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15 Free Tech Tools for the Real Estate Professional

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Title Insurance with Mid-Atlantic Settlement Services

This post is admittedly for those new to the world of real estate technology, but as my talk on this topic was very well-received by the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Coastal crowd last week, I figured I'd make it a blog post.  I made a few changes from the original handout I provided everyone, but 90% of it is the same.

So, here are 15 free tech tools you can start using today to help your business:

  1. Dropbox: Online backup and storage system.
  2. Facebook: Only the world's largest social network.
  3. Firefox (or Google Chrome): Alternative to the somewhat slow and temperamental Internet Explorer.
  4. Flickr: Photo-sharing site and social network.
  5. Gmail: Free web-based email with unlimited storage and easy search functions.
  6. Google Maps: Maps.  On your computer.  With satellite images. #cool.
  7. Google Voice: Continue to use your existing phone number but get notifications (with funny transcriptions) via email and text.
  8. LinkedIn: The professional's Facebook.
  9. Mailchimp: Free direct email marketing tool.  A free Constant Contact.
  10. Picnik: Photo-editing made easy. 
  11. Posterous: Start a blog right now by typing an email to post@posterous.com.  I dare ya!
  12. Tokbox: Record and send videos to anyone with an email address.  No program required.
  13. Twitter: The New York Times can't say tweet, but I can.  Tweet to find new folks in your community.
  14. Wordpress: Using either the hosted service or the downloaded software script, you can play in the same leagues as the top real estate bloggers.
  15. YouTube: If you have already read the first 14, I don't need to tell you what this is or how to use it. :)

Enjoy!

 

Lori Churchill Cofer
Beasley Realty - Pullman, WA
Realtor - 509-330-0086 - Pullman, WA

Derek,

Thanks to Active Rain I knew most of these....but a few were new...I will have to check those out!

Jun 14, 2010 11:00 AM
Derek Massey
Mid-Atlantic Settlement Services - Hunt Valley, MD

Thanks, Lori!  If even one site was new or helpful, I'm happy.  :)

Jun 14, 2010 11:03 AM
Brandon DeVere
Force Realty - Las Vegas, NV

Derek,

 Thanks, I also am familiar with most but I will look into the others.

Jan 07, 2011 03:09 PM
Ginger Moore
Wilkinson & Associates Realty - Gastonia, NC

Hi Derek,

Yes, this list is very helpful!  I have copied it and put it in my "useful sites".. thanks so much!  Have a Great New Year!

Jan 08, 2012 03:47 AM