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Yes Real Estate Agents, You Can Buy a Mac!

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See the new Mac Book Pro in action running Windows and IE as to accommodate many MLS systems that aren't yet Safari compatible! I get asked all the time about how a Mac works with the MLS and various other real estate programs. Short answer is that yes you can buy a Mac today and you will be fully compatible with anything you need by leveraging Parallels which runs Windows. The beauty of the Mac OSX is that it runs anything a PC can, but a PC can't run anything that a Mac can so "best of both worlds" does come to mind. If you are a Real Estate Agent considering a Mac for your next purchase don't fret it is an option and the best one at that!

Comments (5)

Bob & Carolin Benjamin
Benjamin Realty LLC - Gold Canyon, AZ
East Phoenix Arizona Homes

A couple years ago we went to Apple and asked them about this and they said we would not have a warranty if we installed the Windows software -- so we never got a MAC -- perhaps times have changed.

May 24, 2010 02:08 PM
Chris Smith
Tech Savvy Agent - Los Angeles, CA

I think the difference now is you are actually installing Parallels and then putting Windows inside that.  I got the Apple Care and am all covered so yes you can!

May 24, 2010 02:10 PM
Margo Currie
Exit 1 Stop Realty - Saint Augustine Beach, FL

I love Mac. When I was an art teacher, that was the computer we used. Awesome graphics!

May 24, 2010 02:13 PM
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michelle Apostol

Hi Tech Saavy! I found you on active rain and i'm so glad i did and i'm such a fan! A few things...

just purchased my mac book pro.. interested in getting parrallels? Should i get apple care just in case anything happens to my system? im still worried about virusus.. 

- do you use top producer? i was actually thinking about getting rid of it since it doesn't work on my mac..but now that i found out about parallels not sure anymore..

- love your blog. are you a realtor? did you wordpress? i want to start a blog.. any advice on how to create organic popularity so i'm #1 on google? 

i'm so excited i found you!

Jun 01, 2010 03:14 PM
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Chris Smith
Tech Savvy Agent - Los Angeles, CA

Hey Michelle, Thanks for being a fan.  #1 Yes get Apple Care it will save you money! Hope you are loving your MBP #2 Parallels is awesome and Top Producer works just great on it

#3 I am not a Realtor, good thing huh? #4 Our new site was indeed built on Wordpress. #5 If you are looking to be ranked well in Google then you need to ask yourself for what search terms.  Spend some time in Google's keyword tool to see the volume of searches you are targeting and see how many others are going after them as well. 

Hope that helps and stay tuned to Tech Savvy Agent for more tips!

Jun 02, 2010 01:12 AM