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Bluetooth technology is known to be a good use for cell phone users but it can also be used in making easier the job of real estate agents. It is a wireless device that could be used 30 feet away from the other party you are communicating with.

Today, it had been used even in laptops. Wherever you take your laptop for business (or real estate business), it makes it convenient for you to conduct deals even without having to meet with your clients face to face.

This technology is useful for busy people who have their schedules full. Truly, this is a useful gadget.

Bluetooth technology can drastically improve how we make cell phone calls. Are there other ways that the same technology can benefit real estate agents? YES.

Bluetooth is a wireless communication standard that can connect devices over a range of 30 feet. While we are all familiar with connecting our cell phones to a Bluetooth headset (like my new Jabra BT5020), there are numerous other peripherals that use Bluetooth to eliminate wires.

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Okay, so now you are a believer.  But where do you start? There are so many sites which one should you pick first?  There are several options, First go to what you know.  When you think of Social Networking which site comes to mind first.  Second, ask your colleagues.  Which sites are they active on?  Third (this one is earth shattering so brace yourself), where are your clients?  Trust me, you do have clients that are active in Social Media and they would more than welcome your presence.

Now that you’ve signed up the Next thing is to find friends and the easiest way is to make use of the “find a friend” feature that most of these sites have.  They will literally upload your current contact list and search their database for people with those names and email addresses. Yes, it is that simple.

Next, you need to be active but be careful.  Users of Social Media are there to connect and build relationships, not be sold to.  That’s where Subversive Marketing comes in.

Bluetooth technology can dramatically improve how we make cell phone calls. Are there other means that the same technology can benefit real estate agents? The answer is YES.

Bluetooth is a wireless communication standard that can interconnect devices over a range of 30 feet. While we are all familiar with connecting our cell phones to various Bluetooth gadgets, there are other peripherals that use Bluetooth to eliminate wires.

For starters, you need to have a Bluetooth transmitter or dongle on your computer. Built-in Bluetooth cards and devices are becoming quite popular in laptop computers. If you are buying a new laptop, make sure that it includes a Bluetooth card.

For those who do not have Bluetooth devices in their existing laptop or desktop, it is very simple. Tech companies offer Bluetooth adapters ranging from $20 to $50. These adapters usually connect via USB console and look much like a flash memory drive.

One example of a Bluetooth adapter is the Kensington Micro Bluetooth Adapter. It is the size of a penny and when plugged into a USB port, sticks out less than a quarter of an inch. This allows you to connect the device and not have to remove it to put your laptop away.