iPad Tips for REALTORS and Other Professionals - With iPads being carried with us where ever we go, there are times when we wish we could share images of what we see, discover or create. For what ever reason I purchased an App to accomplish this and have always been frustrated that A slow Internet connection would make it not work. I simply did not think about it being an option for users already integrated into he system since it was not part of the initial tutorial.
Thanks to a simple Google search I was able to find the solution of hitting the sleep and home buttons at the same time and it works great. You iPad will even auto save the screen shot into your photos. For REALTORS this is a great way that they can have a new client sign a contract directly on the iPad then take a screen shot of it and email to them. For iPad 2 users it would be ideal to take those initial photos and then make notes or annotations to the photo of the new listing and save a clear copy that can be sent to support staff.
Another great tip for REALTORS is using the iPad and iCloud network to get listing VIDEOs live to YouTube before the MLS has even processed the new listing paperwork. Use the built-in camera on the iPad 2 or take video with your Flip Cam and simply use the available iPad connectors to upload the video to your iPad and YouTube at the same time. If you combine the Dragon Dictation App that is available in the App Store for $4.99 you can have editable text to use in your marketing efforts.
These are just 2 tips that can make a great difference in the effectiveness of your timemanagement and marketing efforts when it comes to new listings or any other project that you work on. Look for more useful tips in the coming days in regards to iPad, iPad2 and iCloud Features and Benefits to REALTORS and other real estate industry professionals.