The real estate industry has finally gotten the message. The consumer wants information fast, furious at the speed of . . . your email, text, facebook app or twitter app. According to the 2009 NAR Report on Technology tools used by REALTORS® 45% of us have now adopted and email enabled phone.
Congratulations! First is becoming “more valuable” than “best.” NAR in their profile of Homebuyers and HomeSellers (available for a free download from Right Tools, Right Now on Realtor.org) says that 60-80% of consumers work with the first agent who responds to them. So being able to reach and communicate with a consumer when they are interested in learning about real estate is important. Calling them back then they have gone on to other things will not help them as much. So we need to be connected!
Now the next step. Which applications can we use to make this science of staying connected more fun and engaging? Here are a few of my favorites.
Using your device as a Tethered Modem for your laptop Blackberry requires a call to your provider to unlock the port. They software is on your laptop. Using your sync cord to connect your BB to your laptop, use the software to dial your laptop on to the internet. For all other devices, they let you use the data contract with your phone. Check out a website called uneFabrics.com. They have software to download for almost every model. Their software makes it easier to connect.
Texting For those of you who like to text but would rather use voice to text consider using Jott.com or ReQall.com Both programs convert your voice into emails, text messages, reminders, lists and appointments. Not only can you use your VOICE to TEXT but every text message or email that you send is documented in your email. All you do is sign up for an account, add all the people you want to send messages to. Call the phone number supplied and JOTT recognizes your cell phone number and asks you who you want to JOTT. You can JOTT to your email to leave yourself messages, set reminders and do blog posts and twitter posts.
Handango.com is a great site for any device to find an application for anything you are looking for.
Apps to Consider:
• Dictionary of Terms
• Mortgage Calculator
• Voice notes and MMS/SMS messaging
• Instant Messaging
• GPS
• Real Estate Search
• Calculator
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Realtor.com, Trulia and Zillow have mobile apps to search for properties. Of course the new Zillow Iphone App is available. Consider SmarterAgent.com for a great search program for all other phones.
Last but not least, visit the mobile page on Google at m.Google.com they have lots of great free tools that you can add to your phone to make your business a little bit easier and your life just a bit more fun.
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