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May 25, 2013

Track Your Accounts

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Track Your Accounts

Find out about the latest technology tools and products that can help you succeed in real estate.

Need an easy way to keep tabs on your bank accounts and spending habits from your smartphone? Mint.com’s financial management app for iPhone and Android pulls in data from your checking, savings, credit cards, mortgages, and other accounts, allowing you to view and manage all your balances and transactions in one place. The password-protected app categorizes your income and expenses for quick scanning and lets you create budgets for different categories to help you track spending and savings. Set financial goals and track your progress. Compare your spending year-over-year or month-over-month. Set up alerts for upcoming bills or for when your account balance is low. Free. Intuit Inc.; Mountain View, Calif.; www.mint.com.

Your Own Online Property Search

When prospects visit your Web site or blog, give them what they really want—property listings, and lots of them! IDXblue is a tool that pulls in listing descriptions from your MLS, along with photos, maps, and more. It also collects leads by asking for information from buyers throughout their search process. The search tool is customized and integrated with your Web pages, allowing visitors to save ­searches, rate properties, leave comments, and subscribe to new listing notification e-mails personalized by you. Available in many major markets, including Boston, Chicago, and Seattle. To comply with MLS rules, you usually have paperwork to sign for their records. $9 per month, with customization options available for an extra cost. QBlue.com; Durham, N.C.; 919-806-4270; www.cheapidx.com.

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