The Benefits of a Stand-Up Desk

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I’ve heard a lot about stand-up desks, and how it might be great to already be standing-up when others approach your workspace. Standing-up, compared to sitting all day, prevents back problems and other pains. Your arms are at a nice resting place.

However, I didn’t want to go out and spend a few hundred dollars on a brand-new stand-up desk. I ended up learning about this awesome company called Oristand. I ordered this desk, similar to cardboard, that looks great. It’s also affordable and portable. I can move it around, take it down, and bring it home with me.

You add your laptop or computer monitor to the top shelf, and add a wireless keyboard to the bottom one. It goes on top of your desk or other surface, transforming your previous workspace into something trendy and healthy. When you start working, you can turn your computer on and are ready to go. You’re already eye-level with your computer. Your arms and shoulders feel relaxed, since you aren’t scrunched into a sitting position.

When you’re talking to clients, you have a lot more energy and flexibility when you’re standing. The other day, I noticed one of our team members leaned over on their laptop. After a while, I could tell she ran out of energy because her neck looked like it hurt. If you have some shoulder pain, or would like a change in lifestyle to benefit your health, consider investing in an Oristand stand-up desk. It’s a great way to learn if this type of desk is for you!

If you have any questions about today’s video, or anything else, give me a call or send me an email. I’d be delighted to help you! 

Real Estate Tips, Trends, and Strategies: Group Texts

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We’re back again today with another tips, trends, and strategies minute. Today we are talking about the etiquette of group texting. Here in Long Island, everyone with a cell phone is in some kind of group text or another.

There are a lot of nuances to group messaging that you may not even be aware of. You’ve probably gotten a text from a friend before, who also sent the message to other people. Then you quickly reply with a personal message but don’t realize it’s being sent to everyone else, even people you may not know.

We recently had one of our agents tell us they didn’t even know this was possible. They thought when you replied to a group text, you were only replying to the sender. But no, that’s not how group text messaging works. Everyone gets every message unless you do one of two things.

The first thing you can do is look down to the bottom of the message, and uncheck the check mark to simply reply to the person who sent the text. Or better yet, start a new message to the particular person you want to. This way, your messages won’t be broadcast to the entire world.

We just wanted to share this quick tip with you this week because we thought it would be helpful. If you have any questions for us, give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you!

Real Estate Tips, Trends, and Strategies: Pop Sockets

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Today, I'm here with more tips, trends, and strategies to help you have more success in real estate. I recently came across a new, useful invention: Pop Sockets! Pop Sockets are dots that stick to the back of your phone and pop out to create a handle. You can use it to hold your phone and not drop it while calling leads or setting appointments.

You can also use the Pop Socket to prop your phone up on the table. If you're reading an article or long email on your phone, the Pop Socket keeps your phone at an angle for you to read easily and scroll with one hand. Use two Pop Sockets to prop your phone up for videos.

Pop Sockets are easy to remove and re-position on your phone. They usually run about $8, but you can click this link to get $2 off your own Pop Socket.

Remember, if you have any questions, give me a call or send me an email. I would be happy to help you!