Electronic Signatures and Real Estate

I often wonder where technology is going to take the real estate transaction.  Is buying Real Estate online really the way of the future?  Will Online transaction management systems like AgentFirst, Sureclose, Settlementroom, or REBT’s RELAY be the way we do business in the days ahead? Now there are electronic signatures.  Sending your clients contracts via

Windows Vista

It is my understanding that winforms and zipforms will not operate properly with the new windows vista operating system. When I hear different, I will re-post a new comment. If you have heard anything to the contrary, please let this group know. we appreciate it!

Realtor.com -vs- ActiveRain.com

After mulling around in the rain network for the past 3 days, I have come to realize that this network of Realtors, Lenders and affiliates has become quite valuable to me.  I am already getting referrals and doing business with others that are in and out of my area.                                  The amount of resources available

Realtor.com and GPS

Will realtor.com and other large MLS's ever go GPS? Have you seen www.realbird.com? I have seen sights like www.thethomasonteam.com using this wonderful new real estate mapping technology and I am wondering if this will be the new platform for consumers to find real estate. It seems if realtor.com and others would incorporate this technology, then

Agent Assist – Realtor Software

Sometime around 1998, I went to a business planning seminar for Realtors in San Francisco. The guest speaker and presenter was Mike Ferry.  Agents spent a lot of money to come see how to create an effective business plan and set their goals to be successful in Real Estate.  Over 350 agents attended this Goal Planning seminar. 

The Realtor Blues Song

I have received numerous emails and phone calls requesting a copy of “The Realtor Blues” This song was written by Jeff Dennis (President of the Solano Association of Realtors) and music by Brad Andersohn. The song features David Sikes (formerly of the band Boston) as the lead vocalist and bass player. If you would like