T’was the App Before Christmas

By Ryan Ozonian · December 8, 2009

Introducing our newest regular author and member of the MTO family, Ryan Ozonian. Ryan is a recent USC communications graduate. He may be young but he’s already making waves! As a licensed REALTOR®, he worked for a top Prudential Broker in Orange County for the last 3 years. He is also the Founder and Chief Creative of BonzoBox, an interactive bookmarking homepage. Reggie brought him onboard at Cyberhomes where they worked on social media strategies together! And we’re excited to announce he is working with us as Director of Business Development!

Ryan enjoys playing golf, spontaneous traveling, spending time with his girlfriend and family, is a little obsessed with Japanese culture and is a fantastically creative writer…as you will see below! Please help me welcome Ryan by leaving him a comment!

T’was the month of Christmas and with a click of your mouse,
You landed on this article, which may help you sell your next house.
Your blackberry has become your life- you bring it with you everywhere,
Constantly checking AppWorld in hopes something new has appeared.
Not sure which Apps to choose, you browse wearily in doubt,
Reading each description, wondering what they’re all about.
App after app, now the frustration’s setting in…
So you close AppWorld down because your temper’s getting thin.
Well worry no more! There’s no need to be confused-
MTO’s here to tell you which applications to choose.
From UberTwitter to Facebook,  and Google tools indeed,
The apps below just may help you convert your next lead.
So with sleigh bells ringing, and Christmas spirit in the air,
We bring to you 12 Blackberry apps to review & compare!

1. App World – Your first step to finding and getting great apps easily is to download Blackberry App World.  App World gives you easy access to every application Blackberry has to offer.  Use App World to search and download all of the great apps on this list.  Get it on your Blackberry at www.blackberry.com/appworld/download.
2. Google Mobile – This app offers everything Google: Voice Activated Search, Maps, Docs, Gmail, Youtube, Sync, and more.  Google Maps allows you to search any local address and get quick directions from your current location.  You can also use the application to sync all of your Gmail contacts to your phone, adding them directly to your address book.  Browse millions of Youtube videos, chat with Google Talk, view real time satellite photos of your destination, and more.  Download this app and explore; it will definitely make your life a bit easier.  Get it on your Blackberry at m.google.com/go.
3. Facebook – You can do all things Facebook directly from your Blackberry: Send messages, view feeds, upload photos, and much more.  Stay on top of your social networking life by connecting with friends, family, clients, and sharing content through Facebook.  Your Blackberry device can also connect to Facebook and add the profile pictures of friends to your address book, so when they call, their photo appears on your caller ID.  Get it on your Blackberry at m.facebook.com.
4. UberTwitter – This is the best Blackberry application for keeping yourself up to date on Twitter.  Share updates from your phone and view your friends’ latest tweets.  You can also tweet photos, embed videos, shorten URL’s, and much more directly from this app.  Tweet mobile virtual tours of your listings, share relevant neighborhood articles, or simply tell your followers about your day.  Get it on your Blackberry at http://ubertwitter.com.
5. Bolt –  Tired of the default Blackberry browser?  Download Bolt to get a more trusty browser that is much faster than the original Blackberry browser. Bolt also makes web pages look far better. Get it on your Blackberry at www.boltbrowser.com.
6. Weather Eye- Blackberry’s best free weather app.  Save multiple locations, and Weather Eye will frequently update the weather according to your current location.  You can also view short and long term forecasts.  As a bonus, the app’s icon displays the current weather conditions and temperature in your area. Get it on your Blackberry by searching the Weather category in Blackberry App World.
7. Qik – This app is all about sharing video.  Qik allows you to shoot video from your Blackberry, upload it to your Qik profile, and share it on social networks.  You will find this app useful when you need to send video quickly or share it in real time with a client or friend.  Watch Qik’s video on their homepage to see what it’s all about.  Get it on your Blackberry by visiting Qik.com.
8. Dub Contact Card- Mobile business cards are becoming ever more popular.  Dub is a great app that allows you to exchange contact information with one another with just one click.  There is no need to collect business cards when your phone can store the information itself.  Dub also updates your contacts’ information if they change it, so you’ll always have the correct number.  Get it on your Blackberry dubmenow.com.
9. Real Estate Smarter Agent – See property listings in whichever area you are. This app shows all MLS-listed homes around your geographic location using GPS tracking.  You can also input a specific area to view local homes for sale.  This app includes the capacity to view prices of homes recently sold in any given area.  Get it on your Blackberry by searching “real estate” in Blackberry App World.
10. Pandora- Although it may not help you grow your business, Pandora will help you enjoy your day.  Download Pandora Mobile to create radio stations based on your favorite artists and tunes.  Let Pandora pick your songs for you- I promise you won’t be disappointed.  Get it on your Blackberry Pandora.com.
11. Hippo Mobile – In a simple 3-step process, this app allows you to create mobile postcards using multiple photographs.  This app is perfect for displaying your listings and sending them to potential buyers.  Get it on your Blackberry hippopost.com.
12. Snap 2 Twitter – This app is the best for sharing your photos on Twitter.  The application simply syncs with your Blackberry’s camera, allowing you to instantly share photos on your Twitter account, with an option to add text.  Get it on your Blackberry by searching “snap2twitter” in Blackberry App World.