Mandy Reutter
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November 2009 Newsletter
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Check out the November edition of the Raleigh Regional Association's publication of the Realtor Review online! 
Connect Product Release Update (1.1.1 & 1.1.2)
Product Update - May 27, 2010
Product Release Update for CONNECT 1.1.1 & 1.1.2
It's been a short 3 weeks since our last major product update which included the heavily anticipated release of our CONNECT Map Search. Today's product update incorporates features and enhancements requested specifically by our CONNECT customers and some high priority software patches from our development team.
As always, these features have been pushed to our customers automatically and free of charge. We are always looking for suggestions on how to make our product better and faster, so if you have specific requests that you would like to see in future product updates, send us an email and we will add to our wish list.
Added Features:
- Loading notification added during the initial view of search page (includes spinner + "connecting")
- HOA payment period (monthly, quarterly, etc.) added after dues
Patches:
- While in "listing details" on map search view, clicking on "search results" will now take you back to original map with search results --> Used to be disabled
- Map "reset" button for CONNECT CDS resets to selected MLS region
- Error message added to "listing details" tab when no property has been selected --> Occurs when a user is in "search results" view and clicks on the "listing details" tab prior to clicking on an individual property
- Fix to error message in "saved searches" and "saved listings" when there are no saved favorites --> Routes user back to Quick Search
Sincerely,
The CONNECT Team
(919) 521-4131
www.vowconnect.com
Connect Product Release Update (1.1)
Product Update - May 3, 2010
Product Release Update for CONNECT 1.1
Holy Map Search Batman. It's only been 2 short months since our last official product update and today we are excited to announce the release of our CONNECT 1.1. What's new and different...well the addition of a Map Search of course.
Consider Using A Local Vendor For Your IDX
Choosing an IDX vendor for your property search should be like buying your produce at the local farmer's market. Being able to ask the farmer what kind of soil they used to grow the tomato I just bought gives me a certain ease. Shouldn't your real estate technology give you that same confidence?
Imagine being able to call your personal sales representative, with a (919) area code, and have them walk through your door within 24 hours. You can't find that kind of service using a California-based company, a company with automated answering services and a 3 hour time zone difference.
Connect Product Release Update (1.05 & 1.06)
Product Update - February 4, 2010
Product Release Update for CONNECT 1.05 & 1.06
Big things have been happening in the past two months for Connect. At the beginning of January, our entire staff (sales, marketing, development and management) got together to figure out how we can improve our CONNECT products for both local agents and their customers. We would like to, again, thank you for your continued suggestions and feedback. Your comments are always noted and discussed in our team meetings. And as a reminder, all our product improvements have been updated on your websites, seamlessly and FREE!
Realtors Need A Marketing Plan Too
Which came first, the chicken or the egg?
A lot can be said about this analogy as it relates to real estate marketing. It's no big secret that the housing industry is still in recovery mode. I often hear Realtors say that if they can get a few buyers or close a few deals then they could afford to update their technology or invest in a new website. My response is..."If you're not on the web how do you expect to get those buyers?"
CDS - Carolina Data Share
Triangle MLS Agents pay close attention! The Carolina Data Share was announced the week of November 2nd, 2009 and is now available in our marketplace. Agents, you need to take advantage of this incredible new opportunity.
Q: What does this mean for your business?
A: MORE EXPOSURE FOR YOUR LISTINGS & MORE REFERRAL OPPORTUNITIES.
Ultimate Pumpkin Pie Recipe
Just in time for the upcoming holiday season...THE ULTIMATE PUMPKING PIE. This is a recipe I have actually tried myself and it turned out AMAZING. I am not a baker by any means...way too scientific for my cooking pleasure. But this little number turned out to be a crowed pleaser. A special thanks to Epicurious.com and Bon Appetit.
2010 CONNECT Workshop & Team Building
This past weekend was our 2010 company kickoff, a collaboration of great minds if you will…which consisted of a CONNECT workshop and a weekend full of team-building activities.
CONNECT has a great collection of customers whose opinions we greatly value. And that’s exactly what we have been doing since our initial software launch in September of 2009. We took the suggestions of our customers and compiled a list of valuable features to integrate into our bigger and better version, CONNECT 1.1.
Mandy Reutter - Director of Interactive Strategies
FAVORITES:
Umstead Park, music at the Cat's Cradle, local brews, good food (Dos Taquitos & Waraji)
GOALS:
It is my goal to provide competitive agent websites and business solutions at affordable prices.
Elizabeth Benfield - Marketing & Sales Associate
FAVORITES:
First Friday Art Walk, taking my pup Mailey to the Flea Market, live music in the City Market
GOALS:
It is my goal to ensure our Triangle MLS agents' success by educating them on up to date real estate techonlogy trends.
