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CRM software such as top producer 8i, act, sugurcrm, or agentachieve are soon becoming a product which requires more than your standard keyboard and mouse click expertise. I am considering signing up with Top producer 8i and I think it will be a great step up in my real estate career. Although … (0 comments)
As you know I'm always looking for ways to make my life easier, my work faster and my communications better.
Finally, a software program for Real Estate Agents that assists in determining all the necessary calculations in a Short Sale, either from a Buyer's or Listing Agent's perspective. With the expected net thresholds that are built into this calculator program, the Realtors can now begin to effectively manage their Short Sale … (2 comments)
I recently attended a great class on investment real estate financial analysis. We were provided with some basic spreadsheets to assist in the analysis. It was suggested that we might want to consider purchasing "ProApod" software which is supposed to be more capable. 
Last night I was up until about 3 AM due to some issues with my computers. I had some issue with my registries and it was messing with my computer badly. Now, normally this would not concern me. As many of you know, I work from home. This being said, I … (6 comments)
This post is more of a question. A question posed with possible action following your answers. How many agents and brokers out there use some sort of real estate software to keep your business organized? How many use Top Producer or something similar? How many of you just use Outlook and … (0 comments)
Why it is Important to Learn About Computer Defragmentation
I have been to looking to add some additional tools to my proverbial toolbox and one of the items I have been looking at is Mortgage Coach (http://www.mortgagecoach.com/Software/Analyze.aspx), a pretty nice piece of software that does some spreadsheet analysis and the costs and benefits of various loan programs. I am always looking … (7 comments)
Thanks and "Don't keep me a secret--I'm never too busy for your referrals!"
Rob (FREE Home Warranty with every home you buy or sell through me!!)
Rob Lang, CRS, ABR, ePro, GRI, CFPS Realtor®
Sellers www.MLSPlease.com (Marketing homes to 4 MLS's, to over 100 websites, "Showcase" Realtor.com listing, and virtual … (0 comments)
Many members of ActiveRail use EurekaWare and some have asked that we post updates here. So here goes. The new version of EurekaWare is now available: http://www.eurekaware.com
OK, I am too geeky. Today Google released a new browser called Chrome, and it is beautiful!! But, sadly is not working for my real estate business. 
Did you here about the Prospectsweb software that is now a web based , well I'm using it since a few years, always being up-date getting better and better. The company connect directly to my real estate board so I don't have enter all the info and up-date it.
Next Week: is a Short Week with the Monday Holiday but: Watch for the jobs report and hope we don't get too close to 6% unemployment. Watch for a potential strike at Boeing. Watch for storms that could impact the price of oil.
Google Help Center should be every Realtor's first tool of engagement when learning the basics of search, advanced search and a beginners lesson on what Google is and what it can provide your business. First the link to the Google Help Center. The following links will help you utilize new tools … (10 comments)
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Hi everyone. I am hoping you can give me some information and opinions.
I am a Mac User (MacBook Pro) and need to find a good contact management program specific to real estate that runs on Mac. I have Parallels, so I can run Windows XP. Are there any Mac users out there who can recommend a good contact management program for Mac OSX … (2 comments)
I am looking for a support network of Lucero users who have developed work around solutions to the inflexibility of Lucero, which I am ashamed to say is fully paid for and unamortized. I bought the software on the promise that it fully interfaces with Quick Books and is seamless. Now … (1 comments)
My co-worker and I have been put in charge of finding better software to keep track of our team's listings, showings, contacts, calendars and to do lists.
We really hope to keep track of all the places we put on listings on the internet.
We also want to send out reports to … (1 comments)
I am planning on making video's of my listings, I like them much better than the picture tours. Videos also give me another chance to talk about the attributes of the property. I have several products that I can edit them with but if anyone has one they really love please let … (2 comments)
This is a digest of Microsoft Outlook posts here at the Technology for Real Estate Professionals blog. If you would like more information about an Excel feature I have not yet discussed, please click comments and post your questions or suggestions here or contact me.Thanks for reading!Frank Jewett==========Microsoft Outlook DigestSoftware: Microsoft … (3 comments)
Hello all. Seems I have the proverbial verbal diarrhea today...
During these hot months in Bakersfield I need any edge I can get to speed up my appraisal inspections without sacrificing quality. Of course with most loans going FHA these days with my clients, the inspection is a little bit slower than for a conventional loan to begin with.
Love it or leave it, you have to accept that there is a very good chance you will be frustrated by some form of technology today. Scanner not working, printer jammed, pages not getting to my cell phone, memory card is full, batteries are empty, GPS is outdated, laptop has a … (3 comments)
I came across this news item today and wanted to know if anyone has tried it:
I recently read an article about an agent who uses a tablet notebook for all of her contracts. I loved the idea of going paperless. So, I purchased an IBM Lenovo Tablet. I searched Yahoo and found a compatible program, Technologic. Their software is called Dashboard. Dashboard cost approximately … (3 comments)
I know we have all struggled with how to use today's current technologies to stay better in touch with prospects and clients to take our business to the next level.
When you need web access on the road, even locally, you have greater risks than when working from your secure home or office location. Protecting your critical information, such as log-in and password combinations to your securities trading account, checking and other bank accounts, credit card accounts, and so on is … (0 comments)
The title says it all. Over the next few months I will be sharing some of the secrets and systems that has made my brokerage number one (out of over 500 offices) in working with buyers in Brevard County Florida with 193 transaction from 14 Agents in 2007! 
Have you ever wondered how people track your email? Well if you have you might like this freebie. Spypig.com is a company that offers a free email tracking system. It's a great way to know who is opening up your email.
I saw a request today for help in keeping track of passwords, log-ins, etc.. I have been using a great little software download for quite a while now and love it !! It's called Roboform There is a free download with a limited number of passwords, etc. That may be plenty for … (24 comments)
Problems with Phoenix Real Estate
The page on East Valley Living entitled Phoenix Real Estate has this statement on it.
"The Phoenix Arizona MLS Real Estate Listings Real Estate section requires a browser that supports frames. If you receive an error message indicating that the Phoenix Real Estate Listings cannot be … (0 comments)
I really need a great EBlast software recommendation from all and any of you. I would like the software to feature notes, contact information and of course the ability to blast and keep track of templated emails. If this could be shared across a network for my team that would also … (7 comments)
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At the beginning of June, Fannie Mae rolls out the latest version of its Desktop Underwriter software, commonly known as DU.
I just came across blogging software! Something new to me, it's supposed to make blogging easy. Every day, a real estate expert, ghost writer uploads content to your blog! Oh! But you can add original postings to make it interesting. 
Hello everyone,
I just wanted to tell you about a software program that helps you type faster... all you do is talk, and the words appear on your screen!
Last year, I was diagnosed with Transverse Myelitis, which slowed my abilities to type, which is an important part of my job! … (6 comments)
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Three chances for a dollar. 
I am deciding whether I should purchase a new software that lets prospective buyers call and listen to the listing information on the phone. If the home sounds promising, the caller can enter their fax number and a flier will be sent immediately. Lastly, if the potential buyer wants to speak to the … (1 comments)
I was looking for a way to convert a video file to a Flash flv file and came across these free video software tools. 
That's right, you can now buy the same highly rated, search engine friendly, real estate search software that powers the www.hawaiilife.com lead generation website for your own broker or agent website at a mere fraction of the development cost.
The subject software is one of the latest media products for capturing video from your digital video camera for creating customized DVDs and uploading to my space. We have a JVC digital video camera model GR-DVL805U. When I connect the recorder to the computer the software will not allow me to … (0 comments)
A friend came to me a few months back (he is the CEO of a well known mortgage company in IN) and he asked me if he could run a free analysis on our mortgage. After running this analysis he explained to me that we would save $89,000 of interest and … (3 comments)
I am constantly seeking out software that will make the jobs of both my transaction coordinator and myself a little bit easier.
Hi Everyone,
For about a year and a half now, I've been building out the sub-site at http://realestate.about.com. If you're not familiar with About.com, it is owned by the New York Times and is one of the largest contributed content sites on the web. There are 700+ "Guides", each with a major expertise … (0 comments)
Many people are surprised at how simple technology can be. Let me give you a dirty little secret - We dumb it down to appeal to everyone. We keep it simple and make it easy. With regular practice for 30 days and you’ll be an expert yourself. See there is … (2 comments)
Matt Bacak is the best trainer and internet marketer I meet and seen on the internet. His model works great for real estate professional. This is one of the hundreds of article written by Matt. Hope you enjoy it. I have put link at bottom of this article so you can … (0 comments)
Always on the lookout for free software and productivity tools.
So I usually write about real estate. But every so often I get burned out on real estate and write about something a little bit different.
Hey guys, I came across the RealProspect software and wondered if anyone had used it or had comments on it. It seems pretty expensive for contact management but it could be pretty valuable. I am basically looking for something better than Time & Chaos and this looked better. Does anybody else … (0 comments)
Hi all, my name is Mark. I'm the warehouse manager of Northwest Staging here in Portland, OR. In doing research here on ActiveRain I've found that many of you are using the iMagic Inventory Software (Often bought through www.PropsontheGo.net) for inventory tracking purposes. It seems like the consensus is that it … (4 comments)
In an unprecedented move, Microsoft has stopped supporting FrontPage, a software program used by many developers for over nine years. While it's true that many of it's features were archaic and old-fashioned, it also had many features that set it apart, not the least of which is the ability to open … (11 comments)
As I do my "Yearly Ritual" and go through my bookmarks I just wanted to share a few websites with everyone that I've had bookmarked.
I have just returned from my trip to Houston Texas. While I was there I saw a lot of Development going on and I felt right at home (kinda). The one thing that I noticed was that the home prices are significantly lower. Everyone there seem to have the hope of … (4 comments)
I have read and followed the blog of fellow Active Rainer Debe Maxwell in Charlotte. She is frustrated with the various list she has to keep up with for her various transactions in Real Estate. If you haven't read her blog go and check it out: 
Purchasing Home Inspection SoftwarePurchasing home inspection software for your home inspection business is no easy task. It's easy to flip through a trade magazine and get fooled by a familiar industry name, or be swayed into using what the competition is using. So what should you do?It is important for you … (3 comments)
I just finished attending the MetroList Prospector training in Modesto, California. I am absolutely fascinated by the features and mapping support, auto-prospecting, client portal, reverse prospecting, and seamless integration with eNeighborhood power tools. 
If your like me the answer is way to many! 
Well, here it is...the first post for ArticleBASE Technologies. I decided to try to attempt reading the best methodology to post in accordance with best practices set forth by the Active Rain Account "More Info" section.
I can fondly remember the early days of computers when to install a program, you simply copied its files to a folder on your hard drive. Want to uninstall the program-- just delete the folder!
The statistic keeps changing. We use .5% of our brains on a regular basis. Geniuses use .6% and that puts them far above the average person. The same goes for computer software. Ever have a day when you were board and started looking through the file menus of Microsoft Word? I … (2 comments)
Here's a question to the AR community...
Real Tour Vision has provided us with a software that is amazing! Being able to adjust the lighting for EACH shot allows us--the dealers to produce the highest quality images from the start. I then take each shot into a post editing software to straighten walls, enhance lighting and contrast etc. … (4 comments)
I usually try to mention an Open Source alternative whenever I reccomend someone buy some software. Though OS software isn't usually as high quality as the professional stuff, it usually works great for people who are not professionals. There is usually tons literature out there on OS Software, and great support … (8 comments)