realtor: A word from and for the wise.... - 12/23/08 12:23 AM
 
 
Hello!I will be out of the office and out of Wisconsin on vacation from December 20, 2008 through January 1, 2009, returning to work January 2nd, 2009 in the a.m.I will be returning urgent emails and phone calls as necessary.If you need any other assistance with Obeo, like immediate help to set up your account, order a tour or need technical/email support, please call Obeo at 1-800-729-6236.Also, Obeo is having a holiday sale on Obeo services! Get your promotion info for Wisconsin at:http://obeoman.blogspot.comFor information on the Obeo Holiday Sale outside of Wisconsin, please call our toll-free number.At Obeo, we … (5 comments)

realtor: How sharp are your shovels?... - 12/18/08 12:13 PM
 

(Graphic from iStock.com)
Mine are ready...
...but,
I'm not.
Not for this:
Issued by The National Weather ServiceMilwaukee/Sullivan, WI 3:25 pm CST, Thu., Dec. 18, 2008
... WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 PM CST FRIDAY...
SNOWFALL ACCUMULATIONS WILL RANGE FROM 9 TO 13 INCHES SOUTH OF A LINE FROM MADISON TO MILWAUKEE... TO 8 TO 11 INCHES NORTH OF THIS LINE... WITH 7 TO 9 INCHES NORTH OF A MONTELLO TO FOND DU LAC LINE. ADDITIONAL LIGHT ACCUMULATIONS MAY RESULT FROM LAKE EFFECT LATE FRIDAY AFTERNOON. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS ARE ALSO POSSIBLE... WHICH WOULD … (7 comments)

realtor: Listed. Blogged. Perfectly. Into your social networks! - 12/11/08 01:04 AM
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
steven.stearns@obeo.com
1,000,000 buyers a month go HERE! Obeo HomeSite - Website … (17 comments)

realtor: Hey Wisconsin Brokers-Free virtual tours! - 12/05/08 11:43 AM
 
 
 
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.comLearn more about the Obeo Bronze HomeSite … (11 comments)

realtor: Dodging bullets, snowflakes and the blues... - 12/04/08 12:48 AM

(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
or
just a break -a HUGE one- ?
I can help you dig out from the market doldrums.
(even though winter is back and my back is a little out!)
Let's do it!
Steve
Obeoman
262-325-8687
Obeo National: 800-729-6236
(5 comments)

realtor: Real Estate is Crazy - 12/01/08 07:05 AM
 
 
...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
steven.stearns@obeo.com
1,000,000 buyers a month go HERE! Obeo HomeSite - Website for your listing. Obeo SpaceDesigner - Interactive Floorplan. Obeo StyleDesigner-Redecorate listings on line! Obeo WI
262-325-8687
Obeo for You:
800-729-6236
(5 comments)

realtor: FREE Obeo Style Designer!- GIVE THANKS AND DECK YOUR HALLS! - 11/20/08 02:20 AM
 
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 … (18 comments)

realtor: 9-11:Years later... - 09/14/08 04:29 AM
 
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 
(1 comments)

realtor: Charity Golf? Me? ...everyone stand back a bit! - 09/10/08 10:57 AM
 

 
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 … (13 comments)

realtor: Obeo is giving away free Obeo HomeSites and free StyleDesigners - 09/06/08 04:42 PM
 

 
..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 … (10 comments)

realtor: Personalized. Polished. Professional. Realtors Only. - 09/05/08 06:22 AM
 
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
(12 comments)

realtor: HELLO, TEXAS! REALTOR ROUNDUP IN SAN ANTONIO SEPT. 9-11! - 09/02/08 10:59 AM
 

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 … (9 comments)

realtor: HEY WISCONSIN REALTORS-FREE RE TECHNOLOGY SEMINARS-SEPT 9 AT WRA CONVENTION! - 08/27/08 10:16 AM

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!
He has got a blog that keeps it real for Realtors.
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 … (9 comments)

realtor: UPDATE:GOLDEN! INMAN RE OLYMPICS:2008 Real Estate Pacesetter Award Goes To:... - 08/24/08 04:46 AM
 
 

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 technology2. The size, need and demand for the companies/services3. 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?
(11 comments)

realtor: SUMMER SHORT COURSE: Real Estate Web Marketing 101 - 08/05/08 12:48 AM
Think of this as a very, very short version of summer school:
Check you ROI on your current marketing plan.
80% of home buyers are on line-, so make sure all your listings are on line.
Then, re-align your marketing budget now for fall and winter to reflect reaching that 80%.
Read blogs-start your blog. Tour some on line communities-join one.
Don't forget that more pictures on line means fewer days on market.
To complete the course, watch this video as a little refresher
from the gang at realestatewebmarketing101. Thanks, guys!
Then, maybe make a few phone calls, too! I know … (3 comments)

realtor: We briefly interrupt this blog to bring you.... - 07/16/08 09:34 AM
 
Hey gang-things are getting better here in Ft. Atkinson!

 
...and I will have some more details for you after some time off:
 
I will be out of the office July 17-20th returning Monday, July 21st, 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 … (12 comments)

realtor: GRAB YOUR BOOTS AND LEND A HAND: A WEEK IN THE WISCONSIN FLOOD - 06/19/08 07:43 AM
 
Neighbors don't care about floods, they care about their neighbors.
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

East Sherman homeowner waits for the rain to stop:Ft. Atkinson, WI: 061208
 

Volunteers sandbag on East Sherman in Ft. Atkinson, WI:061208
 

Volunteer sandbagging in the rain on East Sherman in Ft. Atkinson, WI:061208

Volunteers sandbag in the rain on East Sherman in Ft. Atkinson, WI:061208

Volunteers sandbag-over 4,000, bags- on East Sherman in Ft. Atkinson, WI:061208

Filling up the sandbags on East Sherman in Ft. Atkinson, WI.

 ...and then you have to go check on your … (37 comments)

realtor: AR MEMBER LANE BAILEY KICKS A$$!...just sayin'... - 06/05/08 06:04 AM
 
 

Lane Bailey
...and is just a down-to-earth nice guy, to boot.
Readers of his blog here at AR "Looking Out from the Garage" already know that.
ANd he has definite marketing chops we can all learn from.
After taking a look around at his whole plan, I had to ask him how it works.
...And after reading this, you'll probably want to tap into some of his marketing kung-fu:
Hey Lane, how many sites and blogs do you have and how often do you update them?I have two direct sites, http://LaneBailey.com and http://GarageHomesUSA.com .  I also used to blog … (10 comments)

realtor: Winning is Great!-and RE/MAX RULES! - 05/20/08 02:56 AM
 
 

 
 
RE/MAX ROCKS!
Sorry this is a little late-
THANKS TO HUGE NUMBER OF YOU THAT PARTICIPATED!
But here are the winners of the OBEO-RE/MAX SCAVENGER HUNT:
 
ALLISON MAIDA-RE/MAX PREFERRED, MADISON-WEST WI
APRIL HAYDEN-RE/MAX 100, BROOKFIELD ,WI
Luis Carus-RE/MAX TOWNE SQUARE, MONROE, WI
Each of these luck people will get an Obeo Silver Marketing Package-
-and Allison will get an Obeo StyleDesginer for going the extra mile!
Thanks again to EVERYONE who hunted!
Steve
Obeo in WI - 262-325-8687
Obeo in your area - 800-729-6236
(3 comments)

realtor: STOP TWO ON THE INTERNET SCAVENGER HUNT FOR REMAX - WISCONSIN! - 05/09/08 01:37 AM
 
:- ) HELLO HUNTERS!
 
Well, RE/MAX WI Agents-here we are at the second stop for clues-
-on the RE/MAX WISCONSIN INTERNET SCAVENGER HUNT!
(The hunt starts Friday MAY 9th and is limited to RE/MAX agents in WI.)
Here is what you are looking for to win your Silver Obeo tour:
-A drawing of a brain. When you find it, read the blog, leave a comment on the blog and include your name, phone number and brokerage name in the body of the comment.
-A photo of a home with red shutters.  When you find it, read the blog, leave a comment on the … (7 comments)