4 Best Tablets for Realtors in 2024

With the help of the experts, we ranked the most popular tablet computers used by real estate agents from best to worst and described their features, pros and cons. Visiting retailers of the listed products by clicking links within our content may earn us commissions from your purchases, but we never receive any compensation for the inclusion of products and/or services in our consumer guides. Read our editorial guidelines to learn more about our review and rating process.

— Kimberly Anderson, Senior Creative Editor at Real Estate Bees

This device is big enough for clients to see the comparable properties during listing appointments, but small enough to carry around. I like that it is very reliable.

— Jennifer Murtland, Team Synergi — eXp Realty, Partner

I do my listing presentation on the iPad Pro and then walk my clients through the listing agreement right there on the screen.

— Valerie Crowell, Keller Williams Realty, Broker Associate

The Apple iPad Pro is simplistic and easier to carry. It allows you to work mobile without missing a beat.

— Kenisha Sanders, Keller Williams Excel Realty, Realtor

I’ve lived in the Apple environment since 1995. Over the years I’ve found that jumping out of it is just painful.

The Windows environment doesn’t provide the usability or the safety that I get with Apple products.

I’ve been exclusively Apple for probably 10 years now. Jumping around just wasn’t worth it.

— Valerie Crowell, Keller Williams Realty, Broker Associate

The device is compatible with other Apple products which allows me to communicate seamlessly.

— Kenisha Sanders, Keller Williams Excel Realty, Realtor

The ability to easily interchange and interact with all my Apple products is so incredibly easy and efficient.

— Marlene Fekete, Keller Williams Chervenic, Top Producing Sales Agent

It connects with my computer and phone so seamlessly.

— Jennifer Murtland, Team Synergi — eXp Realty, Partner

I wanted a tablet I could write on and not just type. The iPad Pro has a feature that you can write, right in the Notes app.

It’s a great paperless option for taking notes when meeting with clients. I love that it’s super convenient and converts to text whatever you write down.

— Katie Rocco, The Rocco Team at Keller Williams, Team Lead/Realtor

Docusign doesn’t quite have the technology right currently, but there will soon be a point where clients can use my iPencil to sign right there at the listing appointment.

— Valerie Crowell, Keller Williams Realty, Broker Associate

Apps are easily downloaded such as DotLoop, MLS, Realtor.com, Calendar, etc.

— Kenisha Sanders, Keller Williams Excel Realty, Realtor

The fact that Apple products seem to have the best antivirus firewalls and protection already equipped is a huge relief for me.

— Marlene Fekete, Keller Williams Chervenic, Top Producing Sales Agent

The added benefit I feel Apple gives in both its online and phone support keeps me reassured in case of any upcoming issues that may occur.

— Marlene Fekete, Keller Williams Chervenic, Top Producing Sales Agent

It is a bit difficult to create content like a newsletter because it is an iPad and not a computer.

— Jennifer Murtland, Team Synergi — eXp Realty, Partner

The battery dies fairly quickly. This isn’t great when you use it all day and have meetings with clients.

— Katie Rocco, The Rocco Team at Keller Williams, Team Lead/Realtor

The new USB-C doesn’t connect to my car for charging on the go.

— Valerie Crowell, Keller Williams Realty, Broker Associate

The apps are similar to those on mobile devices versus the computer. This can be challenging to view when you’re not in the office or can’t access via the web page.

— Kenisha Sanders, Keller Williams Excel Realty, Realtor

I am an Apple girl through and through. However, to be most compatible with ‘most’ of my clients, whether customers or strategic partners, I find the Surface Pro to be the most effective.

My local college where I take classes isn’t set up for Apple, so it’s a challenge to use that suite of software. And, quite frankly, there are A LOT of people who do not like Apple.

Microsoft products, on the other hand, are a game changer, especially in terms of maximizing productivity.

It works fast, and the keyboard comes with a backlight. It is super easy to use and lightweight.

— Deborah Bowens, Serenity Realty, Managing Partner

I like its clear and bright colors. It’s easy to use and travels well with my other marketing materials. It is a great computer for what I need at presentations when utilized.

I had purchased three others through the years for my kids for school with great results and dependability.

— Timothy M. Bradford, Howard Hanna, Realtor

I am a huge fan of the Surface Pro because of its size, weight, and most of all, I feel it is the most user-friendly with real estate programs out there.

— Madalyn Suits, The Suits Team — Keller Williams Realty Peachtree Road, CEO

It’s portable, lightweight, and powerful enough to do everything I need it to do. For all this machine does and what it costs, it gives the most bang for the buck.

— Jim Carmichael, Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Professional Realty Commercial Division, Senior Portfolio Manager

This is not the computer I would use to present to someone in their home just because the screen is not as large, but most people today do not want to gather around any screen together.

I give them a hard copy, so despite its small screen, the Surface Pro is perfect for my day-to-day real estate work.

Honestly, I am just not an Apple tablet fan from a weight and size perspective.

Most agents are on the move, so the Surface Pro is compact, easy to use, and I have had zero issues with service.

— Madalyn Suits, The Suits Team — Keller Williams Realty Peachtree Road, CEO

By adding a screen or two, it becomes a versatile multitasking tool as well. Since I travel a lot, it’s perfect to take in a backpack yet powerful enough to run two additional displays.

— Jim Carmichael, Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Professional Realty Commercial Division, Senior Portfolio Manager

It can be used in laptop or tablet mode.

— Deborah Bowens, Serenity Realty, Managing Partner

I would say the con is based on the size of the screen. I thought it would not be easy for a client to look at the screen.

— Madalyn Suits, The Suits Team — Keller Williams Realty Peachtree Road, CEO

It’s a little small for my eyes, but the addition of large external displays takes care of that.

— Jim Carmichael, Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Professional Realty Commercial Division, Senior Portfolio Manager

I sometimes forget the screen is interactive and mess up my documents. Otherwise, it’s perfect.

— Deborah Bowens, Serenity Realty, Managing Partner

HP Elite truly has everything I need to run my business and keep track dates seamlessly. I never lose documents, and it has tons of storage for all my client files, etc.

It’s very easy to use as well. I find the more technical devices seem to have more issues.

— Holly Scott, eXp Realty — Columbus House Team, Realtor

I have always trusted HP and continue to buy them when needed. It is my trusted go-to when it comes to computers, offering great warranty and customer service.

— Holly Scott, eXp Realty — Columbus House Team, Realtor

It’s not only a tablet with a screen that flips around. It’s also a touch screen laptop with any/all your software needs for being “on the road.”

I prefer to have as many options and flexibility with my computers/tablets, and this device was the best I could find. I’m very happy with it.

— Mark Slade, Keller Williams, CEO of the Mark Slade Homes Team

Compared to my iPad, HP Envy doesn’t automatically connect to cell service/internet access. I need to bring a jetpack modem to alleviate this one drawback.

— Mark Slade, Keller Williams, CEO of the Mark Slade Homes Team

I think an iPad is better simply because it’s quick. You can easily open up your presentation when needed. If you’re fiddling around booting up a computer, you’re losing your audience.

— Valerie Crowell, Keller Williams Realty, Broker Associate

Laptop is an absolute for all intents and purposes. You can actually go without the tablet. It can be helpful when showing clients on a larger screen clearer photos, etc.

— Marlene Fekete, Keller Williams Chervenic, Top Producing Sales Agent

Definitely both a tablet and laptop. Tablets are good resources when you are away from the office and on the go.

The screen and keyboard on a laptop is needed for larger projects or tasks that require more screen time.

— Kenisha Sanders, Keller Williams Excel Realty, Realtor

You have to get both because you need them for different things. As laptops become more sleek and light, however, I think that tablets may become less useful.

— Jennifer Murtland, Team Synergi — eXp Realty, Partner

I have both. I use a tablet for on the go and appointments, and a laptop at home. That way I can access everything I need no matter where I am.

— Holly Scott, eXp Realty — Columbus House Team, Realtor

I use both. A tablet is great for on the fly because it’s light. A laptop is a bit bigger and can be used for backend projects.

— Katie Rocco, The Rocco Team at Keller Williams, Team Lead/Realtor

If you have a laptop with a 17″ screen, ANYTHING you show is going to look fabulous.

But if that is all that you use that computer for, save your money and buy a great tablet with a nice screen size. Use it exclusively for presentations and remember to update it!

— Timothy M. Bradford, Howard Hanna, Realtor

Honestly, it depends on how you plan to use it. I know a lot of agents who show property with an iPad. We don’t. Ultimately it is whatever works for you more efficiently.

— Madalyn Suits, The Suits Team — Keller Williams Realty Peachtree Road, CEO

I would analyze what you want to do with it. Will you use it to give presentations? Are you going to use it to work at home or at your office?

I personally like a desktop at home, and at my office, I use my Surface Pro. When I travel or move around my house, I take the Surface Pro.

If you use it for more photos and graphics, an Apple product might be more for you. I am more about the business side of things, so the Surface Pro was my choice.

— Madalyn Suits, The Suits Team — Keller Williams Realty Peachtree Road, CEO

It really is all in how you set it up and use it. My camera for listings is exclusive for LISTING PICTURES.

If you junk up ANY computer with games and leave it vulnerable for virus issues, the more likely you will never use it in fear of something not showing up when needed.

— Timothy M. Bradford, Howard Hanna, Realtor

Know if you want to create or consume more content. You should also take into consideration what operating system you are more used to.

— Jennifer Murtland, Team Synergi — eXp Realty, Partner

Know what you need it for and shop for that. If you use an iPhone, get an Apple iPad. If you use an Android, get a Windows-powered tablet.

— Jim Carmichael, Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Professional Realty Commercial Division, Senior Portfolio Manager

When selecting a tablet computer, you need to consider the following: price, size of the screen if you are using it for presentations with clients, battery life, other computing software needs, and any other attributes that are important to you.

— Mark Slade, Keller Williams, CEO of the Mark Slade Homes Team

You need to WOW the client right from the front of your time. Great color/resolution and “bigger” screen will give a fabulous first impression.

— Timothy M. Bradford, Howard Hanna, Realtor

Make sure that whatever tools you are using work properly with the tablet you’re considering.

Back in the day, I couldn’t use my MLS on my home computer and had to buy a separate computer to use for business.

When they finally understood that 18 million people a year were buying Macs, they got that worked out.

— Valerie Crowell, Keller Williams Realty, Broker Associate

The best tablet to choose is one in which you can easily access the tools and resources that you would on your actual computer. This will allow you to work seamlessly on the go.

— Kenisha Sanders, Keller Williams Excel Realty, Realtor

Get something that is as universal as possible. I was able to purchase an additional charger for the office for under $100, and it is not an off brand.

Apple off brand products typically do not work as expected or die after a few months.

— Deborah Bowens, Serenity Realty, Managing Partner