Blogging Basics, Twitter Tools and New Google Map Tools

June 24, 2009

This Tech Tip is spilling over with great stuff. Check out TweetLister for agents looking for an easy way to Tweet their listings and for those of you that are new to Tweeting, be sure to read the article below on how to write better Tweets. You can use Ping.fm to post messages to all of […]

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Getting Started With Online Social Networking

June 1, 2009

   I would like to start off this Tech Tip by saying Wow, Wow, Wow! It was amazing to see so many of you attending the Navigating Social Networking seminars this week. Great Job Real Estate One Family Of Companies Sales Associates! Kudos to you for stepping up and courageously embracing this new and exciting way of communicating and […]

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New! YouTube Email Alerts

June 1, 2009

     When a YouTube video for one of your listings is created and posted to YouTube, you will receive an email alerting you that it has been posted along with links to download the tour so that you can post them elsewhere and to quick tips on how to post to more video sites […]

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The April Fools Conflicker Worm

June 1, 2009

We have been receiving numerous panicked calls about the threat of a new  April Fools Worm infecting our computers so I thought that I’d attempt to calm the hysteria. Similar to any other online malware, trojan, worm, virus…etc. keeping your antivirus program updated on a regular basis is the best defense. As new online threats are created and released […]

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Google’s Gmail is the Real Estate One IT Department’s Online Email provider of Choice

June 1, 2009

        Google’s Gmail (mail.google.com) is our recommended online email account provider. They have the least amount of issues and the most functionality of the free online systems available. If you are looking for a free online mail provider or if you have been considering switching your current free online system, set up […]

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Check out the latest videos on our Vimeo video site!

June 1, 2009

       I have just added three more great videos to our Vimeo video site. Foreclosures In Today’s Market The Eviction Process Successfully Selling HUD Properties  Click on the link below or the Vimeo graphic above to view all of these new videos and the 4 part Short Sales series.  http://www.vimeo.com/user824542/videos

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Is Your Important Computer Data Backed Up?

November 21, 2008

When was the last time you backed up your important computer data? Many of us have extremely important and irreplaceable information stored on our computer hard drives.  Digital photographs and video, purchased downloaded music, purchased downloaded software, important banking or other financial information, important business documents, email correspondence and our client contact lists just to […]

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Email Links and Introductory Client Emails

November 14, 2008

             What method have you been using to direct people to your personal website?                  Verbally informing your clients to visit your personal website is probably one of the least effective methods of increasing web site traffic. Handing them one of your business cards with your website address printed on […]

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Email Drip Marketing

August 8, 2008

This week I’d like to revisit the concept of e-mail drip marketing. I’ve been saying for the past few years that one of the most important things an agent can do today is get their hands on as many email addresses as possible. Not purchased email lists but what I call “hand shake email addresses”. […]

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Top Ten FREE Ways To Use Technology To Improve Your Business Right Now

July 30, 2008

That’s right, I said Free. Absolutely Free! Not the “Free when you sign up to some crazy plan” kind of free, the genuine real thing. Everyone loves Free! Here’s a list of ten tech things that you can do to improve your business without taking a penny out of your pocket!   1.  Improve your skills […]

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