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5 Apps Every REALTOR® Should Use
Jared Broussard • December 27, 2017
We all have apps on our phones and mobile devices that simply our lives, provide entertainment, and keep us organized. While scrolling through the App Store or Google Play Store it can be overwhelming if you don’t know what you’re looking for. There are a huge number of apps for a huge number of purposes. Here are 5 apps that can streamline your day-to-day professional life as a REALTOR®.
RPR Mobile
The RPR mobile app was designed exclusively for REALTORS®. It allows you to easily search properties, create reports, and observe market activity, all while you’re on the go. Using your phone’s location technology, local sales activity and pertinent property information like taxes and other historical data can all be accessed from anywhere.
Cloze
One telltale sign of a busy professional is an overflowing inbox, and a crowded calendar. Cloze is available to simplify this overwhelming issue. Cloze is designed to integrate all of your email accounts, calendars, and contacts; providing you with an organized, easy-to-use and understand dashboard. It is also designed to scan through emails looking for keywords like, “follow-up” so that no appointments get buried in your email.
DocuSign
Docusign is an app that allows for electronic signatures. This can help to alleviate the costs and hassles associated with paper-based transactions. Approvals and agreements can be completed in a matter of hours instead of days, allowing you and your clients to complete the documents on their own schedule. This app also allows you to check the status of a document, and even send reminders.
Taxbot
Taxbot is an app that puts your mileage and expense reporting on cruise control. With your phone’s GPS, your driving is automatically tracked. For your expenses, simply take a picture of your receipts and Taxbot will automatically categorize them and automate your report. This app can also identify expenses in emailed receipts and credit card statements.
Facebook Ad Manager
If you are leveraging the targeting power of social media, then the Facebook Ad Manager app is a must-have. This app allows you to access, edit, and control all of your ads and campaigns from the palm of your hand. You can even create new ads, adjust budgets, and track results so that you are always getting the optimum performance for you and your clients.
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As previewed last week, NAR is pleased to share the latest consumer guide focused on homeowners associations (HOAs). This guide covers the basics of what prospective buyers need to know, including who runs HOAs, how monthly fees are applied, rules HOAs enforce, and the pros and cons of living in an HOA community. For additional information, we encourage you to check out this REALTOR® Magazine article on the nuances of how homeowners associations can affect real estate transactions. As a reminder, all guides in this series are available for download—in both English and Spanish—on facts.realtor . Please allow a few days for the Spanish version of the latest resource to be translated and uploaded. For ease of reference, below is a list of the most recent guides: NEW: Homeowners Associations Marketing Your Home Seller Disclosures Property Taxes Preparing for Homeownership Thank you for your continued engagement with the “Consumer Guide” series and for sharing the resources with prospective clients to ensure they have the information they need to find success in their homebuying or selling journey. Remember that these guides are for informational purposes only and are not meant to enact or change any existing NAR policy. Be on the lookout for next week’s guide on Wednesday, which will cover navigating multiple offers.
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As previewed last week, NAR is pleased to share the latest consumer guide focused on marketing a home. This guide covers several methods for sellers to consider, including setting up showings, hosting open houses, and maximizing the visual appeal of a home through staging and/or cosmetic updates. As a reminder, all guides in this series are available for download—in both English and Spanish—on facts.realtor . Please allow a few days for the Spanish version of the latest resource to be translated and uploaded. For ease of reference, below is a list of the most recent guides: NEW: Marketing Your Home Seller Disclosures Property Taxes Preparing for Homeownership Escrow and Earnest Money Thank you for your continued engagement with the “Consumer Guide” series and for sharing the resources with prospective clients to ensure they have the information they need to find success in their homebuying or selling journey. Remember that these guides are for informational purposes only and are not meant to enact or change any existing NAR policy. Be on the lookout for next week’s guide on Wednesday, which will cover homeowners associations.
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