Product News Archive


Putting Real Estate in Perspective

RISMEDIA, June 3, 2009-The complexities of today's marketplace have challenged real estate agents to not only maintain their everyday responsibilities and


RealtyTrac Launches Home Resource Center Packed with Content, Videos and How-To Materials

RISMEDIA, June 4, 2009-RealtyTracTM, a leading online marketplace for foreclosure properties, has announced the launch of its new comprehensive Home Resource Center developed specifically for homeowners and others who want to learn about any type of home improvement-from small do-it-yourself projects to major renovations that require assistance from professional contractors. ...


Florida Title & Guarantee Team Earns Top Agent Award

RISMEDIA, June 3, 2009-Rei Mesa, president and chief operating officer, Prudential Florida Real Estate Services, announced that the Florida Title & Guarantee team was presented with the First American Title Insurance Company's Top Agent Award for 2008 at the Prudential Florida Realty Statewide Leadership meeting last week. The award ...


Cyberhomes Announces Market Forecast Providing Forward-Looking Market Projections

RISMEDIA, June 2, 2009-Cyberhomes.com, a leading consumer real estate portal, announced the release of Cyberhomes Real Estate Market Forecast, the first report that gives consumers a comprehensive tool to help predict future real estate trends in a local market by analyzing key information - including credit information, loan repayment data, ...


Real Living Aims to Give Home Buyers Peace of Mind with Buyers Insurance

RISMEDIA, June 2, 2009-In an effort to add comfort and peace of mind for today's home buyers, Real Living is offering mortgage payment protection to buyers who purchase a home through Real Living and utilize Real Living Mortgage between June 1 and Aug. 31, 2009 in the Central Ohio, Dayton, ...


Prudential Patt, White Sales Partners Stay in Touch with Custom Marketing Suite

RISMEDIA, May 7, 2009-A new custom marketing suite built for Pennsylvania-based Prudential Patt, White launched late last month to over 300 real estate partners, the company has announced. Serving the Lehigh Valley area as well as Bucks County and New Jersey, Prudential Patt, White's sales partners are now armed with ...


Showing Suite, Inc. Launches Broker Transparency Real Estate Software Package that Increases Showings and Sales

RISMEDIA, May 7, 2009-Showing Suite, Inc., developers of HomeFeedback, launched new software for individual real estate agents, real estate teams, offices and Multiple Listing Services, the company has announced. ...


HomeGain Adds Google Street View to Its Instant Home Prices Tool

RISMEDIA, May 5, 2009-HomeGain, one of the first websites to provide free instant home values, has announced that it enhanced its instant home prices tool with Google street view photographs. ...


Bank of America Introduces Tools that Clarify Mortgage Terms and Foster Informed Homeownership

RISMEDIA, April 28, 2009-Bank of America introduced its Bank of America Home Loans brand at locations nationwide and unveiled new tools through which homebuyers and homeowners will find greater clarity in the home finance process. The Clarity CommitmentTM, a single, one-page loan summary clearly presents to borrowers their interest rate, ...


SharperAgent Unveils Campaign Management System for Long & Foster Real Estate

RISMEDIA, April 21, 2009-SharperAgent announced the release of My CMS for sales associates, a new custom communications tool for Virginia based Long & Foster Companies. The new system will support over 13,000 sales associates located throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, providing an easy-to-use, effective campaign tool set for prospecting and repeat ...


Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Joins Forces with Home and Style Designer Stephen Saint-Onge

RISMEDIA, April 17, 2009-"Good design has the power to change lives." That simple philosophy is what inspires noted home and style designer Stephen Saint-Onge, whose makeover techniques have reached millions across the country through design makeovers in magazines and on television. ...


Area Pro Realty Offers Brokers Consistent Income

RISMEDIA, April 14, 2009-A new franchisor, Area Pro Realty, has announced that it is bringing a "fresh and well-needed" business model to the residential real estate industry. According to the company, this business model allows independent brokers and franchises alike to operate a successful brokerage in any economic market, even ...


AnnounceMyMove.com Releases Social Media Marketing Tool to Regional MLS of Florida Subscribers

RISMEDIA, April 13, 2009-AnnounceMyMove LLC., an industry pioneer in providing social media marketing tools to the real estate industry, has entered into an agreement with Regional MLS of Florida (RMLSFL) to offer their subscribers free, auto-generated listing announcements by embedding their newest social media product, AnnounceMyListing. ...


Newsletters Still Do the Job

RISMEDIA, April 11, 2009-As new marketing ideas geared toward real estate agents are continually introduced and replaced, newsletters have proven to be one marketing piece that can withstand the test of time. The Personal Marketing Company (TPMCO), based in Lenexa, Kansas, continues to produce affordable newsletters that target neighborhood markets. ...


Time is Money: How Agents Can Streamline Day-to-Day Business

RISMEDIA, April 9, 2009-It's no secret that in today's world, the old cliché "time is money" rings truer than ever. In 2009, real estate agents have found that streamlining day-to-day business practices is the only way to efficiently attract new business while simultaneously working with existing clients, providing the service ...