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The Smart Phones Are So Smart!

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Real Estate Agent with Ultima Real Estate - Corpus Christi 0591505

The Smart Phones Are So Smart!

 

I was quite surprised at the cost of my new Samsung Galaxy S3 phone, but, I have to say, this was a great purchase.  I love being able to speak my text messages, talk about a time saver!  I can now send a response to my client’s text messages prior to receiving their next text.

I have transitioned from using my paper calendar to using the calendar on my phone.  I have my schedule with me no matter where I am with no need to wait to get back to the office to check what I have scheduled for the next hour, day, or week.

I now use my phone as a hot spot, I don't have to wait for my laptop computer to power up to use the stick to access the internet.  It only costs an additional fifteen dollars a month to use my phone as a hot spot (a savings of over thirty-five dollars a month over the cost of the stick) and I can use my tablet to access the internet no matter where I am!  Up until now, I have not been able to even use my tablet to connect to the MLS when out on showings.

Using my phone to access my email when I am waiting for an appointment or for a showing, means I have been able to keep more current with my email responses.  I have also been able to work on my Facebook account right from my phone.

I know the longer I have this phone, the more I will learn to do with it and the more time it's going to save me.  If you don't have one of these phones, I highly recommend you check them out.

 

Sharon Parisi
United Real Estate Dallas - Dallas, TX
Dallas Homes

Technology has simplified our lives in many ways and made out lives more complicated in other ways!  Enjoy your Smart Phone!

Jan 08, 2013 11:57 AM
Kymberly Caldwell-Muniz
(909) 973-0410 - Fontana, CA
TCR Group Keller Williams Realty Rancho Cucamonga

Hi Suzanne, congrats on your smart phone. I have a iPhone and my little world revolves around it. There are so many things to discover on those phones. It also helps with the response time on getting back on leads in an expeditious manner. Enjoy.

Jan 08, 2013 12:04 PM
John Cochran
Homebackers.com - Beavercreek, OH
Real Estate Agent

Suzanne,

Smart phones makes us to engage with it all the time. There must be lot more things to learn. 

John

Jan 08, 2013 03:00 PM
Pete Xavier
Investments to Luxury - Pacific Palisades, CA
Outstanding Agent Referrals-Nationwide
Suzanne, I did not know one could speak to text on one. Which smart phone did you purchase?
Jan 08, 2013 03:09 PM
Mike Warren
Real Estate - Colorado Springs, CO

Smart phones have greater functionality. And one of its best feature is that you can access anything from anywhere. 

Jan 08, 2013 05:57 PM
Suzanne Taylor
Ultima Real Estate - Corpus Christi - Corpus Christi, TX
Home Sales In Corpus Christi, TX

Hi Pete, I purchased the Samsung Galaxy S3 but it is my understanding that all the new phones offer this option.  I paid full price for the phone so I could have a much better plan with unlimited text, phone, and internet access.  But, you better believe, I have insurance on the phone!

Jan 10, 2013 09:59 AM
John G. Johnston
John G. Johnston & Associates, LLC - Westcliffe, CO
An Exclusive Buyer's Agent ~ Westcliffe, CO

Suzanne  I cannot imagine how business was done before the internet.  Agents printed fliers and delivered them to other offices.  What a pain!  I have the iPhone 4S and still learning how to use it.  Enjoy the day!

Feb 25, 2013 10:41 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi Suzanne -- isn't incredible how technology is changing and streamlining our lives?   Now if only we could really go paperless.   

Feb 28, 2013 04:35 PM
Larry Lawfer
YourStories Realty Group - Newton, MA
"I listen for a living." It's all about you.

Being what would be considered an old guy, I am so thrilled with each technology for what they allow me to do. Communications is the key now. Thanks for your blog on the subject.

Apr 05, 2013 11:09 AM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Hi Suzanne, I also have a Samsung Galaxy S3 phone and just love it.

Apr 22, 2013 07:36 AM
Regina P. Brown
MBA Broker Consultants - Carlsbad, CA
M.B.A., Broker, Instructor

Suzanne, you are so right.  SmartPhones are Smart!  I'm also enjoying the great benefits of modern technology.  Thanks for sharing.

 
Apr 26, 2013 08:56 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Suzanne, great choice!   I too have the Samsumg and love all the features.   It truly is our mini-computer.   Love being able to search the web so quickly.

May 02, 2013 10:15 PM
Alan Kirkpatrick
Austin Texas Homes - Round Rock, TX
Alan in Austin

Suzanne:

Very nice phone you selected. Congratulations, you will greatly enjoy. Have a wonderful week. 

Sep 25, 2013 12:39 AM
Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

Hi Suzanne, Sounds like a great phone. What carier do you use?

Sep 30, 2013 11:46 AM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Suzanne, phones really are getting smart these days!  I am coveting one of the new gold iPhone 5-s's.  It's Mensa smart and has an amazing camera!  Remember the old days when cell phones where huge and didtn't do anything but ring when someone called?  

Sep 30, 2013 01:04 PM
David Burrows
Classic Realty - Fairfax, VA
No Pressure, Just Seriously Devoted to Real Estate

Suzanne, Smart Phones are wonderful investments that can truly help us in giving professional service to our clients. Thanks for an informative post today on your Samsung Galaxy S3.

Oct 07, 2013 03:28 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

What phones can do these days is so amazing. We would all be lost without them!

Nov 01, 2015 10:45 PM