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14 THE APP SPECTRUM TECHNOLOGY FOR ON-THE-GO DEFAULT SERVICING PROFESSIONALS Nextdoor ere's no better way to learn about the culture of a neighborhood than Nextdoor. is social media app connects neighbors to discuss neighborhood crime, events, resources, and more. It's the perfect resource to help your clients settle into their new homes and neighborhoods or to take a look at the activities occurring on your own block. iOS, Free CamScanner Whether you're looking to consolidate the loose papers that have been cluttering up your office or need to record important documents on the go, CamScanner Free creates sharp PDF images that are easy to save, fax, email, or print. Even better, CamScanner lets you collaborate with colleagues on your docs by allowing document commenting and editing. e free version should support most users, but for a mere $0.99, you can elminate ads and watermarks and upgrade to receive text extraction and larger cloud space storage. iOS, Free Doodle When it comes to brainstorming with colleagues at different sites or potential new clients, conference calls are still the go-to method. However, finding a time among multiple people's conflicting schedules has always been a hassle—until Doodle. Doodle is a handy scheduling tool that syncs with your calendar. Send your invitees a poll of possible meeting times and speed up response time. Doodle has three tiers of plans: a free one for individuals, a $39-per-year subscription for professionals, and a $69-per-year subscription for business teams. iOS and Android, Free Rise Alarm Clock Waking up for early morning meetings may never be easy, but Rise Alarm Clock can help by replacing the jarring noises of a normal alarm clock with the calming sounds of nature or your own customized playlist. Rise creates a truly integrated waking experience by matching your soothing alarm with an equally tranquil phone background. Even better, ensure you get your full eight hours by creating a Rise playlist to listen to as you fall asleep. iOS, $1.99 Oh, don't forget . . . Use your smartphone to help you keep track of your to-do list and follow- ups by sending yourself (or your family, friends, and colleagues) SMS reminders. Simply use the Oh, don't forget app to schedule your reminder for now or a later date and to either yourself or multiple contacts. e best part is that reminders can be set to repeat, fully ensuring your most important tasks stay front of mind. iOS and Android, 3 cents a message