 years of exsistence and was spoiled at the Venetian Hotel … (1 comments)
We all know that 2007 wasn't a great year for real estate. And yet, many Realtors were having their best years ever. I was one of those agents with more business than I'd had in my prior two years. 
Greetings Gang! Just months ago we introduced our FREE series of marketing-based webinars for our clients across the nation and they have been met with great reviews, terrific questions and much curiosity about what topics we will cover next! 
As probably the geekiest builder in this part of the country, I love finding new ways to incorporate technology into the building process, as well as in marketing to new home buyers. We put a great deal of effort and resources towards our web site, which is the most effective and … (0 comments)
I admit it, I am a newbie. And not just to Active Rain, but to technology in general. I've decided to go at this full-force, but boy! There is a really steep learning curve here!
… (11 comments)
Buyers increasingly are adding a desire for more efficient technology in their homes. This desire is added to the wish list that already includes open floor plans, master suites and vaulted ceilings. Pre-wired homes and homes that are smarter and more connected are in higher demand. According to a recent study … (0 comments)
By Thomas Townsend 
My family just left, and Ms. Super Organic Heritage Turkey is a carcass that is going to turn into some fabulous turkey soup. I have been totally blessed with an amazing family and friends who constantly give me reasons to give thanks. And when I’m sitting looking at the remains of … (15 comments)
I just participated in a web conference on a free service called Yugma, which I had to research after I got off. Free is in my budet so I'm looking into it further. Heres what I found from them in a nutshell. 
I may be behind the times, but over the past 6 months I have seen more information concerning Pod Casting. I have read a little on it, but admit that I am very lacking in my knowledge of this concept. There is a lot of information out there on how to … (3 comments)
How many times do I have to hear "it's simple"......Tech Stuff wasn't made for some of us that absolutely hate reading directions. Tonight I neglected my commenting on Posts, and totally ignored new Group Posts while I tried to make one of those Real Estate Shows......
Submitting your listings to other websites can be an excellent way to boost your search engine rankings as well as advertise your listings. While attending the 2007 NAR Convention in Las Vegas this week, I noticed several companies offering to submit your listings for a monthly fee. If you follow the … (7 comments)
When you click on the website link below, a world map comes up showing what strange & dangerous threats are happening at this moment in every country in the entire world & is updated every few minutes. You can move the map around, zero in on any one area & actually up-load the story … (6 comments)
It's already the middle of November and we're approaching the slower season within the Real Estate Industry...oh wait...we hit that three months ago! Maybe you've completely checked out for the rest of the year or maybe you've completely checked out of the industry and took a job tending bar at the … (0 comments)
I currently use a Treo 650 from Verizon as my PDA and ekey. I am modestly happy with this; I love the solution, but the phone is really quirky. My husband (not a Realtor) uses a Verizon 700 and says that it is very quirky, too (but with a Windows operating … (5 comments)
Have you ever stopped to really consider that question?
Well,what has this world come to? With the advent of technology that we have at our disposal these days it was only a matter of time. The newest thing to hit real estate if the Virtual Open House. While we’ve been able to post information about listings, share pictures of the … (3 comments)