global listing service: Commercial Real Estate Bailout - Do you Approve?
- 12/24/08 04:10 AM
This week some of our Nation's largest commercial real estate players approached the Administration (Congress, the Treasury Dept., and others) to ask for help in the form of bailout money due to the current economic picture. Key to this is whether or not 'Joe and Mary' taxpayer approve - after all, we are the ones that will inevitably be paying this bill, not Congress. Estimates were given that over the next 36 months and estimated $530 B (that's BILLION) in commercial mortgages will be due for refinancing. 2009 estimates are at $160 Billion. The challenge lies in the … (4 comments)
global listing service: Blackberry vs. Palm vs. iPhone - which do you choose and why?
- 11/07/08 02:50 PM
If I knew how to place a 'poll' into this post, I would do so. However, so far it's been a bit too hairy and I've resolved to get the question out there 'old school'. Blackberry vs. Palm vs. iPhone - Which do you choose, and why? Post your choice and your reason below as a comment, and let's see who the winner is. FYI: rumor has it that the money is on Blackberry for this one. I personally was in another meeting just this week when that familiar 'default' Blackberry 'ring' was going and no less than 4 people reached … (14 comments)
After a summer-long sabbatical from my blogging regimen, I'm BACK! Ok, so that's not really a big deal, however once you get 'out' of a habit, - here goes another 21 days of conditioning to get 'back into the swing of things'. Thanks to all of you that have kept in touch through this transition time. While we've still got quite a few 'irons in the fire' so to speak, things are working themselves out and we've been forging ahead with some FANTASTIC opportunities for our referral network, friends, and industry associates. It's back to business and … (5 comments)
global listing service: Watch that Email String!! Warning!
- 05/27/08 05:50 AM
Ok, Time for a quick note for anyone out there working via email day in and day out... BEFORE you send an email to a client, prospect, -- even an associate - READ READ READ to see what you are forwarding along in the email string. Here's a real-world example with a 5-figure impact for you: Recently, I recevied a phone call from a Sales person regarding an advertising opportunity they wanted my company to take advantage of (on their site / system). The Sales person on the phone (left a VM) stated that they got my name from an associate … (5 comments)
global listing service: Inclusions: : Fixtures - a great reminder article here from Pittsburg Agent
- 05/27/08 05:31 AM
I read with great interest recently an article by one of our members in Pittsburgh, PA. Not only does he author and keep a very informative blog on his site, but the information is specific and topical - of use to a wide variety of individuals and companies, from Buyers, Sellers, and Investors to professional agents and service providers. One such posting was dealing with fixtures and inclusions. If you haven't had this come up in one of your contracts, consider yourself fortunate. It's not a matter of 'if', but rather a matter of 'when'. Seasoned agents know that all items … (0 comments)
global listing service: Denver, CO - Metrolist MLS data updates (GLS Blog)
- 05/20/08 07:42 AM
LISTING DATA UPDATE: Metrolist-DEN (Colorado) Listing Data All previous issues with Metrolist-DEN MLS data have been resolved, and your properties should now be showing 100% correctly. We now have over 600 Brokers sending their data in the Denver market area. Agent Directory Do you want your agents to be listed in the 'Find an Agent/Broker' directory? (Example) Remember, we can do this automatically for you if you send us your agent roster. If you haven't already sent in your agents info, here's what we need: • Agent Name • Agent Email Address • Office Address • Contact Phone Please remember to … (0 comments)
global listing service: Best Blog Widgets - what works, what doesn't
- 05/19/08 09:57 AM
Ok I'm curious to learn here - what are the 'Best' blog widgets out there? I'm not talking about the add-ons to the frames, sides, etc. of web pages on your 'blog' (like AR) - but rather the stuff you can actually place into a Blog Posting. Traffic trackers, sharing tools, etc. that you can add via HTML or otherwise to help track, tag, share, store, reference, and otherwise expand your posting audience and subsequent results. thoughts? Ideas? Faves? Raves? Thanks for sharing - I'm sure all will benefit from this conversation about blogs, blogging, tracking and widgets available for Agents … (5 comments)
global listing service: Feedback= Free Prize!! re: Mid-Year NAR: What was your favorite session?!
- 05/15/08 11:36 AM
It's that time again - Mid-Year NAR in Washington, D.C.! This years event has been fantastic! Great sessions, talks, and attendance; cool technologies and tools in the Expo, and wonderfully cooperative weather (so far!) in our Nation's Capital City for NAR members and their service providers, friends, and associates. I'd like to hear from y'all about your Mid-Year NAR experience:
Question: "What was your favorite Session / Part of this year's Mid-Year NAR event?" Reward: MyAd Plus for 3 months - FREE (no cost, no fee, no catch - really - I'm one of the founders, you can trust me...!) … (4 comments)
global listing service: Is Listing Data Integrity Important - a property data syndication discussion for real estate professionals
- 04/30/08 12:32 PM
I recently responded to a question from an agent regarding an ongoing (8+ months!) data integrity / accuracy issue with a National Portal Company (no names will be mentioned here). This information is good and can help all of us to better understand and deal with listing data challenges that we inevitably will face from time to time. Enjoy! -TM ********** Data integrity is a key and critical component to the real estate industry as a whole. On the 'web' or portal side of the equation, often we are 'at the mercy' of the data that comes in to us. That's not an excuse, … (0 comments)
global listing service: Active Rain Sponsor 'Ads' - Any Results? Good? Bad? Other?
- 04/11/08 08:13 AM
Has anyone had any measurable response to the Active rain 'Ads' or 'sponsored' position ads on the right side of the pages here in Active Rain? I'm curious to hear about metrics from anyone advertising on Active Rain, specifically: * Traffic generated (clicks) over time - weekly, monthly, yearly * Impressions: if impressions (CPM) are tracked, what are you seeing, and what impact has changing the location / placement had on your results? * CPA - or acquired business / orders / lead conversion. How many of the clicks have become orders or customers/users for you?
Thanks so much if you have any input on … (1 comments)
May 7-9, 2008 Conference theme: The Strength of Leaders The Westin Tabor Center Denver, Colorado Speaker's Topic- Celeste Starchild: Listing syndication and online advertising spends are the most tangled and confusing aspects of marketing today, but still an important part of the future real estate marketing. How can a broker cut through the competing agendas of Web sites, franchisors, services providers and MLS' to gain control and see … (0 comments)
global listing service: Adding Audio to your Listings in the GLS - 'How To' Property Marketing Help
- 04/02/08 12:12 PM
Adding MyTalking House audio to your listing You can add MyTalking House audio marketing to your property listing in the GLS in a few easy steps.With MyTalking House, you get: 60-Seconds of Audio for your property listingWeighted’ search results for your property listing on MyREALTY.comUnlimited playback each month – no extra fees!Simple setup from any telephoneSimple and Easy Steps to Order MyTalking House:
Login to your Member account at http://www.MyREALTY.com (you must be a member of MyREALTY.com to order MyTalking House audio marketing) *Click on ‘My Property Postings’ under the ‘Manage’ section, left side navigationSelect the property listing you want to add your marketing … (0 comments)
global listing service: Active Rain - Dallas Real Estate GLS Launch - Global Listing Service - You Heard it here first
- 03/13/08 01:25 PM
PRESS RELEASE - For release Monday, March 17, 2008 MyREALTY®.com, home of the Global Listing Service™, is now open for business in Dallas / Ft. Worth, TX. What does this mean to residents and real estate agents of the Metroplex? Maximum real property exposure to a broader audience and easy access to enhanced marketing tools. Already, more than 20 N. Texas real estate brokers, representing hundreds of real estate agents, have posted thousands of property listings to the Global Listing Service™ (GLS). MyREALTY.com recently announced the addition of Dallas-based Local Sales Consultant Mary Ann Grande to their growing National Sales Team. … (0 comments)
MyREALTY.com is a media company that focuses solely on real estate and everything related to the real estate industry. We are not a brokerage and don’t represent any party in the real estate transaction. We help agents and real estate related businesses connect with consumers who are ready to interact, as well as, individuals wanting to buy or sell property. … (0 comments)
global listing service: Dallas / Ft. Worth Real Estate Referrals ?
- 03/10/08 10:19 AM
If you do not already have your properties posted here - contact Mary Ann Grande for immediate assistance. (Agents - forward this information to your associates in the D/FW (NTREIS) market area so they do not miss it) Posting is Free - no charge for traffic and all Leads go directly to the Agent / Broker. Dallas Real Estate Plano Real Estate Richardson Real Estate Fort Worth Real Estate Hurst Real Estate Frisco Real Estate Euless Real … (1 comments)
global listing service: Make Sure your Listings are Posted to the GLS - the Global Listing Service
- 03/06/08 03:53 PM
Just an update for those of you that have *not* yet posted your properties to the GLS - check out some of the searches below for your colleagues' listings, new construction & builder homes, commercial properties, rental homes, and resale homes for sale. ALL the traffic - ALL the Leads -- ALL the Contact goes directly back to YOU - the Real Estate Professional. Your Listings, Your Leads. We now have automated syndication in place with 56 MLS's - if you need help, let us know. We are here to help. Atlanta Real Estate Dallas Real Estate Denver Real Estate Houston Real Estate Austin … (0 comments)
Consumers and Real Estate professionals access the GLS daily at MyREALTY.com. Additionally, we feature advertising and marketing tools for Consumers, Buyers, Sellers, Investors, Agents, Brokers, Banks/Lenders and Service Providers of all types related to the Real Estate Transaction. With ongoing presence in the worldwide Real Estate marketplace, MyREALTY.com continues its corporate exposure and marketing directly to its core customer base and demographics. Additionally, we have multiple partnerships throughout the industry that dramatically … (0 comments)
global listing service: NTREIS MLS - North Texas, Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX || ACTRIS MLS - Austin, TX || Texas Broker and Agent
- 01/31/08 05:55 AM
The following contains the step-by-step directions for syndicating your listings to the GLS - for Texas Brokers in the NTREIS (D/FW, TX) and ACTRIS (Austin, TX) market areas. (GLS User Group) Texas Broker / Agent info: Syndicate your listings to the GLS - the Global Listing Service at MyREALTY.com Uploading your listings is simple We currently support the following MLSs in TX via our partnership with ListHub.net:
NTREIS – Dallas - Ft. Worth, North Texas ACTRIS - Austin Central Texas Realty Information Service
ListHub.net Directions: This takes about 3 minutes to complete and everything is automated after that: … (0 comments)
California Broker / Agent info: Syndicate your listings to the GLS - the Global Listing Service at MyREALTY.com Uploading your listings is simple
We currently support the following MLSs in CA via our partnership with ListHub.net:
SANDICOR – San Diego, CA SOCAL - Southern California Multiple Listing Service TSBOR - Tahoe Sierra Board of Realtors® ListHub.net Directions: This takes about 3 minutes to complete and everything is automated after … (0 comments)
global listing service: Blogging is 'key' strategy for Real Estate Professionals
- 01/29/08 10:35 AM
There is a lot of commentary flying around the net these days about blogging: good, bad, or indifferent. I was asked recently in an interview about the need for blogging by industry professionals - here are some excerpts from my response: "Blogging is key, and I would group that with forums as well. There are many tools for today’s agent and broker to utilize to get the word out regarding their specialties, unique value propositions, and key marketing points of differentiation. Blogs and forum participation can significantly elevate the rankings, reach, and exposure of the participant, while at the same time adding credibility … (5 comments)
This week some of our Nation's largest commercial real estate players approached the Administration (Congress, the Treasury Dept., and others) to ask for help in the form of bailout money due to the current economic picture. 
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