AgentWorld.com has combined real estate specific profile marketing with social media distribution to create a powerful online marketing tool for real estate agents. (PRWeb Oct 27, 2009)

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) July 2, 2009 -- RE/MAX recently introduced an extensive redesign of its popular Web site, www.remax.com, geared to meet the challenges of the current real estate market. In its new and improved form, the Web site should be especially welcome in major metropolitan areas, such as the Chicago real estate market.

The most popular real estate brokerage web site, remax.com, has recently been designed to be even more consumer friendly.

) April 17, 2009 -- Colton Creative LLC announces that OutrageousAgents.com is now live. With thousands of page views a month during beta testing, and critical praise in "Realtor Magazine," OutrageousAgents.com is rapidly becoming the leading resource for independent reviews and ratings of Realtors and real estate agents. The site also aggregates news related to buying and selling real estate.
   

) February 7, 2009 -- 74% of Real Estate Agents in Memphis ask the same question. "What in the world is 9to5 Realty?"    

9to5 Realty offers a retro--and revolutionary-- business model designed to fill a specific niche in the real estate marketplace. Real estate agents can build their own personal, independent, non-affiliated business in real estate and can now avoid questioning both their role in a larger organization and their compensation programs. 9to5 Realty evolved to address shortfalls in the real estate sales process. Real estate experts themselves, the developers of 9to5 Realty recognize that the home sales process model must change.

Agent Invitation is a new service that lets buyers and sellers approach real estate agents to help these agents reduce their cost to do business and share the savings. (PRWeb Apr 7, 2009)

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) September 8, 2009 -- Facebook has exploded in the real estate community, and forward thinking vendors such as My Single Property Websites ( http://mysinglepropertywebsites.com ) have followed suit. The company, which helps real estate agents create single property websites for their listings, has completely redesigned their listings for easy Facebook posting.

) September 27, 2009 -- Movoto.com (www.movoto.com), today announced the expansion of the company's online home buying solution to include property listings in the Tucson, Arizona area. Movoto.com adds the Tucson real estate market to the growing list of regions where Movoto's "start to finish" home buying solution is available to real estate consumers. Movoto's inclusion of Tucson homes for sale listings increases the over 37,000 Arizona homes for sale listings already live and available on Movoto.com.

) July 1, 2009 -- eppraisal.com, a consumer-focused home valuation and real estate information site, today announced the launch of a new version of its Real Estate Professional Directory. This updated service gives real estate professionals one location to list their business profiles not only on eppraisal.com, but also on Google Maps, Yahoo! Local, Yellowpages.com, and 80 other search engines and local directories.

Using the advanced directory service, real estate professionals get a profile page on top-ranked eppraisal.com as well as numerous other local directories, improving their online visibility on local search engines and directories.

) August 13, 2009 -- Foreclosure.com and RealtyTech Inc. -- an online real estate marketing powerhouse that specializes in Web site design and Internet traffic generation -- have teamed up to integrate foreclosure content into more than 3,000 custom agent/broker Web sites.

In addition, RealtyTech Inc. agents -- who are located in all major metropolitan areas and corners of the United States -- will benefit from free leads from the motivated buyers who visit their sites, ensuring that qualified traffic is captured and available for future marketing initiatives.

) March 31, 2009 -- Though some reports in the news media might suggest otherwise, people are still buying and selling homes. In fact, during 2008, more than 66,000 homes changed hands in the metropolitan Chicago real estate market, according to data compiled by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC (MRED).

However, there is no question that home sellers faced a more challenging environment in 2008 and will have to deal with similar issues in 2009, according to Jim Merrion, regional director of the RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate network.
   

) October 31, 2008 -- Blevins Wist Real Estate, the Maryland-based real estate sales and consulting company of Keller Williams Realty agents Michael Wist and Matthew Blevins, has recently launched the upgraded version of their company's website (blevinswistrealestate.com), which now features real-time updates to listings of Maryland homes for sale and full user search capabilities.

New system offers free visibility and ranking for agents on the nation's leading real estate portal viewed by more than 3.5 million home buyers each month (PRWeb Jul 31, 2009)

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) March 30, 2009 -- HomeGain®, a leading real estate website, today announced that Alan Shafran, Realtor® with The Alan Shafran Group of Prudential California Realty in La Costa, CA, and HomeGain AgentEvaluator® member, has reached one million dollars in gross lifetime commissions with HomeGain.

"HomeGain has been instrumental to building my online business," stated Alan Shafran. "AgentEvaluator consistently puts me in touch with home buyers and sellers in my area. HomeGain is the secret sauce to growing my client list, to closing 20 percent additional homes per year, and to making me one of the top Realtors® in the U.S."

) July 30, 2009 -- How can selling homes lead to building homes for the homeless? That's the challenge that Barbi Bistrowitz, founder and president of VirtuallyShow.com, set for her team. "When I first started my business in 1992, I was only focused on making a profit," states Ms. Bistrowitz. According to Barbi, the recent housing crisis and economic downturn, had her rethink her profit only focus and come up with a business model that could really help families get decent housing. At the same time Ms.

) August 12, 2009 -- Movoto.com announced coverage of the residential real estate market in the Chicago, Illinois metropolitan area today. Real estate buyers can now access over 90,000 active homes for sale listings in Northern Illinois communities using Movoto.com. The company offers a complete solution for consumers, helping real estate buyers from start to finish through the process of buying homes for sale.

) May 12, 2009 -- Z57, Inc., a leading provider of real estate online marketing, announced Q1-09 client acquisition is up 125% over Q1-08. This 3-digit percentage increase is proof positive that Z57's real estate clients recognize the need for an experienced, one-stop source for their Web marketing. For over 10 years Z57 has provided REALTORS® nationwide with top-performing, professionally branded websites. In addition Z57 stands behind their AE Premiere website with a guarantee of 60 unique visitors within the first two calendar months or the site is free.

The National Association of Exclusive Buyer Agents (NAEBA) is an organization of real estate professionals who have dedicated their business lives to representing only buyers of real estate.

) September 2, 2009 -- The website, www.dreamhomesdot.com is an international luxury property website that helps you to find or advertise your luxury real estate to a global audience. Dreamhomesdot.com specializes in advertising and marketing luxury real estate around the world through real estate agents and brokers uploading their luxury properties, on behalf of their clients, onto www.dreamhomesdot.com in order to find a buyer.

The Home of Luxury Real Estate

) June 22, 2009 -- There is a vast difference in income between real estate agents who use social marketing and provide a video tour for their listings, and those who do not. Only one percent of real estate agents use effective social marketing tools. They know how important it is to have potential buyers find them on the internet. Just having a website and using email is no longer enough. Top agents reach out to buyers. And when a potential buyer finds an agent on the internet, their first impression is critical. A quick response is important because buyers closely watch the clock after initiating a contact.

) October 16, 2008 -- Trulia, the best place to start your real estate search, has launched the Trulia Partner Program to enable trainers, small and mid-sized brokers, MLSs, associations and publishers to promote the Trulia Pro marketing solution to their members and visitors, while generating additional revenue.

"Trulia Pro has proven to be a cost effective and targeted way for real estate agents to market their listings and their personal brand, in the local areas that matter most to them," said Sami Inkinen, co-founder of Trulia. "Dozens of partners have already joined the Trulia Partner Program in order to provide their agent communities with smart, ROI driven marketing tools in today's uncertain market."

) February 11, 2009 -- To greater serve vertical business markets with easy to use Do-It-Yourself Web tools, leading online services provider Network Solutions announces a new Web site solution for real estate marketing. Available in both Standard and Premium packages, these all-inclusive, pre-packaged Web sites offer a number of services geared toward real estate agents and property managers in an easy, right-out-of-the-box solution.

) February 16, 2009 -- One of the biggest challenges, and highest priorities, in the real estate industry is to have a comprehensive online marketing presence. The cost and skill level needed to provide these ever-expanding services are difficult to meet for many real estate professionals. RealeFlix® is now open to provide a true video real estate listing platform and tools to integrate online media, distribution, management, and monitoring services for real estate professionals and sellers.

RealeFlix Searchable Video Real Estate Listing Service

) October 14, 2008 -- When the housing market was booming and gas prices were low, it was easy and fun spending hours driving house to house taking clients to look for a home. Now, with fewer buyers and higher prices at the pump the costs in terms of time, money and the environment are simply too high especially when there are alternatives to visiting every house while still getting a solid understanding of what is available in the market.

Kronikmedia.co.uk Londons up and coming Website Design Company have launched a new and improved website design and maintenance service for estate agents in UK. The service is up-market yet affordable and can meet the website design requirements of estate agents small or large.
The new and improved estate agent web design service offers the following features and benefits for estate agents:
Easier to Use than Ever An increased focus on usability ensures the website is easy to use by customers as well as staff.
A bespoke website design to help re-enforce your brand.
Site Security Password-protected pages for managing the estate agent website.
Flash Stunning and slick animated imagery on home page.

) August 21, 2009 -- NationalBLS, the buyer listing service, announced the debut of their website located at www.NationalBLS.com. NationalBLS hosts a web-based platform where pre-approved home buyers and investors can anonymously post their home requirements, and discover eager sellers and unlisted properties.

Duncan Logan, Founder, NationalBLS.com

) October 29, 2008 -- Free, no commission For Sale by Owner (FSBO) listings on RealtySpace.com are not just effective, according to two recent studies, FSBO listings make good economic sense. RealtySpace.com is now offering no commission home sales listings free.

) March 26, 2009 -- Paso Robles real estate agent and broker Kristina Wesley has joined the distinguished team of professionals at Prudential Hallmark Realty in Paso Robles, CA. A broker and Realtor®, Kristina brings over eight years of experience in the real estate market, as well as a background in real estate office management.

) November 5, 2008 -- VisiStat, the first on-demand Web analytics provider to focus on complete Website management and online marketing performance, announced today that VisiStat and Real Pro Systems, a formidable player in the real estate Website marketplace, have signed a deal for Real Pro Systems to provide VisiStat Web analytics to all Real Pro Systems client Websites.

) September 18, 2009 -- Movoto.com announced expansion of their unique service to home buyers in Oregon and South Washington today. Residential real estate buyers can now use Movoto.com to access active homes for sale listings in Oregon and South Washington communities including the Portland, Oregon metro area. In addition to homes for sale listings, Movoto's comprehensive service allows real estate buyers to be introduced to a local experienced real estate agent from an established neighborhood brokerage when they are ready to buy or sell a home.

Company is Shifting the Way Real Estate Transactions are Initiated, Buyers Post Profiles, and Sellers Find THEM!

) July 9, 2009 - Looking for Colorado Springs real estate? Pikes Peak Association of REALTORS® recently released a powerful new update to their web site, PPAR.com. The updated PPAR.com features full MLS searching along with comprehensive listing reports.

Released on May 18, 2009, the new PPAR.com features powerful but easy to use tools and a great depth of information that includes comprehensive data, maps, virtual tours, multiple photos and much more. The site allows for robust searching of every property type, including:

Phoenix, AZ - July 13, 2009 - Real estate agents now have a new marketing tool available which will increase their properties exposure. Agents will now be able to use the power of social media sites.

) April 13, 2009 -- Prudential Realty's Cyber Advantage Referral Program connects Prudential and outside agents with relocating buyers in need of representation. Thanks to the CyberCity 3D/Cyber Advantage agreement, this system will now also support inquiries generated from 3D real estate posted on Google Earth™.

Modeled by CyberCity 3D

) April 17, 2009 -- In a ground-making move, CyberCity 3D, Inc. and Prudential California Realty's Cyber Advantage Referral Services have inked a deal for the first 3D property advertising program.

Modeled by CyberCity 3D

Prudential Realty's Cyber Advantage Referral Program connects Prudential and outside agents with relocating buyers in need of representation. Thanks to the CyberCity 3D/Cyber Advantage agreement, this system will now also support inquiries generated from 3D real estate posted on Google Earth™ through the Google Earth™ API.

) July 13, 2009 -- Too many real estate agents still using websites and technologies from five years ago, making the entire real estate profession look outdated in the process. For one blogger, enough is enough.

To celebrate the one year anniversary of www.resonantblog.com, a real estate blog focused on marketing and technology, active agent Michael LaPeter has put together four speedy summaries to help old-school agents get up to speed:

While no longer in a free fall, the real estate industry is still in terrible shape, with business down for agents and brokers across the board. As large and small brokers look to cut costs any way they can, the notion of a completely virtual real estate brokerage is gaining popularity. Resonant Properties, a San Francisco real estate brokerage, has made this the heart of their new real estate strategy. (PRWeb Oct 15, 2009)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3033604.htm

) October 5, 2009 -- GlobalNewHomes.com, the Web's largest free search directory of new real estate, announces its recent launch. Now, people can search for new developments and condos for sale on one comprehensive site. To celebrate its launch, Global New Homes is featuring a contest, with a grand prize of $1,000.

GlobalNewHomes.com - Search Your World

) November 21, 2008 -- Fizber.com, the U.S. leading real estate property listing website, announced one of the stars to be officially given the name of Fizber.

Certificate

The stars have always had a great influence on the lives and destinies of people. But how can one decide what star is theirs? And which one from millions of them is lucky? For Fizber.com this question doesn't exist anymore. Recently the company has received a certificate confirming that one of the stars was officially given the name of Fizber.

) October 29, 2009 -- Karen Paul, the leading real estate agent serving the Burlington, Ontario area proudly announced the launch of her new website today - KarenPaul.com. Incorporating state of the art technology with her reputation for providing exemplary customer service throughout her 30 year career, the website is positioned to be the leading resource for Burlington real estate.

) September 23, 2008 -- eCommission Financial Services, Inc. (eCommission), the nation's leading provider of commission advance services to real estate sales professionals, announced they have reached some important goals and milestones for 2008.