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Document Sharing: Folders, very similar to the folders in your computer My Documents section, are created and files can be uploaded and stored for access by all members. Permissions are set for each folder to allow only those authorized to gain access and view the documents. Company operations manuals, personnel documents, training materials and shareable marketing brochures are all examples of the type of documents that might be stored and shared.

Individual and Group Calendars: Most intranet services allow the synchronizing 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 login. Group items will be visible to all. You can also set up groups within the company, such as Admin or Agents,and set meetings and events that will be visible only to the assigned group. Members can RSVP to their meeting invitations.

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The Sierra Club is seeking to protect US public lands from threats like oil and gas drilling, unchecked development, irresponsible recreation, logging, and global warming. In order to save what remains of the wild, the Sierra Club has launched a campaign to protect fifty-two of the most exceptional places–one in every state, plus Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia–over the next ten years. They have released a new report called America’s Wild Legacy. And they have also released a Google Earth collection showing all 52 locations [Google Earth File. You must have GE installed.] as placemarks, with information included in each description bubble including photos, and links to the report and other information.

Google Earth is an excellent visualization tool to help people understand issues effecting the environment. You will find many examples of this in the GEB’s environment category and under the Google Earth Global Awareness layer. And, Google recently formed a new Google Outreach program to help non-profits promote and develop content using Google Earth.

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House hunting has been made easier by Technology. You don’t have to get out from the comfort of your homes. You can do it sitting in front of your computer screens. All you have to do is have Internet access and go online to “virtual tours”. It is the same as house hunting but better- it allows you to see the house in a 3-D and 360-degree perspective. Things that your eyes cannot see can catch a glimpse on spots provided by the virtual tours they may offer.

Truly, modern technology has made it more convenient for people in their dealings in life. Not only does virtual touring save you transportation expenses and gas, but it can also save you a lot of energy for more important things in life.

HomeGain recently announced the addition of a helpful new tool the Home Sale Maximizer. This user-friendly resource guides sellers in identifying repairs needed to maximize their overall home sale. Agents can also make great use of this tool for setting listing prices, and showing sellers how they can increase the saleability of their home. Louis Cammarosano, General Manager of HomeGain adds,

“With the addition of Home Sale Maximizer to its product suite, HomeGain now offers consumers the ability to get a instant free home valuation without registration as well as information on how to make their homes worth more.”

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I noticed that a lot of people are skeptical in investing in real estate technology. Usually, skepticism is a very tricky word. Yes, you can get rid of the possibilities of having financial losses because you didn’t invest anything at all, but deciding not to push through with it can also make a lot of opportunities pass your lap.

You must have an open mind if you are deciding for the betterment of your real estate business. It may not be easy, but it is a very helpful strategy I tell you. If someone presents a new technology to you, stop thinking negatively. Ask for the positive side of implementing such project.
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Access to the well-known Google Earth had become increasingly beneficial not only to the people of the real estate industry but also for the benefit of the environment. Since its features allow people to see any part of the world, governments have taken notice of how the endangered environment can be saved through the people’s awareness.

This feature has been commendable on the site’s part. Not only does it uplift one aspect of life but also another. It is versatile and global. This may be the start of globalization. More and more matters have united the different countries into one body. Are you ready for this?

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.