Real Estate Agent Tech Help & Tips
Here are a Few Helpful Sites and Apps:
For Staging and Listings:
PIVO
Amplify your listings with this 3D pivoting stand for your smartphone! Produce high-quality 360 views with no experience needed.
Virtual Staging AI
When you need a little help staging properties – and it’s affordable!
Snapseed
A powerful photo editing app by Google that offers advanced editing tools and filters to enhance listing photos directly from a smartphone, making it convenient for agents on the go.
TourWizard
Allows agents to create professional virtual tours with customizable branding and interactive features, enhancing the online presentation of their listings.
Planitar iGuide
Offers interactive floor plans with room measurements, photos, and property details, providing buyers with a comprehensive understanding of the property’s layout and features. (kinda pricey)
Photomatix HDR
This software allows agents to create stunning HDR (High Dynamic Range) photos of their listings, capturing details in both bright and dark areas for vibrant, lifelike images.
Fotor
Offers easy-to-use photo editing tools for enhancing images, adjusting lighting, colors, and adding filters to make listings more visually appealing.
Magicplan
Allows agents to create floor plans and virtual tours of properties using augmented reality technology, providing potential buyers with a comprehensive view of the layout and features.BoxBrownie
Offers professional photo editing services, virtual staging, and floor plan redraws to enhance listing photos and attract more buyers.RICOH Tours
Enables agents to create virtual tours using 360-degree photos, allowing potential buyers to explore properties from any device with immersive panoramic views.EyeSpy360
Provides an easy-to-use platform for creating virtual tours with interactive hotspots, floor plans, and 3D models to showcase listings in a dynamic and engaging way.
Helps You Keep Your Sanity:
Pocket
A free bookmarking app that allows agents to save articles, blog posts, and other online resources for later reference or sharing with clients.
Calendly
Offers a free version that simplifies scheduling by allowing clients to book appointments with agents based on their availability, reducing back-and-forth emails.
MileIQ
Offers a free version that automatically tracks mileage for real estate professionals who need to log their travel for tax or reimbursement purposes.
CamScanner
Allows agents to scan documents using their smartphone camera and convert them into PDF files for free, making it easy to share and store paperwork.
Google Keep
A free note-taking app that helps agents jot down ideas, create to-do lists, and set reminders for important tasks.
Dropbox
Provides free cloud storage for agents to store and share files securely, ensuring easy access to important documents from anywhere.
Slack
A messaging platform that facilitates team communication and collaboration, reducing reliance on email for internal discussions.
Zoom
A video conferencing app that enables agents to conduct virtual meetings with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders.
Google Workspace (formerly G Suite)
Provides email, calendar, document sharing, and collaboration tools essential for everyday business tasks
Grammarly:
Finding a typo or simple grammar mistake may be the kiss of death when trying to look professional. This little tool helps – a lot! And there is a free option.
ChapGPT:
This app helps foster ideas but is not a substitute for using a seasoned professional designer and copywriter.
BildaBetterBusiness
Add a seasoned professional designer and copywriter to your Real Estate Tool Kit. With creative words and designs for your website, newsletters, emails, and blogs, you’ll set yourself above your competition.
To Help with Neighborhood Information:
While you can’t tell your buyers about the neighborhood, you can give them some links for them to do their own research:
NeighborhoodScout
Provides comprehensive neighborhood data, including crime rates, school ratings, real estate trends, and demographic information.
Walk Score
Offers neighborhood walkability scores, transit options, and nearby amenities like restaurants, shops, and parks.
AreaVibes
Provides livability scores for neighborhoods based on factors like crime rates, schools, amenities, and cost of living.
Niche
Offers detailed profiles of neighborhoods, including school ratings, crime statistics, cost of living, and resident reviews.
City-Data
Provides forums, data, and statistics on neighborhoods and cities across the United States, including demographics, housing trends, and local businesses.
Nextdoor
A private social network for neighborhoods where clients can connect with local residents, ask questions, and get recommendations for services and businesses.
Zillow Neighborhoods
Allows clients to explore neighborhoods based on their preferences for amenities, schools, and housing types, and see listings and market trends in the area.
Redfin Neighborhood Explorer
Offers detailed neighborhood guides with information on schools, amenities, commute times, and real estate market trends.
Google Maps
Clients can use Google Maps to explore neighborhoods, view nearby amenities, and get directions to specific locations, as well as check traffic conditions and public transportation options.
To Help with School Info:
GreatSchools.org
Offers ratings and reviews for K-12 schools nationwide, including public, private, and charter schools. They provide information on school performance, test scores, and parent reviews.
Niche.com
Provides school ratings and reviews based on various factors including academics, diversity, teachers, and student outcomes. They also offer rankings for schools at the national, state, and local levels.
SchoolDigger.com
Offers rankings and comparisons of schools based on test scores, demographics, and other factors. They provide data for public, private, and charter schools across the United States.
U.S. News & World Report – Best High Schools
Publishes annual rankings of the best high schools in the country based on factors like graduation rates, college readiness, and AP exam performance.
Education.com
Provides school ratings and reviews, as well as educational resources for parents and teachers. They offer information on public, private, and charter schools nationwide.
Public School Review
Offers profiles and ratings for public schools across the United States, including information on student demographics, test scores, and teacher quality.
Private School Review
Provides profiles and ratings for private schools nationwide, including information on tuition, student-teacher ratio, and academic programs.
Charter School Review
Offers profiles and ratings for charter schools across the United States, including information on academic performance, enrollment, and demographics.
EdData
Provides comprehensive data on K-12 schools in the United States, including test scores, demographics, and school performance indicators.
National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Offers data and statistics on schools and education in the United States, including information on student demographics, academic achievement, and school finances.