# Reminders
#### **Objective**
To use the built-in Reminders app on my iPhone or Android as a personal assistant for time-sensitive tasks, follow-ups, and day-to-day business activities—ensuring nothing slips through the cracks.
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##### **Daily Uses**
Add quick reminders for tasks like “Follow up with John – Buyer Lead,” “Send listing feedback to seller,” “Drop off Pop By gift,” or “Post Just Listed to Google Business.” Use reminders for non-real estate tasks too—like personal appointments or picking up supplies—to keep everything in one system.
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##### **How to Use (iPhone)**
Open the Reminders app > Tap “New Reminder” > Enter the task name > Tap the (i) icon to add date, time, or location alerts. Assign to a list like “Work,” “Marketing,” or “Today.” Use Siri by saying “Hey Siri, remind me to follow up with Sarah at 3 PM.”
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##### **How to Use (Android - Google Assistant or Google Tasks)**
Use Google Assistant by saying “Hey Google, remind me to call the stager at 10 AM.” Or open the Tasks or Reminders app > Tap “+” to create a task > Add a title, time, and date > Assign to a list or category.
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##### **Best Practices**
Set reminders the moment a task pops into your mind—capture it before it’s forgotten. Use time-specific reminders for follow-ups and location-based reminders (e.g., “Remind me to drop off feature sheets when I arrive at the office”). Group reminders into lists: Marketing, Follow-Ups, Personal, Admin. Set recurring reminders for tasks like “Review CRM – Every Monday at 9 AM.”
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##### **End-of-Day Review**
At the end of each day, open your reminders and mark completed tasks. Reschedule or snooze anything you didn’t get to. Review tomorrow’s list to mentally prepare and reduce stress.
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##### **Sync Across Devices**
Make sure your reminders are synced with your cloud account (iCloud for iPhone, Google for Android) so they show up on your phone, tablet, and computer.
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##### **Voice Command Shortcuts**
Use Siri or Google Assistant often to add reminders while on the go or driving. It’s one of the fastest, most effective tools to manage real-time priorities.
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