With all the buzz of the Apple iPhone 3G launching today, we thought it would be neat to know what is the most popular cell phone/smartphone real estate agents are using or plan to use? So, we’re sending out this quick poll to all real estate bloggers to see if you are a crackberry addict (one who excessively uses their RIM blackberry), or are you already an iPhone user, or are you using something completely different? We selected some of the most popular cell phones/smartphones on the market and listed them below, let us know what you use?
…And out of curiosity, will you be buying the Apple iPhone 3G today?
Popularity: 54% [?]
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July 11th, 2008 at 11:02 am
I don’t use any of the above. I been a fan of my AT&T Tilt. I have been intrigued by the I phone but not enough to stand in line.
July 11th, 2008 at 9:35 pm
I am a crackberry!
July 12th, 2008 at 12:34 am
I am going to be watching and reading any feedback or reports on the iPhone during the next week. If the feedback is good, and the phone is available next week, I plan to get one.
I currently have a Blackberry and a broadband card for my laptop. It would be great if I could shed those two in favor of the iPhone. No decsions made yet, but keeping my ears open for comments that might help shape my decisions.
July 12th, 2008 at 12:49 am
In my humble opinion any of these work great, the problem is that real estate agents are simply having to answer them too much. A sample study in in North Carolina states specifically the advantages of text messaging and real estate.
Why Texting Works!!
There are reportedly more than 233 million consumers in the US rely heavily upon their handsets as a vital communication link. Did you know that over one billion text messages are being sent every day in the U.S. alone? The mobile phone is one of the most personal tool that people own. How come you see more people on their cellphones than actually talking face-to-face? Who can’t refuse opening up a text message when the phone vibrates?
Are you ready to eliminate the hassle, waste and cost paper flyers? Do you want to “GO GREEN”?
Take advantage of impulsive buyers and let prospects send a text message to receive information about your properties instantly. You get their information to follow up, while they get the property info they want immediately.
On your mobile phone send a text message to the number 95495 with the following text “REAL 1″. You should receive info about a home in seconds.
July 23rd, 2008 at 9:17 pm
Can’t wait for the great RE apps on the iPhone. Although this is not a typical iPhone app, I have been using this iPhone friendly site. As I am frequently on the road, I need mobile access to all my favorite RE blogs. Check it out here: http://www.irealtyblogs.com/iphone/preview/
When you are on your iPhone, check it out at http://www.irealtyblogs.com. The page will display on any mobile device, but the iPhone is why I made it. It contains all the web’s great RE blogs including Inman, Zillow, Trulia, Geek Estate, Mike’s Corner, and many more.
The page allows you to share on Twitter, Digg, delicious, and your iPhone contacts.
August 21st, 2008 at 9:23 am
I think all realtors should use the Palm Treo, and I dont know why crackberry doesnt put infrared on their phones. We need it for our supra keys