Realtors need technology to excel in this market.

1.  A blackberry or Treo is a must to use out in the field,  Phone, e-mail, text messages, MLS access, pictures, lock box opening, you need it to function.

2.  Lap top, take it to your listings, show the client your website, show your client all the active listings  in the area, do your listing agreement right there using zip forms on-line, and many other ideas. 

3.  Take your lap top when showing, when your client ask, "that one across the street looks nice" you can pull it up on your laptop and show them the details and explain that you did not schedule it because it is over the limit of price directions they gave you.

4.  Zip Forms on line, there is a ton of time saving features, use it and learn all the features, like importing information from the MLS into the offer your writing.

5.  Top Producer or similar programs, if you cannot send 250 personalized e-mails in one minute or less your missing out on some tools you need.

6.  You can name 10 more I am sure.

Why am I telling you all this?  If your my competitors, ignore me on this.  Just kidding, have a great day, competition makes us all better.

Pete Stanely

www.elliscountymoves.com