What is this House’s Operating System?
“Is your home updated with the most recent security patches?” Will that soon be part of a home buyer’s due diligence? I already ask for utility information (cost, providers, etc) Googling a property address is a good step in the process I think it’s a…
Photosphere and Hyperlapse – Two Interesting Tools
Google have released a new tool that further enables users (us) to help them map the world. Photosphere was just released for the iPhone (it's been available on Android for a while) and it's quite remarkable. I'm not sure just how useful it is, but…
Instagramming More than a Flyover
I'm working with some folks now who are contemplating from afar a move to Charlottesville. Years ago, I would go out and take pictures of their As part of their process, they're doing "flyovers" in Google and Bing to get a better sense of the…
C’Mon, Apple. Real Estate Agents Need Property Boundaries
How will I show land without parcel boundaries on my phone?! There's been a lot of discussion about the new Apple maps, which will be replacing Google maps on the next iPhone. This isn't enough to switch back to an Android device from my iPhone…
Zillow’s Offering Blogs and Real Estate Search. So What?
Corrected tweet: Active homes in 22901 zip: MLS - 334. Zillow - 317Trulia - 351. Realtor.com - 338. Who to trust? (hint: the MLS)— Jim Duncan (@JimDuncan) May 31, 2012 I remember how in late 2008 I was so excited to finally be able to…
Search for Homes in Charlottesville by Radius (Proximity)
It's not often that I get super-excited by real estate search and technology anymore; the last time I got excited was Realtor.com's app. And sometimes implementing simplicity is brilliant. Diverse Solutions provides the "search for homes" tool that so many people use, and yesterday it…
Choose Your (Social) Friends Wisely – They Could Affect Your Ability to Buy a House
Be warned. Could the time come when "what is your Facebook password" is one of the questions on your loan application? Beta Beat has an extremely alarming story: But there's a nightmare scenario: if banks learn how to use social media, they could gather information…
After Nearly Two Weeks with My Nexus, The Verdict is …
I love technology (when it works and adds value to my life - work and personal) I had a Droid Pro. I really liked it, particularly the keyboard. Now I've gone Nexus. Galaxy, that is. Pros - - The screen is fantastic. - It's fast.…
Albemarle County Could Get 4G Mobile Service
While the internet is the new infrastructure, mobile infrastructure is crucial. I've had clients in the Charlottesville - Albemarle area choose to not buy property because 1) hard-wired internet accessibility - fiber (very limited), or DSL or cable - is not available and/or 2) Reliable…
Showing property in my office
This is how I showed houses last week - from the comfort of my office. Technology is fun. When it works. This phase of the process was all about eliminating geographical areas of Charlottesville-Albemarle. Once we accomplished that phase, we were able to have a…