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Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

I have thousands of books in my 3rd floor library.  I decorate with heavy leather classics.  I collect "antique" books, first editions.

HOWEVER, I READ Kindle versions on both Kindle, ipad/iphone.  I need the instant download option and get 2-3 new books a day!  My covers are leather so yes, I get the smell, the feel and the experience of a "REAL" BOOK.  I can hi-light anything I need, I can "ear mark" it too. 

Even my 88 year old Mother reads the e-version of her books.

Oct 12, 2015 03:07 AM
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Stefan Winter
Real Estate in IL & NV | Owner of Real Estate Web Tech | Daily Vlogger - Las Vegas, NV
Owner - Winter Group & Real Estate Web Tech

Printed books all the way, as much as I love technology I still like to have a physical book.

Oct 13, 2015 03:49 AM
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Kathleen Luiten
Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI
Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

I look at screens all day so I prefer printed books, but also use the no-backlight Kindle like Josh Brown

Oct 12, 2015 08:33 AM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Blanca Barajas We used to collect first editions - primarily crime fiction - US and UK.  Once we hit over 4,000 of these we decided to exit that "side business" and now have two bookcases with our most prized collectibles.  We both read "Kindle" on our iPads, and have done so for many years, originally using the first Kindle from Amazon.

Oct 12, 2015 07:28 AM
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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Tablet.  You can't beat a backlit screen Blanca Barajas 

Oct 12, 2015 03:22 AM
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Josh Brown
Alpha Agent - Portland, OR

Kindle for me specifically because it doesn't have backlighting, like Thomas said I look at too many screens all day as it is. I like to be mobile and constantly refer to my books over-and-over so having them always available is amazing.

 

I get the desire for physical books, but the convenience of digital is just too big, but I can't do backlighting.

 

Tip about reading on backlit screens and your sleep...the blue ambient light from screens (TVs, computers, tablets, phones) causes a reaction in your brain that causes your biology to think it is daytime and your brain will cease the creation of melatonin (sleepytime chemical). Try not to watch any screens for at least two hours prior to bed and you WILL sleep better. If you must be on a computer/tablet prior to bed try the app F.lux. It will dim and make your screen amber colored rather than blue :)

Oct 12, 2015 02:04 AM
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

Books!!!

I look at screens too much as it is.

Love holding a good book-tablets are to awkward & heavy,love the smell of the pages, being able to highlight & write notes in them and they do not require batteries.

You retain more from a book than a screen and from more writing than typing; that's science, not opinion.

Oct 12, 2015 01:55 AM
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Sam Shueh
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Tablet. On cruise ships Royal Carribien is doing w/o printed books now.

My preference is both.

Oct 12, 2015 01:27 AM
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Wayne Zuhl
Remax First Realty II - Cranford, NJ
The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate

Me, too. I LOVE the smell and feel of actual books. Books on line are less expensive but not as appealing.

Oct 14, 2015 09:02 AM
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Katina Hargrove 352-551-0308
Stake Your Land Realty, Inc. - Eustis, FL
Broker/Owner, SFR®, e-PRO®, GRI, AHWD, REALTOR®

Blanca,

Tablet, just got so used to it, I can make the print bigger:)

Oct 14, 2015 01:32 AM
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Portia Green, REALTOR®
Compass Real Estate - San Diego, CA
“Your Neighbor on Washington Street”

Nothing beats the look, feel, and smell of a printed book! But we love the ambiance of a backlit screen and that tablets read e-books aloud.

Oct 13, 2015 03:57 AM
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Sandra Graves
Keller Williams Realty - Folsom, CA
Realtor

Depends on the book. Sometimes I order both, and sometimes I also get the audio version.   

Oct 12, 2015 05:07 PM
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Bob Crane
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I like the permanence of a book and the convenience of a tablet.

Oct 12, 2015 01:11 PM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

iPad. When I am given a printed book I of course read it.

Oct 12, 2015 01:02 PM
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Chris and Dick Dovorany
Homes for Sale in Naples, Bonita Springs and Estero, Florida - Naples, FL
Broker/Associate at Premiere Plus Realty

Tablet

Oct 12, 2015 12:15 PM
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Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I'll read both, but there's nothing like holding a real book in my hands. 

Oct 12, 2015 12:14 PM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
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Depends.  I prefer printed material.  Easier to read, battery lasts forever (lol!) but I like to have a good amount of light when reading them.  Plus, what do you do with them once they are read?  Mine have gorgeous artwork (fantasy novels) so they are decorative too.

 

Tech manuals or books, tablet that isn't hard on the eyes.

Oct 12, 2015 12:03 PM
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Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

I love, love, love the convenience of Kindle.  But, it depends on the book. Fiction and biographies are fine for a tablet.  I prefer most Business books in printed form.  

Oct 12, 2015 11:52 AM
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Michael Thacker - Re/Max Real Estate Center - Louisville
Re/Max Real Estate Center - The Thacker Group - Louisville, KY
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on my iPad, LOVE it!

Oct 12, 2015 10:46 AM
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Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

Printed book.

Oct 12, 2015 09:01 AM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Blanca Barajas - Let them decide what they like.

Just send them the link to your listing presentation.

And of course, make it a point that it is on your smart device when you reach there - so you can discuss. And use Ben Kinney 's presentation style: Go with few blank papers (and listing agreement, of course!)

Oct 12, 2015 06:50 AM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Printed book please.

Oct 12, 2015 06:13 AM
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Cindy Davis
SD Home Source Realty - San Diego, CA

I'm an old dog...prefer books.

Oct 12, 2015 04:29 AM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

always print!

Oct 12, 2015 03:45 AM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
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Bianca,

I have had a long love affair with printed books.  However, since our business involves traveling, we can download lots of books to read on planes. and they don't take up room in the suitcase.  Before Kindle, we used to travel with lots of books in our suitcases.  A

Oct 12, 2015 03:27 AM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

When it comes to reading a book, definitely the printed type for me.  Though, I'll take the tablet for reading some magazines or surfing the net.

Oct 12, 2015 03:13 AM
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James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Printed book please.  It's hard to ear mark a tablet

Oct 12, 2015 02:57 AM
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Amanda at VA HLC & FedHomeLoan
VA Home Loan Centers - San Diego, CA
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printed :) 

Oct 12, 2015 02:44 AM
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FN LN
Toronto, ON

Depends on what is being read.

Oct 12, 2015 02:21 AM
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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Books. They are like old,proven reliable friends. Any time I want I can pull from the shelf, fan the pages, and land on a passage way to somewhere else.

I can scan the margins for my encrypted notes.

Actually embrace my old friend.

For some reason, the iPad or tablet just isn't showing me the love. 

Are we witnessing the creation of a 'loveless' literary society?

Oct 12, 2015 01:38 AM