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• Spoken Text - The device calls out the directions
• Spoken Text with Street Names - Instead of "Turn left in 30 feet" it says "Turn left on Elm Street in 30 feet"
• Itinery Planning - This is what Marvin Beriss referred to in his RealTalk message where you can pre-enter multiple locations and have the system pre-sort them in the most efficient driving order versus entering each new address after leaving each property.
• • NOTE! According to the store rep I spoke with, Tom Tom is better at this because the Garmin units are limited to 10 properties and the Tom Tom's start at 15. I assume more expensive models will increase these limits.

Tal Kramer

Tal and Jeanette Kramer
Re/Max Communities
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because the Garmin units are limited to 10 properties and the Tom Tom's start at 15>>>

Why would you need 15 and more properties per outing??

IF you interview the buyer/s right and if you UNDERSTAND what they need, you should not need to show 20 homes, and for sure not per outing!

Do you really thing that upon your return to the office, ANYONE will remember, clearly, each different property (and yes, you can take pictures of each property)?

Sounds more like a cab driver than a professional salesperson that we should be.

Thanks,
Meir Aloni CRS, RECS & Team
Delivering results to Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County since 1985
All Star Realty Inc.

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Technology Tools RE: GPS Tal Kramer Licensed Real Estate Agent , GA Jun 15, 2009 GPS Devices - Itinerary Planning ---------------------------------- We're ready to buy a GPS device and I've been reading up on them online. Yesterday I stopped into a large electronics store and obtained some information that my be helpful (or which someone may correct if I've been misinformed). We don't need the high end bells and whistles so I started with my focus on the entry level and learned there are certain basics to obtain for agents: Spoken Text - The device calls out the directions Spoken Text with Street Names - Instead of "Turn left in 30 feet" it says "Turn left on Elm Street in 30 feet" Itinery Planning - This is what Marvin Beriss referred to in his RealTalk message where you can pre-enter multiple locations and have the system pre-sort them in the most efficient driving order versus entering each new address after leaving each property. NOTE! According to the store rep I spoke with, Tom Tom is better at this because the Garmin units are limited to 10 properties and the Tom Tom's start at 15. I assume more expensive models will increase these limits. The store rep recommended the Tom Tom 330S at $199, which has Spoken Text with Street Names and Itinery Planning. I'm going to do some research on this shortly but if anyone has input... Bring it on :o) Tal Kramer Tal and Jeanette Kramer Re/Max Communities 770-971-0025 678-978-1900 - Tal cell 678-978-1800 - Jeanette cell Kramer@MyDreamHome.com - Tal Jeanette@MyDreamHome.com - Jeanette www.MyDreamHome.com We're never too busy for your referrals :-) View / Reply on the Web Reply to Community Reply to Sender You are receiving this message because you are subscribed to RealTalk on RealTown Communities. If you have forgotten your password, click here. To unsubscribe from this list, please visit http://www.realtown.com/community/users/preferences.

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As the IT person for my office I frequently answer these types of questions. The TomTom is alot more user friendly if you don't want to get into the advanced features like GeoMapping locations by longititude & latitude etc. for non-techies. The user interface is alot easier on the TomTom. The touch screens are also a bit more responsive to people with longer finger nails or like me with clumsy fingers :) .

Another item to be aware of is the cost for TomTom accessories also are typically less expensive than the Garmin. Something to consider if you use multiple vehicles and want to have an extra cradle and charging cord.

Both are top companies in the GPS field, there are alot of possibilites & features especially in the higher price ranges for the models. If alot of your friends in the office have a certain model it is helpful to also have the same brand if you run into questions on using yours, especially as upgrades to software come out and tweek or change some small part of the interface or features.

Cnet.com features great reviews & discussions on technology gear, both written evaluations & online video reviews. Check out several in your price range & read the opinions etc. GPS brands have very loyal followers, as you've seen here. Both companies offer great units and alot would be dependent upon your needs/uses and your level of skill or desire for advanced features.

Good luck in your purchase, a good GPS system will make your business so much easier & enjoyable.

Scott Nelson

Prudential Prime Properties Wolfson Cutler

www.MedfordHouseBlog.com

Hi Bonnie,

Instead of spending money on GPS systems just download Googlemaps to your phone - Google search -Blackberry Google Maps for Blackberry. Once complete, you can find out where you are at anytime- there is a gps that locates your devise within a few meters. Amazing! you can then punch in where you would like to go or mulitple destinations and it will process and tell you what to do.

Coldwell Banker (NRT) is also coming out with new openhouse software that will be up and running soon. you can type in your location and mark the houses you would like to preview and it will map it for you. You can print and take with you - or send to your phone... check it out: www.CBView.com

Hope this helps,

CRYSTA METZGER
cell 805.453.8700
fax 805.969.0262
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