Technology has long been making industries more efficient, precise and knowledgeable. Real estate agents may not think that technology can help them much – there’s no transportation device that gets you house to house within minutes, for example – but there are many applications and websites that can enhance a real estate business. Landmark Home Warranty has found the top six applications that every Real Estate Agent must have – but these aren’t just for real estate agents; buyers, sellers, homeowners and investors will find these applications helpful! Order a home warranty through an online smart phone 1.GOOGLE MAPS While many cell phones have a map application included, Google Maps is the top map and GPS application for smart phones. The reason? The maps, directions and street views are all compiled, edited and coded by humans – so there are no computer errors telling you to turn right into oncoming traffic on a one-way street. Even better, it’s free! Real Estate Agents can plug in the destinations of each potential property their client wants to see, and be guided to them in the best route possible. Access Via: Web, Android, iOS, Price: Free 2. DROPBOX No more worrying about leaving those client folders at the office; with Dropbox you can keep all of your documents on the cloud. You can access them anywhere, on any device. Then, you can share your files with clients or other collaborators. Dropbox is free up to 2GB, but you can get more storage space if you pay for a monthly premium plan. Access Via: Web, Android, iOS, Price: Free up to 2GB 3. MORTGAGE CALCULATOR When showing homes to clients, one of their first questions is probably going to be “Can we afford this?” That’s when it’s handy to pull out the Mortgage Calculator. By plugging the price of the home loan information, the Mortgage Calculator will give you and your clients the monthly payment price, how much interest they’ll be paying, and the date they would be paying off their home. It can put your clients minds at ease, or help them find something that’s more in their price range. Access Via: Web Price: Free 4. DOTLOOP With Dotloop, signing paperwork is easier than ever. Real estate agents can send clients documents with pre-assigned spaces where clients need to sign. Dotloop walks the clients through the documents, asking for signatures as needed. These documents can be sent over to the sellers, changed for counter-offers, and are secure and encrypted. Access Via: iOS Price: Free 6. LANDMARK HOME WARRANTY Real Estate Agents know how important home warranties are when selling a home. According to a study released by SCIC, homes protected with home warranties sold faster and for more money. When purchasing a home warranty, most Real Estate Agents assume that they’ll have to call home warranty companies, or visit them online. However, with Landmark Home Warranty, Real Estate Agents don’t have