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The world is smaller (and faster) with all of the technology

I am in negotations with a couple re-locating from Florida. We are going between 2 properties and the style and distance for negotiating a deal are mind boggling.

The Seller lives in Colorado, the buyer's wife is in Orlando, the buyer is on Business in Pensacola and the Listing Agent is at the Remax convention in Las Vegas. The Lender and I are in Atlanta. So betrween many calls, texts, e-mails and faxes, we are working on a deal.

We all take this type of communication for granted, but it hasn't been that long that we didn't even have overnight mail. After that came faxes, and then e-mail and texting.

All of this technology makes our life easier....or does it??

Posted by Al Maxwell - Real Estate Agent - on 03/05/2008 05:16 PM

Comments (9)

9 Comments on The world is smaller (and faster) with all of the technology

MAR

2008

Ah what a question!!!! I came into the business five years ago and we had everything we do today except texting and e-mailing docs. The older folks in the office remember when the listings were compiled into a phone book style binder and you had to review those to find a house!

You forgot to add that your now on a blog writing about it... :)

Hi Al, I recently added virtual offices for all my agents. They can all do transactions from any computer and issue a secure user name and password so everyone in the transaction can access, upload and view the process including a checklist for any document requirements. The age of technology is making distances a thing of the past. Nice post.

MAR

2008

Sweet, isn't it great? Hope things work out.

MAR

2008

It was not all that many years ago Al this would have been a nightmare instead of a closing! Nice post. Have a nice Easter.

APR

2008

Remember the days of driving around with keys to the homes, no cell phones, fax was the greatest new "toy" - what do you think another 20 years will bring??

APR

2008

You know, on one hand we say "How did we ever conduct business without theses technologies?" On the other hand, wouldn't it be great to go on vacation? I mean a REAL vacation where you can't answer any cell phone calls or check email. Technology has turned so many of us into workaholics!

APR

2008

Hi Al,
Technology is great in most respects, sure makes things faster. One of the disadvantages is people are more impatient, they expect everything immediately and if we do not respond in that manner, they move on.

JUN

2008

Al, the technology makes it easier when it works! Now that we have e-mail on cell phones...

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