ipad: Dotloop vs Docusign for Paperless Workflow - And the winner is...
- 03/03/13 11:33 PM
Technology is redefining how a Realtor does business. Gone are the days of faxes and up next on the chopping block is the good ol' pen to sign on paper. So, there are lots of companies out there trying to pull away as the leader in this market. I enjoy playing with all of these tools and have drawn some lines in the sand this week and wanted you to know about them: ** Disclaimer: I don't work for, nor have been encourage to write for any company or party involved here. This is just a tech-agent's experience with these programs … (50 comments)
ipad: Going Totally Paperless! Here's how our office is doing it
- 06/25/12 04:12 AM
So here is the BIG question: "What are we going to use those offices for which are currently packed with ugly metal file cabinets, IRS boxes, receipts and other files??" Paperless is here and it's not as hard as people make it out to be. Personally, I've been using tools like Docusign, Dropbox, Google Docs, the iPad and others for almost two years, but now our AWESOME broker, Stephen Smith with RE/MAX Revolution, is leading the troops to a paperless office place. HOW?I'm fortunate to be one of the beta-testing agents in the office now as we transition over to Paperless … (4 comments)
ipad: Top 5 iPad Apps for Real Estate
- 08/04/11 05:00 AM
After I wrote a blog about "How to Use the iPad for Real Estate" a couple of weeks ago (click here to read it!) I've had a bunch of comments and emails about what specific apps I've been using to make it work. Let me say that I'm not paid by any of these guys to push their apps and there are many ways to use the iPad in our biz, but these are the ones that I've seen to be most helpful:
1) PDF Expert (cost $9.99)So why did you buy an iPad? "I want my client to sign … (21 comments)
ipad: 3 Tips to Harness YouTube
- 05/25/11 03:15 AM
Video is the NOW (not the future). Have you noticed that once you see one set of photos, they all start blending together? Video will help that floorplan STAND OUT and allow you some flexibility to showcase the neighborhood. Here are 3 tips you can use TODAY to get YouTube working for you: 1) JUST DO IT! Let me share the most important thing about video in today's market. If we can comprehend this one rule, our videos will explode and we will have the freedom to produce! Here it is: Polished, professional, Hollywood videos are OUT! People respond … (12 comments)
ipad: How to Use the iPad to Sign a Contract!
- 05/21/11 04:18 AM
I have been asked what iPad apps I use in the field. Well, here is one that you will use every day. Rather than typing it all out, you can click this video for a quick 3 minute demo:
Thanks for all the positive feedback! I will post a few more of these how-to's over the next few weeks. If you have something you'd like me to cover, please comment below and I'll do my best to accommodate! … (9 comments)
ipad: How to Use the iPad for Real Estate
- 03/08/11 07:01 AM
I've had my newest toy for a while and finally got brave enough to use it for my first contract this weekend. Flawless. I will not go back to those pesky piles of paper EVER again! This is more than a cool gizmo, it's my new Swiss Army Knife. Each of these topics may be it's own blog, so let me just skim the surface here and hopefully you will subscribe to see them in more detail! How to Use the iPad for Real Estate FOR BUYERSNo more stacks of sheets with scribbled notes, falling out of a dog-eared folder, getting … (20 comments)
Author Bio: Jay O'Brien specializes in Real Estate in the Kansas City metro area, including the Northland of Kansas City : Liberty : Gladstone : North Kansas City : and Kansas City. Jay is licensed in both Missouri and Kansas and has helped clients in Overland Park, Leavenworth, Olathe, Smithville and many other areas in the metro. Jay uses technology in new and interesting ways to market listings, as well as helping buyers to find their perfect homes. Want to make Real Estate fun? Give Jay a call and see if he can EARN your business. 816-774-1357.
Technology is redefining how a Realtor does business. Gone are the days of faxes and up next on the chopping block is the good ol' pen to sign on paper. 
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