I ran across this gem last week at Office Depot and I had to have it.You see, I have a bad habit of being a "loud talker" when I am using my cell phone. Either the speaker too far for me to hear or the mic is too far from my mouth for my client to hear. Either way, the result is me talking too loudly for the rest of the office to work effectively.This Native Union handset is the perfect solution. It is a full sized handset that works like a charm with most any cell phone. Just plug … (4 comments)
technology: QR Codes. Why can't anyone get it right?
- 03/09/11 04:10 AM
QR Codes. Why can't anyone get it right?Our 2011 Keller Williams Family Reunion just wrapped up in February. I was very interested to see the new technology that is coming out and, more importantly, how agents are using that technology in their businesses.QR codes seem to be the hot topic right now. Although QR codes have been around for years, the new smartphones have finally given us new ways to access information on the fly. The boxy graphics were plastered on everything from business cards to T-shirts to coffee mugs.These clever little codes can be linked to most any kind … (3 comments)
technology: Yelping for Help! Technology is an amazing thing!
- 11/26/10 12:03 PM
Yelping for Help! Technology is an amazing thing!Recently I have had two really really bad experiences at Mercedes Benz of Portland. I won't go on about it but I will tell you that I am probably driving the last MBz that I will ever own. Their service is that bad!At the time, I tried to get through to the manager at the dealership. The "gatekeepers" who answer the phones earned their money that week and never let me through. Frustrated, I logged onto Yelp.com and let everyone know my thoughts about Mercedes Benz of Portland. Guess what? Shortly after posting … (7 comments)
technology: My 5 Most Viewed Blog Posts (and WHY)
- 12/28/09 05:06 AM
My 5 Most Viewed Blog Posts (and WHY)Like many other Active Rainers, I have been reviewing my business for the past year and making decisions on how I plan to make it better for 2010. (BTW, I have decided that I will call it Twenty Ten. Not Two Thousand and Ten.) Part of my review has been to comb through my Active Rain posts, determine which ones have had the most action and why. I realize that "Action" isn't necessarily an indicator of a post that will further my business, but I think that there is value in the exercise.5. SELLERS: … (4 comments)
technology: I Love The Smell Of Victory!
- 12/17/09 11:12 AM
I Love The Smell Of Victory! The phone rang bout three minutes ago and I answered it. "Hello?""UH... yeah...I found you online at ..uh... ERNW.org" The stammering voice on the other end of the line said."Yes, That's us. How can I help you.""I noticed that you don't rank very well on Google and I am able to offer you 3 top placements on Google within the next 24 hours." He lamely blurted out.Hmmmm. That's odd. I rank in the top 5 places on Google for almost all of my keywords and I have 4 or 5 placements on the front … (9 comments)
technology: 5 Cheap Ways To Go Solar - Green Living Vancouver Washington
- 10/29/09 03:46 PM
5 Cheap Ways To Go Solar - Green Living Vancouver WashingtonMy friend, Bill Black turned me on to this video. Thanks Bill!Most Americans can't afford $20,000 to $50,000 to add photovoltaic panel to their home. This 2 minute video will give you 5 cheap and easy ways to cut you energy bills with solar power.
When you choose us to handle your Vancouver WA real estate needs, you choose a team of realtors® who care about you and your family. Buying or selling a home is always more enjoyable when you work with professionals who will listen to your … (2 comments)
technology: Free Search - Homes For Sale in Clark County Washington
- 10/19/09 06:49 AM
Free Search - Homes For Sale in Clark County WashingtonAs a courtesy, we offer a free search tool that enables you to look at homes for sale in Clark County Washington. This is the same tool that we use as real estate agents. You can search as much as you like without entering any personal information. If you would like to automate your searches and have daily updates sent to you via email, then you will need to log in. Don't worry. There is never a charge, there is no obligation and we won't stalk you!This powerful search tool will allow … (1 comments)
technology: Would you like $8000 back on your taxes this year? Download a free ebook today!
- 09/18/09 05:36 PM
Would you like $8000 back on your taxes this year? Download a free ebook today! We've been hearing a lot of questions about the new tax credit. Who qualifies? How does it work? How long will it last? In this special edition video, we're taking an in-depth look at the $8,000 tax credit for first time home buyers. According to the new legislation, a first time home buyer is defined as someone who has not owned a principle residence in the past three years. Those three years are counted up to the date you take possession of the house you buy … (2 comments)
technology: Heritage Place - One Bedroom Condo- Video Tour
- 09/14/09 04:12 AM
Heritage Place - One Bedroom CondoFantastic buy in Heritage Place Condos! This rare luxury one bedroom unit has many upgrades. Enjoy living downtown right across the street from Esther Short Park! Many amenities including: a clubhouse, a gym, cable, water, trash, sewer, on-site management. Secured underground parking with assigned storage space. This one is truly a gem!Offered at $170,000Call us today for a personal tour. - 360 816 9697 When you choose us to handle your Vancouver Washington real estate needs, you choose a team of realtors® who care about you and your family. Buying or selling a home is always more … (0 comments)
technology: 3 New Features for Visual Tour and How To Use Them To Boost Your Business!
- 09/11/09 11:53 AM
3 New Features for Visual Tour and How To Use Them To Boost Your Business! I had the opportunity to sit through an advanced Visual Tour training session yesterday where I learned about some newly added features. I am very excited about 3 of the new features and I thought that I would share some ideas with my AR friends and family.Enhanced linking features - Along with the standard links that VT has always provided, they now give you the ability to generate links to place your tours on Craigslist, on your webpage, in your email signature, or in a variety … (7 comments)
technology: Building Green Homes
- 03/13/09 06:31 AM
Last night I had the opportunity to attend a seminar on Building Green Homes that was sponsored by and held at the Earth Advantage offices in Portland, OR. Although Janice and I are real estate agents here in Vancouver Washington, We don't mind making the drive down to participate in Earth Advantage events. Michael R. Klement, the principal of Architectural Resource, was the speaker for the evening. For those who aren't aware, Michael and Architectural Resource are responsible for the first LEED Platinum remodel in the Midwest. Michael spent 2 hours discussing green building techniques that are currently being used in … (4 comments)
technology: 12 Year Old Invents New High Efficiency Solar Cells
- 09/27/08 06:22 AM
My buddy Todd told me about a 12 year old boy in Oregon who invented a new kind of solar panel and he suggested that I write a post about him. This is pretty incredible.Seventh Grader, William Yuan's bright idea to create a new, more efficient 3 dimensional solar cell earned him top honors as Oregon's only 2008 Davidson Fellow.His name is William Yuan and he is a seventh-grader in Meadow Park Middle School's Summa options program. He is an active member of the school's Math Engineering Science Achievement (MESA) Club, First Lego League team and participant in the Science Bowl and … (3 comments)
technology: Real Estate Video on City Websites - Vancouver Washington
- 09/27/08 04:32 AM
Janice and I signed up for a pretty cool service a few months back and it is getting ready to launch in the next few weeks. There is a video production company which has contracted with various cities across the U.S. to provide video content for their city websites. The city website for Vancouver Washington gets over 100,000 hits a month! The production company produces video segments on the local city sights and attractions. As part of the contract, they are allowed to sell video advertising space to local merchants. My interest was primarily due to 2 facts. 1- Google has … (3 comments)
technology: Have you seen This? It is PURPLE and it's Totally COOL!
- 09/22/08 04:13 AM
This doesn't fit into my usual blogging material which is generally related to real estate in Vancouver WA or green living tips or green building in Vancouver WA. I found this on the web this morning and I am totally captivated by the idea and with the way that Yahoo! is developing it. Today started like most every Monday morning. I sat at my computer, checked all of the backlinks to my web page, checked my page ranking, checked my page placement on Yahoo for our keywords (1st page!), and checked placement for Google (6th page today but getting better.) Also … (4 comments)
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