Real Estate Business Tools
Welcome to the Agent Productivity Center! All of the tools presented below leverage the power and convenience of the Internet in some way. We have personally screened every one of the marketing and real estate tools listed below, and we recommend them without hesitation.
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Distribute Press Releases OnlineI've been using PR Web for more than seven years now, for myself and for my clients. It's an easy way to publish a press release online, and to have that release picked up by Google News, Yahoo News and the like. |
PRWeb - Distribute your news to consumers, journalists and bloggers
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Start a Real Estate NewsletterI have used Constant Contact for various email marketing programs in the past, and I'd use them again without hesitation. If you plan to start a real estate newsletter program (or want to improve the one you have), check them out. |
Email Newsletters - 60 Day Free Trial
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Order Real Estate Postcards OnlineIf you plan to use direct mail postcards as part of your marketing program, you should outsource the logistics to a print-and-mail postcard company. I've seen a lot of agents burn themselves out by handling too much on their own! |
20% Off Your Direct Mail Campaign.
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Order Yard Signs OnlineHere's another area where the Internet can save you time, energy and (in some cases) money. Companies like Build-a-Sign have perfected the art of online ordering for real estate signs. |
Shop Custom Real Estate Signs Online at BuildASign.com!
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Fax Your Contracts by EmailThis product is ideal for real estate agents, because it allows you to send and receive faxes (such as contracts and other client paperwork) through your email inbox. We use eFax to send contracts to our own marketing clients. |
Find out how eFax delivers faxes right to your email inbox.
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Get the Search Engine AdvantageI would only recommend this product for real estate agents who are serious about search engine marketing. If that describes you, then check out the Compete.com line of products. They can help you plan an effective search engine marketing campaign. |
Build better search campaigns by understanding the competition
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Get Computer Tech Support OnlineI thought this service was such a good idea that I've added it to the Agent Productivity Center. They don't outsource to India, and they can help you with many computer issues (software, printers, virus removal, etc.). |
Get $10 off any tech support session at SupportSpace. Live Expert PC Help!
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Get a 1-800 Number for Your BusinssFor agents who work with a lot of people out of state who are relocating, it makes sense to have a toll-free 800 number on your website. That alone can increase the number of phone calls you get. Ring Central has plans that are ideal for agents and small brokerages. |
Try RingCentral Online FREE for 30 days
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Put Your Ad on Yahoo Search EngineWhen the topic of sponsored search engine marketing comes up, most people think of the Google AdWords program. But Yahoo is the #2 search engine in terms of daily activity, so their sponsored search program is also worth considering. |
Maximize your marketing ROI with Yahoo! Sign up and get a $25 credit.
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A Project Tracker for AgentsWhen I first screened this product, I realized how suitable it was for real estate agents!" You could use it to track a real estate transaction from start to finish, keep clients informed, share files, etc. It says collaboration for business teams, but it's perfect for agents. |
Team Collaboration Made Easy - Try it FREE.
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Get Affordable Web HostingBefore you can have a real estate website up and running, you need a reliable hosting provider. We have a half-dozen of our own websites hosted by iPowerWeb, so we can recommend them without hesitation. |
iPowerWeb - Special Hosting Offer $7.95/mo and Free Setup
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Build a Real Estate WebsiteWeb development has come a long way. Many real estate agents don't realize how quickly and easily you can launch a website these days. Click the link below to see what I mean: |
Easily Build a Website in Minutes at Web.com
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Design Your Own Logo OnlineMy wife used this service once to create a logo for the startup company where she worked. She has no design background whatsoever. But the web-based tools allowed here to create a professional-looking logo the company is still using to this day. |
Logo Design by LogoYes - Try it for Free!