Ok, I’ll be the first to admit it – call me what you will; gadget junkie, technology geek, it doesn’t matter, I know what I know, I like what I like and I will master any new toy that I get my hands on. Some call me compulsive, others call me driven – either way my obsession with gadgets is as much a benefit to my clients as it is to me.
The “why” should be pretty clear, but let me explain. I am always connected. You can reach me by phone, by text and by email whenever you want and I will be instantly alerted. It doesn’t matter where I am or what I am doing – if you need me, I’m there. I can hear you saying, that’s easy – I can get to anyone that way these days. That’s mostly true – though there are still a few holdouts.
But being a gadget junkie takes it to the next level. Because of my connectivity, you can get in touch with me anytime to ask a question. Jill, is this house still on the market? Jill, what is my home worth? Jill, what is available between $500,000-$700,000 in Marblehead with at least three bedrooms and two baths? Jill, why did the chicken cross the road? Etc.
I can answer any of these questions, regardless of where I am, in less than 10 minutes. Seriously. Last Thursday I was out for coffee with a friend and was asked one of the very questions listed above. She wanted to know what was currently available in Marblehead that met her specific criteria. Within 3 minutes, I had MLS (the Multiple Listing Service) loaded, performed the search, and we were discussing the available properties. Now, I often have my laptop with me when I am out of the office/house and could have found the properties on that device. This time, however, I only had my Droid. My Droid gives me the power of the universe, right in the palm of my hand.
How did I get this way? Years ago when I was applying for a job at Lotus, the hiring manager asked me why they should hire me. I told him “I love technology.” He thought that was a crazy answer, but it helped me get the job. I still love technology – I can’t help myself when it comes to new gadgets. So, friends and clients, feel free to take advantage of my technological skills. The door is always open and the (green) light is always on.
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