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Real Estate Sales Representative with Coldwell Banker Graham & Assoc.

Technology is a wonderful thing, for the most part. I admit, I sometimes dream of going back to a time before cell phones. But since we have the technology, we must embrace it.

I subscribe to several magazines. My favorite is Inc. Second is Fast Company. The reason why I love these magazines is that they introduce me to new web-sites, tools, apps, and technology I can incorporate into my business.

Some of my favorite must haves are:

Evernote

Google Docs

DocuSign

ZipForms

Jing

Dropbox

Pandora - this helps me relaz when I am working in the office.

Vlingo - phone app.

All of these are cloud based, so they can be accessed through the Internet (any computer), desktop or smart-phone.

 

To be successful in real estate, you can't just think like a real estate agent, you have to think like a business owner and entrepreneur. I would love to hear tips from you as I am always looking for things to incorporate into my business.

Does anyone know of a good project management site or tool?

 

www.nickmiller.biz

 

New Year. New You. www.livefitandhappy.com.

Starr Black
Concord, NC
REALTOR-Concord, Charlotte, NC (RE/MAX Leading Edg

Love reading all the wonderful tips as I'm still working on my plans for next year.  Saw a couple of new things on your list I'm going to try.  Thanks, and best of luck.

Dec 27, 2011 09:49 AM
Dale Taylor
Re/Max 10 New Lenox Illinois http://dtaylor.remax.com - Frankfort, IL
Realtor = Chicago Illinois Homes Townhomes Condos

Nick, please keep sharing.  Thanks!

Dec 27, 2011 09:56 AM
Paddy Deighan MBA JD PhD
http://www.medicalandspaconsulting.com - Vail, CO
Paddy Deighan J.D. Ph.D

I love Docusign...it is a personal fav and a huge time saver. I did not realize that I utilize so much technology...then again I worked on early IBM voice recogniotion software,,,but you are too young to remember that one!!

Dec 27, 2011 10:05 AM
Keith Canty
Carrington Real Estate Services (US), LLC - Virginia Beach, VA
Experience, integrity & passion working for you!

Good list Nick.  I would add SugarSync to the list.  I love it it allows me to keep my data on all my platforms with one entry.

Thanks,

Dec 27, 2011 10:18 AM
Nick Miller
Coldwell Banker Graham & Assoc. - Jackson, MS

Thanks for the tip on SugarSync. I will have to check that one out. Another I forgot to mention is www.logmein.com. It is like gotomypc, but has a free version. All great responses. I wil continue to post more as I learn and use them.

 

Dec 27, 2011 10:52 AM
Joy Jones
Bluecoast Realty, Real Estate, your Regional Broker - Jacksonville, NC
find joy in home ownership

Nick,  I use many of these  but am  going to check out the others.  I love Sugar sync     saved me when a computer blew up.   I  depend on AR and similar places to keep me up to date.

 

 

 

Joy Jones,  Jacksonville Homes,  home of Camp Lejeune and MCAS New River.

Dec 27, 2011 11:16 AM
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Good selections & it seems that most people don't know a couple of these good choices. Happy 2012.

Dec 27, 2011 11:47 AM
Kate Elim
Dockside Realty - Spotsylvania, VA
Realtor 540-226-1964, Selling Homes & Land a

Hi Nick...Thanks for sharing your list.  I use several of these and will check the others.

Kate

Dec 27, 2011 01:04 PM
Winston Heverly
Coldwell Banker Access Realty - South Macon, GA
GRI, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CIAS, PA

Nick, a few apps I use just in case your one of those on the run. I recommend:

Zillow

Trulia

Realtor.com

Homes.com

Florida's DBPR (searches licenses)

Supra (Ekey)

Zillow Mortgage Marketplace

Google Translate

Dec 27, 2011 02:38 PM
Lanre-"THE REAL ESTATE FARMER" Folayan
Samson Properties - Bowie, MD
I don't make promises.I deliver results.SOLD HOMES

Hey Nick. Thank you very much for sharing this list. Some of them I have heard of while some are new to me. I will definitely check it out. Also you might want to check this one out as well Best useful project management tools

Dec 27, 2011 06:32 PM
Bob Miller
Keller Williams Cornerstone Realty - Ocala, FL
The Ocala Dream Team

Hi Nick, great list.  Thanks for sharing.

May you have a Happy and prosperous New Year!

Dec 27, 2011 09:53 PM
Norma J. Elkins
Elite Realty Group - Morristown, TN
Realtor - Elkins Home Selling Team
Thanks for sharing ---- very helpful and I have most of them already.
Dec 27, 2011 10:01 PM
Sylvie Stuart
Realty One Group Mountain Desert 928-600-2765 - Flagstaff, AZ
Home Buying, Home Selling and Investment - Flagsta

This is a great list, I use most of these, but I don't know about Vlingo and Jing so am going to check those out now. I love SugarSync which allows you to see your laptop from your iPad. Happy 2012!

Dec 28, 2011 12:05 AM
Jim Miner
Miner Noh & Associates - Phoenix, AZ
Loan Modfication & Short Sale Specialist

Nick, GOOGLE VOICE, you have to try it, what a great way to monitor your calls and it is FREE.

I love google docs.

Thank you for the other good ideas.

Have a good year.

Dec 28, 2011 02:40 AM
Kim Mulligan
Engel & Völkers Seattle/Eastside - Seattle, WA
Selling Homes for the 21st Century

Great list of Tools! I also hadn't heard of Vlingo and Jing. Just downloaded them, looks like they will be helpful.

I love Pandora, have used it for years. Along those lines is another great app, great for car rides as it takes more thought than just listening to music.  NPR's This American Life. It's has the broadcasts of the show since it began. It's like listening to magazine articles or short stories. Great stress reliever if I'm caught in traffic.

Dec 28, 2011 04:35 AM
Carmelle Bernier
West USA Realty - Scottsdale, AZ
Dedicated service since 1995!

Thank you Nick those are all great tools.    Check joinme.com  (webinar style) to interact with your clients, etc.

Wishing you all continuing success in 2012.

 

Carmelle

Dec 28, 2011 08:18 AM
Evelyn Kennedy
Alain Pinel Realtors - Alameda, CA
Alameda, Real Estate, Alameda, CA

Nick:

I use all but Pandora and Vlingo. Have to check them out.  Thanks for the info, I like things that make my job easier.

Dec 28, 2011 08:36 AM
Anonymous
Kaen Steed

Hi Nick - Great list.  I love to read Fast Company magazine.  There is always something new and exciting going on. 

Jan 01, 2012 01:03 PM
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Sonya Nevins
Sonya R. Nevins, STAR REALTY, LLC (Waterbury, CT) - Waterbury, CT

Great list, Nick.  I just downloaded the Vlingo and Dropbox apps.  I can't find Jing for the iPhone tho.

Jan 05, 2012 05:38 AM
Wayne B. Pruner
Oregon First - Tigard, OR
Tigard Oregon Homes for Sale, Realtor, GRI

Thanks for the recommendations. I need all the help I can get.

Oct 17, 2012 02:33 AM