A program aimed at bridging the digital divide among schoolchildren by providing low-cost broadband service and inexpensive computers to needy students is being piloted in San Diego County, California. Until the end of June, low-income families in 56 schools can sign up for Connect2Compete. The program rolled out in six school districts initially provides a broadband connection for $9.95 from Cox Communications and the chance to buy a refurbished laptop or desk-top computer for $150.00.
Once it goes national in the fall the program could provide access to more … (0 comments)
internet: Does Emailing Your Listings Flyers--- Produce or Get Results?
- 04/03/08 01:16 AM
Good marketing strategy or? How productive is emailing your listing via the Internet? I have been on the fence about using this method of announcing a listing. The reasons are as follows: Does the email even get open with all the filters today that we have on our computers?How effective is this marketing technique in getting more agents, prospects interested in your listing?Our seller's pacified/happy with this marketing approached?How often does one submit a email flyer to agents etc.When considering companies to use are some better than others? I am curious: How many agents use this method of marketing and what have the … (38 comments)
internet: Should Agents Have Protected Farms?
- 03/02/08 06:34 AM
This subject of protected farms has come up for discussion in my office not once but several times. Farming is an agent way of marketing themselves, I have seen some agents have up to 5000 homes that they farm. This is where the subject matter gets sticky, when an agent actively farms they invest a lot of time and money in the hopes that when a person in this farm is thinking of selling or buying they will contact this agent. Here is where the rub is with so many website's and Internet promotions, how does one handle when a lead comes … (8 comments)
internet: Internet Advertising - Are You up to "Code"
- 03/02/08 05:12 AM
These days almost every Realtor has a website and many Realtors advertise listings on websites such as Craigslist, Zillow, RealBird.com. Postlets.com etc. However not every Realtor is aware that the N.A.R code of Ethics has been amended as of 2007 to address the issue of advertisement of other Realtors listings on the Internet. Specifically, Article 12 of the Code of Ethics (which mandates truth in advertising) has been revised to include duties relating to electronic advertising. Some of the basic do's and don'ts when advertising on the Internet are as follows: Do! Always clearly identify the name of the listing brokerage in the … (7 comments)
Nationwide Student Internet Program Launches In San Diego, California!
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