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Does your Cell Phone have this App ?

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Real Estate Agent with Fathom Realty

        In 1981 , one of these appeared on the scene . Prior

to this , Real Estate Agents had to carry pocket sized 

Mortgage Payment Books . By 1995 , real estate 

trainers had taught more than 50% of all licensees 

how to use a Financial Calculator. In a matter of 

seconds you could show a consumer what the 

monthly mortgage payment would be for the 

mortgage amount they were requesting.

          Today many Realtors have visited the App 

Store and acquired ( for their cell phone) the above

calculator for a mere $5.99 . Talk about bargains !

I can’t tell you how many times I have used this 

function at Open Houses ! Also it’s a show stopper 

in Buyer Consultation Sessions.  But it’s much more

than just Real Estate . It can be for Any Installment

Loan you are considering. Buying a new car , furniture,

or new appliances can be reduced to the anticipated 

monthly payment in seconds . As a 43 year Real Estate

Trainer I have taught thousands how to use one of 

these . I knew I was giving them a life time skill .

Posted by

 

Michael J. Perry

KELLER WILLIAMS Elite

www.lancaster4sale.com  

 

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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

I can't remember the last time I did any calculations on a mortgage for a buyer. In fact, in 30+ years I don't think I've ever done any. I have them run those scenarios with a lender. I recently actually got rid of a Texas Instruments calculator I used at the Harvard Business School back in the late 1970's. Hadn't touched it in decades and decided I was tired of finding a home for it each time I moved. 

Feb 15, 2023 08:35 AM
Michael J. Perry

This is why it’s better on your phone , instead of one more thing to carry or stuff in your purse 

Feb 15, 2023 08:53 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Wow Michael,  I have 2 of these and can not recall the last time I use one, my lenders are better at it.

 

Feb 15, 2023 08:47 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Michael, I had a different calculator, and have a simple one on my phone now.

Feb 15, 2023 09:57 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Michael,

I don't usually run mortgage calculations for a buyer. They run through so many scenarios with their lender with all the programs that are offered. I have an app on my phone provided by the title company but I haven't used it in years. I'd rather they discuss and run calculations with the expert, their lender.

Feb 15, 2023 12:53 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I am sure my phone has an app for that but even when I was a financial advisor I didn't use a financial calculator very often.

Feb 16, 2023 04:22 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

I just use a regular calculator on my phone when needed. I don't have a need for a financial calculator (because as others have pointed out, I don't calculate mortgages for my clients)

Feb 16, 2023 05:25 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I do not have this app on my phone.

This is a good recommendation to share.

Feb 16, 2023 08:41 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

I just use the calculator on my phone when needed. If it's mortgage related I want the buyers to get the information from someone who really knows - I don't want to be responsible for the wrong information, even as an estimate.

Feb 20, 2023 08:16 PM
Michael J. Perry
Fathom Realty - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

The calculator shown above is used with GRI & ABR classes . It’s the Hewlit Packard 

HP10Bii 

Feb 22, 2023 05:24 PM
Michael J. Perry
Fathom Realty - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

Wow about 500 views for a financial calculator post !!! 

Jun 30, 2023 07:15 AM
Michael J. Perry
Fathom Realty - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

I keep plugging away with my Real Estate Classes and teach them Basics with the HP10Bii 

Feb 07, 2024 05:39 PM