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Free Business Locater from Google (Better Late than Never!)

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Everything Pines Partners, LLC. 232722

Posting this blog runs the risk of others thinking that I am the "last to know" about the latest technology gimmick, which sometimes is the case!  However, I will admit that I just learned about it, and thought it worth posting at this late date for others who may be in my position. 

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The free Google 411 number to locate and reach local businesses is a great asset to have in your cell phone, particularly when you are driving and don't have (or shouldn't have) access to pen and paper, or have clients with you who are asking questions about a particular issue, such as "do you think there are tee times available this afternoon" as you drive by a local golf course.  For those still in the dark ages, just call 1-800-Goog411, give a city and state location, the name of the business you are trying to reach, and voila, there they are on the other end of the phone!  And all free of charge!

Here is the web sit address if you want to learn more.  http://www.google.com/goog411/index.html

Happy calling!

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Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Thanks Betsy and certainly don't assume that we all are technology queens and kings.  I for one always appreciate this information.  Keep posting!  :)

Feb 24, 2010 11:23 PM
Bridget Cella
Re/Max Connection - Sewell, NJ
e-Pro, Realtor

Never knew!  Thanks for sharing!

Feb 24, 2010 11:24 PM
Joseph Keech
Blue Atlantic Properties - Leland, NC

Google is great for this service. Our phone provider charges around $1.50 for information, which is a ripoff. I also use Google Voice, where you can get your own phone number and receive free calls. I don't care for tech for technology's sake, but love things that make my life easier or cheaper.

Feb 24, 2010 11:26 PM
Diane Williams
Pell City, AL

This is great information to share.  There is so much technology, who knows what I have missed.   I appreciate any help I can get.

Feb 24, 2010 11:27 PM
Betsy N. Robinson - Serving the Sandhills, NC
Everything Pines Partners, LLC. - Whispering Pines, NC
CNS

Thanks, Paula and Bridget, for making me feel that I am not the only one out there learning late in the game about "neat stuff" that has been around for awhle. 

Feb 24, 2010 11:32 PM
Betsy N. Robinson - Serving the Sandhills, NC
Everything Pines Partners, LLC. - Whispering Pines, NC
CNS

Thanks, Joe, for the info on Google Voice.  Again, I am behind the times and will look into that as well. 

Diane - Glad to have you in our "running hard to keep up with technology" group!

 

Feb 24, 2010 11:39 PM
Deborah Byron Leffler BzyBee Real Estate Lady!
Keller Williams Realty Boise - Nampa, ID

Well it was new to me...so you weren't the last this time!   LOL

Feb 25, 2010 12:10 AM
Elite Home Sales Team
Elite Home Sales Team OC - Corona del Mar, CA
A Tenacious and Skilled Real Estate Team

I forgot about Google's 411 I had read an article on it and then did not use it.  Thank you for reminding me.

Feb 25, 2010 12:21 AM
Betsy N. Robinson - Serving the Sandhills, NC
Everything Pines Partners, LLC. - Whispering Pines, NC
CNS

Deborah and Mark and Tim -

Our group is getting bigger!  I think that I will start a "running hard to keep up with technology group" just for us!

Feb 25, 2010 12:30 AM