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12 THE APP SPECTRUM TECHNOLOGY FOR DEFAULT SERVICING PROFESSIONALS ON-THE-GO YifteePro Gifting can be a time-consuming part of any real estate agent's day. And who knows what happens to that gift card you fought traffic and waited in line for after it has been delivered? A new trend is making this client connection easier with YifteePro, where agents can upload a client list, choose from local stores or national chains, and then personalize and send in almost no time. e best part is that the gifts are instantly received via phone and can be redeemed at the client's leisure locally. ere's no waste and no hassle—and the local merchants love it. Bonus: the gift can also be exchanged or donated to charity. [iPhone, Android] My Weekly Budget (MyWB) Some of us are better with keeping track of weekly budgets than others. When it comes time to turn in expense reports, there is nothing worse than a "how did that happen?" feeling. With My Weekly Budget (MyWB), controlling and tracking spending is now much easier, as it is updated at every purchase. Seeing how much you have left to spend any day of the week allows you to stay on target and within your means. [iPhone, Android] SignMyPad Frank Sinatra, Van Morrison, Ray Charles—and even Kermit the Frog—have all lamented that it's not easy "Bein' Green." Well, now it is. Now you can sign, send, and save PDFs without scanning, faxing—and wasting paper. Save your own signature, and then clients can sign with a stylus or with their finger. When synced with Google Docs or Dropbox, you can keep an archive for easy viewing right on your phone. [iPhone, Android] Homesnap If you've ever driven by a home and wondered just how big it is and how much it might cost you, this app will not only satisfy your curiosity, but it might just be a helpful tool if you flip houses or want some instant info on investment or appreciation potential. Find out when it last sold, what the price was, and even what schools are in the area. As with most time-saving apps, this will allow you to make one less human interaction in your day and get all of the answers you need right at your fingertips. ere's also Homesnap for Agents, which will send buyer inquiries right to you. [iPhone, Android] Ink While e-cards have become the norm with the younger generation, there's still something special about getting an actual thank you card in the mail. You can still choose the design, add pictures, and customize the colors via phone, but a physical card gets sent out via snail mail within three to seven days. It may not be the quickest solution, but it'll get some attention. e U.S. Postal Service needs all of the support it can get these days, anyway. [iPhone, Android]