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(Obeo marketing packages are on sale thru Dec. 31st-promo codes are at my blog):

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Click Your Listings into Your Social Networks!

Obeoman Glade Jones (www.obeo.com) — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 14:45:52 -0600

From the Home Office in SLC, Utah!

Users can share, embed, link and e-mail HomeSite virtual tours with others

(SALT LAKE CITY, Utah) - Obeo, a leading provider of full-service residential real estate online marketing products in North America, has added a new social media feature for users of its HomeSite product.

Obeo HomeSite is a unique online marketing tool created with the customer in mind. Potential buyers can view the home through photos and panoramas, click and drag furniture onto an interactive floor plan and "virtually" customize the home, creating an engaging, personalized experience.

The new social media feature added to the HomeSite Tools section allows users to add their HomeSite virtual tour to dozens of social media Web sites such as Facebook, LinkedIn or MySpace. They can also share and bookmark it through StumbleUpon, Digg or Delicious, some of the latest social media bookmarking Web sites.

"This new social media feature allows Obeo clients to promote their listings like never before," said Andy Evans, Founder and Director of Product Strategy. "With just a few clicks, our client's listings are instantly promoted to friends, family and thousands of potential buyers on the Web who are looking for a new home."

Users also have the ability to send their HomeSite virtual tour via e-mail as well as link to the tour from their personal/company Web site or MLS system, customizing the settings to have the link appear and function in whatever way desired.

Embedding the HomeSite tour right into a Web page or blog is also offered, making it appear as if the tour is running right on the Web site rather than linking out to another site or launching in a pop-up window. Most people are familiar with this concept because of YouTube videos. The HomeSite tour can be set to automatically play as a slide show and adjusted to fit into the user screen space available directly within the blog or website it is posted within.

The new social media feature is another additional tool to engage consumers and real estate professionals alike. As a part of Obeo's included services, when a home is listed on Obeo HomeSite, the listing is automatically syndicated to many of the top listing services, including Yahoo! Real Estate, Zillow, Trulia and Google Base Real Estate, giving the listing maximum exposure.

With offerings such as the social media feature, along with virtual tours, customized printing and professional photography, Obeo is paving the way in customizing the world of real estate for its consumers.

About Obeo
Since its inception in 1999 and its evolution from 360 House to Obeo in 2004, the Salt Lake City, Utah-based company has become the largest preferred supplier of full-service residential real estate online marketing products in the United States and Canada. The Latin word for "to go to" or "to encompass," Obeo provides REALTORS®, homebuilders, land developers and property managers with customized online marketing solutions and offline sales tools. To find out more, go to www.Obeo.com.

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Don't forget to breathe...

Obeoman Glade Jones (www.obeo.com) — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 21:36:53 -0600

Hey gang!

The year is winding down.

And no doubt, each of us

have been taking a look at what we did,

what we didn't ,

what we wanted to

but

for whatever reason-

it just didn't happen.

We all still have choices and chances.

And the chance to make a choice.

What will yours be?

Take a deep breath, look around

and

go.

Steve

Obeo StyleDesigner-Redecorate listings on line!

Obeo WI

262-325-8687

Obeo for You:

800-729-6236

Listed. Blogged. Perfectly. Into your social networks!

Obeoman Glade Jones (www.obeo.com) — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 09:04:43 -0600

Blog your listings. Put them where your buyers are-and make sure to put them into your social networks. This tour was sized to fit the localism page format at AR. It comes in medium and large, too! :)

Not just a link-

A full featured vritual tour with mapping, concierge services and neighborhood information. All of your contact information and details about your listing. Everything the buyers want to know.

A tour like this one. Click on the SHARE button to put your tour into YOUR social networks!

bl0g 0n!

Steve

(even though winter is back and my back is a little out!)

Obeo StyleDesigner-Redecorate listings on line!

Obeo WI

262-325-8687

Obeo for You:

800-729-6236

Hey Wisconsin Brokers-Free virtual tours!

Obeoman Glade Jones (www.obeo.com) — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 19:43:10 -0600

HEY WISCONSIN BROKERS!

WISCONSIN BROKERS-THIS ONE IS ON ME FOR YOU!

Hey Brokers-(and Agents)

I am looking forward to being on the WRA social media panel -Dec 11th: Web 2.0 and Social Media in the Broker's Life-with Bill Kessler and Dan Cruise, moderated by Darren Kittleson.
To keep it social, I am offering a free Obeo Bronze HomeSite on line marketing package and

free social media seminar tailored to your agency

to the first six brokers who:

Follow this link,

find the pomo code,

and leave a comment at the blog:

http://obeoman.blogspot.com

Learn more about the Obeo Bronze HomeSite marketing package here:

http://clients.obeo.com/Microsite/

And the social media seminar here:

http://tinyurl.com/5f7327

If you have any questions, just wire me or call me!

Steve
steven.stearns@obeo.com
262-325-8687

Obeo National

800-729-6236

Dodging bullets, snowflakes and the blues...

Obeoman Glade Jones (www.obeo.com) — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:48:59 -0600

(Old Faithful waiting in the garage for me-Dad-THANKS for moving to a condo!)

MAJOR WEATHER AND MARKET ALERT:

Things are a little chilly out there.

Duh.

So do you need a bulletproof vest, a shovel

just a break -a HUGE one- ?

I can help you dig out from the market doldrums.

Let's do it!

Steve

Obeoman

262-325-8687

Obeo National: 800-729-6236

Real Estate is Crazy

Obeoman Glade Jones (www.obeo.com) — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:05:31 -0600

...but you're NOT!

Take a moment.

Take a break.

Take stock.

Take inventory.

Take a look,

and share a laugh!

Now,

Take action and rock it!

Steve

Obeo StyleDesigner-Redecorate listings on line!

Obeo WI

262-325-8687

Obeo for You:

800-729-6236

FREE Obeo Style Designer!- GIVE THANKS AND DECK YOUR HALLS!

Obeoman Glade Jones (www.obeo.com) — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:20:21 -0600

I am giving thanks for all of you-

Call us at Obeo and get A FREE Obeo StyleDesigner!

This month we are offering a FREE Obeo StyleDesigner ($40 value)

on any new Obeo photography package.

Obeo StyleDesigner allows homeowners to change wall coverings, floor coverings,

countertops and other surfaces on your listings.

This gives your clients the ability to view the home not only as it is today, but as they might envision once it becomes their home with their finishing touches.

PLAY WITH IT HERE!

To redeem this free offer, simply enter promo code 'PC955689' on your next photography order-

Call 1-800-729-6236

Hurry! Offer ends Nov. 30th, 2008.

...and tell 'em Obeoman sent ya!

Thanks!

Steve

Obeoman

And of course, there are more great vidoes and pics right here from the party!

Obeo WI: 262-325-8687

Obeo National: 800-729-6236

VOICES FROM THE FLOOD: Flood Victims Wendell and Michelle Thank Volunteers with a PARTY!

Obeoman Glade Jones (www.obeo.com) — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 17:59:03 -0500

What can you say about people who throw a party for people that helped them?

Michelle and Wendell, and their friends, put it all together-community, neighbors, family, fun, food, music, sun-and gratitude-for the volunteers that helped them all out during the flood-the video says it all and it looks like home to me!

Michelle, Wendell and their daughter are enjoying near-normal lives as they work on their home:

Steve-Obeoman-262-325-8687-www.obeo.com

9-11:Years later...

Obeoman Glade Jones (www.obeo.com) — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 11:29:23 -0500

9-11

You can't really put a period after it.

Who would?

I spent 9-11 this year at a charity golf event, (that blog is coming):

Some good people in hard times trying to help others.

My head and my heart stumble over the memories of that day trying to write about it.

All those people.

All those families.

All those tears.

Now, years later,

let's share our hope with each other.

For peace.

Steve

Charity Golf? Me? ...everyone stand back a bit!

Obeoman Glade Jones (www.obeo.com) — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 17:57:59 -0500

I am going golfing tomorrow.

I don't golf, but my RE/MAX clients do.

Thank Heavens it's for the Childrens Miracle Network!

Details later tomorrow.

In the meantime, you better back up a bit...(!)

I will be at a RE/MAX GOLF event through Thursday evening, September 11th.
If you need immediate help to set up your account, order a tour or need technical/email support, please call Obeo at 1-800-729-6236.
I will be returning emails and phone calls on Friday, September 12th.

At Obeo, we know Realtors ROCK!- and we want to keep you rolling-

Follow this link to our Microsite for info and to demo our products: Homesite, StyleDesigner, SpaceDesigner and ObeoConnect:

http://clients.obeo.com/Microsite/

...and this link to great videos about how Obeo works for you!

http://www.truveo.com/search.php?query=obeo&uqs=

Steve
http://obeoman.blogspot.com
Obeoman
steven.stearns@obeo.com
262-325-8687
www.obeo.com.

Obeo is giving away free Obeo HomeSites and free StyleDesigners

Obeoman Glade Jones (www.obeo.com) — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 23:42:59 -0500

..AT THE WRA FALL CONVENTION IN WISCONSIN DELLS TO WISCONSIN REALTORS!

The past year?

Incredible:

-nearly a third of the state is a FEMA disaster area touched by flooding and storms,

-nationally, 500,000 Realtors made no money last year-

and the market is being eaten by the Bear(s)(!)

But you are still here-

...and this is YOUR time:

Your time to get some CE done,
get reacquainted with your friends from across the state,

Stay up a little too late.
(and get up WAY too early!)

But just remember-

Real Estate may be crazy-but you're NOT!

To get things rolling,

follow this link

to WIN FREE OBEO HOMESITES AND STYLEDESIGNERS!

and, you can play with working demos and get info on

Obeo HomeSite, StyleDesigner, SpaceDesigner and ObeoConnect!

See you at the Kalahari Sunday afternoon!

Steve

Obeoman

steven.stearns@obeo.com

Obeo WI:262-325-8687

Obeo in your area: 800-729-6236

Personalized. Polished. Professional. Realtors Only.

Obeoman Glade Jones (www.obeo.com) — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:22:05 -0500

Looking for one-stop print solutions for your listings?

ObeoPublish is Yours.

Here it is:

ObeoPublish.

Polished. Professional. Personalized.

Powerful.

(and priced right!)

You need postcards, brochures, business cards, seasonal marketing materials-

You need them done right, and need them done fast.

And mailed out quicker to your clients!

The details are here-Check it out!

(and tell them a blogging, cheeseburger-munching marketing guy sent you-ok?)

Thanks!

Steve

Obeoman

Obeo WI: 262-325-8687

Obeo in your area: 800-729-6236

HELLO, TEXAS! REALTOR ROUNDUP IN SAN ANTONIO SEPT. 9-11!

Obeoman Glade Jones (www.obeo.com) — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:59:57 -0500

Hey Texas Realtors!

We will see you in San Antonio and we can help you corral some buyers, TOO!

Obeo, a leading provider of full-service residential real estate online marketing products in North America, will be a vendor at the Texas REALTORS® Convention and Trade Expo September 9-11 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas.

The convention kicks off with the Trade Expo, where attendees can see the best in real estate products and services to help build their business. There will also be plenty of educational and networking opportunities, with seminars on topics ranging from sales to management.

As a company that provides innovative products to the REALTOR® community, Obeo will attend the conference and have a booth in the Trade Expo. With recent offerings such as SpaceDesigner and StyleDesigner, which allows buyers to virtually remodel a home to reflect their style as well as their brand preferences, Obeo is paving the way in customizing the world of real estate for its consumers and giving them psychological ownership.

"The two function much differently, but trade on the same principle of psychological ownership," said Glade Jones, Obeo president and CEO. "SpaceDesigner allows visitors to virtually 'live' in a home by clicking and dragging furniture on the home's floor plan. StyleDesigner allows a consumer to virtually repaint, add new floor coverings and remodel the kitchen or anything else they can think of. Both of these tools are great ways to begin stimulating a consumer's creativity."

Other conference highlights include an inspirational breakfast, networking coffee and a speech from keynote speaker, Texan and former White House Senior Adviser Karl Rove on how to apply lessons from real-world politics to the world of business.

...'nuff said.

Saddle up and SELL!

Steve

He has got a blog that keeps it real for Realtors.

Obeoman

Obeo in TEXAS:800-729-6236

Honor all workers and their labors:-HAPPY LABOR DAY,EVERYONE!

Obeoman Glade Jones (www.obeo.com) — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:19:03 -0500

Honor the workers.

And their work.

All of them.

On Labor Day!

Hi!

I will be out of the office August 28-September 1, returning to work on Sept. 2 in the morning.

If you need to place an order, have a question about your account, email or technical support, please call Obeo directly at 800-729-6236.

Our Obeo demo site is located at:

http://www.obeo.com/Public/Solutions/ProductIndex.aspx

There, you can see and experience all our great products:

Obeo HomeSite-an interactive wesbite with your listing and great statistical reporting.
Obeo StyleDesigner-redecorate a listing online-fun and buyers love it!
Obeo SpaceDesigner-interactive floor plan-move furniture without the backache.
ObeoConnect-bilingual lead capture tool-connect direct with your buyers.

I will be returning emails and phone calls on Sept. 2nd.

Thanks,
www.obeo.com
Steve
http://obeoman.blogspot.com
steven.stearns@obeo.com
262-325-8687

Obeo Customer Service:800-729-6236

HEY WISCONSIN REALTORS-FREE RE TECHNOLOGY SEMINARS-SEPT 9 AT WRA CONVENTION!

Obeoman Glade Jones (www.obeo.com) — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:16:53 -0500

VERL WORKMAN-ROCKIN' REALTORS AT THE WISCONSIN REALTORS ASSOCIATION CONVENTION,

SEPT. 9th 2008!

Anyone who has seen Verl knows he will Rock your Real Estate World!

NEW THIS YEAR FROM VERL

GADGETS, WIDGETS AND OTHER COOL DOODADS YOU JUST GOTTA HAVE!
...Admit it, you just have to have the latest tools and toys - anything with a wow factor!

BULLET TRAIN THINKING: RETOOL, RE-ENGINEER, RETHINK THE WAY YOU DO REAL ESTATE!
This is not a time to coast along using antiquated marketing strategies. Today's consumer is online!

CREATING REAL VALUE BEYOND THE SALE:
Realtors become central to the homeownership experience by demonstrating cooperation and authenticity, in turn creating loyalty.

AND: OBEO WILL BE GIVING AWAY FREE TOURS AND STYLEDESIGNERS DURING EACH OF VERL'S SESSIONS on the 9th.

TAKE A LOOK AT THE WRA CONVENTION PROGRAM -and I will see YOU there!

Steven Stearns
Obeo Consultant
262-325-8687
steven.stearns@obeo.com
www.obeo.com

Obeo National Sales and Service: 800-729-6236

UPDATE:GOLDEN! INMAN RE OLYMPICS:2008 Real Estate Pacesetter Award Goes To:...

Obeoman Glade Jones (www.obeo.com) — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 11:46:13 -0500

OBEO! The experts in buyer behavior.

Comin' in first

The Medal Winners of the 2008 Real Estate Pacesetter Award,

were voted by the Inman Real Estate Trends Group.

Stefan Swanepoel, best selling RE author, outlined the rules for the Inman RE Olympics:

1. Innovative Web 2.0 company or user of Web 2.0 technology
2. The size, need and demand for the companies/services
3. The quality or uniqueness of their services.
4. The potential impact of their services on the industry.

From a field of 40 RE trend setting nominees to a slate of eight finalists,

Obeo came out on top.

Why?

Our clients.

Our company and our competition.

Especially our clients:

Realtors.

And we want want to make sure our clients-have only the best on line tools,

tech support and market knowledge to market their listings.

Our company does not stop moving forward.

And our competition keeps us sharp!

Thanks to all who participated!

Steve

Obeo StyleDesigner-Redecorate listings on line!

Obeo WI

262-325-8687

Obeo for You:

800-729-6236

THANKS TO EVERYONE PARTICIPATING IN THE INMAN REAL ESTATE OLYMPICS!

Obeoman Glade Jones (www.obeo.com) — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:59:22 -0500

THANKS to STEFAN SWANEPOEL and INMAN NEWS

and all the participants who are voting for their favorite RE tech vendor or brokerage

at the Real Estate Olympics.

It is a great time, with MAJOR participation,

MAJOR players, GOOD NATURED COMPETITION and some PRETTY FUNNY comments.

I suspect when the votes are counted tomorrow,

there will be some wagers settled.

(Tony Longo

www.condodomain.com

...are you out there?)

Can't wait for the tally this weekend!

Everyone have a good one!

Steve

Obeoman

Obeo Wisconsin:262-325-8687

Obeo for YOU:800-729-6236

HEY BLOGGERS! VOTE TODAY AT THE INMAN REAL ESTATE OLYMPICS!

Obeoman Glade Jones (www.obeo.com) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:47:40 -0500

Okay gang-here is a chance to have some fun and put your on line marketing company #1

in the Real Estate Olympics at Inman News.

...(or your other favorite!)

It's easy: We got A LOT of support from the general social community-making it in as one of eight finalists out of 40 nominations.

The contest is being run by by Stefan Swanepoel. It is a fun-friendly competiton contest. Here is the link:

http://tinyurl.com/5dqy36

You vote for a Gold, Silver and Bronze nominee.

Some main competitors are Obeo, CondoDomain.com, Goomzee, Roost.com.

I have a friendly offer of a tour to Tony Longo at CondoDomain-then-GASP-he broadcast to his facebook group to vote for him!

The gloves are off - and thanks for your support!

Steve

go here to have a look inside the home

Obeoman

Obeo Wisconsin-262-325-8687

Obeo for YOU:800-729-6236

Green, open, recycled: The Wisconsin Trend Home-WOW and NOW!

Obeoman Glade Jones (www.obeo.com) — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:45:38 -0500

Take a look at this home in the Waukesha, WI area-pretty nice!

The Wisconsin Trend Home looks great saving the planet, too!

Just a few of its green and sustainable features:

Recycled roof tiles and masonry components.

It captures 43,000 gallons of water a year that can be used for irrigation and aquifer replenishment,

has structually insulated panels and uses thermal massing to help with heating and cooling,

bamboo flooring, organic pigments, high-effciency fixtures,

and that is just the beginning-

and at where the money is going in the community...

Steve

Obeoman

262-325-8687

Obeo for YOU:800-729-6236