I am probably like many agents, I am on technology overload. Recently I puchased a new notebook PC and then had to get a wireless optical mouse and a 2 gig flash drive for it. Since it has built-in wireless networking, I also purchased a wireless router and USB receiver for my desktop which my wife now uses. I have also purchased in the last year a Palm Treo cellphone/camera/video recorder/MP3 player/internet browser/instant messaging/emailer/contact manager/calculator/calendar etc., a BlueTooth ear piece for the Palm Treo, an all-in-one fax/printer/scanner/copier, a new cable modem (my cable internet provider got bought out and said I needed to upgrade my modem), a laser tape measure and probably several other new pieces of technology that I can't even remember.

I am currently looking at GPS systems, new lock boxes, and some sort of apparatus that attaches to my notebook and allows me to receive broadcast TV and record it. I'm sure by the end of 2007, there will be several other items that as the marketing experts say "will make my job easier and give me more time to focus on finding new clients and work with current ones".

I switched my website provider from Point2 to Top Producer, do email campaigns with Sharper Agent, use Go Daddy to register domain names, use ExpressDocs for flyers, FlyInside for virtual tours and wonder constantly how to improve my SEO (search engine Optimization) so I can generate a few more leads. I constantly get emails and phone calls from companies that want to sell me exclusive leads, but are never willing to get paid after the transaction closes. Several Techies have told me of new items that will be forth coming an I wonder not just how much it will cost, but will it make me a better Realtor, and when will I have time to install and learn to use this stuff.

Does any one besides me wonder what it will be like to be a realtor 10 years from now?