This is a guest post provided by a local Citrus County Homes for Sale Expert, John H. Hoffmeister. To learn more about John, visit his website at www.johnthemailman.com
As a Realtor attempting to stay on top of the latest tech and gadgets, it’s only natural that I end up with a smart phone. I chose Android to begin with, and so far I’m very pleased. When using the Android device, I found I could easily take advantage of it’s convenience being right in my hand at all times. Now, after using it for most of the year, I’ve decided to offer my favorite Android Apps for Real Estate Agents. Take a look!
Realtor.com Real Estate Search
By far one of the most basic but useful Real Estate Android apps available today, the Realtor.com RES Android app features Robust search & mapping capabilities with Area Highlighter (draw your search), Nearby Homes for Sale widget, Street View integration, and Area Scout updates the listings on the map as you move.
View Realtor.com Real Estate Search App on the Android Market:
http://goo.gl/Ghd9C
iHandy Carpenter
Get the prettiest and most handy carpenter toolkit in the world right on your Android!
5 professional tools in this toolkit:
– Spirit Level
– Surface Level
– Plumb Bob
– Steel Ruler
– Steel Protractor
View iHandy Carpenter on the Android Market:
http://goo.gl/hSojj
Zillow Real Estate & Rentals
If you’re out and about with your client and need to know what’s for sale, this is the app for you. This app allows you to see Zestimate home values, local real estate including homes for sale, rentals, and more. Use voice search, plus GPS, to search for homes as you talk, walk or drive. Filter real estate by home type, price, beds, and more. Save searches and favorite homes. On top of that, full-screen color photos!
View Zillow Real Estate & Rentals App on the Android Market:
http://goo.gl/NGS9T
Real Estate Dictionary of Terms
A comprehensive app of Real Estate Terms for when you or your client has no idea what that other agent said! It provides a convenient and user-friendly reference tool that will be as invaluable to real estate professionals as it is for current and prospective home buyers.
View the Real Estate Dictionary of Terms on the Android Market:
http://goo.gl/cHx34
Karl’s Mortgage Calculator
Mortgage calculator with graphs & charts. Calculate mortgage payments given principal, interest & term. Reverse calculate for any one given the other three. Pay off mortgage early with bi-weekly or extra payments. Supports interest-only & Canadian mortgages.
View Karl’s Mortgage Calculator on the Android Market:
http://goo.gl/J8Lpk
Safe Neighborhood
This is definitely one of the more controversial apps; however, many of your clients have these concerns. Get Safe Neighborhood and see if registered sex offenders are living near you, your friends, or any area that you want to check. Search by your address or current location to see if any sex offenders are registered in the area. View on a map and see their personal info + photos.
View Safe Neighborhood App on the Android Market:
http://goo.gl/wkFrD
HotPads
This is the go-to app for real estate rental searching. If you’re wanting to know what the rents are going for in an area or just needed to help a client find a rental, give this app a go!
View HotPads on the Android Market:
http://goo.gl/nI4xT
Did I miss an App? Leave me a comment below and let me know why it should be on this list!