Windows Vs Mac Which Is Better For Real Estate

Writen by Jason Leister

I get asked this question a lot:

Should I run my real estate business on a Windows computer or on a Mac?

You can find a lot of real estate forums and mailing lists where this exact argument drones on and on for days and days. And both sides can get really, really heated about their opinions. It's almost like they have a personal stake in the battle.

Here are some phrases you might hear:

"Macs are meant for designers and creative types."

"But Macs never crash and there are no viruses...."

"But it's a Windows world... There's more software available for Windows..."

"My MLS won't work with a Mac."

The real frustrating part is that the more research you do, the more confusing the whole decision becomes. It can really make your head spin.

So if you are about to make a computer purchase for your real estate business, how should you make the right decision?

Before I give you my advice, let me give you my quick and simple philosophy of technology:

"How you USE the technology you have is more important than WHAT technology you have."

So which IS better for real estate, a Mac or a Windows computer?

Here's my advice:

The answer isn't important because there IS no definitive answer. There is no best choice. There is only the right choice for YOUR business.

And YOU are qualified to make that choice.

Don't let all of the tech words intimidate you. In the end, you are the one that needs to be able to be productive.

Yes, a lot of software is written only for Windows. But Macs can run Windows.

The fact is, there is very little that you can't accomplish in either the Windows world or the Mac world.

So choose the computer that is most comfortable for you to use. Which is most intuitive for you? Which computer can you actually get some work done on most quickly?

Don't worry about choosing the "best" one. There is no such thing.

And just be careful who you ask for their opinion...

Everyone is biased. I am biased. I use a Mac. I wouldn't look back. But that doesn't necessarily make a Mac better for YOUR real estate business.

It's kind of like walking into a Chevrolet dealership and asking them what kind of car you should buy. What do you think they are going to say?

In the end, it matters more HOW you use your Mac or your Windows PC than it does WHICH one you use.

Jason Leister, the Real Estate Technology and Marketing Guru (tm), is owner of Computer Super Guy, LLC, a technology firm that helps real estate professionals market their businesses. Visit the Real Estate Technology Guru to subscribe to our free monthly eZine, ProfIT, and receive a FREE copy of our special report "The Truth About Real Estate Websites and Search Engine Optimization."