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!
Genius Scan
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!
Zite
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
eKey
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
Facebook Apps
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.
Evernote
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!
SignMyPad
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
SimpleMind
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!
Open Home Pro
Open Home Pro
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!