With new Android phone releases from HTC and Samsung looming on the horizon, and a refresh of the iPhone due out between now and September, we’ve officially entered what I like to call “Upgrade Limbo”. I don’t recommend upgrading during this time because you will find that your bright, shiny new phone will be obsolete…
Agent Spotlight: Michael La Riche
In this month’s agent spotlight is Michael La Riche, an agent with HÔM – Sotheby’s International Realty in Laguna Beach. Michael began his career as a photographer in Philadelphia, but the sunny weather of Southern California brought him to Los Angeles where he relocated his design and photography studio. From there, an interest in real…
Windows Phone Challenge: One Week Left
I’m wrapping up week 3 of my 30-day WindowsPhone 7 experiment. There have been times, particularly between weeks 1 and 2, where I didn’t think I’d be able to make it the full 30 days. With the finish line in sight, I’m confident I’ll make it to the end, although I am relieved that there…
App Review: AroundMe
Have you ever been in a new city or area and needed to find a restaurant, gas station, store, and/or ATM? I’m sure that’s happened to all of us at least once and, for some of us, more than we’d like to admit. That’s where this month’s app, AroundMe, comes in.AroundMe is a simple app…
Windows Phone Challenge: Honeymoon’s Over
I’ve tried to embrace Windows Phone. I really have. But after the past two weeks, I’m just not feeling it. Coming from Android, it’s a step (or two) backwards. There are some positives, but the downsides are getting a bit much to overcome.I’m struggling with: Email - Yes, I know. It does email. I’m a Gmail user,…
Music App Reviews, Part 2: Pandora
In addition to apps for music dicovery, which I covered in part 1 of our music app review series with Shazam, streaming music apps are another way to enjoy music on your smartphone.There are quite a few music streaming services out there including Spotify, Rdio, and Last.fm, but my favorite is Pandora. Listening to Pandora…
30 day Windows Phone Challenge: Week 1
I’m one week into my Windows Phone 7 testing. I’ve survived the first week, although there are quite a few things I miss about my Android device.I’ve likened it to moving to a new city. It’s not like you can’t do all the basic essentials such as phone calls, texting, emails, pictures and social media….
miniListings Tip: Use it to generate more referrals
Are you looking for ways to generate more referrals? My guess is that yes – you’re always looking for ways to grow your business, and your miniListings app can help. As I’m sure you already know, your best referrals come from past clients, friends, and family, so make sure you tell all of the them…
miniListings Tip: Add it to your email signature
Where do most people read their emails these days? You guessed it, on their phone!Since people read most of their emails on their phone, you need to include a link to your miniListings app in your email signature. It will serve as a reminder with every email you send that clients, prospective buyers and sellers, friends and…
iPhone tip: Put miniListings on your home screen
A great way to make your miniListings mobile web app “look-and-feel” like a native app is to save it as an icon to you and your client’s home screen. It’s easy to do with the iPhone, and it provides immediate access to your mobile property search app without having to open Safari. Best of all,…
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