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Rainmaker
2,810,149
Dick Greenberg
New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO
Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Paul - While our MLS has a mobile app, the desktop version is a lot easier to use - and to see what I'm looking at. If I know I'm going to need mobile search, I'll usually bring my iPad.

Aug 04, 2016 04:40 AM
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2,684,109
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

Desktop.  Unless I am in the car, and need to find something out in a hurry.  Then I use the smart phone.

Aug 04, 2016 09:00 AM
Ambassador
5,049,477
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

At hpme, my laptop, but on the rod most of the time my iPad. iPhone is harder to see even with my reading glasses! LOL

Aug 04, 2016 08:04 AM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I use a laptop....

Aug 04, 2016 07:32 AM
Ambassador
2,178,603
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Both, depending on what the search is.  Some things are better displayed on a large screen.  

Aug 04, 2016 06:49 AM
Rainmaker
1,231,853
Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Depends on where I am when I need to search so either or both.

Aug 04, 2016 05:59 AM
Rainmaker
1,466,207
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Paul Savola Real Estate SEO Desktop, although I have an iPhone 6 Plus, the view on the screen is too small. My iPad is better than the phone.

Aug 04, 2016 05:29 AM
Rainmaker
1,844,301
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Mostly my laptop, phone in the field with all my cool apps.

Aug 04, 2016 05:03 AM
Rainer
171,073
Richard L. Sanderson
Richard L. Sanderson Consulting - Kalama, WA
helping improve local property tax systems

All of my computer time, including online research, is on my laptop.  I think you have to look closely at the statistics that are being reported for non-desktop searches. Many state "mobile devices" which includes laptops, tablets, and smartphones in one big category.  If you've found a source for just mobile phone use I haven't seen it yet. 

Aug 04, 2016 08:00 PM
Rainmaker
4,319,419
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Paul Savola Real Estate SEO - I prefer laptop/desktop compared to smart phone for anything that I'd like to do online.

Aug 04, 2016 04:35 PM
Rainmaker
4,272,548
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Laptop

Aug 04, 2016 02:50 PM
Ambassador
1,026,993
Mimi Foster
Falcon Property Company - Colorado Springs, CO
Voted Colorado Springs Best Realtor

Desktop. These old eyes don't like the small screen.

Aug 04, 2016 02:22 PM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Paul,

It depends on the circumstance.  Prefer desktop in most cases. A

Aug 04, 2016 01:24 PM
Rainmaker
713,482
Sharon Kowitz
CRS-SRES-ABR-GRI-E-Pro-CREN ~ COMPASS RE - Cary, NC
Cary, NC Relocation Specialist ~ Buying or Selling

It depends on where I am and what the search is. I usually use my phone. But if I am home and need to do a lot of work on line, I use my laptop!

Aug 04, 2016 01:22 PM
Rainmaker
1,525,616
Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

I use my laptop.

Aug 04, 2016 01:19 PM
Rainmaker
2,224,473
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

If I'm in the office I use my laptop. Outside of the office I use my phone. 

Aug 04, 2016 12:26 PM
Rainmaker
5,005,659
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Usually from my desktop but when out showing my iPhone.

Aug 04, 2016 12:14 PM
Rainer
145,403
Andrzej Niemyjski
Realty One Group - Sun City West, AZ

my preference is always computer but sometimes its much faster and easier on the mobile

Aug 04, 2016 12:12 PM
Rainmaker
3,988,007
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

It depends where I am. If I have a bigger scene handy I will use that. Why strain your eyes.

Aug 04, 2016 11:54 AM
Rainmaker
634,482
Kathleen Luiten
Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI
Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

If I am doing a lot of searching I use a larger format, either computer or tablet.

Aug 04, 2016 11:42 AM
Ambassador
3,727,873
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Laptop or iPad.

Aug 04, 2016 11:37 AM
Rainmaker
1,157,785
FN LN
Toronto, ON

Yes.

Aug 04, 2016 09:20 AM
Rainmaker
1,239,901
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

both yes.

Aug 04, 2016 08:20 AM
Rainmaker
1,725,996
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Daily

Aug 04, 2016 08:00 AM
Rainmaker
763,883
Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

All of the above.  My laptop is best and easiest.  I wish the Smart Phone connected quicker and easier and save passwords.  I hear 4G is coming out one day.  That might hel[p.

Aug 06, 2016 04:07 AM
Rainmaker
1,502,998
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Depends on several factors.  If it's 2am or 11pm and I don't want to get out of bed for a simple search, the phone.  If it involves lots of typing/reading/tabs or is any kind of serious work, desktop.

Aug 05, 2016 05:10 AM
Ambassador
6,393,609
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Yes to both. And my tablet too.

Aug 05, 2016 12:20 AM
Rainmaker
4,572,364
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

It depends on the search and the situation.   

Aug 04, 2016 11:57 PM
Rainmaker
4,434,127
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Lap top.

Aug 04, 2016 11:26 PM
Rainmaker
5,216,734
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Laptop, iPad and cell phone!

Aug 04, 2016 10:32 PM
Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I use my desktop. I virtually never search on-line unless I absolutely have to.

Aug 04, 2016 10:24 PM
Rainmaker
1,712,676
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Whatever is handy, but haven't used a desktop in many years.

Aug 04, 2016 10:10 PM
Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

personally I prefer a desktop

Aug 04, 2016 09:23 PM
Rainmaker
7,836,419
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Desktop.

Aug 04, 2016 09:05 PM
Rainmaker
3,626,530
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Mainly a desktop, rarely a mobile phone

Aug 04, 2016 08:54 PM
Rainmaker
4,160,899
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Paul Savola Real Estate SEO I use both to search online.

Aug 04, 2016 01:45 PM
Rainmaker
1,771,867
Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

Both, it depends on if I am out and about or home.

Aug 04, 2016 01:11 PM