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Mimi Foster, Voted Colorado Springs Best Realtor (Falcon Property Company)

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Susan Haughton
Long and Foster REALTORS (703) 470-4545 - Alexandria, VA
Susan & Mindy Team...Honesty. Integrity. Results.

I use an iPad all the time, especially when showing...it comes in handy when a buyer says "why isn't that house on our showing list?"  ("Uh, because it's $300,000 over your price point and under contract.")  I take it to settlement so if I need to pull up a document for any reason, I just access Dropbox and there it is.   Oh - and what Kat Palmiotti said - I also use it with Open House Pro for Open Houses. 

Aug 02, 2016 02:40 AM
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Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

I use the iPad for open houses and bring it to listing appointments so I can show the details/pictures of comps. I prefer using my laptop for everything else though.

Aug 02, 2016 02:46 AM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

My phone does everything & has all my apps so ??? 

Aug 02, 2016 03:50 AM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

The gimmick of today is tomorrows folly. While in its heyday so be it

Aug 02, 2016 03:30 AM
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Hella M. Rothwell, Broker/Realtor®
Carmel by the Sea, CA
Rothwell Realty Inc. CA#01968433 Carmel-by-the-Sea

I never used one. Am so used to the smaller sized pc's on which I can type easily. When I'm on the road, my 2 iPhones do everything for me. "2" you might ask? One for my Hawaii brokerage and one for my California brokerage. Two separate AT&T acccounts.

Aug 02, 2016 05:06 AM
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Adam Elswick
Keller Williams Premier Ohio Sales Team - Brunswick, OH
Just call Adam

I use mine when I am on the road and don't want to take my laptop. It's great for sending emails, and transferring files to dotloop. I also use mine on listing appointments and showings and any other time I don't want to carry large amounts of paper.

Aug 02, 2016 04:56 AM
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Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

Mine is used for anything needed outside of my home office.  Great for showing my vtours and 360 degree floorplans.

Aug 02, 2016 04:26 AM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

I use it all the time. Great when traveling or on the road. I have it on whosings so I can look up information/listings if needed. Use it for listing presentations to demo videos, photos, websites, etc.

Aug 02, 2016 04:22 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

I use my Surface just about as much as I use my laptop.

Aug 02, 2016 04:16 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I do not Mimi Foster - I have used mine for some video and the speakers to record voice over for video.  

Aug 02, 2016 04:02 AM
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Pete Xavier
Investments to Luxury - Pacific Palisades, CA
Outstanding Agent Referrals-Nationwide

Mine is very handy, use it most everyday. I'm able to do contracts on it as well.

Aug 02, 2016 03:23 AM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I have a tablet that I use for when I go on showings and sometimes on a lisitng

Aug 02, 2016 02:32 AM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I have not used our tablet for business.

Aug 02, 2016 11:08 PM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

While most things can be done on a cell phone I still use the iPad, easier to read!

Aug 02, 2016 10:57 PM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I use it daily.

Aug 02, 2016 10:25 PM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

No and No

Aug 02, 2016 09:00 PM
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James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Hi Mimi.  Funny you should ask this question as I am going to buy one shortly.  I believe it is a useful tool that is not dead yet.

Aug 02, 2016 06:44 PM
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

I use mine a lot along with my iphone. It is extremely convenient tool for any business and entertainment.

Aug 02, 2016 04:54 PM
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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Still using mine!

Aug 02, 2016 03:33 PM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Mimi Foster - looks like it is happening! I forgot the craze of my tablet and now working on my laptop most of the time, including while I am traveling.

Aug 02, 2016 03:12 PM
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Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

I use my IPad every day to access the MLS and make appointments on the run.

Aug 02, 2016 02:26 PM
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Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

I love my iPad mini - I use it showing houses with the MRIS information all tidy and downloaded.  And it fits into a small Chanel bag.  

Aug 02, 2016 01:56 PM
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John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Mimi Foster I use tablet.

Aug 02, 2016 01:48 PM
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Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

I have not used mine in  about a year. All my agents get one when they come to my brokerage but only one uses it, and only once in a while.

Aug 02, 2016 01:29 PM
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Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I use my ipad daily.  When I show property my listings are there and easy to read (old eyes can't see them on phone), I use it to text instead of my phone if I'm at my desk. And yes, I watch hulu while I keep working on my desktop. And stream the news too.

Aug 02, 2016 01:15 PM
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Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

I have never seen a need for one.  Our board fell into the trap but they are just a giant IPhone and nowhere near as useful as a laptop.

Aug 02, 2016 11:17 AM
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Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I mainly play games on mine (when I have the time). I really use my phone for everything. 

Aug 02, 2016 11:16 AM
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Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

I had one and gave it to my sister.

Aug 02, 2016 11:15 AM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I take my iPad with me on every showing. It is a great tool to search for other properties and get all the details and resources I need to write an offer.

Aug 02, 2016 10:54 AM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Take my iPad everywhere.

Aug 02, 2016 09:46 AM
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Kathleen Luiten
Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI
Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

Not dying. I use mine all the time and it has almost completely replaced my laptop for business and travel.

Aug 02, 2016 09:44 AM
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Mimi Foster I use my iPad for business. Even though I have an iPhone with the same apps, I find the screen too small. My iPad and iPhone also syncs with my desktop.

Aug 02, 2016 08:16 AM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Yes, Mimi, it travels with us (with is custom keyboard) as does the Mac Air, and our two phones.  A

Aug 02, 2016 07:40 AM
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Dick Greenberg
New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO
Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Mimi - I hope not. The big advantage for me is the screen size - I can actually read it without my glasses, unlike my phone. And I do use it for business when I need a mobile connection.

Aug 02, 2016 06:35 AM
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Michele Moretti-Bender
Coldwell Banker - Wayne, NJ
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I use my ipad wwhen I go away or while showing houses. It comes inhandy when I want to do a home search on the spot to show a client other possiblities or take a look at somehting they are interested in while we are in a particular town. 

 

Aug 02, 2016 05:57 AM
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Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

I use mine everyday for business!

Aug 02, 2016 05:57 AM
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JoAnn Moore
The Mortgage Market of Delaware - Georgetown, DE
Home Loans in Delaware

I like mine for reading and listening to music. 

 

Aug 02, 2016 05:39 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I have a tablet and have hardly ever used it. I either use my phone or my little travelling computer.

Aug 02, 2016 05:22 AM
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Melissa Jackson REALTOR
Trinity Premier Properties - Azle, TX
Helping You Make The Right Move

I don't have an ipad using a small laptop. With this and the phone I'm covered.

Aug 02, 2016 05:12 AM
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Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

I don't use one, my Iphone is enough of a challenge!

Aug 02, 2016 05:07 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

I use one for collecting open house visitor info.  I have a larger one for online docusigning.  That's the extent for me.

Aug 02, 2016 05:00 AM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

it seems as though I don't hear as much about them as I previously did from the agents.... most use their mac laptop plus our printed binder... 

Aug 02, 2016 04:41 AM
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Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

I have iPhine, iPad and Surface Pro IV

Aug 02, 2016 04:22 AM
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Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

no, it is still popular beats iPhone...... I see title company folks walk around with one a keyboard attachment.

Aug 02, 2016 04:04 AM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

not so much anymore.

Aug 03, 2016 02:44 AM
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Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

I don't use one for business, I probably should but I use my laptop more than the tablet or my phone - don't let my husband read this!

Aug 03, 2016 01:11 AM
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Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

Apple is pushing the iPad Pro for business; I don't like the iPad so much except for reading; use a small laptop.

Aug 02, 2016 05:11 AM