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2009 Technology in Review
There were a ton of technology advancements that improved the Real Estate process in 2009.  From marketing to lead generation to database management and more, many new and improved sites popped up.  Here are just a few of my favorites and highlights from the past year.  

HouseLogic from NAR.  This site offers valuable consumer information.  Add the RSS feed to your website to your Search Engine Optimization

WuFoo.com. Yes, I like the name, but there is more to it than just that.  This site allows you to create free, custom forms for your site.

Xobni.comandMyRedTools.com.  Both products improve data management and marketing.  Xobni is free plug in for Outlook.  Outlook user?  USE THIS!  MyRedTools is a fee based competitor to Top Producer.  Very easy to use, but very powerful.  Go to MyRedTools.com and use coupon code t10k to get some bonus items when you sign up.

Google Voice This free tool has phone companies running scared.  So many different ways to use it.  This is by invite only and you will have to wait, but it is worth the wait.

Slydial.com Have you ever had to call someone to give them info, but didn't want to get into a long conversation?  This free service is for you.

75 Market Centers and Counting
  It's time to keep more of your Market Center money in-house!  There are currently 75 offices on Keep More Money In Housethe Paperless Transaction Tool from REMicrotools.com, with another 10-12 coming on this month.  Here are just some of the features:
  • Huge "hard" and "soft" cost savings for the office and agent.  "The paperless system is already saving us at least $500 a month in hard costs - probably more"MCA KW Preston Road.
  • Eco friendly and no software or hardware required.
  • Greensheet and auto communication integration.
  • And probably the biggest benefit of all, secure legal compliance and document transfer; which gets up to 25% off of E&O insurance premiums for many offices.
     
    Click here to view a Demo and contact me to set up a webinar to see the program in action.
New Workshop - 2 Day Workshop - KW Website Enhancements

Social Networking Class with Michael Tritthart

New Workshop!
Want to start Social Networking for the first time?  Want to start doing a better job of what you already do?  Then attend my 3 hour Social Networking workshop.  Contact me to get this course in your office.
 
Tech Workshop
This 2 day workshop covers the following:
Internet Lead Generation Marketing, Blogs, Social Networking and Website Design. 
Contact me for details on how to get this workshop for your office.
 
KW Website Enhancements
Do you need help in updating your KW Website?  I offer assistance in creating a site to meet all of your needs and have done this for over 1,000 agents.
Contact me for details and pricing.
 

Become "Googlelicious "

Google.comGoogle is constantly creating tools to make your life easier and add value to your business.  Here are just a few highlights.  View all of the Google links listed below and more valuable links on my site.  The best part...Most of the links provide FREE services!

  • Google Voices - Create one number for all of your numbers and SMS. 
  • Google Picasa - Fantastic tool to edit your photos.
  • Google Knol - Share what you know.  Post a Knol - a unit of knowledge.
  • Google Web Elements - View and create valuable addons to your website.
  • Google Wave- Is this the future of online collaboration.  Check it out and find out for yourself.

Come to one of my technology classes to learn more about how to implement tools like these onto your site.  View my calendar here.

My September Training Schedule

MichaelTritthart.com TrainingView my training calendar at MichaelTritthart.com.
 
I'm teaching this month in Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas.  I hope to see you there!

New Social Networking Workshop!

Social Networking Class with Michael TritthartWant to start Social Networking for the first time?  Want to start doing a better job of what you already do?  Then attend my 3 hour Social Networking workshop.  Contact me to get this course in your office.
 
Tech Workshop
This 2 day workshop covers the following:
Internet Lead Generation Marketing, Blogs, Social Networking and Website Design. 
Contact me for details on how to get this workshop for your office.
 
KW Website Enhancements
Do you need help in updating your KW Website?  I offer assistance in creating a site to meet all of your needs and have done this for over 1,000 agents.
Contact me for details and pricing.

 

 
Use Facebook The Right Way
Facebook LogoHere are some etiquette tips for Facebook users that want to use it for business and personal use.
  • Find a Balance - Promoting your business is an effective way of generating leads, but make sure your message is not always about business.  Always being "On" may cause your Friend to tune out to the message.
  • Don't Be a Fan of Your Own Group - Ex. Michael Tritthart Suggested You Become a Fan of Michael Tritthart.  Doesn't look right.  Get a friend to be a fan.
  • Don't Overshare - Ask yourself will anyone care about this status update? 
  • Limit Facebook Chat - Just because they are online doesn't mean they can talk, especially during business hours.
  • Don't 'Poke' Your Friends - Basic rule of thumb for this tool is if you are over the age of 16 don't use this tool!
  • Not Everyone is Quizzical - You may want to find out what Transformer you are or what flower you are.  But skip the steps of inviting friends and showing this on your wall so it doesn't show on your friends' wall. 

Come to one of my Social Networking classes to learn more about Facebook, Twitter and more.  View my calendar here.

FREE Help For Real Estate Agents 
  FreeHelpForRealEstateAgents.com is a powerful site for agents.  You can download free ebooks, webinars, podcasts and online courses that help you with various topics.  View this site and other beneficial sites on my Websites for Your Business Page.  

Save Money For Your Office and Time For Your Agents
  The Paperless Transaction Tool from REMicrotools.com is an amazing tool that will immediately put money back on the office bottom line and save time on every transaction for each agent.  Here are just some of the features:
  • Huge "hard" and "soft" cost savings for the office and agent.  "The paperless system is already saving us at least $500 a month in hard costs - probably more" - Elaine David, MCA KW Preston Road.
  • Eco Friendly and no software or hardware required
  • Greensheet and auto communication integration
  • Secure legal compliance and document transfer; which gets 25% off of E&O insurance premium for some offices. 
     
    Contact me to Request a Demo

REMicroTools.com

New Workshop - 2 Day Workshop - KW Website Enhancements

Social Networking Class with Michael Tritthart

New Workshop!
Want to start Social Networking for the first time?  Want to start doing a better job of what you already do?  Then attend my 3 hour Social Networking workshop.  Contact me to get this course in your office.
 
Tech Workshop
This 2 day workshop covers the following:
Internet Lead Generation Marketing, Blogs, Social Networking and Website Design. 
Contact me for details on how to get this workshop for your office.
 
KW Website Enhancements
Do you need help in updating your KW Website?  I offer assistance in creating a site to meet all of your needs and have done this for over 1,000 agents.
Contact me for details and pricing.
 

Wild About Widgets

Didn't get enough of the widgets from my newsletter a couple of months ago?  Here are some more!
 
Widgetbox.comWidgetbox.com provides valuable real estate related tools for free or you can also upgrade to the Pro status for additional features.
 
Some Highlights of Widgetbox.com:

Add to facebook, blogs or websites  
Home Staging Ideas Widget
Local Area Information Widget (My Personal Favorite)
Mortgage Rate Watch Widget and more!
 
Left click here to view this site and many more useful links for your business.

 

And Your Office Doesn't Have This Why?

To be fair, many offices do have the Paperless Transaction Tool from REMicrotools.com but there are still quite a bit of offices that can benefit from it.  Here are just some of the features:

  • Huge "hard" and "soft" cost savings for the office and agent.  "The paperless system is already saving us at least $500 a month in hard costs - probably more" - Elaine David, MCA KW Preston Road.
  • Eco Friendly and no software or hardware required
  • Greensheet and auto communication integration
  • Secure legal compliance and document transfer; which gets 25% off of E&O insurance premium for some offices. 
     
    Contact me to Request a Demo

Paperless Transaction Tools by RE Micro Tools

 

Acer in the Hole

Always feel like you are on the go with clients (don't complain - that's a good thing!)  Do you travel out of town on a regular basis?  Want the ability to use something slightly bigger than your smart phone but still keep it lightweight?    Want to still buy a new machine with XP on it and not Vista?  Then check out the Acer Aspire One netbooks.

These slim, cool, ultra light netbooks are very affordable.  All the rage in Europe, they are starting to catch on more and more in the US.  They have a built in web cam and wireless.  They come with 1 GB of Memory but can be upgraded to 2 GB.  They range typically from $280-350.  Most come preloaded with XP (yeah!) and have a Microsoft Office 07 trial    version preloaded.  They can fit inside most folders and are perfect for your on the go needs.  I just bought my wife one for Mother's Day.  I will have to "borrow it" for my out of town training sessions!

Left click here to go to my site to check their specs and pricing.  Do check the reviews for info about the "black screen."  That has been a minor problem on some machines.  Happy hunting! 

New Social Networking Workshop!

Want to start Social Networking for the first time?  Want to start doing a better job of what you already do?  Then attend my 3 hour Social Networking workshop.  Contact me to get this course in your office or local board.

Tech Workshop

This 2 day workshop covers the following:

Internet Lead Generation Marketing, Blogs and Website Workshops. 

Contact me for details on how to get this workshop for your office or local board.

 

Ok, you have to check this out.  This is a great link for your business and personal contacts.

http://www.chattotext.com/amember/go.php?r=17775&i=l0

It's a 5-minute video about a brand new tool you can add to your social network page (works now with MySpace, Facebook, and Bebo) or any web page or blog or even email. You just add a link and your friends can send you a private text message to your cell phone, and you can reply with your cell phone and they'll get it while they're still on your chat window!

It's called Chat To Text.

It's all explained in the video:

http://www.chattotext.com/amember/go.php?r=17775&i=l0

I've installed it already - look for the "Text Me" button on my website and Facebook page and send me a text message to my cell phone...too cool!

Let me know what you think!

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I released my newsletter today.  There is a great site on there for technology training called common craft show.  I also have some tips on using Twitter.com more effectively.  Download April Tech Tidbits here and my April Training Calendar here.  I'm teaching in Texas, Tennessee and Arkansas this month.  In May I will be in Louisanna, Texas and New Jersey.

 

Check out my training schedule here.  Training in Mississippi, Lousianna and Texas this month.  I hope to see you there!

 

Check out my monthly tech newsletter and find out what the heck is WuFoo????

 

Just want to let everyone know my training schedule at KW Reunion in Orlando.  I will be teaching in the eAgentC training room.  The courses are 50 minutes long.  I hope to see many of you there!

 

Sunday, Feb. 22nd 3 pm EST - Top Ten Items to Add to Your KW Website

Tuesday, Feb. 24th 2 pm EST - Top Ten Widgets and HTML Programs to Add to Your Site

 
 
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