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My Favorite FREE Google Tools for

Real Estate

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1. Google Profile2. Google Docs3. Google Reader4. Google Alerts5. Google Voice6. Google Calendar7. Google Maps8. Google Places/Hotspots9. Google Chrome10.Google Earth11.And MORE!

Google Tools for Real Estate And They’re all FREE

Google ProfilePeople are “Googling” almost everything...

And they may be Googling you.

Google Docs & Forms A Web-based (cloud) word processor, spreadsheet, presentation, form, and data storage service that allows users to create and edit documents online while collaborating & sharing in real-time with other users.

Google Docs

The “Cloud” : The “Cloud” is a term used to describe “location independent” computing. That means your document AND your programs are stored on a secure server in the so called “cloud” and can be accessed from any location. This means you have access from your phone, your work computer, your home computer, and any computer you happen to use.

Google Docs

Drag and Drop: Files and Photos!It’s a presentation tool: No Microsoft Power Point?  No problem!  Use the Google Docs presentation. It’s not as powerful as Power Point, but for the average, Real Estate Pro, it’s everything you need and more.  Create powerful listing presentations using this free tool!

Google Docs

Don’t Have Excel: Google Docs spread sheet to the rescue!It’s on an online word processor:  Can’t afford Microsoft Word?  Use Google Docs instead!  It has an amazingly powerful word processor.Export documents as PDF files: This is a great way to convert your documents to PDFs without expensive software or Word plug-ins!

Google Docs

Auto Save: While you are working on a Doc in Google Docs, it automatically saves your changes so you don’t need to worry about computer crashes or power outages.Translate your docs: Are you working with a Spanish speaking buyer or seller?  Google Docs will automatically translate your documents into a huge variety of other languages.Collaboration: You can invite friends to not only view a doc, but to collaborate too.  This means they can make changes in real time, that can be viewed by you.  You can even watch as they type changes. You almost have to see it to believe how cool this is.Video Player: Rather than having to download a video and watch it in a separate player on your computer, you can stream a video within your browser.

Google Docs

Google Reader

Google Reader

• P3 Coaching Blog• InMan News• Agent Genius• RisMedia• Realtor.org • Realty Times• Today’s Real Estate News• Your State Association’s Blog• You Local Board’s Blog• Your Competition’s Blog• Your Community Blogs & Websites

Monitor your on-line image with Google Alerts. The latest relevant Google results (web, news, etc.) based on your choice of query or keyword sent to you in an email.

Google Alerts

Google Alerts

Google Alerts

• Use quotes around words if you are looking for them together. Examples: "white house“

• Use a minus sign (-) in front of words that you want to exclude. Examples: paris –texas or apple -fruit

• Put a plus sign (+) immediately before a word to match that word precisely as you typed it

Google Alerts

Google VoiceUse one number (your choice of area code) to manage all your phones. Includes, text, voicemail transcription, customized voice mails and ringtones by caller, International calls, etc

Google Voice

Google Calendar

Share your schedule Let your co-workers, family, and friends see your calendar, and view schedules that others have shared with you. When you know when everyone is free or busy, scheduling is a snap.

Get your calendar on the go With two-way syncing to your mobile phone's built-in calendar or a mobile version of Google Calendar that's made for the small screen, you can access your calendar while you're away from your desk.

Never forget another event again Customizable reminders help you stay on schedule. You can choose to be notified by email or get a text message sent right to your mobile phone.

Google Calendar

Send invitations and track RSVPs Invite other people to events on your calendar. Guests can RSVP to your events by email or via Google Calendar.

Sync with your desktop applications Access your calendar however and whenever you want by syncing events with Microsoft Outlook, Apple iCal and Mozilla Sunbird.

Work offline Know where you're supposed to be even when you don't have internet access. With offline access, you can view a read-only version of your calendar no matter where you are.

Google Calendar

Google MapsCreate, Customize and Collaborate on your very own maps!

Google Maps

• Create a Referral Network Map• Create a Neighborhood Map of every listing you’ve sold• Create a map of Points of Interest, Historical attractions, etc. in your

community• Create a map of every location a Relo client will need to know about

– your office, city utilities, the cable company, water, trash, etc.• Embed them in your website and blog posts!

Google PlacesAdd your business! Consumer can not only find you on Google Maps, but they can rate and review you and your business!

Google Places

GmailMost experts consider Gmail to be the BEST email server. It has more functionality than Outlook!

Google EarthRecord customized neighborhood and community motion tours that you can share with clients!

Google WeatherGoogle knows where you are and can tell you weather anywhere in the world!

Google Weather

Google Calculator

Google Calculator

Google Calculator

Google Flights

Google Package Tracking

Google Dictionary

Google Time

Google Insights

Google Insights

Google Images

Google Trends

Google Books

Google Books

Google Books

Dreaming, Belonging, Sharing

My Favorite FREE Google Tools for

Real Estate