In real estate these days more of our life has become digital. We send contracts in .pdf file formats, use digital camera, email digital photos, write contracts on line, network by Blogging and drive business to ourselves via the world wide web. Time is truly of the essence these days where we communicate with sellers around the globe, sharing inspection reports, video tours as soon as they are in our possession. A cell phone call can instantly confirm a receipt or a transmission sent.
One of the tools I use the most in the last year for Blogging, web development and sharing information and reports with clients, inspectors, home buyers, sellers and handymen is Snag-It! It is a reasonably priced program. You can do so many things with it, mark up a photo, enhance a craph, create graphics and headers and so much more. It is worth taking a look at f you have not tried it. There is a free download trial avalable, and you can purchase it for $49,95
Below is a mark up of an an inspection for items requested for repair.
RE/MAX Paramount Properties 678-595-5286 Direct
Or 888-940-0074 Toll Free Office
Atlanta Real Estate & Atlanta Homes for Sale 
Jim. thanks for the info. I'm goint to check this one out. In this era of immediacy, we need to use all the tools at our disposal. Way of the world now, huh?
I couldn't live in this worldwide web without this wonderful tool! I love it! And using it on inspection reports is fabulous. Thanks for letting the cat out of the bag getting the wonderful word out! :-)
Jim: I've been looking for something like this. Thanks for the tip.
Looks like a great program. I can see many possible uses for this.
Liz Schomers (Century 21 Town & Country,Birmingham, MI) This is one tool I use almost daily. It works,
Mara Hawks, REALTOR®, First Realty Auburn, Alabama Real Estate (FIRST REALTY Auburn Alabama) I know this product has been around for a while, but there are always those that never heard of the product. It works well, and has a nice price.
Matt Grohe CRS, GRI, ABR (Remax Real Estate Concepts) You will enjoy this.
Mike Nastri Franklin TN Homes (Keller Williams Realty) It is excellent!
Jim, this is a great program. I just don't use it enough.
Jim,
What a cool product. Reading bloggers like you on AR has improved my business life because of things just like this that I never would have found in a million years. Thanks for posting about it.
Mike in Tucson
Many home inspectors are using this now and what a difference it makes in communicating more thoroughly. Thanks!
This looks like a useful little program. And on another note, this is why I like AR, little bits of helpful information that agents are willing to share EVERY day.
Frank Rubi Kenner/Metairie LA Real Estate (E. Frank Rubi Real Estate) Thanks it is one of those programs I use every day. The price was right, and it is perfect for marking up something. PS How was your vacation Frank?
Mike Jones (Tucson Mortgage Company, LLC) Mike, I have to confess...an agent on Active Rain mentioned this a long while ago. I have now had several upgrades and love it.
Susan Haughton Alexandria, VA REALTOR® www.susanmovesyou.com (Long & Foster REALTORS® Old Town Alexandria) Susan, you are so right. It is great when you can see exactly what the inspector is looking for.
Mark MacKenzie Real Estate Planning Mark I agree. All too often agents in our own offices will not share ideas because they believe that we are the competition.
Great product,I'm going to start using it in the future. Thanks for sharing. have a great day Barbara
Never heard of this before -- glad to read about it today. Glad to hear that home inspectors are using it more -- I may mention it to mine!
Barbara Raley (O'Brien Realty) You're more than welcome. It has become one of my favorites!
Lori Cain (Chinowth & Cohen Realtors) I am seeing many home inspectors using this recently. It makes it so much easier for all.
Looks like good stuff, Jim. I'll plan to take the free trial for a spin. This could be very helpful when submitting my short sale packages, as well as for inspectors.
Jim:
I seen it before but I never tried it. I think I will.
Richard
Andrew Lietzow-MBA, GRI (RE/MAX Opportunities, Inc. ) You will not be dissappointed.
Richard Stabile Bergen County New Homes Builder Realtor (REMAX real estate associates) Try it the price is right!
Thanks for the great tip. I think the inspections must use something like that. I think I'll give it a try!
Lisa Wetzel CDPE carsonvalleyland.com (RE/MAX Realty Affiliates) You will love it.
This looks really great. I will definately check it out. There is so much "stuff" out there that if it weren't for ActiveRain, I would not have a chance of keeping up!
Lise Howe, Realtor and Attorney Licensed in DC, MD and VA (WC&AN Miller, a Long and Foster Co. ) That is where I found it also. There are some great items here.