How My iPhone Helps My Clients

A number of years ago, I got my first iPhone. Before then I had a Palm Treo, for its’ multipurpose useage.

My iPhone has many facets that help me better serve my clients in my business.

First, it has internet access, so I can check emails, look up houses, and enter information as needed. I can download documents from emails and review them before I can get to a computer.

Second, it has text messaging. With the exception of being in a class, on an airplane, or with a client, I often respond very quickly to text messages. It is a quick and efficient way to communicate!

Third, it can make & receive phone calls. I say that somewhat in jest because I have the AT&T version, and there are areas where my phone doesn’t ring even if it is right next to me. (Sometimes even in my own Timonium real estate office…)

Fourth is the high resolution camera, which I have even used to take photos of my listings.

Fifth is the built-in video camera, which I have used to take video of a house to share with an out-of-town client!

I use the calculator app on a regular basis, and my calendar is accessed through my phone too. I tweet, I check in on foursquare, and take notes on the iNote application and save it to Evernote.

The multiple-functionality facets of the phone make it an easy to use tool to help remain in contact and get fast answers for my clients!

The iPhone is just one of the many technology tools I utilize in helping my sellers and buyers achieve their dreams!

If you’d like a tech savvy real estate agent, contact me. I’m your person!

Realtormarney Social Media Panel of Experts with Rick Geha for Keller Williams Realty International

Last Wednesday, I, Realtormarney, was honored to be on a social media panel of experts with Rich Geha for Keller Williams Realty International’s “Spotlight on Social Media” course.

I enjoyed the preparation, and sharing my insights on social media, including twitter, facebook, and blogging.

Even as I shared my expertise, I always learn when in class. I am looking forward to implementing more to make my Towson real estate business even more informative and useful to my clients!

This Towson Realtor is NOT the “Thanksgiving Letter Marney”

I checked my Google Analytics statistics on Friday and found one set that really made me laugh.

I had a number of people visit my website from searches for “Marney Thanksgiving Letter” or “Thanksgiving Letter Marney.” I had to find out what this letter was, because my first name is an unusual one, and I am always interested to learn about others with the name Marney. I also wanted to figure out what the letter said, because it was being searched fairly often, apparently.

When I found the letter on Awkward Family Photos (a site I enjoy already), I had to laugh out loud, and write a post about how I am not that Marney!

The Marney from the letter is very strict and demanding on how things are to be cooked, prepared, and brought to her house. Meanwhile, I almost forgot to order the turkey, ensure that we had side dishes, and, wait, did I mention the Adventures of this Year’s Kirk Family Thanksgiving?

I can only imagine that my husband slicing the top of his finger off and the delays it caused in food serving would have given that Marney a coronary. Meanwhile, I got out chicken nuggets for the 8 kids to eat while the 22 adults waited on turkey and ate the bread my husband had been cutting (and no, that part did not get served, gross, thank you) and cheese platter my sister-in-law was nice enough to bring.

Thanksgiving is about families coming together, and we certainly had that. I can’t imagine stressing so much over things being perfect, and the details. There are too many variables that can happen (Finger? Mom’s broken wrist, anyone?), and how can you enjoy yourself or others around you enjoy their time together if you are starting things this way?!

So I hope that you had an uneventful Thanksgiving and know that this Towson Realtor is NOT the Thanksgiving Letter Marney.

I’m RealtorMarney.