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MagicPlan puts the magic in the plan!

I recently ran across a free app for the iPhone and iPad that really impressed me.  It’s called MagicPlan and the way that it creates floor plans on your “i device” is truly magical. Essentially you just fire up the app which turns on the rear facing camera.  You then tap a few buttons when…

A major talent is available for hire

After several years of mostly enjoyable free-lancing and consulting I have decided that I am most happy (and productive) when working in a team environment! So, I am entering the job market.  From all reports, the real estate industry in the San Francisco Bay Area is doing well and it is my hope to find…

Build brand awareness with social media

I’ve got something a bit different for you this week.  And agents, this may not be for you (it might be, though) so if it isn’t, please pass this along to your broker, because this is definitely something that they should be looking at doing. We all KNOW the importance of building our brands to…

San Francisco startup is poised to revolutionize broker tours

I’ve been writing this blog for nearly 4 years now and I have tried to keep it focused on technology tools that are available now for real estate professionals no matter where they may live. And aside from a few excursions into sales techniques (and the occasional rant) I have been pretty good about staying…

A nifty way to send those Christmas Cards!

I have not been one for sending Christmas cards.  Oh, it wasn’t always that way, but about 15 years ago I stopped sending them. Not because of any “bah humbug” feelings, but more of a sense of saving time and money.  I just didn’t have the time to sort through my list of names and…

Tick-Tock, Facebook’s SSL requirement is coming soon. Is your page ready?

On October 1st, 2011, I’ll be walking on Kaanapali Beach on Maui.  While I am doing that, those of you with custom Facebook fan page “tabs” that are not hosted on a server that has a SSL Certificate will find that their expensive custom tab is no longer displayed. For the rest of us, this…

Happy Labor Day!

Here in the United States we are celebrating the Labor Day Holiday this coming Monday.  For many this holiday has become the last big fling of the summer.  Its passing marks the end of summer (Actually, Summer doesn’t end until the autumnal equinox) and the return to school for many kids. For adults it has…