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Tech Tools Challenge: It's a Wrap

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Education & Training with Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals.

"If you have knowledge, let others light their candles with it."

The "October “Tech Tools Challenge", is a wrap, and Frank Worrell and I are thrilled with the turnout.

With 28 amazing entries, we had the pleasure of being introduced to so many creative and practical tools that can help us all streamline our businesses, our personal lives and even have more fun. All the links to entries are in the comments section of the Challenge. Check them out. It's like a mini tech-tools encyclopedia in there.

Every day, I am in awe of what a special community ActiveRain is. You all don't keep secrets about what works best in your business; you support each other’s growth, and help us all tackle the endless to-do lists of the real estate world... and life in general.  Technology may be powerful, but it will never replace the heart, creativity, and wisdom we each bring to the table. Instead, it increases our potential, and this challenge is a great example of that.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to share your favorite apps and how you use them. The detailed posts, insightful explanations, and creative images have inspired us to try new apps and re-evaluate the ones we already use. Each entry is a testament to how technology, when thoughtfully chosen, can enhance both our work and personal lives.

Thank you all again for making this challenge such a fun success!

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Carol Williams

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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Carol, surprised there were only 28 entries, but then again, we aren't seeing as many bloggers here these days.   Thanks for hosting, there were so many new apps introduced to help us.

Nov 01, 2024 08:44 AM
Joan Cox

It was quite a few new apps, and the texting from my computer was one I adopted.

Nov 01, 2024 10:21 AM
Carol Williams

Hi Joan Cox 
Although having more entries might have been nice, 28 x 3 is 84. We had some duplications; we were introduced to many apps we weren't aware of.

Nov 01, 2024 10:07 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Carol - thank you and Frank Worrell for co-hosting.  It's interesting to me to see/learn the creativity and insight that the membership offers whether it be during a challenge or on a regular tour of the daily blog roll.  

Nov 01, 2024 09:02 AM
Carol Williams

Hi Michael Jacobs 
I was fascinated with the variety of apps that were shared!

Nov 01, 2024 10:08 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

It was a great challenge for the exchange of apps and the information as well

Nov 01, 2024 09:10 AM
Carol Williams

I thought so too, Ed Silva, 203-206-0754 
We appreciate your participation.

Nov 01, 2024 10:09 AM
Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI
HomeSmart Real Estate - Scottsdale, AZ
Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell

Thank you Carol and Frank Worrell a usable challenge like this is a MOST WORTHY one. Have a great November! Jeff

Nov 01, 2024 10:01 AM
Carol Williams

Thanks for your list of 12 apps, Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI  You are one of the few that took the "more" option seriously. 😊

Nov 01, 2024 10:10 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Carol,

Thank you and Frank for hosting..it was a fun challenge and so appreciative of learning what others depend on!

Nov 01, 2024 10:18 AM
Carol Williams

You're welcome, Dorie Dillard Austin TX 
I enjoyed reading all the entries and learned about many apps I wasn't aware of.

Nov 02, 2024 06:07 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I agree with you about how amazing this ActiveRain community is.  The sharing and collection of our tribal knowledge is so very valuable.

Nov 01, 2024 02:01 PM
Carol Williams

"Tribal knowledge": I love that term, Myrl Jeffcoat  

Nov 02, 2024 06:07 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

CONGRATULATIONS Carol, on having this blog FEATURED in the Old Farts Clubgroup!  

Nov 01, 2024 02:02 PM
Carol Williams

Thank you so much, Myrl Jeffcoat.

Nov 02, 2024 06:08 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Hi Carol!  I thought this was an awesome idea for a challenge - and so many great ideas from our members.  AR folks have always been more than willing to help each other up the ladder of success and it continues on to this day. 

A great big thank you to YOU and Frank Worrell for hosting!

Featured in BananaTude Group!

 

Nov 01, 2024 02:15 PM
Carol Williams

Thanks, Anna "Banana" Kruchten 
Frank and I both enjoyed reading the entries. I think we were all introduced to some apps we weren't aware of.

Nov 02, 2024 06:09 AM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

Thank you, Carol Williams, for this wonderful recap of the Tech Tools Challenge! I truly appreciate the time and effort you put into fostering such a collaborative and creative community on ActiveRain!

Nov 01, 2024 02:31 PM
Carol Williams

You're welcome, Lew Corcoran 
I was particularly interested in the CubiCasa app you mentioned. I think I could have fun with that.

Nov 02, 2024 06:11 AM
Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho
Sandpoint Realty LLC - Sandpoint, ID
North Idaho Real Estate - 208-255.6227

Carol, this was very much an informative challenge.  Having the links to refer back to will always be helpful.  As with most items 'tech' it will be interesting how many of the apps mention survive time.  m

Nov 02, 2024 03:10 AM
Carol Williams

Hi Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho 
Yes, some come and go or just replaced by something even better. Remember when the BlackBerry was THE cutting edge thing? Where is it now? Probably in a museum somewhere. LOL 

Nov 02, 2024 06:14 AM
Patricia Feager, ABR,CRS,GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Carol Williams - thanks for the challenge. It was tough for me, but good. 

Nov 02, 2024 04:15 AM
Carol Williams

You're welcome, Patricia Feager, ABR,CRS,GRI,MRP 
I appreciated your focus on our own personal development, not depending so heavily on technology for success. An investment in oneself will never be wasted.

Nov 02, 2024 06:18 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

This was a very interesting challenge - there really are so many tools out there, many that I hadn't heard of!

Nov 02, 2024 05:57 AM
Carol Williams

Hi Kat Palmiotti 
I enjoyed learning about all the apps I had never heard of. The collective knowledge here is amazing.

Nov 02, 2024 06:19 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Thank you  Carol and Frank for such a fun and educational challenge. It was so interesting to read about all the different apps people are using and how.

Jeff

Nov 02, 2024 09:35 AM
Carol Williams

Hi Jeff Dowler, CRS 
I thought so, too. The variety was so interesting.

Nov 03, 2024 05:56 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Carol- I loved the challenge!!!! I think many of us discovered apps they were not aware of ! I know I did!!!

Nov 02, 2024 12:20 PM
Carol Williams

Hi Kathy Streib 
Definitely. I have a few I want to try out. Not that I need to, but I want to.

Nov 03, 2024 05:57 AM