When I was a freshly minted real estate agent in 2004, I was as tech-savvy as they came. I had a flip phone that could take 1-megapixel photos, a digital camera, a laptop with Skype on it, and a car with a built-in GPS navigation system. Buyers would see our listings online, but only with so-so photos. And our buyers and seller clients had to use a scanner or fax machine to sign contracts!

Fast-forward 17 years (and counting), and the times have changed. Now, tech is a huge part of the game.

From digital marketing strategy to top-of-the-line visuals and targeted advertising, new tools and tech to make our clients’ experiences so much better.

MLS

• Our Mid-Atlantic multiple listing service is widely considered one of the best in the country.
• Only agents have access to the system directly and data integrity is exceptional.

 

RealScout

• By setting up a search in RealScout directly for our clients, we are ensuring that they are getting the most accurate and up to date data.
• Access to ‘coming soon’ listings which are not available on any other consumer facing website!
• If you are a buyer looking at homes, then getting an RealScout search set up for you means we can get you these behind-the-scenes perks.

Remote Online Notary

• Allows all of our seller clients and cash buyers to sign their side of the closing documents from any device with a video connection. No need to sign in person!

Docusign

• Allows us to securely send our clients listing agreements, contracts, and addenda for their e-signatures on a PC, laptop, tablet or phone.
• Allows our clients to e-sign from nearly any device at anytime.
• Allows for completely paperless transactions

 

Sentrilock Electronic Lockboxes

• These lockboxes are operated via a smartphone app, which allows us to tightly control who can access a listing.
• Safe, secure, and monitored so can always trust who’s seeing your home.

 

ShowingTime

• A secure system for scheduling access to a listing for a buyer agent showing, appraiser, or inspector.

 

Professional photographers, videographers, and 3D scan technicians

• We’re obsessed with magazine-quality marketing photos and videos. Buyers need to be able to see our sellers’ homes at their best, with the most detail, in the highest quality we can find.
• 3D scanning is incredibly important to get that walkthrough feel from home.

 

Dropbox

• Our ultimate document storage hub.
• Easy, fast access, with sharing features and secure cloud storage.

 

Evernote

• A note-sharing system our team uses to securely sync important client notes.
• Our entire team is always on the same page regarding your needs and wants.

 

Zoccam

• An incredibly secure app we use for depositing checks via smartphone.

 

Waze

• While we know DC like the back of our hand, we don’t always know where traffic is.
• Waze uses crowdsourced traffic and accident reporting to help us find the quickest route to showings and tours
• Less time driving, more time exploring!

 

Skype/Facetime/WhatsAp

• Not in the area but still want to buy a house? We have you covered with our Skype and FaceTime tours of properties.
• We managed to complete an entire transaction sight-unseen via Facetime, with clients all the way in Malaysia. Read all about it here!

 

Mobilenow, Parkmobile

• We’re parallel parking pros, which means we feed a lot of meters. These apps let us pay for parking without having to scrounge for quarters.

 

React Mobile

• Safety first! This is an app we always have open and on-hand when we are touring properties alone.
• With a single touch, police can be called and our team and designated loved ones contacted.
• Completely customizable and makes us feel much safer!

 

From tech-savvy millennials to octogenarian without a mobile phone, we always meet you at your level. Want to learn more? See our promises here!

See how our favorite real estate tools can improve your next transaction – call us for a consultation today at 202.270.1081, email us at anslie@thestokesgroup.com, or send us a message here.

 

The Stokes Group is a team of dedicated professionals who have passion for the real estate business and will advocate for our clients with the utmost honesty, integrity, and confidentiality. We believe in building solid relationships with our clients and that starts by getting to know who we are. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.