The tech train has left the depot

Like it or not, technology is playing a huge role in the real estate business. Personally, I like it. The use of tech tools and gadgets is something that I have always been drawn to and can pick up on very easily.

It boggles my mind when I hear agents in my office say they will not utilize the Internet and email in their business. I think they're shooting themselves right in the foot. Consumers expect information right now! They can get property listings, sales history, previous owners, price changes, etc with a click of the mouse. So when they ask you to email them the purchase agreement and they will email it back, you better know how to scan, attach and download.

It's a matter of who can do the job quickest and not sacrifice quality these days. Gone are the days of driving documents to the other agents office. Even fax has taken a back seat.

The tech train left the depot a while ago.

Here's a tidbit if you didn't already know. Trulia allows agents to set up a profile and put your listings on there. You can also set it up to directly email your seller weekly updates on the traffic they are receiving through Trulia. We need to provide our sellers with as much info as possible to help them make educated decisions.

Remember, at the end of the day, our experience and knowledge is something that can't be found on line.