2. Genius Scan
What is it?
Awesome iPhone app that allows you to take a picture of a
document (or choose a photo from your photo library) and
convert it to a PDF or JPEG
Why use it?
Integration for easy sharing with email, Facebook, Twitter,
Google Docs, Dropbox, and other online sharing outlets
No more using a scanner or faxing necessary!
Also gives you a free website with everything you upload!
4. Zite
What is it?
“Smart” magazine for iPads and iPhones that learns what
you like and organizes articles accordingly
Facebook news feed as well
Syncs with Twitter and Google reader to gain knowledge
Why use it?
On-the-go knowledge
Allows you to “like” or “dislike” an article to learn your
preferences
Easy share button to Twitter, Facebook, email, and more!
6. eKey
What is it?
Eventually the replacement for your lockbox keypad
Device that plugs into your smart phone and acts as a
remote key for the lockbox
Comes with free unlocking app for your phone
(In most MLSes) your MLS might provide you with both key
pad and eKey – only applicable on blue lockboxes
Why use it?
Never have to charge your lockbox key again
Incredible convenience – fits on your keychain
Manage multiple boxes and obtain listing keys as well
8. Facebook Apps
What are they?
Applications (like on a smart phone) that link your Facebook
page to other things that you do (Twitter, Pinterest, etc.)
Type in the desired app (i.e. Twitter) in the “search” bar, click
on it, then accept any changes necessary to combine the two
Why use them?
Instead of wasting your time going back and forth between
the different sites, you can alert your friends and fans of
what you are doing on various other sites
When you post on another social media network, the
information will be shared to Facebook as well – spreading
the word and resulting in more followers
10. Evernote
What is it?
Free “cloud” app that stores data across your computer,
iPad, and iPhone
Why use it?
Great for people who are always on the go and need to store
quick notes or even notes from lectures, presentations, etc.
Gives you an easy means to store data and access it on any
device.
12. SignMyPad
What is it?
iPad app that allows you to store PDFs and get them signed
and shared with minimal difficulty
Why use it?
Excellent for any document you may need (P&S, offers, etc.)
to be signed by a client or fellow agent without having to
print it out.
Gives you the ability to share (by email) with any desired
party to be completely paperless.
Stylus-free signing – no pen required, just your fingers!
14. SimpleMind
What is it?
iPhone/iPad app that allows you to create lists and processes
to organize your thoughts
Why use it?
Excellent for collecting your thoughts and keeping track of
what needs to be done for separate projects
A day in the life of a realtor is a complicated one full of
processes – organization is the best way to be affective
16. Open Home Pro
What is it?
Incredible tool for iPads that will help you run open houses
more efficiently and keep in touch with those who attended
them
Why use it?
Get rid of the archaic paper “sign-in” sheets and show how
tech savvy you are!
When visitors sign in, they will be automatically entered into
your CRM and will receive a “thank-you” email once the open
house is over, as well as email alerts on price reductions
No more data entry!
19. RE/MAX Mobile App
What is it?
iPhone/iPad/Android app from RE/MAX that gives
consumers and agents access to all listings
Why use it?
Allows you to see nearby listings, search anywhere, find an
agent, find an office, or just learn more about RE/MAX
Gives consumers the ability to save searches and calculate
mortgage costs
Consumers can email a listing straight from the app, or get
directions from their current location to the listing!
