Mostly so I can then ask questions about what software tools people like.John Corey

It is a good (scary) negotiating tool for realtors and investors.

If not, it is a great tool for bookmarking your websites.

As for low-level tools, I use mostly Bourne Shell to program.

It's a great tool if you know the name of the owner, it's pretty easy to see what the original mortgage amount was and if they have a heloc.

"Cold Calling" and "Door Knocking" are BOTH important tools in the arsenal.Cold calling covers more ground, but at the end of the day nothing beats touching palms with someone!

This is a handy passive marketing tool for getting people to the site without having to do active recruiting.

Technicians have the tools to run the diagnostics that can identify what is causing the problem.

I have done some skydiving, soloed an airplane, am a certified SCUBA diver, Jeeped the toughest trails in the Rocky Mountains, done Missionary Work for the very poor in Latin American, and you are telling me, and others, to get a life!?!?!?

Use tools like the MLS to comp areas, talk to buyers and get a feel for what they are buying and how much they are spending.