Technology Corner

<p> Does anyone know of a good contact management program that works with Thunderbird? I purchased ACT however it only works with Outlook. I have been attempting for a year to locate a solution. At present I&#39;m really running two data bases....my email program in Thunderbird, then keeping client info in ACT. This has proven to be very difficult and time consuming. </p> <p> ALL suggestions will be greatly appreciated. </p> <p> Thank you. </p>

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<p> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">My new eBook, &quot;Digital Essentials for Today&#39;s Agent,&quot; is up...Vol. I of my CyberStar(r) Success Series. 228 tips/techniques/strategies from 128 of my CyberStars(r). You can view 23 free tips, table of contents, testimonials, etc. at<a href="http://cyberstartips.com/" style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; color: rgb(28, 77, 144); text-decoration: none;">http://CyberStarTips.com</a>.</span> </p> <p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0.7em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.7em; margin-left: 0px;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">I would appreciate your feedback on it. It&#39;s for agents who are experienced w/technology and those new to it, and your comments will help each revision be even better!</span> </p> <p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0.7em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.7em; margin-left: 0px;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">It&#39;s a great day here in Waltham, MA, where I&#39;m teaching the CRS 206 technology course...hope it&#39;s a great day wherever you are, too!</span> </p> <p> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><br style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;" /> <span style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;">Read more: <a href="http://www.realtown.com/john/groups/real-estate-experts/view/17103#ixzz0RMG7LOGc" style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; color: rgb(28, 77, 144); text-decoration: none;">http://www.realtown.com/john/groups/real-estate-experts/view/17103#ixzz0RMG7LOGc</a></span></span> </p>

<p> I am currently still using Top Producer 6i which has not been supporteed for several years. Is there another program equally as good that still has support? </p> <p> Frances Ross, Coldwell Banker D&#39;Ann Harper, Realtors. San Antonio, TX. </p>

<p> Ok, so I am thinking I am going laptop shopping. Mine has been abused enough and I better retire it before it just retires itself, if ya know what I mean. Any suggestions? Don&#39;t want to spend a fortune but I want it to keep up with me. I don&#39;t like the idea of having Vista because I don&#39;t know what I&#39;m doing on it but I don&#39;t think I have a choice there. Is there some new technology that is out in the last year or so that I can&#39;t live without?? We will see. My current computer runs so hot I need a cool mat to use it, I guess that is typical for a gateway. I have heard to stay away from Toshiba?? Any suggestions would be great! Thanks. Diane </p>

<p>For those real estate professionals out there who have not yet tuned in to the new Tablet PC technology, there is a pretty good presentation of the technology at VREO.com.</p> <p>VREO is pushing their RedTablet real estate dashboard solution at their web site and I can tell you there is more than one way around the bush with regard to going paperless and secure electronic e-signatures and utilization of a tablet PC solution.</p> <p>It is however a nice presentataion of tablet technology at the VREO web site that I recommend as a way to gain a good and quick understanding of the possibilities with tablet PC usage.</p> <p>I have a Toshiba Portege M700 tablet and like it VERY MUCH.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><a name="_MailAutoSig"><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: #111111">David A. Gibbs, Broker Associate, ABR, E-PRO</span></a></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: #111111">RE/MAX Professionals, Inc. </span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: #111111">Gainesville, Florida</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: #111111">Cell:352.318.0811 Fax:888.520.6888 Office:352.375.1002</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: #111111"><a href="http://your-realestatepro.com/"><font color="#006bb5">http://Your-RealEstatePro.com</font></a></span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt">&nbsp;</div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: #111111"><a href="http://www.rebac.net/Content.aspx?PageName=AboutRebac.htm">ABR</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Accredited Buyer Representative</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: #111111"><a href="http://www.your-realestatepro.com/irw/article.php?cid=21488&amp;ctry=US&amp;arid=85753">E-PRO</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; Certified Internet Real Estate Professional</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt">&nbsp;</div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: #111111">Residential - Land - Investment</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt">&nbsp;</div> <div><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: #111111"><a href="http://www.skype.com/"><font color="#006bb5">SKYPE</font></a> me at <b>dave.gibbs.florida.usa </b>and be sure to let me know you are from RealTown.</span></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: #111111">I am never too busy for your real estate referrals</span></div> <p>&nbsp;</p>

<p> Involvement in social media can be very rewarding for realtors or it can be a big waste of time. Like anything, if you fail to have a plan, lack commitment and participate infrequently you will likely not be successful. </p> <p> Check out our latest blog post, <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://mylistingfeedback.com/node/4340">30 Real Estate Blog Topic Ideas</a>, that may help you get started with a defined blogging plan. </p> <p> Happy blogging! </p> <p> MyListingFeedback Team<br /> <a href="http://mylistingfeedback.com">http://mylistingfeedback.com</a> </p>

<p> I keep getting an e-mail from some guy in Panama claiming to have a free update for my PDF reader. It is not from Adobe. </p> <p> I am skeptical. Could he be trying to plant something in my computer that I don&#39;t want there? </p> <p> Has anyone received a similar e-mail? Your thoughts please. </p> <p> Thanks, </p> <p> Mike </p>

<p> Hi Everyone - is anyone doing BPO&#39;s for Secured Lending Services? Website is <a href="http://www.irepvm.com/">http://www.irepvm.com/</a>. If you have been doing BPO&#39;s, have you gotten any REO&#39;s??? Thanks </p> <p> Noreen &amp; Wayne, Associate Brokers </p> <p> Better Homes &amp; Gardens Rand Realty </p> <p> Serving Northern Westchester &amp; Putnam Counties, NY </p>

<p> I want to find out what other tips, tricks and techniques other agents were using to collect qualified leads. </p> <p> I created a goup myself with the 5 Most Common Mistakes Realtors make online. Feel free to visit that new blog. </p> <p> I was curious to know how agents are posting ads on craigslist and others... are you manually posting them one by one or using one of the many software apps that will post many ads for you... </p> <p> I think one of the biggest mistakes i see is that agents stop posting after momentum has been created. </p>

<p> I&#39;ve got a real problem. A month or so ago I upgraded my AT&amp;T Tilt phone to MS Mobile 6.1. Since then I can&#39;t sync. I get the same error message: &quot;ActiveSync encountered a problem on the desktop.&quot; </p> <p> I&#39;m using two Vista PC&#39;s and the Tilt to basically keep my calendar and contacts synced (or used to anyway). I&#39;ve tried breaking the partnerships and re-doing the link with no luck. I even reinsatlled the WMDC -- nothing. </p> <p> Ideas? </p> <p> </p>

<p> I&#39;m in the market for a wireless router. It seems the prices range from abtou $50 - $150. Are the more expensive models worth the cost and what is the difference? I&#39;m looking for a router that will work for a 2,500 sq ft home. </p> <p> Thanks in advance. </p>

<p> I am doing a little research. I am wondering where do you (agent, broker, admin/staff) go for help with your technology problems? Do you go to the company IT department? Do you have a local vendor? Your teenage kids? Does your association provide this a member service? Let me know what happens when you printer doesn&#39;t print, or when your mail merge isn&#39;t merging, or you Outlook or email program isn&#39;t syching with your smartphone? </p> <p> Thanks </p> <p> Derek </p>

<p> Derek, </p> <p> When the printer does not work, outlook doesn&#39;t work, can&#39;t find a file, can&#39;t do anything on the computer, I find alot of new words that I never knew before?! So EPro helps but if you have other solutions let me know. </p> <p> MaryLou </p>

<p> How do create a new email address with your name....for <a href="mailto:example.........Linda@LindaKrause.com">example.........Linda@LindaKrause.com</a>.... </p> <p> All help would be appreciated </p> <p> vy </p> <p> lmk </p>