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Google Tools & Technology to help Real Estate Agents

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Real Estate Agent with Lucky Star Realty 01708681

Last night I was browsing through the tools from the Google webpages: http://www.google.com/services/ and http://www.google.com/intl/en/about.html and realized how many tools Google has that can help real estate agents make their work easier, cost little to nothing, and save their work online so that they are able to access it from any computer. 

There are tools for scheduling meetings from the Google Calender where you can have your assistant access and edit your calender, they have free websites, document editing, spreadsheet and graphic presentation tools as well.  With all these tools, has any of you real estate agents out there used or applied these tools provided by Google?  If so what do you like or don't like about it? 

There are probably more applications from Google that I have not looked into as well.  I will also blog about my experiences in future blogs about which programs help or not help.

Vickie Slade
Colorado Landmark, Realtors - Boulder, CO
Service You Can Trust ~ Someone You Can Depend On

Thavisak,

You may want to search the Active Rain Blogs on the subject of Google Tools as well.  Not long ago there was a great post about using the graphics feature.  I've used the calendar too.  It is easy to use and easily accessible too.

Oct 23, 2008 03:36 AM
Diane Daley
Caron's Gateway Real Estate - Northumberland, NH

Always interested in ideas to make self management easier... I will check out the options your shared... Thanks Diane

Oct 23, 2008 03:43 AM
Daniel J. Brudnok, REALTOR
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Fox & Roach, REALTORS - Exton - PA License #RS-225179-L / Delaware License #RS-0025038 - Downingtown, PA
SRES, e-PRO,ABR,GREEN,CSP

I know there is more out there, finding the time to explore and understand is my issue....thanks for the reminder.

Oct 23, 2008 06:44 AM
Shane OnullGorman
Eau Claire Realty, Inc. - Eau Claire, WI
Eau Claire Wisconsin, Real Estate Agent & Realtor- Buy or Sell

I integrated Google docs into my site. I built a site using Google sites. I use webmaster tools and analytics every day. I have Google maps on my site. They are great for free stuff.

Check out openoffice.org too for a free office solution.

Oct 23, 2008 07:13 AM
Antonio M. Cardenas Broker Associate
RE eBroker Group - San Leandro, CA. - San Leandro, CA
"The Realtors In Motion"

Thanks for the info Thavisac, (where on earth is that name from?) I will go and check it out, specially the free stuff, I know about the calendars, but the other stuff sounds interesting!

Oct 23, 2008 03:45 PM
Thavisak Lucky Syphanthong
Lucky Star Realty - Eureka, CA
Helping to make your dreams of home ownership come

Yes, there are so many tools out there as well as these google tools, it just takes time and energy to spend and go through and learn them.  Also, to answer Anotonio, my name Thavisak Syphanthong is of Laos and Thai origins.  I can speak both Laotion and Thai as well as some Chinese and French. 

Oct 25, 2008 08:11 PM
Jon Wnoroski
America's 1st Choice RH Realty Co., Inc. - Green, OH
Summit County Realtor

I've used some google tools and they have been helpful.  I'm always looking for something that will enhance my business or make some tasks easier.

Oct 26, 2008 02:20 AM