Now I realize this blog is suppose to be about Real Estate, but many of you have read my "So You Drop Your Cell Phone in a Pool" blog, and I wanted to give an update.  Good news is that my phone worked flawlessly for five months. Bad news it now doesn't work at all.  The diagnosis - water damage with delayed corosion.  Result - upheaval in the way I do business.

This is how I began my Saturday, realizing the technology I was once reluctant to use is now a necessity of my Real Estate business.  My phone is one of the few models that also doubles as my Supra access key to properties - so now as I wait until next week to get my replacement, I mourn the loss of the freedom technology gave me.  I miss my touch screen, my ease of texting, email and web access.  If I want to check to see if I have an email, I must physically be in front of my computer.

I realize also that having a Realtor who is technology saavy is also a time saver for clients. Emails are received and responded to quickly.  Communication can be in whatever media suits you - call, email, text or a combination.  If you're driving around and see a property that's not on your list - no problem, just a quick search of the web reveals details in an instant. Contracts can even be viewed and discussed just using your phone. Rarely do you hear "I have to wait until I'm back in the office".

I guess when you interview a Realtor, a question you can ask is "How technology saavy are you?"  It can make a world of difference and I can't wait until I'm back in those ranks.