technology: Tech Savy Realtors - 04/17/09 01:31 PM
I like this quote, not sure where I got it, but have had it saved in my files for awhile. When I first got into the business, the buzz word was realtors were not going to be around anymore. That was scary just starting my career. Now we have found … (76 comments)
technology: Search Me... new Search Site. - 03/11/08 08:02 AM
Tech Crunch announced on Twitter this morning a new search site, called Search Me. The difference in this search site is that it returns visual searches instead of just words. Here are two demo's so you can see how it works. You can sign up to be a beta tester here. With $31 … (16 comments)
technology: A Great Way to Help your Buyers & Sellers - 03/07/08 01:14 PM
My web-master suggested a new site to me today so I wanted to share it with all my friends here. It is called Walk Score. You can add any address where any of your listings are, or where your buyers are considering moving and it will give you the score … (70 comments)
technology: Time vs Money Organic or Pay-Per-Click? - 11/10/07 04:27 PM
Many of us have posted how we are now being found on search engines because of the exposure of Activerain. Jonathan Washburn wrote a post a few weeks ago on the Dirty Little Secret of Activerain. Go read this, if you haven't already done so. Jonathan is the CEO of Activerain … (115 comments)
technology: Ann Arbor, MI Google Search Results - 09/24/07 02:50 PM
Do you check to see how you're doing on your SEO results ? (SEO is Search Engine Optimization) When I first started blogging on Activerain in December 2006, I was clueless to how it all worked. But, I joined groups, read posts, followed instructions from fellow bloggers and grew. My web site … (72 comments)
technology: Inman News Announces Top 100 Leaders In Real Estate - 09/19/07 06:46 PM
Inman News published their most influential Top 100 in the Real Estate Industry today. Inman News broke it down into 6 categories: •1) Brokerage •2) Technology and Online Real Estate •3) Trade Association and Government Agencies •4) Economists, Academics and Advocates •5) Mortgage and Ancillary Services •6) Media Heavyweights Our own Matt Heaton and Jonathon Washburn are listed in … (40 comments)
technology: Microsoft Outlook New Users Group - 09/07/07 05:48 AM
Yesterday, William Johnson, wrote a post titled, You've Got Mail. The post was about using Microsoft Outlook. I responded to his post, because I love OUTLOOK. I have been using it for about 7 years as my main contact manager. I asked William to consider starting a group on Activerain for people … (60 comments)
technology: One of the Most Under Utilized Training Programs - 07/11/07 06:31 AM
RE/MAX International is a great company to work with and be affiliated with. The training and education is beyond belief. One of the most under utilized perks we have is all the training available. No one holds your hand to use these programs, but they are available and a tremendous resource … (42 comments)
technology: Activerain Nominated for Most Innovative Media Site at Inman News. - 06/25/07 04:43 PM
On May 3rd I wrote a post about nominating Activerain for the Inman News Innovator Award. Well, it has happended ActiveRain is nominated and in the finalists for the Most Innovative Media Site !!! The other groups nominated in that category are: Active Rain Real Estate NetworkBusiness Week's Hot PropertiesNew York Times' Real … (12 comments)
technology: Do you fit NAR's Profile ? Do you fit Activerains ? - 06/12/07 07:50 PM
Demographic Profile of REALTORS® Real Estate Practitioners are a diverse group. WE are diverse in our business practises, our area's we practice in and our activity on Activerain. Today's REALTORS® run the gamut in terms of age, prior profession, and years of experience in the real estate business. But results from the … (24 comments)
technology: I Can Save You 9 Hours Guaranteed !!! - 06/08/07 05:57 AM
Yesterday, I, Missy Caulk,Realtor from Ann Arbor, MI, woke up to this little message in my ALERT BOX, flashing and telling me I had a security alert that needed attention. So I clicked it on and got a blank page. I then went about checking 198 emails moslty comments had been made on blogs … (31 comments)
technology: Staying In Touch With Clients - 05/25/07 06:32 AM
Plaxo is a new product I use to stay in touch with my clients. It is not NEW, but it is new to me. Plaxo 2.0 is a free download that synchronizes all your contacts and keeps them current. Don't ask me how it does it, that is better left to … (33 comments)
technology: Violating Can-Spam Act Can Cost You Up to $11,000. - 05/21/07 08:39 AM
The Can-Spam Act covers advertising through email your products and services. Here is a summary: The CAN-SPAM Act of 2003 (Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act) establishes requirements for those who send commercial email, spells out penalties for spammers and companies whose products are advertised in spam if they … (13 comments)
technology: An Internet Lead Bears Fruit - 05/15/07 06:15 AM
"High Tech, Personal Touch" is a slogan I have been using in my email signatures for many years. "Old Fashion Service with Modern Technology" is a slogan I use on my web site for Ann Arbor, MI. Recently Jeff Turner wrote a post on You Engaging Others and not worrying so much … (25 comments)
technology: Google Alerts Stay Informed - 05/11/07 09:43 PM
This post is inspired by Jeff Turners post on Like A Dark Cloud, When Comments Get Ugly and Personal. That post has been rumbling around in my mind all day. So I was thinking........... I use Google Alerts to keep up with what is being said About Ann Arbor Real Estate, Saline … (81 comments)
technology: Calling All Active Rainers !! - 04/27/07 04:30 PM
This is copied from Inman News. Join in AR is the best for advice and information, share it with the world. Become an Inman Expert Have you ever wanted to write for Inman News? To showcase your ideas and expertise to the rest of your peers? Now we're giving you that … (13 comments)
technology: Leads, Links, Directories, SEO - 04/25/07 05:50 AM
Not sure how I found myself there this cold, rainy morning in Michigan but I landed on this site called Majon.com. It is a SEO company and they are recognized from the Better Business Bureau. They have lots of credible clients. I know on activerain and elsewhere I have heard that … (22 comments)
technology: My Favorite Technology and Time Saving Tools - 04/19/07 05:31 AM
October of 2005, I purchased a ''Tablet P.C''. I chose the Motion Computer because of the long battery life. I can recharge with my key board at night and go all day without having to return to the office. I use a data modum card with it so I can log on … (78 comments)
technology: Activerainers Post on InmanWiki - 04/17/07 04:46 PM
Attention all activerainers !! Inman news is offering a opportunity to post on there Inman Wiki each week with a new topic. This week they are offering us a opportunity to post on a new online service or application that changed the way we do business. Since there are so many … (3 comments)
technology: Mentioning Others gets them on Google - 04/14/07 08:04 AM
I have had a nice surprise this week, two people that I mentioned in a blog post about RE/MAX RU contacted me and told me when they googled their name, my blog put them on page 1 of google. Here is the post I am referring to. http://activerain.com/blogsview/55462/R-U One is John … (47 comments)
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