The Apple iPad has been available in Canada now for a couple months and no doubt, as was in the US, many real estate professionals are looking at the various options to see if it will work well for their business needs.

In fact, since the iPad was released in the US back in April, there has been a lot written about using this device for real estate.  So, I’m not going to reinvent the wheel and write about it here.  Instead, I’ve created a collection of links to some of these articles, tips, tricks, and lists of apps that might be able to help you put the iPad to good use in your real estate business.

• 10 iPad for Real Estate Tips & Apps
• iThink iNeed iPad for Real Estate
• The iPad and Real Estate: What You Need to Know
• iPad for Realtors – Part 1: Apps – It Will Be How They Find You
• iPad for Realtors – Part 2: Facebook and Google
• 5 Ways iPad Will Reinvent Real Estate for Agents in the Next 5 Years
• Is iPad a real estate tool or toy? (requires INMAN News membership)
• Apple iPad for Real Estate Agents

There are probably many more blog posts and articles about using the iPad for real estate that I have missed, so feel free to share any that you’ve come across by adding the links in the comments below.

I know that I’ve learned a lot about the Apple iPad from these other real estate specific experts.  Where before I had my doubts about the iPad being useful for business, after actually seeing and playing with an iPad I can definitely see the potential for use in real estate.   (Also, it’s great for playing games!)

I haven’t personally spoken to any real estate agents using an iPad, so I’d love to hear your feedback about how you’re using your iPad for your business.  What Apps are you using?  What do you find works great?  What doesn’t?

Don’t have an iPad yet?  Well, if you’re in Canada, we have good news for you.  You still have a week to be entered into a draw to win a brand new Apple iPad (16GB Wi-Fi + 3G) during our special promotion.  All you have to do is purchase a Spotlight Ad for Point2 Homes before July 31 (that’s just 5 more days, folks!) and you’ll be automatically entered into the draw.  Full promotion details can be found here.

So, without further ado, the winner of our draw for one free Point2 Homes Spotlight Ad goes to Gigi Bonquin, one of our Premium members from the Philippines.

Gigi told us that her #1 tech gadget is her cell phone, which she simply cannot live without.  I am sure many of you would agree with Gigi,  judging by your comments.

Congratulations Gigi and thank you all for sharing your own thoughts with us.

Tell me: What is the #1 tech gadget you simply cannot live without in your real estate business?

Be specific.  Tell me what and even a bit of why.

All comments received until Sunday Feb 15 will go into a draw for one free Point2 Homes Spotlight Ad for a listing of your choice.  I’ll announce our winner on Tuesday.

UPDATE: Entries into the draw are now closed.  Feel free to leave your comment still, however, no further entries will be accepted for the Point2 Homes Spotlight Ad as of midnight Sunday.  Keep watching our blog to find out if you’re the winner.