Computer Applications for Real Estate, 1st Edition

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Written for real estate professionals and those planning to become one, this book helps individuals conquer the world of contemporary technology as it relates to the real estate industry. Unlike most computer books, the author has had first-hand experience as a real estate professional. Consequently, the approach is not technical. Instead, the book takes existing computer concepts, using familiar software programs and applications such as PowerPoint?, email and the Internet, and demonstrates how they can be applied to real estate. This will help readers improve their productivity as a contemporary real estate professional. 459pp.

Table of Contents:

• 1. Technology and the Real Estate Industry
• 2. The Computer
• 3. Choosing a Computer Package
• 4. The Computer Operating System: Microsoft Windows
• 5. The Word Processor: Microsoft Word
• 6. The Internet and the World Wide Web
• 7. The Browser: Internet Explorer
• 8. The Basics of e-Mail: Microsoft Outlook
• 9. Advanced e-Mail: Microsoft Outlook
• 10. A Contact and Time Management System
• 11. Creating Real Estate Flyers with Microsoft Word and Publisher
• 12. Making Real Estate Presentations: Microsoft PowerPoint
• 13. Understanding Web Sites
• 14. Building a Web Site
• 15. Computer Enhancements Epilogue
• Appendix A: Reference Guide to Other Operating Systems and Software Packages
• Answer Key
• Glossary
• Index