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Give Your Clients a Tool to Keep Their Home Search Going
With 90% of the country currently under stay-at-home orders, we know that agents are eager to find ways to stay connected with their clients from afar. Though we don't know exactly when this moment will pass and things will return back to normal, it only benefits agents if their buyers are ready to jump back into the market when demand surges.
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Realtor.com Launches Commute Time Search Filter for iOS
Realtor.com just made it easier for real estate buyers to find a home that matches their lifestyle needs. On Monday, the property search portal released a new commute time search filter that allows consumers to search for homes that fall within their desired commute time from work. The filter, currently available only on the iOS version of the Realtor.com mobile app, lets users select their preferred commute length alongside search criteria like number of beds/baths, house size, and more. Home buyers can search in increments of 10 minutes up to 60 minutes. They can also use the "With traffic" option to filter by commute lengths at rush hour or at off-peak times. Once the maximum preferred commute time and other criteria are entered, listings that match are displayed: Realtor.com® said that the commute time filter was created in response to consumer feedback. According to a survey of 600 realtor.com® users, 85 percent of respondents would sacrifice home features like lot size, home size, and home style in favor of a shorter commute. Forty percent of those surveyed said that they wanted to reduce their current commute by up to 45 minutes. "Our goal is [to] go beyond helping consumers search for listings by providing them with the tools and information to make decisions about which homes are right for them," said Chung Meng Cheong, CPO of realtor.com®. "With a more holistic view of their drive to and from work, people are able to make more informed decisions about where to live, and hopefully reduce some unnecessary stress from their daily lives." The commute time filter is only available to iOS users currently, but realtor.com® plans to release launch the feature on its Android app and website in the near future.
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4 Ways to Enhance the Home Search Process and Help Buyers Find Their Dream Home
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School Report Cuts Sales Cycle in Half
Real estate apps claim to do it all and, most likely, some do. But for this West Michigan Realtor®, the only apps that matter are the ones that save her time and money. "As a Realtor®, I spend a lot of money investing in my business," said Michelle Gordon, Realtor® and founder of The Gordon Group, JH Realty Partners, based in West Michigan. "I need to make sure the tools or apps I buy live up to expectations." Michelle consistently evaluates apps for their ability to produce results and whether or not the data they provide overlaps with another app that she is also paying for. She claims her diligence to protecting dollars spent is one of several reasons she is loyal to the Realtors Property Resource® (RPR®) app. "I will no longer pay for vendor tools that attempt to replicate RPR but fall short," she said. "RPR is already paid for in our NAR dues. It offers everything I need to run searches, generate comps and run reports. It doesn't spam me or advertise to me, and is constantly adding new features and tools. What else could I want?" Michelle says that Realtors® only need to ask themselves one question when considering adoption of a new business tool: Does it show value? "All the app needs to do is prove to us that it's going to help us make money and make our life easier. From there, we should be able to put our minds to using it." Yet, she says, many of her contemporaries avoid using real estate apps simply because there are too many choices or they lack the technical know how.
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Products

CRMLS App

The CRMLS App provides on-the-go access to CRMLS Matrix including search capabilities, your saved searches, contacts, customer property type carts, portfolio of listings and agent roster. Use the HomeSpotter tool to find properties that meet your client's criteria by simply pointing your smartphone or tablet in that direction.
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MLS-Office for Agents

MLS-Office provides a marketing and contact management solution for real estate professionals. This solution connects real estate agents with their MLS data via their mobile device. MLS-Office for Agents supports the following mobile devices: iPhone, Windows Mobile and Android (Google). MLS-Office for Agents features include: Contact manager Showings manager Market Trend Report Listings manager Bilingual Mass mailing Import wizard to import your contacts Calendar linked to your MLS Labels and envelopes Email Module (Multiple pop 3 accounts) Activity manager Lead capture form Push synchronization (with almost any type of Smartphone) Buyer's activity report Action Plans Seller's activity report Email drip campaign MLS-Live (Live chat for your website) Team Ready (Shared contacts database and calendars) NEW Facebook integration MLS-Office does not use a contract for their service, but they do offer unlimited product training.
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Mobile IDX

VoicePad MobileIDX™ is mobile search software that empowers agents and consumers to search for any home with any phone. All you have to do is simply enter, or speak, a street address number or MLS ID, and VoicePad will look up and deliver the property information in high quality English or Spanish. This software is easy to offer your MLS members, staff, or clients. It integrates directly with the MLS database or broker IDX. This technology makes localized mobile search a reality. MobileIDX does not require wireless web or text messaging to function. This means that MobileIDX works on every phone, making it convenient for all mobile users, not just BlackBerry or iPhone users. VoicePad bundles additional options and sponsored services. For example, it can add a monthly payment calculator feature for each property to complete the mobile search experience. This delivers multiple potential revenue streams. Customized content, in both English and Spanish, is provided. This technology integration requires no end-user training and provides value for agents and local home buyers. This product is attractive for MLSs and Associations to offer their members. It also can be a great product to offer staff members in your office. Agents will find this an attractive service to generate leads and provide information to more people about listings.
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CRMLSMobile.com

CRMLSMobile.com is the mobile version of CRMLS Matrix and provides the same level of access to CRMLS Matrix as the desktop site does.
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Industry News

Homesnap Now Available to Over 1 Million Agents
BETHESDA, Md., May 7, 2019 -- Homesnap, the leading provider of technology solutions to the real estate industry, today announced that over one million agents across the country now have access to its platform, including the mobile productivity app Homesnap Pro. This milestone is firm evidence of the industry's adoption of Homesnap as the leading technology solution for agents, brokers and consumers. Homesnap partners with over 200 multiple listing services (MLSs) to provide Homesnap Pro as their mobile solution for agents and brokers. Homesnap Pro offers essential products for agent and broker success, including productivity tools, marketing services and client management, on a single platform. Features like Homesnap's in-app messaging, free branding, digital marketing services and many others all work to strengthen relationships with clients and prospects and make real estate professionals more productive from their phones. As the public-facing brand of the Broker Public Portal (BPP), Homesnap operates a leading home search portal with real-time MLS data which is visited by millions of consumers each month. Following industry-friendly Fair Display Guidelines, Homesnap sends all leads for free to the listing agent or broker and does not feature any third-party ads in the app or online. Homesnap has delivered over a million free leads to listing agents and brokers since its launch. "This is a landmark moment for our company," said Homesnap co-founder Steve Barnes. "Since our founding, our mission has been to serve and work with the industry, recognizing the value that agents and brokers bring to their clients. We set out to build a national brand with a national footprint, and now that Homesnap is accessible to over one million real estate professionals, that vision is becoming a reality." Homesnap is also integrated with leading MLS software systems, including CoreLogic's Matrix and Black Knight's Paragon, which allows agents to perform their essential MLS-related tasks from one device, using one app, wherever they are. These integrations with the industry at a fundamental level will continue to drive widespread use of Homesnap in markets across the country. "This incredible milestone is a testament to the success we've achieved in building products that agents and brokers need and use and that MLSs are proud to provide. We're excited to continue enhancing and improving Homesnap in the coming years," said John Mazur, CEO of Homesnap. About Homesnap With easy-to-use mobile technology fueled by unmatched, real-time data intelligence, Homesnap is changing the way real estate agents connect with consumers and serve their clients. The industry-endorsed Homesnap platform leverages real-time data from over 200 MLSs to empower millions of consumers each month with a superior home search experience, while providing over 85% of U.S. agents with access to powerful mobile tools that automate their work and accelerate their success. With the Homesnap mobile app, the highest rated consumer home search application; Homesnap Pro, the industry-standard mobile business platform for agents; and the Homesnap national home search portal, a joint venture with the industry-backed Broker Public Portal, the integrated Homesnap platform is transforming the industry by bringing real-time to real estate. More information can be found at www.homesnap.com.
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NEW: Bring Your Listing to Life with Homesnap Stories
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Homesnap Launches 'Flashback Photos' Feature for Pro+ Members
We're excited to announce the latest Homesnap Pro+ feature: Flashback Photos! With Flashback Photos, you can unlock unseen listing photos to get better context for a property's history — valuable for buyer and listing agents alike. Curious about a current listing's recent renovations, strengths and weaknesses? Want to get important insights for a listing presentation based on what a property looked like last time it listed? Uncover all of the above — and impress buyers and sellers — with the click of a button with Flashback Photos via Homesnap Pro+. Here's how it works: 1. Navigate to a property or listing. 2. Click the "Flashback Photos" icon toward the top of the page. 3. If you're a Homesnap Pro+ member, you'll be able to unlock unseen Flashback Photos from previous times when a listing has been on the market. 4. If you're not a Homesnap Pro+ member, you can click "unlock now" to purchase a Homesnap Pro+ subscription and begin accessing unseen photos. As a Homesnap Pro+ member, you'll have other perks, too. Members get verification and management of their Google business profile, which we optimize so you appear more in Google search results and Google Maps. Not a Homesnap Pro+ member and ready to upgrade? Click here! Already a Homesnap Pro+ member and ready to explore Flashback Photos? Just look into any Homesnap property to start using this new feature! To view the original post, visit the Homesnap blog.
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New: Matterport 3D Home Tours on Homesnap
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Companies

DriveBuy Technologies
DriveBuy Technologies provides a turnkey Real Estate Mobile Marketing platform including Text Messaging, QR Codes, and Mobile Websites. The DriveBuy platform was designed to be fast, powerful and easy to use. Give prospects the information they want when they want it with text messaging and mobile sites. Agents are notified within seconds that someone is viewing their property including the prospect’s phone number. DriveBuy was built specifically for the real estate industry. Our billing system reflects reality with the swings in your inventory. Pay for only codes you need to use on a monthly basis.
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AppBuilderOnline.com
Apps have quickly become "portable web sites" They give your business visibility that extends beyond the Internet and literally into your customers’ pockets and purses. Your customers don’t have to log into their computers and search the Internet to find you. With an App, they’ll have all your information in – litetrally – the palm of their hand. Apps from AppBuilderOnline.com include features like one-touch calling, street directions to your business, inventory searches, appointment requests, and more. In fact, Apps from AppBuilderOnline.com are the most feature-rich – and affordable – mobile Apps on the market today. That's why AppBuilderOnline.com leads the App market for businesses with 600+ in Apple's iTunes/Android Market App Stores today. Apps keep your clients in-the-loop with instant notifications of sales, new arrivals and events. Send coupons with four-color graphics, and save money on expensive mailings.
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Webinars

Homes.com's AI-powered Redesign Aims to Win Consumer Hearts
Real estate buyers have a friendlier way to search for homes, thanks to a recent overhaul of property portal Homes.com. The redesign, which debuted last month, leans heavily on artificial intelligence to deliver slick, new features like conversational search, match scores, camera/photo-based search, and more. We recently took a deep dive into these new features to see how they can benefit your real estate business. During a webinar, we saw how Homes.com is using cutting edge technology to distinguish itself from the "Big 3" property search portals. Watch the recorded webinar below, or check out our notes for a preview of the groundbreaking tech that we learned about. 1. "Human-Like" Search I'm sure you've heard clients or prospects express frustration over their property search tool. Maybe they can't find what they want, are frustrated by the interface or the search results, or are just plain confused. Homes.com looks to upend the hassles of the traditional online search by saying "goodbye" to the old-school search interface and "hello" to conversation-based search. Now, the user experience is guided by natural language that makes consumers feel like they're interacting with their own personal property concierge. This "human-like" experience starts from the Homes.com front page (seen below) and extends throughout the search process. 2. "Match" Score How close is a particular property to a client's ideal home? Homes.com's new "Match" feature makes that easier to find out. It takes a buyer's preferences--including price, location, number of beds/baths, amenities, etc.--into account to determine how well a listing, well, matches their needs. To maximize clicks to a home's listing details page, Homes.com has also launched new, descriptive headlines that are automatically generated by artificial intelligence. 3. Snap & Search We're getting real high tech now. Homes.com's new Snap & Search feature lets buyers find their dream home using only a reference image. Consumers can either snap a picture or upload an image of their ideal home, and Homes.com's AI-powered algorithms will visually search millions of property images to show you similar local listings. 4. HomeShare This feature makes home searching a collaborative affair. Now consumers can share properties with their loved ones and you, their agent. Users can also save listings, leave notes, share messages, and even upvote/downvote properties. Like the rest of the new Homes.com experience, this entire process is guided by friendly, conversational language that makes collaborating easy. Check out the webinar recording above to find out how these new features can help you win new business and better serve your existing clients.
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