Appraisal Subcommittee is ground zero in Washington for appraisal rules

on October 20, 2005

You pay $25 a year to fund Appraisal Foundation grants, federal oversight of state appraisal boards, and the Appraisal Subcommittee national appraiser registry. You should make sure your investment is working for you by checking the registry – click on the previous link – periodically to be sure your license information is correct.  Your clients […]

Podcasting homes for sale hottest new technology for real estate agents

on October 17, 2005

a la mode Introduces Podcasting Audio Technology to 7,500 Agents Nationwide To Help Them Win More Listings, Better Market Homes OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Helping real estate agents gain more listings and put the latest cutting-edge technology to work, a la mode, a leading developer of tools for real estate professionals, today announced that its […]

Survey says Internet, e-mail vital to REALTORS®’ business

on October 13, 2005

Sixty-seven percent of REALTORS® find the Internet extremely or very important in the marketing and promotion of their business, according to the California Association of REALTORS® “2005 Use of Technology Survey.” With more than half of consumers using the Internet to find their new home, it’s easy to see why it’s become such an important […]

Fannie forms: double the work between Nov. 1 and Jan. 1?

on October 7, 2005

Fannie Mae will require use of the new versions of their appraisal forms beginning November 1. With plenty of time to spare you’ll have access to Appraisal XSite website content, XSellerate automated marketing campaigns and other ways to help you get on the same page with your lender clients.  You’ll both be comfortable you know […]

XSite tools that help you save money on gas

on September 30, 2005

As a REALTOR®, you’re accustomed to driving your clients to showings.  However, now that the average price of a gallon of gas in the U.S.  is just below $3, you may be wondering if there’s any way to cut down on the time spent in your car without sacrificing service. Here are some ways your […]

More than $675,000 collected for Hurricane Katrina victims

on September 16, 2005

Over the past few weeks since Hurricane Katrina we’ve asked you to donate to the American Red Cross through our site, www.alamode.com/katrina, and our founder and Chairman, Dave Biggers, would match your donations.  You came through in a big way, donating a total of $261,453.53, which Dave dutifully matched, dollar for dollar. And as you […]