11 Best Laptops For Real Estate Agents (2022 & 2023)
As a real estate agent, a laptop is one of your most important work tools. You need something that is light, easily transportable, and preferably has a long lasting battery life.
Between prospecting, transaction management, emailing, setting appointments, and adding listings to the MLS, you need a device that will have no issues running multiple programs at once.
Other important features are:
- Plenty of harddrive storage
- Multiple standard connection ports such as USB, HDMI, and USB-C to connect external devices
- Sufficient amount of RAM (memory)
- Light-weight and portable
- Long lasting battery life > 8 hours
Below is a list of the best laptops for realtors on any budget.
1. Microsoft Surface Pro 7 – 12.3” Touch Screen
At the office, at home or en route, New Surface Pro 7 adapts to the way you work with laptop-to-tablet versatility. And now, it delivers more power than ever, with a laptop-class Intel Core processor, all-day battery, Instant On, improved graphics, and standby time — plus more multitasking connections, including both USB-C and USB-A ports.
The Surface Pro is a very popular laptop amongst real estate agents because of its versatility, weight, and long lasting battery life. You can use it while on the go to take photos and videos of your listings, and it fits within a purse or briefcase!
Specs:
- Processor: Core i5
- RAM: 8GB
- Hard Drive: 128GB
- Average battery life: 10.5 hours
2. Lenovo Ideapad L340
With 8th generation Intel® Core™ processing, the IdeaPad L340 performs seamlessly – whatever the task. Along with raising productivity, it’s designed for on-the-go work.
While not as compact or portable as the Surface Pro, for real estate agents looking for a more standard laptop / keyboard setup the Ideapad is a powerful option. For anyone needing something that can run video editing software, or other CPU-intensive programs this may be your best, most affordable laptop.
Specs:
- Processor: Up to 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-8565u
- RAM: Up to 16GB
- Hard Drive: Up to 256GB SSD
- Average battery life: Up to 9.5 hours with rapid charge capabilities
3. Apple M1 Macbook Air
If you are willing to spend a bit more, the new Apple M1 Macbook Air is a great option, especially if you’re looking for ease of use and a device that will last you a long time. Extremely fast and lightweight, the Macbook Air gets up to 18 hours of battery life, making it the perfect option for real estate agents who may not always be in the office.
Specs:
- Processor: Apple M1
- RAM: 8GB
- Hard Drive: 256GB SSD
- Average battery life: Up to 18 hours
4. ASUS Zenbook
A light-weight touch screen option for realtors who want to use their laptop at their desk but also as a tablet. One of the coolest features of the Zenbook is a 360 degree flippable display. It can also be customized to your needs. The 14” model comes with an i5 processor, or an i7, both of which are powerful enough to run most applications.
Specs:
- Processor: Core i5 or i7
- RAM: 8GB / Up to 16GB
- Hard Drive: 256GB / 512GB SSD
- Average battery life: 14 hours
5. Lenovo Flex 5 14” 2-in-1 Laptop
Ultra-thin and ultra-light, the Lenovo Flex 5 weighs only 3.64 pounds. Much like the ZenBook, this laptop also has a 360 degree flippable display and also comes with a digital pen that can be used for browsing, note-taking, or markup. You can also set your 2-in-1 laptop up in tent mode to share your screen with co-workers or clients. The Flex 5 is designed for excellent all-around performance, graphics, and productivity, whether you’re enjoying entertainment at home, working in the office, or on the go.
Specs:
- Processor: 2.1 GHz ryzen_5_4500u
- RAM: 16GB
- Hard Drive: 256GB SSD
- Average battery life: 10 hours
6. Acer Aspire Slim Laptop 15.6” Full HD
If you aren’t looking for a laptop that can convert into a tablet, the Acer Aspire is a highly capable and well-regarded option. With a large 15.6” display and powerful processor, this laptop is perfect for real estate agents who do a lot of media editing, photography and video editing, as well as your standard business tasks.
Weighing just over 4 lbs, this device is still very portable but can function as your desktop computer as well, and is much more affordable than some of the other options such as the Macbook air.
Specs:
- Processor: 3.52 GHz ryzen_3_3200u
- RAM: 4GB
- Hard Drive: 128 GB Flash Memory Solid State
- Average battery life: 7.5 hours
7. ASUS C201 ChromeBook
Super affordable, light-weight, and easy to use, the ASUS C201 ChromeBook is a great choice for any agent on a budget. This would be a great option for realtors who may already have a primary device but are looking for something easy to travel with when on the road. One of the downsides to this laptop is that it requires a wifi or cellular connection, but it’s perfect for running basic tasks such as email, document / file editing, and browsing the web.
Specs:
- Processor: 1.8GHz
- RAM: 2gb
- Hard Drive: SSD
- Average battery life: 10 hours
8. Acer Spin 5 Convertible Laptop 13.5”
The Acer spin is the perfect laptop for real estate agents on the go. Similar to other laptops mentioned above, this highly versatile device can be used as a tablet and weighs only 2.6 pounds. You have the option of using the built in keyboard, or the digital pen to quickly jot down notes, edit photos, or browse the web. The 13.5” display runs a crystal clear 2256×1504 resolution for crystal clear photos and videos.
Specs:
- Processor: Core i7
- RAM: 16GB
- Hard Drive: 512GB SSD
- Average battery life: 15 hours
9. HUAWEI Matebook X Pro 2020
If you’re looking for a laptop with a full-screen display, the HUAWEI Matebook X Pro is a perfect fit. It has a 91% screen-to-body ratio and a 3k full-view display. This notebook is light-weight and powerful enough to handle photo and video editing while also having a very responsive touch screen. Although it is very powerful (16GB RAM, 1TB storage), it has been known to run hot, so while it can easily handle your basic business tasks, it’s not a laptop that you will want to be running any high performance games with.
Specs:
- Processor: Core i7
- RAM: 16GB
- Hard Drive: 1TB
- Average battery life: 10 hours
10. HP Pavilion Laptop
A large 15.6” screen and powerful specs makes the HP Pavilion a perfect choice for realtors who want an all-around business laptop that can be used for editing property photos and videos. It also has enough ports for third-party device connections along with Wi-Fi 6 & Bluetooth 5 for faster and more reliable connectivity. For the amount of RAM and processing power, this laptop is a great price ($649) and makes the cut as the final laptop recommendation in our list.
Specs:
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 5500U (Up to 4GHz)
- RAM: 16GB
- Hard Drive: 512GB
- Average battery life: 8 hours
11. VGKE C15 Windows 11 Laptop (On Sale $279.99)
The VGKE C15 Windows 11 laptop is an incredibly priced laptop that will get the job done. Complete with a finer print scanner, 15.6″ display, and a full keyboard, this is one of the most affordable options on the market. The drawback of this laptop is the battery life, so be sure to keep the charger with you when you’re out of the office.
Specs:
- Processor: Intel UHD Graphics
- RAM: 12GB
- Hard Drive: 256GB
- Average battery life: 8 hours
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Which laptops should real estate agents avoid?
Any laptop that is specifically designed for entertainment or gaming. These devices tend to have high processing power but are usually bulky, run hot, and therefore have a relatively short battery life. Our recommendations above are perfect for 99% of tasks you will find yourself doing on a day-to-day basis.
2. Are Macs good for real estate agents?
Yes! If you are willing to spend the extra money, the new Apple M1 chips are extremely powerful and capable of running all the programs you need for your business. In addition, MACs in our experience have a very long lifetime expectancy compared to its PC competitors.
3. Which laptop is best for home and office use?
We recommend the Microsoft Surface Pro 7. It can be converted between a laptop and a tablet but maintains powerful processing and long battery life. Additionally, it comes with all the necessary ports for connections with third-party devices such as HDMI, external mice, and USB-C.
4. What is the best laptop for long term use?
For real estate agents always on the road and need something that doesn’t constantly need to be plugged in and charged, we recommend the ASUS ZenBook (14 hours) or Apple M1 Macbook Air (18 hours)
5. Is a Chromebook good for real estate agents?
Yes! The Chromebooks are incredibly easy to set up. They are lightweight and extremely affordable. It’s the perfect device for in and out of the office.
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