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Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Natalie,

People close deals, software helps, but if the WWW went down, deals would still close.  A

Apr 05, 2017 05:10 PM
Ambassador
6,417,184
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Tons of tech in our profession, from basic computers to laser, ultrasound and gps equipment out in the woods.

Apr 05, 2017 07:17 PM
Rainmaker
2,221,377
Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

My personal website Natalie Gatbonton 

Apr 05, 2017 04:34 PM
Ambassador
3,589,741
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Lots!!  Too much to even think about it.  One of the best things is esign - that is the best thing since sliced bread.

Apr 05, 2017 03:59 PM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Optical data transmission.

Programs? Yes. Bunches of differenct programs for geographic selection, behavior analysis, forecasting, evealuation, net return and posting blogs.

Apr 05, 2017 01:14 PM
Rainer
321,564
Melissa Jackson REALTOR
Trinity Premier Properties - Azle, TX
Helping You Make The Right Move

A variety including my phone, computer and apps. 

Apr 05, 2017 08:15 PM
Rainmaker
3,988,013
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

My website is totally equipped to capture leads. I use Market Leader.

Apr 05, 2017 06:59 PM
Rainer
117,135
Christine Kankowski North SD and Temecula
House Match Inc - Poway, CA
Excellent Sales and Property Management

I like the scannable App on the phone.  Allows you to scan a document and save it as a pdf or directly email to someone.  Woo Hoo Time saver. Love it. 

Apr 05, 2017 06:27 PM
Rainmaker
1,553,094
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

Man you guys just keep teeing me up, I wish I owned stock in this...

Docusign

Zip Forms and....

Referral Maker CRM by Buffini & Company 

 

Apr 05, 2017 06:09 PM
Rainmaker
809,258
Kasey & John Boles
Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID
Boise & Meridian, ID Ada/Canyon/Gem/Boise Counties

Natalie, in February there was a contest in Active Rain where a bunch of people wrote posts about their favorite "tools." Check out the contest tab at the bottom of the page, go to that blog post and in the comments everyone that participated linked their post. Tons of good reading, info and ideas there.-Kasey

Apr 05, 2017 05:17 PM
Rainmaker
715,782
Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

I use my phone and my laptop every day.  And cloud storage, the website, ...the list goes on and on.

Apr 05, 2017 04:51 PM
Rainmaker
1,157,791
FN LN
Toronto, ON

Technology is everywhere.

Apr 05, 2017 03:29 PM
Rainmaker
151,633
Julie Larson Realtor® Sarasota FL 941-284-9826
White Sands Realty Group FL | 941-284-9826 | Serving Sarasota, Manatee & Charlotte Counties - Sarasota, FL
When you're thinking of moving...ThinkSuncoast.com

Oh my goodness! I use a lot of programs and technology in my business - too numerous to count!

Apr 05, 2017 03:07 PM
Ambassador
5,060,488
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Many, including my laptop, iPad and iPhone - it's all there

Apr 05, 2017 03:04 PM
Rainmaker
4,272,934
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

I think the greatest electronic Gadget I use is my iPhone which is the center of all that I do....

Apr 05, 2017 02:30 PM
Rainmaker
5,583,328
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I use ActiveRain everyday; my personal website; facebook; Google+; my team members' websites; and Realbird.... 

Apr 05, 2017 02:16 PM
Rainmaker
1,045,440
Dave Martin (703) 585-4687
Fairfax Realty - Fairfax, VA
Making Realty Dreams a Reality #WeWillGetYouHome

Desktop publishing, video editing, the internet, laptop, smartphone the list goes on

Mar 17, 2018 09:05 AM
Rainmaker
634,532
Kathleen Luiten
Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI
Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

Our company CRM has great capacity to create campaigns and routine drip mailings.

Apr 08, 2017 02:31 AM
Rainmaker
5,877,329
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

I post all my listing on Realbird, and they get good Internet exposure.

Apr 07, 2017 07:32 PM
Rainmaker
1,506,013
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Computers, phones.

 

No, the old stuff still works.

Apr 06, 2017 04:29 PM
Rainmaker
902,038
Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

Smart phones are pretty indispensable these days.

Apr 06, 2017 01:58 PM
Ambassador
3,349,404
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Too many to list.  Technology helps with efficiency.  

Apr 06, 2017 08:59 AM
Rainmaker
1,728,156
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

My vocal cords

Apr 06, 2017 08:24 AM
Rainer
388,679
Kate Akerly
Kaminsky Group - Manhattan Beach, CA
Manhattan Beach Residential Sales

We recently started using Cumulus which is a Sales Force product.  It's a game changer

Apr 06, 2017 07:26 AM
Ambassador
2,684,569
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

"A" said it best!  Ron and Alexandra Seigel 

Apr 06, 2017 06:40 AM
Rainmaker
5,238,990
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Stuck to my iPhone, iPad and lap top daily.

Apr 06, 2017 05:48 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,132
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

The best software is the one between your ears.

Apr 06, 2017 05:41 AM
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

Ron and Alexandra Seigel nailed this one!

Apr 06, 2017 05:05 AM
Rainmaker
7,863,162
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Face to face contacts may be better than software.

Apr 06, 2017 04:13 AM
Rainmaker
1,617,916
Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

ActiveRain use it today

Apr 06, 2017 04:11 AM
Rainmaker
5,112,471
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

The list is long... it helps me run my business, but it doesn't really find or close deals for me. I do that.

Apr 06, 2017 04:10 AM
Rainmaker
4,319,773
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Natalie Gatbonton - the one in my hand - my smartphone!

Apr 05, 2017 10:44 PM
Rainmaker
1,624,653
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

You have to use technologies to make the best of your time. My apple products are my best help. 

Apr 05, 2017 09:41 PM
Ambassador
5,254,025
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

The answer is D - All of the above!

Apr 05, 2017 08:31 PM
Rainmaker
3,986,308
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I am not a big fan of technology but I use a small amount

Apr 05, 2017 05:20 PM
Rainmaker
2,784,566
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

My HP laptop and Apple iPhone do the trick when directed by me

Apr 05, 2017 04:10 PM
Rainmaker
1,712,776
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Too many to mention.

Apr 05, 2017 03:21 PM
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