March 2012 techupdate

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Genius ScanWhat is it?

Awesome iPhone app that allows you to take a picture of a document (or choose a photo from your photo library) and convert it to a PDF or JPEG

Why use it? Integration for easy sharing with email, Facebook,

Twitter, Google Docs, Dropbox, and other online sharing outlets

No more using a scanner or faxing necessary! Also gives you a free website with everything you

upload!

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Genius Scan

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ZiteWhat is it?

“Smart” magazine for iPads and iPhones that learns what you like and organizes articles accordingly

Facebook news feed as well Syncs with Twitter and Google reader to gain

knowledge

Why use it? On-the-go knowledge Allows you to “like” or “dislike” an article to learn

your preferences Easy share button to Twitter, Facebook, email, and

more!

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Zite

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eKeyWhat is it?

Eventually the replacement for your lockbox keypad Device that plugs into your smart phone and acts as a

remote key for the lockbox Comes with free unlocking app for your phone (In most MLSes) your MLS might provide you with both

key pad and eKey – only applicable on blue lockboxes

Why use it? Never have to charge your lockbox key again Incredible convenience – fits on your keychain Manage multiple boxes and obtain listing keys as well

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eKey

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Facebook AppsWhat are they?

Applications (like on a smart phone) that link your Facebook page to other things that you do (Twitter, Pinterest, etc.)

Type in the desired app (i.e. Twitter) in the “search” bar, click on it, then accept any changes necessary to combine the two

Why use them? Instead of wasting your time going back and forth

between the different sites, you can alert your friends and fans of what you are doing on various other sites

When you post on another social media network, the information will be shared to Facebook as well – spreading the word and resulting in more followers

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Facebook Apps

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EvernoteWhat is it?

Free “cloud” app that stores data across your computer, iPad, and iPhone

Why use it? Great for people who are always on the go and

need to store quick notes or even notes from lectures, presentations, etc.

Gives you an easy means to store data and access it on any device.

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Evernote

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SignMyPadWhat is it?

iPad app that allows you to store PDFs and get them signed and shared with minimal difficulty

Why use it? Excellent for any document you may need (P&S,

offers, etc.) to be signed by a client or fellow agent without having to print it out.

Gives you the ability to share (by email) with any desired party to be completely paperless.

Stylus-free signing – no pen required, just your fingers!

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SignMyPad

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SimpleMindWhat is it?

iPhone/iPad app that allows you to create lists and processes to organize your thoughts

Why use it? Excellent for collecting your thoughts and

keeping track of what needs to be done for separate projects

A day in the life of a realtor is a complicated one full of processes – organization is the best way to be affective

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SimpleMind

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Open Home ProWhat is it?

Incredible tool for iPads that will help you run open houses more efficiently and keep in touch with those who attended them

Why use it? Get rid of the archaic paper “sign-in” sheets and

show how tech savvy you are! When visitors sign in, they will be automatically

entered into your CRM and will receive a “thank-you” email once the open house is over, as well as email alerts on price reductions

No more data entry!

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Open Home Pro

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Open Home Pro

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RE/MAX Mobile AppWhat is it?

iPhone/iPad/Android app from RE/MAX that gives consumers and agents access to all listings

Why use it? Allows you to see nearby listings, search

anywhere, find an agent, find an office, or just learn more about RE/MAX

Gives consumers the ability to save searches and calculate mortgage costs

Consumers can email a listing straight from the app, or get directions from their current location to the listing!

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