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Mortgage Drama: Banks are Hit Hard

by on September 19, 2011

It seems like there is always some type of drama in the mortgage industry nowadays. From the Federal Housing Finance Agency suing 17 banks to high foreclosure inventories and robo-signing, drama is still definitely surrounding the real estate market. Originally, it was estimated that banks would suffer losses totaling somewhere between $54 billion and $106 [...]

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Engaging Your Customers to Better Serve Their Needs

by on September 14, 2011

Social media differs in a very fundamental way from traditional websites. Where a traditional website’s content is static, social media updates in real time with the contributions of users. Real estate technology solutions are also making it possible for REALTORS® to facilitate interactive engagement throughout the home buying and selling process for their clients. Engagement [...]

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How Your Smart Phone is Changing the Real Estate Industry

by on September 13, 2011

Powered by: DotLoop, Where Deals Get Done™ If you’re mostly using your smart phone to talk to clients, you’re doing yourself and that invaluable device a serious disservice. Anyone with an iPhone or Android probably needed a device capable of doing far more than talking on the phone. Your smart phone was designed to do [...]

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You Know You’re Working With an Honest REALTOR® if…

by on August 30, 2011

Buying real estate is always a major investment. Even if the property in question is relatively inexpensive, the buyer needs to consider factors such as property taxes, restrictions on development, how much it will increase in value and whether they’ll be able to sell it in the future. This major investment is highlighted by the [...]

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Want to Be a Better REALTOR®? Just Ask

by on August 24, 2011

Powered by DotLoop. Where Deals Get Done™ As a REALTOR®, you always need to work at attracting and establishing good relationships with clients. This is the foundation of your real estate business so its importance can’t be emphasized enough. Consequently, engaging with industry peers is also beneficial because their experience can help make you a [...]

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Using Google + In Your Real Estate Business

by on August 22, 2011

The popular search engine “Google” recently  released its own version of social media with Google +. It has a number of applications but many people aren’t aware of them, nor know how to leverage them for businesses purposes. The following is a brief explanation of some basic Google + applications and whether or not they [...]

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Useful Apps for Real Estate Agents

by on August 21, 2011

For us technologically savvy real estate agents, there are many apps available that have changed the way we are able to do business. Whether you currently use an iPhone or Android phone, there are a plethora of options to change the way you handle your business and communication with clients. The large corporations like Zillow and Trulia both have [...]

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Tip of the Day: Resending Forms to Your Clients

by on August 19, 2011

Being a real-estate agent in the 21st century is all about keeping up with the fast-paced, technology-driven culture that has enveloped our society today. DotLoop aims to do just that by simplifying the electronic transaction process through our easy-to-use collaborative workspace. Here is your daily tip to increase production through the DotLoop system:   Need to Re-Send forms when they [...]

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DotLoop Tip of the Day: Resetting Your Password

by on August 16, 2011

Being a real-estate agent in the 21st century is all about keeping up with the fast-paced, technology-driven culture that has enveloped our society today. DotLoop aims to do just that by simplifying the electronic transaction process through our easy-to-use collaborative workspace. Here is your daily tip to increase production through the DotLoop system: Forgot your [...]

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Using Facebook’s Goup Chat Feature to Connect With More Clients

by on August 11, 2011

Posted by: DotLoop, Where Deals Get Done™ Facebook has made such an immense impact on human interaction over the last few years that a feature-length film has already made about this social media phenomenon. Although many debate the best ways to use Facebook in a business sense (as ideas are constantly changing), most advertising experts [...]

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Are You Using LinkedIn To Market Yourself?

by on August 9, 2011

Posted by DotLoop: Where Deals Get Done™ While Facebook is still considered the social media giant, there is another social media site considered to be more useful by many professionals. This site is “LinkedIn” and if you haven’t signed up yet, you’ve no doubt seen invitation messages sent from your email contacts. What can LinkedIn [...]

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4 Simple Tips to Be More Efficient with Your iPhone

by on August 3, 2011

Posted by: DotLoop, Where Deals Get Done™ Smart phones are quickly replacing feature phones as 55 percent of mobile consumers have upgraded in the past year.  The iPhone alone sold 20.4 million units in the second quarter of 2011. As more iPhones are sold, the adjustment to the new technology may take some getting use [...]

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Complete More Real Estate Transactions With Time-Saving Tech Tips

by on August 2, 2011

Unless you’ve memorized the user manual for your computer, laptop, tablet etc., there’s a good chance you aren’t aware of its full capabilities. Once you get a handle on using the main functions of any technological device, it’s worth the effort to learn more intricate applications. While you can still complete digital transactions by sticking [...]

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DotLoop CEO, Austin Allison, Joins Influential Panel at Inman Connect in San Francisco

by on July 27, 2011

  The Inman Real Estate Connect is here as some of the biggest names in real estate convene in San Francisco, July 27-29, for what many consider one of the year’s must-attend, industry events. At DotLoop, we’re proud to sponsor and participate in this year’s event to network and share innovative ideas that will move [...]

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How Valuable is Blogging for Real Estate Pros?

by on July 19, 2011

Posted by: DotLoop, Where Deals Get Done™ A perennial aspect of working in real estate is gaining the confidence of potential clients. That’s why establishing and maintaining relationships is such a vital aspect of real estate. Nevertheless, constraints are often placed on the amount of deals you complete because there’s so little time, for so [...]

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Is Facebook Video Calling Beneficial to REALTORS®?

by on July 13, 2011

Social media giant, Facebook, recently partnered with Internet video chat service, Skype, to provide users with video calling. The added video-calling feature marks another step in the evolution of social media as it increases transparency between all parties. The new dynamic in social media communication presents opportunities to professionals striving for interactive business. What can [...]

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What Makes You a Proactive REALTOR®?

by on July 12, 2011

If you’re turning home buyers and sellers away due to the massive influx knocking at your door, congratulations on all of your success. You’re getting more than enough business, so just sit back and enjoy your revenue stream. However, when you wake from this wonderful dream, it’s time to come back to reality and be [...]

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Organic vs PPC Traffic

by on July 10, 2011

The other day I was talking to Kevin Hughes of Boise Idaho real estate and we were discussing traffic to our real estate websites. Kevin is starting to concentrate more on SEO and generating organic traffic to his website. He has been relying on pay per click (PPC) for traffic (and doing quite well I [...]

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How Do You Make the Most of Your Time?

by on July 7, 2011

The funny thing about “time management”, is the multitude of books, articles and seminars on the subject, all suggesting “easy” or “guaranteed” techniques and tips. Set goals, prioritize your tasks, eliminate non-essential “to-do’s” and find that magical system that will give you more time for your family. While many of these articles, books, podcasts etc., [...]

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Is Your Online Security Up to Par?

by on July 5, 2011

Maintaining our security online is of the utmost importance these days. With a recent wave of cyber attacks that have targeted larger networks (and succeeded), people are reevaluating their online habits and the information they release. In an effort to beef up your online security, these are a few simple tips. Turn off file sharing [...]

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