online technology: TECH TIP THURSDAY: How to Create a Panoramic Picture for your listings .. FROM YOUR CELL PHONE - 12/02/10 10:57 AM
TECH TIP THURSDAY: How to Create a Panoramic Picture for your listings .. FROM YOUR CELL PHONE
I had to rush to get this out as I just saw my friend from Michigan do this with his I-Phone.  I don't have one yet (an I-Phone) so I learned how to do it with the Android!!!
Watch the video and learn how to use your mobile phone technology to capture a panoramic picture and insert that picture into your listing.
You will wow you seller
You will impress your buyers
You will save MONEY
You might even sell a house
 
If … (8 comments)

online technology: The Next War in Real Estate: QR Codes vs Snap Tags - 11/13/10 10:12 PM
The Next War in Real Estate: QR Codes vs Snap Tags
So once again, I find myself up early (415 AM Eastern).  My own time to review, plan for the upcoming week (or day) without having to turn every two minutes to answer a question from my OCD four year.
This morning I was browsing a few AR featured posts and found a few in particular that interested me.
My favorite, other than trying to get back into someone's pants (an article written by Sarah Bennett), was an article written by Tanya Nouwens of Canada about the QR Code being here … (8 comments)

online technology: A Simple Tip: Make it Easier for Your Clients to Call You - 10/18/10 05:37 AM
Make it Easier for Your Clients to Call You
It can be said that the easier we, as housing industry professionals, make it for our clients to call us, the more calls we shall receive.
So, below is a quick DIY video of how to make YOUR telephone number stand out in your recipients email box.  Combine this with a weekly audio or video tip, you should start to reap more profits by closed transactions over the next 90 days.
 
If you found this helpful, please re-blog it or email to someone else for me. Thanks for your support!
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online technology: The Results of Optimizing Your Active Rain Profile - 09/24/10 08:15 AM
The Results of Optimizing Your Active Rain Profile
In my previous article, I wrote about the importance of optimizing your Active Rain Profile.  This was targeted at the new members of active rain, but the more I look, there are many Rainmakers who should do the same thing in order to get optimal results.
So lets talk about the effects of this
Example 1: Phil Caufield
Do a Google Search for Phil, another Active Rain approved trainer like myself.  He is number 1, 6, 7, and 9 on Google with a "reccommended search" at the bottom
Now, Google Search "Jumbo Loans, … (6 comments)

online technology: How Many Steps Does it Take to Tank A Successful Real Estate Business - 09/21/10 11:59 AM
How Many Steps Does it Take to Tank A Successful Real Estate Business
In the olden (golden) days, most real estate advertising was done thru different home magazines.  Then in 1993 AOL revolutionized the internet by becoming the biggest provider of internet access services. 
With the addition of internet, home magazines days were numbered.  Similar to Radio and MTV - When MTV came out in 1982-ish, the first song that was played - "Video Killed the Radio Star"
A few days ago, RuthMarie Hicks wrote about what it takes to tank a successful real estate brokerage.  It got me thinking about … (0 comments)

online technology: How to Improve Your Credit Score in Tampa, Florida - 02/01/10 03:52 AM
How to Improve Your Credit Score in Tampa, Florida
In part one of this two part series, I discussed: 
What determines insurance rates What determines credit scores And the third point In part two, you will learn 
  How to fix the problem and become a trusted advisor to your clients How to use a simple yet often ignored strategy to Sell More Homes Possibly enjoy a second stream income Credit Repair Firms / Attorneys
Now I know what the nay sayers are going to say (cause I used to be one)
It doesn't work or it is a scam --- … (6 comments)

online technology: FHA New Rules are no longer Rumors - 01/20/10 03:14 AM
FHA New Rules are no longer Rumors
According to a late night Cnn/Money report -- FHA will go to a credit score driven program, higher down payment requirements, lower seller concessions, and higher MIP
Here are some of the facts
Seller Concession to reduce to 3% from 6% Credit score minimum: 580 FICO to have a 3-1/2% Downpayment Lower scores will be higher down payment UFMIP (Up Front MIP) will increase to 2.25% (on the average 130K loan, adds an additional $2,925) Read the entire CNN Story
Now I don't now about you, but I have already been employing these similar … (3 comments)