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Jerry Kidd

The Ultimate Tech Toolkit for Real Estate Agents

Navigating the dynamic landscape of the real estate industry requires more than just a sharp mind and a keen understanding of the market. It demands the right tools to streamline operations, improve productivity, and deliver excellent client service. Let’s explore the ultimate tech toolkit for real estate agents, focusing on hardware, software, smartphone apps, and…

How worthwhile is a smartwatch to a real estate agent?

My wife has wanted to give me an Apple Watch as a birthday or Christmas gift for years.  I have always asked her not to do that as I feel the health features were missing a critical component. The fact that the watch can not natively check blood pressure is why I always declined.  Some…

Jerry Kidd

10 Tech Tools Every Successful Real Estate Agent Needs

In the fast-paced world of real estate, technology has become a game-changer. It’s not just about having the latest gadgets, but about leveraging the right tools to enhance productivity, streamline tasks, and ultimately, close more deals.  Here’s my take on some of the top tech tools that can help you not only stay ahead of…

Jerry Kidd

Innovative Tech Tools That Will Redefine Real Estate in 2023

Over the past few months I have been immersing myself in the world of Artificial Tools (AI) tools. The things that can be done with AI are truly astonishing! But, AI isn’t the only tech tool to be focusing on, so I wanted to share a few ideas on some of the other cool tech…

Jerry Kidd

Think that you can’t afford quality property photos? Think again!

The other day, I was having a conversation with an agent about the expenses involved in putting a house on the market. One of the largest expenses that the agent mentioned was professional photography. This reminded me of a post I had written about this topic in February 2017. I went back to the post…

Jerry Kidd

Tech-Fueled Innovation Takes Over Real Estate!

Technology has rapidly changed many industries, and real estate is no exception.Over the past few decades, advances in technology have revolutionized the way real estate is bought, sold, and managed, offering new opportunities for agents and consumers alike.  From online listings and portals to virtual and augmented reality, big data analytics, and drones, these advancements…

Jerry Kidd

Tis the season to … buy a new computer!

With all of the Black Friday and Cyber Monday ads, it’s definitely the season to buy a new computer! In the past few days I received no less than 4 separate requests for help or information on how to purchase a computer.  I think several of the requestors actually wanted me to go to the…

Jerry Kidd

Meet your replacement

I met the future of real estate agents today, and I have to say that I am impressed. First a little background on why I would say that. By the way, that statement was made 10 years ago in 2011.  Yet the issues that I describe below are still rampant today. Much of the problem…

How to always know what to buy!

I originally wrote this in 2013. I’ve made a few edits and brought it up to date for 2021. I am often asked “what ______ should I buy?” (Fill in the blank!)  While I appreciate the vote of confidence that the person asking the question has in my opinions, it does put me on the…

Jerry Kidd

Take control of the way you work with the MLS with myTheo

I had the pleasure of attending a webinar last week put on by Dan Bremer, President and Co-Founder of MyTheo.  MyTheo, based in San Francisco, brings the power of the Multiple Listing Service and so much more to your Android, iPhone, iPad and desktop computer. Disclaimer:  I have known Dan and other members of his…