software: How Important is your Database? Think Inside the Box!
- 09/30/07 06:53 PM
How could I resist a post about such an important factor of our business. How important is your database? Might be the most important tool you have. A database is nothing more than "Text-in-a-box" if you're not using it properly. There are so many programs out there today, the question is, which one is best for you? Here's my take on the different database applications and what they can do to help or hurt your business! Here's a link to (ALL Real Estate Contact Managers) Let's start with a few of the common one's we are all familiar with: Outlook - Now if … (115 comments)
software: NEW Google Maps for TREO... FREE?...AWESOME!!
- 03/16/07 01:28 PM
If you like technology tools, this one's for you! Do you own a TREO phone? How would you like to never get lost again? If you own a TREO mobile phone, and have internet access, you can have google maps right at the touch of a button. I read an article today in PC Magazine that talked about this new FREE download from google. You can actually download the application right onto your phone, and install it without hooking up to your computer and doing a hot-sync. You know me, first to jump on the wagon to see if it works, … (28 comments)
software: How Old Is Your Computer? ..."In Computer years"
- 03/13/07 11:48 PM
Is it time for a new computer? Are you sure? When did you buy your current computer, or when was the last time you did any upgrades? Do you constantly find yourself waiting on the computer instead of it waiting on you? Have you calculated (like dog years) how old your computer really is? (5 years to 1)These are the questions I found myself asking, as I was patronizing the computer department at a local Best Buy store. Once I took a good look at some of the systems that are now available, I was no longer there to just get milk … (47 comments)
software: Electronic Signatures and Real Estate
- 03/02/07 05:09 AM
I often wonder where technology is going to take the real estate transaction. Is buying Real Estate online really the way of the future? Will Online transaction management systems like AgentFirst, Sureclose,Settlementroom, or REBT's RELAY be the way we do business in the days ahead? Now there is electronic signatures. Sending your clients contracts via email, (in a pdf format), that they can sign online, from any computer, anywhere in the world. WOW! The question is, where does it go from here? What will happen to the notary? We can never replace the handshake and a smile, but will technology take us to a place where we … (60 comments)
software: Agent Assist - Realtor Software
- 02/25/07 06:42 PM
Sometime around 1998, I went to a business planning seminar for Realtors in San Francisco. The guest speaker and presenter was Mike Ferry. Agents spent alot of money to come see how to create an effective business plan and set their goals to be successful in Real Estate. Over 350 agents attended this Goal Planning seminar. Many bought books, videos, tapes, visual aids, cassettes and other stuff to help them with their Real Estate Business. While at this seminar, I had what I call a BFO! (Blinding Flash of the Obvious) I realized that every agent in that room and every agent here online all have … (50 comments)
ActiveBrad is "The Internetarian and Web Concierge." Helping Industry Professionals with technology, blogging, social media, mobile and more. Brad spends the majority of his time helping agents, brokers and other real estate professionals experience greater success.
How could I resist a post about such an important factor of our business. How important is your database? Might be the most important tool you have. A database is nothing more than "Text-in-a-box" if you're not using it properly. There are so many programs out there today, the question is, which one is best for you? Here's my take on the different database applications and what they can do to help or hurt your business! Here's a link to (ALL Real Estate Contact Managers)
;)
;)
;)
