In case you don't know me, I focus on using today's technology, not on the "Techie Wow!" aspect of it. To me, technology exists to help agents list more homes, sell more homes, save more money, save more time....and get a life outside of real estate. That's what I stress on my blog and during my nationwide seminars.
That said, here are just two of my favorite technology tools, tools that help me accomplish some or all of the above. Nothing fancy, nothing complicated, just two tools I find very useful every day.
My Home Wireless Network
What a pleasure to get connected anywhere I am while at home: in the living room "multitasking" (watching a soccer game or a PBS mystery while getting work done on my notebook) or on my balcony overlooking the lake on a balmy day.
All it took to get the home network established was a call to my techie, Jeff, telling him what I wanted to do and his showing up at my home with a router ($50) and connecting it to my desktop. Simple, right?
In other words, I did not need to understand the technology involved, I just needed to know what I wanted to do and who to contact in order to get it done.
My Bluetooth Earpiece
Talk about a time saver! I don't understand why any busy agent does not have a Bluetooth compatible phone and a Bluetooth earpiece. I use the iPhone, only one of many Bluetooth compatible smart phones, and a Plantronics earpiece.
With Bluetooth in my ear and the iPhone in my pocket, I am able to do so many things hands free, a real improvement over the "hold the phone to my ear" days. I can be working on the computer, doing dishes, do the housecleaning, fishing, reading....you name it, I can be connected while accomplishing other tasks at the same time.
Those are just two of my Favorite Things. If you use them, you know why I would not be without them. If you don't, get them and start doing more with your life!
It's a great day here on the lake in Reston...hope it's a great day wherever you are, too!
Allen F. Hainge, CRS
Senior Instructor, CRS 206 Technology Course
Founder/President, The CyberStars®
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Thanks for sharing....I love the wi fi....however, have not jumped on board with the blue tooth yet....Maybe I will grab one this weekend, it would save me a lot of juggling.