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ATT and Verizon Unlimited Plans…it's about time!

ATT and Verizon Unlimited Plans…it's about time!

I don’t know what took ATT and Verizon so long to bring unlimited plans to their phone platforms, but I’m glad to see it. Business users burn through minutes all of the time and it’s great to see limitations removed starting February 22nd. Before you…

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5 Easy Steps to Dominate the Luxury Home Market Using Online Tools

5 Easy Steps to Dominate the Luxury Home Market Using Online Tools

I receive the Luxury Insights newsletter from the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing each week. They recently created a members-only Facebook Group for social networking as well as a group on Linked In. I plan to expand my market this year, so signed up for…

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What Every Geek Needs for the Holidays

What Every Geek Needs for the Holidays

Do you know what to get your favorite Geek this holiday season? I know, I know. Thanksgiving isn’t even here yet and I’m already talking about holiday presents, but hear me out. If you’re like me and most of my geek friends, you’ve become complacent…

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Top Producer 8i is on the Way, Here's My Wishlist

Top Producer 8i is on the Way, Here's My Wishlist

I was notified of the upcoming Top Producer 8i website today. I’d heard rumors that agents were testing Top Producer 8i Beta earlier this summer, but never received full details on the differences in the new version. The Top Producer team seems to be integrating…

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REALTOR.com Upgrades to "Web 2.0"

REALTOR.com Upgrades to "Web 2.0"

Looks like REALTOR.com has caught onto the web 2.o wave by implementing some site updates and new features. You can see video tours that showcase the recent changes at TourtheNewRealtor.com. I must say that I like the updates and think you will enjoy them. They…

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Rateplug Nifty for Agents, Lenders

Rateplug Nifty for Agents, Lenders

The Austin Board of REALTORS® has been investing in some very cool technologies lately. We’re currently transitioning over to MLXchange, which is pretty awesome because it has features that include contact management, agent websites, client gateway pages, etc. So we’re on the same page, Client…

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Access Homes and MLS Using Your TREO

Access Homes and MLS Using Your TREO

First, I have to say that I’m not the biggest fan of the Treo as a PDA. As a Mac user, I’ve sworn my heart to the new Apple iPod touch. I just couldn’t bear to switch to the iPhone due to the super-slow AT&T…

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Market Yourself with Online Slideshows

Market Yourself with Online Slideshows

I’ve been testing the waters with various tools to create online slideshows for my listings, but also as a way to enhance the visual appeal of my blog. After a fair amount of searching, I settled on Slideshare.net. It’s very easy to use because you…

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Text Message Listings Tool Delivers

Text Message Listings Tool Delivers

I had the pleasure of interviewing Dylan Schleppe, Austin entrepreneur who launched DriveBuy, a real estate tool that allows home buyers to quickly and efficiently get detailed listing information by simply sending a text message from their cell phones. I’ve been using Dylan’s system for…

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