{"id":9949,"date":"2022-09-15T07:15:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-15T13:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/agent-blog\/?p=9949"},"modified":"2023-12-14T09:11:04","modified_gmt":"2023-12-14T16:11:04","slug":"tech-and-apps-for-real-estate-agents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/agent-blog\/tech-and-apps-for-real-estate-agents\/","title":{"rendered":"Useful Tech & Apps for Real Estate Agents"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You\u2019ve probably heard the phrase \u201cwork smarter, not harder\u201d by now. That sounds great, but how can you adapt this motto into your career in the competitive field of real estate? Taking advantage of some of the amazing technology available to agents nowadays is a great first step!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2022, there\u2019s no shortage of convenient and easy-to-use pieces of hardware and software that can make life easier for you. Here are three of each you should consider looking into if you haven\u2019t already:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zillow Premier Agent App<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The basic version<\/a> of this popular website\/app is something you\u2019ve undoubtedly seen by now, and you may even use it to keep up with new and existing listings in your market. If you\u2019re a fan, the bells and whistles offered by the premier version may be worth looking into. The deluxe edition of the app allows you to update contact and listing statuses, add notes on clients or homes, set task reminders and more. You can also utilize the app\u2019s CRM feature to communicate with your team members as well as active house hunters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Canva for Real Estate Agents<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you don’t have access to your own graphic design team, Canva may help you fill the need for professional-looking marketing materials. Boasting an impressive array of realty-specific templates that can be used to create postcards, social media graphics, flyers and more, Canva easily integrates with digital platforms like Instagram and Twitter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DocuSign<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve ever been in a pinch to get something signed by a buyer or seller before the close of business, you definitely understand the value of a secure electronic signature app. Cutting down on the need for pen-and-paper-based transactions, DocuSign is used in over 180 countries by millions of users. You can say goodbye to tracking FedEx packages and using fax machines by downloading this app and quickly obtaining signatures from the necessary parties. You can also send reminders and check the status of a given document at any time, which is a handy feature to have when you\u2019re on a deadline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mobile hotspot router<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Having a reliable source for data\/Wi-Fi on hand can come in handy in a variety of ways. In addition to avoiding the dreaded cell service dead zone, having a mobile hotspot router can allow you to connect multiple devices (tablet or laptop, printer, etc.) to the internet at once while you\u2019re on the go without draining your phone’s battery. Other advantages include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n