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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041, Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ  (ReMax Realtec Group)

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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

Zoom, paid version "out of the gate" since 2015 for my Podcast(s) originally and eventually real estate meetings/screen shares second, the pandemic meetings third. It's taken eye-rolling patience with a teeth gritting smile to watch the curve of newbies learn the platform ("unmute yourself John")😂 , the fake news about it and of course the strain on WiFi it's caused since March.

My Toastmasters group uses MS Teams now after 3 weeks with Zoom; I don't like it comparatively: currently it's a clunky version of Zoom with less options as a user. Maybe they'll improve it as a result of this pandemic?

Apr 24, 2020 05:23 AM
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Brenda Mayette
Miranda Real Estate Group, Inc. - Glenville, NY
Getting results w/ knowledge & know-how!

I just invested in Zoom...  One month.  I've used the recording feature.  We'll see how life continues to unfold and if I need it. 

Apr 24, 2020 05:55 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Free Zoom, and it is recordable, we use it for training videos all the time.

Apr 24, 2020 06:56 AM
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Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

Free, Zoom. There is justification for a paid version as the Free only allows 40 min meetings

Apr 24, 2020 11:51 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I use neither service. No need for the service. I've had many invites from friends to "catch up" on Zoom.  My response was ... not my thing. Our phones still work.  It's just not my thing. 

Apr 24, 2020 09:49 AM
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I have yet to use either Zoom or MS Teams. I use Google Duo which is free and our chuch uses Skype for the leadership teams. Everything I use is free and works great.

Apr 24, 2020 07:23 AM
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Peter Mohylsky, Beach Expert
PMI. Destin - Miramar Beach, FL
Call me at 850-517-7098

I am curious.  What are you using it for?

Apr 24, 2020 06:39 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Not using any paid services currently. Retirement has its benefits!

Apr 24, 2020 06:26 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I get microsoft teams for free from my brokerage. 

Apr 24, 2020 05:27 AM
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

I did sign up for the free version if I should want to do a Zoom meeting, but believe the free version can only last 40 minutes.

Apr 24, 2020 09:54 AM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Free version so far but new at this. No plans to use MS Teams

Apr 24, 2020 08:04 AM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

I love seeing my family, friends and clients on Zoom! It's the next-best thing to being there! 

I have the paid version and I do that so that my sessions can last more than 40 minutes. 

For the cost (quite low), it's worth it to have the perks Zoom offers over Microsoft Teams.

Apr 24, 2020 08:06 PM
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Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

I've got Zoom courtesy of my company, so that's what I'm using. The free version only allows 3 different call-in members, so that's what I'm using. I don't know if I can record but I haven't been doing that.

 

Apr 24, 2020 06:34 PM
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Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

There is just too much to pay for anymore.  Free is my option of choice.

Apr 24, 2020 04:00 PM
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Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

Free Zoom at the moment and considering an upgrade, if anything for the ability to change backgrounds!

 

Apr 25, 2020 08:34 AM