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Document Sharing: Folders, pretty much similar to the folders in your My Documents section, are created and files can be uploaded and stored for access by all members of the network. Permissions can be set for each folder to allow only authorized personnel to gain access and view the documents. Confidential files are usually stored in these types of folder. Other company files such as operations manuals, personnel documents, training materials and shareable marketing brochures are another example of the type of documents that might be stored and shared.

Individual and Group Calendars: Nearly all intranet services allow the synchronization of a member’s Outlook or Palm device with the Calendar Function. Items and meetings marked Private will be visible only to the individual member under their log-in. Open access items will be visible to the group. You can also set up groups within the company, such as Admin or Agents, set conferences and activities that will be visible only to the assigned group. Members can also request RSVP to their meeting invitations.

Shared and Individual Tasks: As with the Calendar, members can share group tasks, maintain private task lists, and sync with their Outlook and Palm devices. Brokers can assign tasks to Agents, or Agents to Assistants. A Transaction Coordinator can enter and assign tasks for closings.

It’s been ten years and eNeighborhoods still delivers the finest marketing and technology tools and solutions to the finest real estate brokers around the world. The eNeighborhood has established a good name and likewise has an unparalleled experience in providing far-reaching and high- performance business solutions to real estate leading companies. The company is very proud and dedicates their success to their team of workers who have an exceptional commitment in customer service and network support as well. eNeighborhood is also a reliable tool in powering major enterprise solutions to some real estate’s number 1 MLS organizations, franchises, brokers and many others.

The much praised Google Maps feature of the Street view has melded three of the world’s most innovative technologies, Google’s maps, Google’s Street View and the Internet into a marriage made in heaven for the real estate industry. As said by many real estate experts, the advent of social media and breaking technologies are making the real estate industry greener for the less fuel is spent in searching for properties that can be Read the rest of this entry »

Foreclosure.com is a fast growing web site designed to present all available data for prospective homeowners and buyers the same to see trends and current developments in specific US markets making it easy to get hold of timely information. The site grew by 30% from last year’s information showing that foreclosures are now so common people are using the internet for help in their information search. They have been getting quite a lot of traffic, too much says the company’s VP, which may have to do with the fact that millions and millions of people are jumping on the internet for their real estate information allowing them to make decisions better and faster. Read the rest of this entry »

Available in Canada, ZooCasa’s nifty and powerful real estate search technology offers savings in terms of time and energy spent in looking for available properties in areas they service. The application promises one click searching of all the available properties up for sale in a particular area then switching to maps showing your location and the location of all the possible choices. You can choose by the number of baths, beds and price, allowing you to save time in an otherwise very expensive search on foot or driving around, going from property to property. This maximizes your ability to locate, zero-in and screen out false-positives from ruining your searching. Read the rest of this entry »

Many real estate deals have an online presence now, as many real estate companies and real estate agents are realizing the vast potential of the internet as a way to market their properties.

However, as consumers we must always be careful with the internet, because in the same way it gives everyone benefits, it can also be abused by many. Many people have fallen victim to the scam where cheap mortgage refinancing is offered, but asks consumers to pay a “processing fee”. Once the customer pays, he or she never hears from the supposed refinancing company again. Even worse, some even steal personal information and use it take out mortgages in someone else’s name – which, if you’re careless, could be you. Keep all your personal information safe, and do not put it on the web, if banks or any reputable institution needs it, they will send more than an email.

As usual, the trend comes from the internet and what better way to save on money than to go on an open house without leaving your home or office. Called Virtual Open Houses, you have the seller/agents giving you access through the internet either as the actual open house is happening or through a graphical representation and enhanced video-recorded tours.
This is only sensible for the few who still have jobs cannot afford to slack off work or risk losing it and it saves time in the long run towards searching for the perfect home. Though time and effort saving, an actual tour would be in order once you have short-listed your choices so you don’t get surprises you didn’t see. Technology is indeed resulting in better tools for the house hunter and real estate industry itself as it tries to weather out the effects of the recession.