Technology
« Previous EntriesCustom Point of Interest Technology on the Horizon for Real Estate
Monday, May 19th, 2008There are sites now starting to pop-up where you can download your Point of Interest (POIs) and import them into your GPS unit. For instace, the Department of Energy has created a Custom POI database for E85 gas stations. Defined by the U.S. Department of Energy as an alternative fuel, E85 is a blend of [...]
Tech Tools to Impress Your Clients and Prospects
Monday, May 12th, 2008Below are instructions that are supplements to the class being taught today by Brenda Richterkessing at the Keller Williams Realty First Atlanta office in Sandy Springs.
Fulton County GIS
Website: wms.co.fulton.ga.us
1. Click on Tax Parcel Queries
2. Enter the Address (Tip…do not include “street, lane, drive, etc.”)
3. Select the “Address” radial button
4. Click [...]
How to Create, Produce and Share Screen-Shots and Videos From Your Computer
Tuesday, May 6th, 2008Oh yeah…and it is FREE. From the makers of Camtasia Studio (which allows me to produce video tutorials) comes another cool tool, Jing Project.
You can use Jing Project to capture a screen-shot like the one below and add arrows and text (even stick figured people) to get a point across.
(click on image to enlarge)
…or [...]
Great Web Resource for Real Estate Agents: Fulton County GIS
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008What does GIS stand for? Geographic Information System. The Fulton County GIS is a collaborate effort of the GIS staffs of the government of Fulton County, Georgia…and the website ROCKS!
The Fulton County GIS website allows for visitors to use interactive mapping software to produce map screen shots depicting; elevation contours and labels, 100-year and 500-year [...]
Aunt Brenda Sparks FMLS Change
Wednesday, April 9th, 2008Title of this post says it all, however the context of Aunt Brenda is in reference to my aunt, Brenda Richterkessing.
During the recent conference Brenda and I attended we were able to connect with two representatives of First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS). In true save the world fashion, Brenda brought to their attention several [...]