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Develop A Taste For Technology

technologyEven new agents can find themselves with not enough time on their hands to do everything that needs to be done. In their case it isn't because they have so many clients, it's because they are doing everything themselves, step by step.

This is where technology comes in and can actually become your unpaid assistant - although there may be some cost involved. For Realtors, earning the ePro designation is a great way to get you up to speed. But, everyone can learn if they start slowly with the ba…

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Mortgage Calculator

MortgageCalculatoriconThere are so many apps that are beneficial to the real estate industry. One that we found is The Mortgage Payment Calculator App, the best part about it is it’s free! This app is effective because it allows you to show the buyer what their monthly mortgage payments will look like. Head on over to the App Store and let’s get started! The Mortgage Payment Calculator we’re talking about has a little green house on it. Once you’ve downloaded it we can begin.

1. Tap on the icon to open it up

2. The var…

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Skitch

This is a great app to use in conjunction with Evernote, the app allows you to capture and annotate images all from your iPad. Once installed it will create a folder in Evernote entitled ‘Skitch’. Use this app to help highlight an exciting feature of a home while you’re in the field that can be easily messaged to the buyer!

1.Tap on the Skitch App. When the app loads you can either: - Sign in with a password - Or opt to do it later

2. It gives you many choices to either, take a photo, choose a pho…

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Docusign

DocuSign-Ink copyAn essential tool for any agent, allowing you to obtain signatures right on the spot! Gone are the days of pen and paper.

Docusign signatures are easy, secure and legally binding.

1. First things first: Go to the App Store and add the free Docusign app. Once the app is yours open it and create a profile. You can add your picture, job title and business, address etc. It will also prompt you to create your signature, and initials to use to sign documents.

2. Make sure you have created your document t…

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iPads

agentipadIpads are everywhere and learning to use your IPad to help you personally and professionally opens up a whole new world.

Personally, there are many ways your IPad, which can help you in your day to day life as well as provide entertainment. You can use your calendar to keep track of your appointments, download your own music, as well as listen to radio online, check your email on the go, or simply go online to shop or use Google to look up a myriad of subjects.

You can also use the maps to look u…

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App Store

appstoreThe App Store is your one stop shop for all your essentials!

Before we can start make sure that you have set up an iTunes account or have an apple id so your purchases can be made (This is usually prompted when you first set up your iPad).

 

Let’s get started!

1. Find your App Store App on your Home Screen -Tap on it.

2. Tap in Search box in upper right corner and Type in App you are interested in.

3. For more information tap on the App icon.

4. There will be a description of the App along with the p…

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Photos & Videos

Untitled-61. Your IPad is equipped with a 5 megapixel camera.

2. First Tap Camera app, then hold IPad and focus on your subject- make sure the camera is unobstructed.

3. Tap Camera icon to take picture.

4. Volume up and down button on side will also take picture if you are in the Camera app.

5. To Switch Camera to Video camera, slide the slider in lower right hand corner to video camera. A red button will appear on the right. Tap to start recording. Tap to stop. The red light will blink while you are recordin…

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iBooks

Untitled-9This is a great tool to download and read online books as well as a way to open documents. How to create and Import a Property into iBooks.

The first 6 steps are to be completed on your laptop:

1. Create a Search. Find properties you want to include to print to PDF on your laptop.

2. Find the Print icon and click on it

3. Select Print to all properties.

4. A window will open with page setup. Click ok. Do Not click print when the second window opens

5. Go to PDF option and save to as a PDF - Choose a…

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Google +

Untitled-2This is basically Google’s version of Facebook. However, there are some perks that Facebook doesn’t offer. Google+ allows you to organize your friends, colleagues, and buyers in to circles. You can then monitor what information you post can be seen by each circle. Let’s get started!

1. If you have already have a google account go ahead and sign in. If not head on over to google and sign up!

2. Make sure that you have created your profile - Click on the profile page and enter in your desired inform…

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Facebook

facebookFacebook is great tool to use to stay in touch with family and friends, but it’s also a great tool to help build your business and help you network! You can access Facebook through your computer, mobile device, and tablet.

Getting Started:

If you haven’t already go to www.facebook.com to begin the sign-up process. Simply enter all your information and click the green sign-up button -Or-You can begin your sign up process by creating a page! Click Create a Page and pick the one best suited to your n…

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