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Arbor Day 2011: Is Your Business Doing What it Can to Reduce Paper Waste?

by on April 29, 2011

In elementary school, every holiday throughout the year was celebrated with great excitement. From Groundhog Day to Valentines Day teachers and students would learn the history, tell a story and participate in a special activity in honor of the holiday. Today, April 29, 2011, we here at DotLoop are celebrating Arbor Day–A day to celebrate [...]

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Earth Day 2011: Doing Business Online Reduces Environmental Scourge

by on April 22, 2011

Today is Earth Day and we here at DotLoop take that pretty seriously. Reason being, we aim to serve real estate professionals by reducing the environmental scourge that is excessive paper and ink cartridge use. Electronic transactions have become prevalent throughout commerce in every industry as a solution for more efficient transactions. As a collaborative [...]

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Environmentally-Conscious Home Buyers Present Great Opportunities for Realtors

by on April 14, 2011

Iridescent light bulbs, low-flow plumbing and energy-efficient windows are among the new considerations for building a home these days. “Green” real estate that is more ecologically sound and environmentally friendly is resonating with a new generation of home buyers concerned with environmental impact and utility costs. With rising prices in oil and other fuels, home [...]

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Driving Through the Spring Rain Now a Thing of the Past

by on April 11, 2011

The month of April often produces rain showers and thunderstorms providing much needed water to gardens and lawns. While the spring rain brings new life to the earth, it can also become a major inconvenience, often times a danger, when driving. Most residential real estate professionals understand the hassle and dangers that come with driving [...]

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Adjusting Your Business to Generation Y Home Buyers

by on March 30, 2011

When it comes to Generation Y home buyers, as a real estate agent you’re going to find that their needs are different from the previous generation of home buyers. Who is Generation Y anyway? Generation Y is anyone born between 1977 and 1995. This generation is accustomed to operating in a world with remote controls, [...]

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Simple, Secure and Efficient Collaborative Workspaces Address the Needs of Agents and Home Buyers

by on March 25, 2011

Buying and selling real estate doesn’t need to be a complicated process. Some might accept the “choke holds” of a typical real estate transaction such as printing, redrafting, faxing and driving, but realtors using an online, collaborative workspace to conduct business with clients have an upper hand in the realm of efficiency, security and simplicity. [...]

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Bottom Line…A Collaborative Workspace Saves Time and Money

by on March 23, 2011

The highly competitive atmosphere in the 2011 economy puts more pressure than ever on real estate brokerages and agents to close deals with as little overhead as possible. Since many potential clients are still very financially cautious, the hefty overhead fees related to an agent’s travel, meetings, and office space might be enough to keep [...]

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In Case You Haven’t Noticed…The 90′s Are Over

by on March 22, 2011

So I decided to purchase a condo in downtown Cincinnati a few months ago and found myself engulfed by the overly cumbersome financing process. It’s been a few years since I had been in the market, so I expected to jump through a few more hoops than were necessary. My expectations were reminiscent of ‘05 [...]

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Green Building Practices Reduce Utility Costs and Entice Buyers

by on March 17, 2011

The term “Green”, once thought of as a fad, has transcended almost every sector of business, namely real estate and construction. Whether it’s green building or LEED certified structures, you noticed the growing influence environmental consciousness is having on the industry, particularly in terms of heating and cooling. Long-term costs for utilities are reduced when [...]

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Why Switch to Using Real Estate Management Software?

by on March 15, 2011

If you are a successful independent agent or work for a thriving brokerage, you may question the merit of changing the way you do business. Where you work is “where deals get done,” so why make the switch to an online real estate transaction platform? The answer being, failure to adapt in a changing climate [...]

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Simple Technology Solutions Garner Greater Adoption Among Users

by on March 11, 2011

Adopting new technology solutions for your business is never an easy decision. With so many choices, weighing the pros and cons is essential to get the best return on investment. Many companies offering technology solutions are in direct competition with one another therefore have many similar features with some variances. Some offer basic packages at [...]

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Cloud Computing and Social Media in Today’s Business World

by on March 10, 2011

New technologies are always being released upon the public with promises of boosting efficiency and simplicity in our lives. However, for those who don’t consider themselves tech savvy, the world of new technology may seem overwhelming. It’s understandably difficult to keep up, especially for people who learned how to do their job before the digital [...]

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Agents Reestablishing Their Brand for the Market’s Return

by on March 3, 2011

When the real estate market isn’t going as well as we would like, realtors should think about how to best adapt to the current current situation, no matter how challenging it may be. The dynamics of marketing are rapidly changing as a result of Internet related technologies designed to facilitate communication. Realtors should give this [...]

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Increased Consumer Confidence Means Agents Should be Prepared

by on March 2, 2011

According to the Consumer Confidence Index collected by the Neilsen Company, consumer confidence in the U.S. is higher than it has been during the past three years with consumer spending growing at its fastest pace since 2004. Apparently, consumers are becoming confident enough about their incomes and have seen enough job gains to feel more [...]

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Eco-Friendly Practices for Your Real Estate Business

by on February 17, 2011

Most businesses today want the positive press of operating “green”. Some think that it’s expensive to do, however most simple steps you can take can actually save money, not to mention protect the environment. Green marketing is a great start; try paperless marketing practices. Instead of reams of posters, flyers and mailers, try blogging and [...]

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Effective Communication in Closing the Sale

by on February 10, 2011

Build the relationship The best salespeople seem to be able to talk to their clients with ease. That’s because they’ve built a relationship with them from the start. Personal relationships sell easier because people naturally tend to think negatively of salespeople. It’s easier to say yes to someone you like, so take the time to [...]

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New Features Further Optimize DotLoop Experience

by on February 9, 2011

At DotLoop, we’ve added new features to our platform in order to further simplify the lives of real estate agents, brokers and the clients they serve. To optimize the DotLoop experience, we’ve added more flexibility with customization options, document management and account activity. Perhaps, the most notable update to the DotLoop platform is enabling listing [...]

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Sell More, With Less…Words

by on February 7, 2011

It’s true. The best advice I ever got as a salesperson was to shut up. Too often we tend to think a moment of silence is only for dead people or church, but one of the keys to making more sales is to quickly makeyourpoint, ask for the sale, and then be quiet. Nine out [...]

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DotLoop News ~01.31.11~ Clients Expect Instant Communication with Agents

DotLoop News ~01.31.11~ Clients Expect Instant Communication with Agents

by on February 1, 2011

In today’s connected world, it’s essential that businesses keep up with the latest technology. For real estate professionals, the need to be connected has never been more important than now. With a new generation of tech-savvy homebuyers, agents must meet the demand of their clients.

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Tips to Becoming More Efficient in Your Business

by on January 31, 2011

Few industries have felt the impact of the recent economic downturn more than real estate.  New construction was almost non-existent, and overall home sales were down dramatically.  Even now, greater efficiency is demanded by real estate professionals just to keep the bottom line in the black. How does a real estate professional squeeze 10 more [...]

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