Real Estate Tech Tips & Training

I have been in the real estate field now since 1978. I have seen many great changes in the area of technology for our industry. When I first entered real estate my first piece of technology was a pager...  I would get a beep, then have to stop to call from a pay phone!  Remember those? We looked up real estate for our clients using the weekly mls books,  that I would carry around in the trunk of my car.  Those books were considered  gold and many of my clients back then would ask how they could get a copy! Imagine that!  we were the keepers of the info!  I would then proceed to thumb through the book looking for listings to show, call broker, make arrangements to pick up keys, back then not a lot of homes used the mls lock boxes. My first mls lockbox key I was thrilled when my husband bought me my first cell (bag) phone.   Even though it was big and bulky I had a phone!  At one time I even had a...

In this ever changing technological age we live in, there is always that new "shiny" app... how do you keep up with?  You don't!! find what works for you.  Watch this video about what i feel are the top Real Estate apps for today. TOP APPS FOR REALTORS Sue Lucas Real Estate Tech Tips & Training 843-997-4595 https://www.facebook.com/techtipsandtraining

I recently held an open Tech Q & A at our Coastal Carolina Association of Realtors.  Had some great tips and suggestions about mobile technology, Iphone, Ipad and Apps.   You can review the info at MY SLIDESHARE Add twitter tab to your facebook page Must have Real Estate APPS Paperless sites Facebook tips FREE Resources from N. A. R. ( National Association of Realtors ) As always, please feel free to call, email with any questions. Sue Lucas sl1586@sccoast.net 843.997.4595 https://www.facebook.com/techtipsandtraining http://realestatetechtipstraining.weebly.com/ (be sure to sign up below to receive email notification of any new content)

Are you thinking about purchasing a new computer in the next few months?  Before purchasing, think about what you want in your new computer.  Realtor magazine just came out with a great article you can read it here .  With so many options out there -  here are some must haves in a new purchase: 1.  HD Camera 2.  HD Video 3.  Web camera 4.  multiple USB ports 5.  the most Gigabytes you can get for your budget. 6.  SD card reader slot 7.  CD/DVD read/write The IPAD is a great tool, but I do revert to the laptop for big projects. If you do a lot of video, I recommend the Macbook and then find one to fit your budget. Happy shopping !!!!  Email me any questions and don't forget to subscribe to receive new information. Sue Lucas sl1586@sccoast.net

Have you been wondering how to create a really cool looking timeline cover photo?  well it's here and its easy.. one of the sites I use is called - Timeline Cover Maker - http://timelinecoverbanner.com/ you can add text, photos all for FREE!!! The other site is picmonkey -  http://www.picmonkey.com/   here you can create collages, upload your own pics, facebook templates,  again all for FREE . So check them both out and let me know what you think.  better yet post your link to your new Facebook page with a custom photo under comments below.  Be sure to subscribe below to be notified of new content. Sue Lucas Real Estate Tech Tips & Training sl1586@sccoast.net https://www.facebook.com/techtipsandtraining

I attended the NC/SC Realtors Convention held in Savannha, GA on Sept 9-11.  The keynote speaker was none other than Brian Copeland . You can check out a brief intro here . Listed below are a few of the speakers for the educational sessions: There was so much information I am still deciphering it all.  I have listed below some of the APPS that were recommended from the Barcamp.  Check them out. Glympse Contxts Genius Scan Magic plan Wunderlist Bitcasa Photo Apps Photosynth LightTrac One of the Sessions I attended was on Video Marketing by Doug Devitre. Best takeaway was about Keyword search - how to search highest search volume and the lowest competition. If you can- you must try to attend next year's convention!!!  what a great opportunity to network, learn and have fun!! Sign up for the Coastal Carolina Association of Realtors Mini-Conference on October 22, 2012. Please post your comments about what you would lik...

WOW !! just got back from the NC/SC Realtors convention in Savannah, GA.  awesome venue!!!  Really enjoyed our keynote speaker - Brian Copeland - who talked to us about - Fever - Redefining your business for today's market .. The classic recording of the mega hit “Fever” has crossed every generational line and almost every genre of music, proving that a true core can stand the test of any time and every market. This multi-media presentation mixed rhetoric, video and music. Great presentation. On Tuesday I had the opportunity to listen to Doug Devitre speak about Mobile marketing and Video Marketing, two HOT topics in our industry!!  You can check out some of the APPS Doug talked about here . A brief bio about Doug - "Doug Devitre serves as the visionary consultant for the Houston Association of REALTORS® and other state and local REALTOR® Associations to implement innovative ideas using existing technology and social media communications." So many cool ne...