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A Vital Item On Your 2012 Technology Wish List

By Gary Woltal

Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty 0575737

November 03, 2011 09:03 AM

Learning I was interviewed for the online December issue of REALTOR magazine (check it out then) about what to put on your technology wish list. Think of it as toys to buy for your professional life going into a new year. Surprisingly this one among others was

A Vital Item For The 2012 Tech Wish List

And that is, EDUCATION. No point in getting new gadgets, new software, fancy tools, computing devices, mobile platforms, creating web sites if you do not get THOROUGH training behind them.

I state this, and this must be the born teacher in me, you can never get too much education. AND training is something no one can ever take away from you. It resides between your ears if it doesn't fall out. Classes, formal and informal, for credit or not, reading blogs, taking webinars, reading reading reading books and magazines, it is ALL out there for you to digest and be VERY good. Even conferences.

BE A SPONGE WHEN IT COMES TO LEARNING.

Make time for it. It MAKES a BETTER YOU!!!

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William Feela

WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN

Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I never thought about education that way. In that case i am right on top of things.

Nov 03, 2011 09:04 AM

Patricia Kennedy

RLAH@properties - Washington, DC

Home in the Capital

Gary, you hiti it on the head with this one. I have so many fulfilled technology wish list items that I haven't yet mastered. Oh wait! I barely know what to do after I turn them on!

Nov 03, 2011 09:06 AM

Jennifer Prestwich

Henderson, Thornton, Broomfield and Westminster - Henderson, CO

Madison & Co Properties

Gary, I have always been an advocate of education. I even adore education for education's sake! But when it comes to all those gadgets and gizmos, learning how to use them is absolutely vital. GREAT reminder!

Nov 03, 2011 09:13 AM

Carlotta Remong

Berkshire Hathaway HS N.E. Prime Properties - Newport, RI

Great post, how many gadgets have been purchased when they were the cutting edge of technology and they are just sitting on the shelf unused. I am certainly guilty ... and one item in particular comes to mind. I bought a Dell PDA several years ago (2006) and never used it. Thanks for sharing.

Nov 03, 2011 09:16 AM

Karen Fiddler, Broker/Owner

Karen Parsons-Fiddler, Broker 949-510-2395 - Mission Viejo, CA

Orange County & Lake Arrowhead, CA (949)510-2395

Darn I was hoping for a cool new gadget. Great post and the book looks like fun.

Nov 03, 2011 09:19 AM

Sandy Shores FL Realtor®, Melbourne Real Estate

M & M Realty of Brevard Inc. - Melbourne, FL

Brevard County Real Estate, Florida's Space Coast

Gary, Congratulations for the interview in Realtor Magazine. I will keep my eyes open for it. The real estate industry is changng so much everyday, that education is essential. Great recommendation!

Nov 03, 2011 09:39 AM

Sharon Lee

Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN

Retired and loving life

Gary-Congrats on landing that interview. They picked the best techie guy for the interview. Education is the best way to stay sharp and informed.

Nov 03, 2011 11:20 AM

Melinda (Mel) Peterson

Grants Pass, OR - Bend, OR

The Savvy Broker - ABR, CRS

I totally agree Gary... education is priceless. Exactly the reason I'm heading to NAR's Conference in Anaheim, CA next week for a ton of great classes! Hoping for some sunshine too!

Nov 03, 2011 12:19 PM

Eileen Hsu

Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Manhattan, NY

LICENSED REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON

SPONGE! We are overloaded with information already... Ok, we will try our best to soak up some more. Time for some nice vacation and decompressing!

Nov 03, 2011 02:31 PM

Connie Goodrich

Keller Williams Realty - McKinney, TX

CRS ABR (McKinney Realtor)Texas

Always should be on your business plan. The time you feel you had plenty of education is when you stop growing in your career and mistakes begin to happen as you are out of touch. Great post to remind of the importance of education.

Nov 03, 2011 03:10 PM

Hannah Williams

HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA

Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Gary so so true .. I still don't know how to totally use my smart phone ..it is smarter than me ...lol

Nov 03, 2011 03:17 PM

Ann Hayden 636-399-7544

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties-St. Louis Missouri - Des Peres, MO

SelectAnn.com

Gary,

Education is the key!!

Ann Hayden in Wildwood, MO

Nov 03, 2011 04:01 PM

Dale Baker

Baker Energy Audits and Commercial Properties Inspections - Claremont, NH

New Hampshire Relocation Real Estate Information

Howdy and evening Gary

Gary, Congrats on being interviewed, you sure are right about Education. You take care of yourself!

Have a good one
Dale in New Hampshire

Nov 03, 2011 04:03 PM

Lynda Eisenmann

Preferred Home Brokers - Brea, CA

Broker Associate ,CRS,GRI,SRES, Brea,CA, Orange Co

Hi Gary,

Wow, congrats on your interview, looking forward to reading it!

You my friend are so right about being like a sponge, I tell the newbie agents in my office that same thing myself when it comes to all things r.e. Back in the day as a very young REALTOR (decades ago) I decided I needed to do that for my own self-confidence...when in-turn led to survival though thick and thin.

So...looking forward to your article & maybe your autograph!

Nov 03, 2011 04:07 PM

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Dan Dee McGinnis

Gary

Congratulations on your interview. Curious, how did it come about? And the education, I agree with you. for 31 years with 24 hrs required every 2 yrs, have usually gotten 30 to 60 hours each year, and if there is no credit that is ok with me I am looking to LEARN. It was a very exciting experience to publish a book in 2004 MYTHS AND REALITIES OF REAL ESTATE SALES and in 2006 THE FORGOTTEN ART The Seccrets of Enhanced Business & Professionals.

Maybe I am behind the times, just learned about active rain and am about to begin doing my blogging. It is disappointing to me when you mention an opportunity to get more education, and a person comes back with "I am too busy" that is a word we hear way too much of.

Nov 03, 2011 05:38 PM

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Cherise Selley

Selley Group Real Estate, LLC - Colorado Springs, CO

Colorado Springs Realtor

Gary,

Sometimes the best things to learn are not necessarily attached to what we do. Speaking of education, well...this is something for which I'm a full advocate... g

Nov 04, 2011 05:12 AM

Peggy Wester

Realty Executives Integrity - Grafton, WI

Real Estate Agent Ozaukee & Washington County

I agree 100%. The classes and conferences offered through our state and and national associations, as well as the educational opportunities my broker provides for us, are simply invaluable.

Nov 05, 2011 08:47 AM

Mike Yeo

3:16 team REALTY - Frisco, TX

Congrats Gary. You are absolutely right about education. There is no point of having all the technology and devices if you don't know what you are doing or need to do. Will look out for the article in the magazine.

Nov 05, 2011 03:13 PM