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30August

Five ‘Attention-Getting’ Cloud-Based Tools for Realtors®

A number of the most innovative new Realtor® tech tools are free and reside “in the cloud.” They feature anytime access to key documents, applications or storage of information. You can now access powerful apps ‘free of charge’ or on a usage-sensitive payment basis. This trend allows real-time document sharing and really speedy responses to client requests for CMAs, Listing Presentations, Property Tour presentations, etc.

Here are five great technologies that were featured in a recent Inman News free webinar, titled “5 Must Use Cloud Based Technologies for REALTORS®”:

The tempting technologies are outlined below with brief overviews found on their websites.

  1. Google Docs—Allows users to upload files from their desktops. Accessible almost anywhere. Documents can be ‘shared with’ and ‘edited by’ teammates or clients. This type of online collaboration can save time and money, and the price is right (it’s free).
  2. SlideShare.net—This is an online slideshow hosting service that accommodates PowerPoint, PDF, Keynote or OpenOffice. Slide presentations can also be embedded on other sites. Originally intended as a space for business presentations to be shared by employees.  Now postings range from business-related offerings to “just for fun” viewing. This is similar to YouTube, except SlideShare is designed primarily for slide presentations versus video presentations. This can be a helpful tool for training a remote team.
  3. Carbonite—Online backup with “anywhere access.”
  4. DropBox—DropBox is a free service that lets you access your photos, docs, and videos anywhere and share them easily. Never email yourself a file again!
  5. Cloud CMA—A web-based CMA has the potential to send many other CMA software vendors back to the drawing board. Touted as easier, more innovative and intuitive than most competitor applications.

For full details, check out this link to the webinar.  It’s fun, informative and a great way to get the scoop on cloud-based technologies and how they can elevate sales.

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