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Video is often touted as an essential marketing tool for real estate agents. But while it may help put an agent's new media savvy on display, some are skeptical about the medium's ability to convert viewers into clients.
Launched in April of 2011, Viewbix aims to bolster video's ability to generate leads. The app is designed to reel in leads directly from a video player by providing subscribers with the ability to add a wide range of apps to a video that viewers may click to access additional content or contact an agent.
Wichita Realtor association says fee increase is the first in four years
More than 450 agents will get optimized lead forms, prominent listings placement
ELMS facilitates due diligence, extraction of data for modeling
Apps enable consumers to manage bills, sign documents
Unique, amazing, and meaningful presentations will translate into visits
Treater, a mobile and social commerce platform that allows businesses and brands to engage customers with promotional offers, rewards and gifts, is the seventh company to be chosen for the National Association of Realtors' "tech accelerator" program, REach.
Washington, D.C.-based Treater offers an app that lets users send "Treats" from their mobile phone, to be delivered by Facebook, email, Twitter or LinkedIn. Recipients can redeem their Treats with a mobile payment card at stores, restaurants or with online retailers.
FICO: Improving sentiment could pave way for cautious mortgage expansion
Experian: Data shows consolidation in listings space
LessThan6Percent provides agents' asking commission, marketing plan
Transaction management firm Reesio will receive $50,000, mentoring from high-profile investors
Transaction management firm Reesio will receive $50,000, mentoring from high-profile investors
Home management platform allows agents to continue relationship beyond transaction
Some say search brings business, others would rather focus on relationships than 'subpar' search
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Realtor.com president named the company's chief strategy officer
Consulting firm examines marketing tactics of 90 companies in 29 countries