Are you a homebuyer who feels the home buying process is a full time job in itself? Do you find yourself rushing to last minute
showings, spending your weekends at open houses and scoping out countless new neighborhoods? Instead of trying to cut back on your on-the-go house hunt, we have compiled a list of the best tech gadgets to result in a more productive home search.
1.) Google Voice – As a homebuyer, you may find that much of your time is spent in transit. Instead of juggling your landline phone numbers and cellphone number, consolidate them into one number with the help of Google Voice. This service lets you input all of your numbers (home, work, cell, etc.) so when you receive a call, all of your phones will ring and you can answer the call on the phone that is most convenient. You will never risk missing a call from your agent, inspector, or mortgage broker.
2.) GPS device – A global positioning system device is imperative for those who are home hunting. Whether your GPS is portable such as a Garmin device, or it is built into your car, this tool will save you the time and frustration from missing an open house or showing. Simply enter the address of your desired location and let the GPS device guide your way.
3.) Tablet – Investing in a tablet such as the Apple iPad 3 or the Samsung Galaxy Tab is a great way to work efficiently on the go. Tablets will allow you to complete the majority of the work you are able to do via your laptop or desktop, but are smaller and sleeker. Tablets are easily portable and will help you stay organized as you spend your day in transit. In addition to providing you access to your email, calendar and appointments, there are countless apps that will help you home search, organize your searches, learn about the neighborhood and much more.
4.) Digital camera – A digital camera is a homebuyer’s best friend. Buyers need photos of potential new homes to effectively compare against other listings you have visited, to use as a guide for measurements and to supplement the listings’ floor plan.
5.) Battery life – Unless you use a car charger for your smartphone in between appointments, you run the risk of your phone dying mid-day. Purchase a battery extender for your smartphone to double your phone’s battery life. Bootcase Hybrid, built for the iPhone 4 and 4S, is a slim-fit case that easily snaps on to the back of your iPhone, boosting its battery life.
With the help of these tech tools, you can focus on buying a new home and let your new gadgets take care of the rest! Have you used any tech gadgets that have proved to be a lifesaver when home searching? Share with us!
Obviously is the time of technology. Those who are to naive to start manipulating technology within their everyday lives are bound to not get as much done. Technology is helping us get things done faster and more efficiently. And using the gadgets you mentioned will help in numerous ways,.
We absolutely agree; thanks for reading!