Technology is evolving as we speak, and it is imperative that real estate professionals always use the latest technology, both to impress clients and to make their work easier! Whether you’re a tech guru or just beginning to catch up, you should know that there are some things tech savvy agents just don’t do. Let’s begin the countdown:
9. Don’t ask someone to fax you.
This is self-explanatory and rhetorical. If you’re still using fax as your main source of communication, you’re waaaay behind. Email is a much faster and simpler method of sending and receiving information. Take advantage of it!
8. Don’t have a ridiculous ringtone.
Sure, it can be fun to get creative with your ringtone and text tones, but some may not be appropriate for a professional setting. Not to mention, it can get old really fast if your phone is constantly going off. Stick to a pre-made or subtle ringtone.
7. Don’t forget how to put your phone on silent.
This is even more important than number 8, particularly when meeting clients. They deserve your full attention and shouldn’t have to hear your phone every time you receive an incoming call or text. Those notifications won’t go away, so just wait to check your phone after your meeting.
6. Don’t text a ton of photos without asking.
You should never assume that your recipient has an unlimited texting or data plan. Before bombarding them with incoming photos, tell them how many you plan to send and ask if they would prefer to have them emailed.
4. Don’t be a social media spammer.
Not only is this annoying, posting too often is one of the main reasons business pages lose followers. Not every listing needs to be posted. Post no more than twice a day on all platforms, and make sure that the post has substance; don’t just post for the sake of posting.
1. Don’t have a website that doesn’t work on mobile.
There’s tons of potential business that you’re losing out on if your website isn’t mobile friendly. An clean, readable, and informational website that is compatible both on desktop and mobile devices is invaluable! This should be your number one priority if it isn’t already done.
Having listed these major DON’TS, there is a possibility that you have an extenuating circumstance and one of these rules won’t apply to you. If you DO one of these DON’TS and are still effective in the realm of tech, let me know how you do it!
If you’d like to contribute to the list, feel free to add your tech DON’TS in the comments!
Originally posted at: Lafayette Real Estate News
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