If you are in real estate, are you also in the technology business? For many agents especially the ones that have been in the real estate business for a long time, the answer is "no". Many agents doesn't have a decent website or a website at all. If the computer does not print or go on the Internet, they can't do anything until the computer technician comes and fix the problem. If the Blackberry or iPhone does not work or the contacts got accidently deleted, they can't make any call to get business or keep in contact with their clients.
Can we get away from technology? I find it really hard especially when technology are changing so fast and becoming easier to use. No longer do we leave messages on answer machines and hoping for a response the next day. Instead we expect almost an instant answer when we text others. We can save a trip to the client's house to have them sign some documents by using Docusign to get their esignatures.
So if you still believe real estate and technology are separate, don't be surprise when the techie agents do more business and make more money. If you believe real estate and technology are the same, what are you going to do to stay ahead since technology already change by the time you finished reading this!
Coldwell Banker, 170 N Main Street, New City NY 10956 - New City, NY
Real Estate Salesperson
Song, I so agree with you that as realtors, we jusst can't get away from technology if we want to saty in busines.. How to keep up with all of it is the problem!
Feb 17, 2011 03:30 PM
Maxus Realty Group of Samson Properties - Clarksburg, MD
301-246-0001 Serving Maryland, DC and Northern VA
Definitely I agree with you, , technology is a great tool to separate yourself form the competition,
Feb 17, 2011 11:02 PM
VA & FHA home buyers, vacation homes, foreclosure homes - Oak Harbor, WA
Realtor - Oak Harbor Homes For Sale Whidbey Island
Technology is a great way to differentiate yourself and excel, but the business is still about connecting with people. Keeping the balance is what makes great agents successful.
Feb 18, 2011 04:08 AM
DocuSign - Seattle, WA
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Feb 21, 2011 04:39 AM
Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI
Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info
You're right, it's hard to keep up with all this technology! We just got an e-reader and I'm loving it, but think I still want an Ipad too.
Mar 24, 2011 05:00 PM
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Song San
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about 13 years ago
Song San has been in the Technology industry for over 15 years dealing with many aspects of technology including desktops, servers, web design, web programming, database, and management. Song worked for and consulted for a long list of startups, multi-million, and multi-billion dollar companies including Pom Wonderful, Circor Aerospace, Suncal, and Fox Interactive.
Song is also a real estate broker in the Los Angeles, California area. He does a lot of networking with buyers, sellers, investors, and agents for many hours on a daily basis.
He also spends much time with his family and doing technology consulting work for his clients and on his on projects.
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