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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Could I?  Yes. 

Would I?  No. My computer is my workhorse.  I like my large monitor. It is all about efficiency for me. 

Jul 28, 2022 09:58 AM
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Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

The computer is much more efficient and effective for many tasks. I would never try to conduct all my business on a smartphone.

Jul 28, 2022 09:12 AM
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Gary Frimann, CRS, GRI, SRES
Eagle Ridge Realty / Signature Homes & Estates - Gilroy, CA
REALTOR and Broker

I could do it all on my phone, but prefer a bigger screen.  Need both hands for typing as well.  

Jul 28, 2022 09:09 AM
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Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

I CAN but I choose to use my PC . . . bigger screen is more 'old eyes' friendly. 

Jul 28, 2022 09:02 AM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Both can perform. However, some things...the phone! Other things! Laptop

Jul 28, 2022 09:19 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I suppose I could, but why would I? I prefer the convenience of my computer and being able to see things clearly on a big screen.

Jul 28, 2022 09:17 AM
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

As a remote closing Notary Public I can not use just my phone Peter Mohylsky. BRIX REALTY . Fact is I only use my phone for calls and texts. Even if I could use my phone I prefer to use a MUCH larger screen.

Jul 28, 2022 09:15 AM
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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

My phone is for messaging.
My 'puter is what gets the real work done.
Could I do it? Yes. But then I'd be one of THOSE.

Jul 28, 2022 11:40 AM
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Diana Dahlberg
1 Month Realty - Pleasant Prairie, WI
Real Estate in Kenosha, WI since 1994 262-308-3563

I can do both but prefer the big screen on my desk ... these old eyes don't like to suffer with the small stuff!

Jul 28, 2022 09:44 AM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

I can do it by phone but I type so much faster on my laptop. More efficient.

Jul 28, 2022 01:49 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

I live on my computer, the phone is merely an extension of the computer.

Jul 28, 2022 08:09 PM
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Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

I am not good with my thumbs and prefer using a computer. And our MLS phone app does not provide for all needs you may have for a listing - such as changing remarks. 

Jul 28, 2022 03:27 PM
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John Meussner
Mortgages in AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IN, MD, MN, MT, NC, NJ, NV, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI - Fair Oaks, CA
#MortgageMadeEasy Fair Oaks, CA 484-680-4852

In the mortgage world I still need a desktop (and prefer one for many things), but not for long.  Almost everything has moved to apps or mobile platforms....almost there!

Jul 28, 2022 02:00 PM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

I can and I do when I must but, I much prefer using my iPad or my laptop! 

I'm 6'1" and have HUGE hands so, I'm not fond of the fat-finger typing style I do on my phone! LOL

Jul 28, 2022 09:03 PM
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

Forced to, yes-I can do all from my phone and have, but at my age, my eyesight prefers my 36 inch dual screens on my desktops.

Jul 28, 2022 08:52 PM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Computer, 100%.  Adding/editing a listing, drafting escrow docs, reviewing contracts, all that needs to be on a computer.

Heck, I have my phone connected to the computer so I can even text from the computer.

Jul 28, 2022 06:25 PM
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Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

I prefer the computer. I can type a lot faster on there than I can text, even with voice messaging. So yes, I can use the phone. But I don't like to.

Jul 28, 2022 05:58 PM
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

No not using my phone for contracts etc.  I want clients to actually be able to ready them which most can't on their phones.  Sometimes they many sign a form or two that they've already gone over on their phone as they're traveling or whatever.

Jul 28, 2022 04:42 PM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

 Summed up well by Carol Williams and backed up by others!

Jul 29, 2022 05:27 AM
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Carla Freund
Keller Williams Preferred Realty - Raleigh, NC
NC Real Estate Transition & Relocation 919-602-848

I can use my phone but I prefer my computer. I'm actually looking to get an ipad for when I'm not at my computer.

Jul 29, 2022 04:40 AM
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Brenda Mayette
Miranda Real Estate Group, Inc. - Glenville, NY
Getting results w/ knowledge & know-how!

Some things are just easier on the laptop so I continue to use both but I have stopped lugging the laptop with me on vacation.  :)  

Jul 29, 2022 04:15 AM
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Adam Feinberg
Elegran - Manhattan, NY
NYC Condo, Co-op, and Townhouse Advisor

In theory I could do everything on my phone. In reality, no it's not practical.

Aug 01, 2022 08:54 AM
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Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

I need a computer to search the MLS efficiently and properly print out materials.  I would say I'm about 75% IPhone and 25% Laptop user.

Jul 30, 2022 11:25 AM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

I do both all the time,  Laptop of Iphone 12

Jul 29, 2022 09:57 AM
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Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

The video platform... I need a camera, mic, software to edit and upload one after another run and gun property videos, local community videos. The video channel makes the "office" online, open 365/245/7 and hundreds of showings at a time are happening behind the scenes. Need cell, office line and the computer for emailing links to the videos that do the heavy lifting Peter Mohylsky. BRIX REALTY ! What about you ?

Jul 29, 2022 05:30 AM