BEST APP/SOFTWARE FOR OPEN HOUSES
OPEN HOME PRO
PROS: Our panel unanimously agreed on Open Home Pro, which gives you the capabilities to run all of your open houses on your iPad. It allows you to manage walk-ins, follow up with leads, create listing pages and export any collected data to excel or a CRM. The app has recently made some updates, including photo transitions, and an easier way to delete leads and listings. Dollinger says it is a “great way to gather information and differentiate yourself at your next open house.”
CONS: Right now, it is only compatible with iOS systems, and users are required to have an iTunes account.
PRICE: There is a free version available, but the upgraded version is $14.99
WHERE TO BUY: http://www.openhomepro.
BEST SAFETY APP
Tie between Guardly and AlarmAgent.com
GUARDLY
PROS: According to their website, Guardly is an emergency communication platform that allows you to alert, connect and collaborate with local authorities and the user’s own personal safety networks in a single tap. It is specifically designed for people who work alone, such as Realtors and university students. The app has gotten stellar reviews on its quick response time, easiness to use and a variety of options on how to organize/prioritize your contact groups.
CONS: There is a free version, but the more advanced version with location tracking and the ability to call 911 can cost anywhere from $1.99 per month to $19.99 per year, whether or not you use it (but we hope for your sake that you never have to!)
PRICE: Ranges from free to $1.99 per month or $19.99 per year.
WHERE TO BUY: https://www.guardly.com/
PROS: Recommended by the NAR, AlarmAgent.com lets you input your open house and where you are at any given time. It has an emergency noise function and the ability to immediately notify friends you are in trouble by voice, text message, pager and email. According to their website, it is easy to install and has the capability to reach places where landlines can’t.
CONS: AlarmAgent.com costs $60 a year, and there are other safety apps you can use for free, such as SOS Whistle on Google Play for Droids or Panic Guard for iPhones.
PRICE: $60 per year
WHERE TO BUY: AlarmAgent.com
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