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Topproducer Challenge - Real Estate Agent Seeks CRM Change!

I used to be a complainer, but I've changed. Recently, though, I feel like I'm not getting the value for the dollar I'm spending on topproducer. Sure the Market Snapshot tool is very spiffy and people like it and yes the automatic programs and Keller Williams templates are pretty cool as well. However, I've had enough.

I putting a challenge out there to your CRM developers out there, I want to switch from Top Producer, but you haven't made a product that even comes close yet! I'll test it out and put up a review on my blog if you are willing to step up to the plate!

I need it to do the following things while limiting the number of "clicks" and reloads:

Manage My Contacts
Manage My Lead Flow from "cradle" to "cradle"
Needs to have automatic plans complete with task management
Would love for it to integrate with Google Calendars as this one sucks.
Needs to have notes prominent so I can access my client's information quickly
Needs to actually care about the customer base (me)

I don't need but would like

Listing Management
Transaction Management

As soon as someone can come up with a decent competitor to Top Producer, I'm sold. I'm tempted to go back to goldmine right now.

Joshua Jarvis

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Posted by Joshua Jarvis on 03/23/2009 03:00 PM

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7 Comments on Topproducer Challenge - Real Estate Agent Seeks CRM Change!

MAR

Linda Just

This is EXACTLY what Market Snapshot is: database program disguised as something else - lead generation and oh, BTW we are also a postcard program. I had Market Snapshot through Realtor.com.

The 'leads' I received almost never replied back - and if I had a reply or was able to reach by phone - were embarassed and not serious. These experiences confirmed what I am now sure about. I believe that real introductions work much better in this market than ever before.

I feel it's a very expensive database program for names you can easily get through a street search in your local tax records.

In my MLS application I can set up 'real' searches for my clients and track when and what they are viewing. I only enter the name once and I can take my clients names from this application and sync it with Outlook. I know in Top Producer you have some nice options for importing into your web site. I like this but not all the bells and whistles for the cost of it...

Good Luck - I'll be looking for your challenge outcome!

MAR

Get away from that mule, hop on the Wise Agent bandwagon. Here's a code for a discount (#MKS). Check it out, free for 30 days, be sure to use the code for permanent discount.

MAR

Hey Joshua

Responding to your tweet, our team here at Sotheby's International Realty Canada (www.sothebysrealty.ca) is testing out a new Real Estate CRM based on Salesforce.com, it's produced by a team that has worked in Real Estate, KnewVantage. It's called Cumulus, it runs on salesforce.com's platform, so you get all the salesforce benefits. Google Apps integration, mobile, security, etc. But it's designed for realtors, instead of the standard out the box CRM you get with salesforce.com

I know it sounds like a sales pitch, but we looked at TopProducer, they are based in Vancouver, and it's a good product, and the sister product Marketsnapshot is a start of something but you just need a CRM.

http://knewvantage.com

paul@knewvantage.com

APR

Please allow me to introduce you to Real Estate Success Tracker - aka REST.

Of course, if we can help in any way, we'd love to.

Matthew Hardy

CEO/President

Real Estate Success Tools

480-626-4461

mhardy@realestatesuccesstools.com

www.realestatesuccesstools.com

MAY

Joshua,

I think that you are likely to find that there's no 'perfect' real estate organizer. However, I would like to suggest that you take a look at RealtyJuggler. RealtyJuggler doesn't have all the bells and whistles of Top Producer - in fact, it's a pretty straightforward (and fast) product. It does have key features including task plans (action plans), DRIP mail, tracking of prospects, buyers, sellers and closings that agents have told us they need. Notes are available for every screen. But I am sure it's going to be missing something.

One final thought - we like to hear from our clients and make improvements to the product based upon feedback received. I would suggest this - try us out for a few weeks. Keep a list of the things you would like to see changed. Than, give us a call and test us - ask us to improve something. I think you will be pleasantly surprised.

Sincerely,

Scott Schmitz

RealOrganized, Inc.

MAY

Joshua, You test them yet?

OCT

I put together this list of real estate software tools with pricing and a few reviews which you might find useful. I'll try to do a more extensive breakdown of the features of my favorites in the future. Let me know if I missed any good products and I'll add them to the list.

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