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You May Have Spyware

Verl Workman — Sat, 11 Aug 2007 21:44:24 +0000

Has your Internet browser been running slower than normal? Or when you type in a website it sends you somewhere else completely? These are signs that your computer may have picked up some spyware.

Here are a few more telltale signs:

Getting the Best Deals on Tech Gadgets

Verl Workman — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 22:18:00 +0000

Commonly I receive questions about the best place to buy technology so I thought I would share some of the top spots I use. Like most people, I love a good deal. There is just something "hunter-gatherer" about it. For any product I look at buying, I typically begin my search online just to see what others say about the products (so I know I'm

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DIY Tips for Getting Noticed on the Search Engines

Verl Workman — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 15:17:54 +0000

Like most agents, you may be wondering how"?to get"?your website to come up in the general search results when someone does a Google or Yahoo search."? Perhaps you already know how to subscribe to become a Sponsored Link, but getting"?noticed in the free"?search results is still a"?mystery."?

While there are many companies who are happy to"?optimize your"?site (for a fee, of course...that's a topic for another article), there are some basic things you can"?do"?on your own to improve your ranking."? Click here for more...

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Resolve to Follow Up'Automatically'in 2007!

Verl Workman — Wed, 27 Dec 2006 05:00:00 +0000

When I first automated my real estate business, my goal was to increase my touches with my clients while decreasing the amount of work it took to accomplish it. "?Simply put, I wanted to build my relationships with my clients without compromising my free time, since it can be a daunting task to stay in close contact with a long list of clients.

You see, my overall motivating purpose in life is to spend more time with my wife and children, not spend more time in my real estate business."? I needed to have systems in place so I could enjoy the lifestyle of a high income earner without being married to my business!

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Technology for Tough Situations

Verl Workman — Mon, 18 Dec 2006 02:28:52 +0000

In this changing market there seems to be an excess of inventory, and buyers have a tendency to want to look at every home before they make a decision."? If you only have a couple of clients this might work for you, but for busy Realtors it's important to get them to make a decision so you can get on to the next client and closing.'In challenging situations"?consider combining some"?low tech"?tools with"?high tech to"?help your clients find what they're looking for...and help you see the closing table sooner.

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Overloaded? Save Time with a Good Contact Manager

Verl Workman — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 00:52:43 +0000

The number one question that I get asked at every seminar and event is, "which contact manager should I use"""" Is it Top Producer, Agent Office, Act, Outlook, Goldmine or some other database"?? How many times have you heard it said that the best contact manager is the one that you already use"?? While this statement is true, allow me to elaborate on what makes a contact management system effective."?

In my opinion, your real estate contact manager should be more than just a place you keep names, addresses and phone numbers for the purpose of sending out your holiday greetings once a year...

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Which Properties Need Virtual Tours?

Verl Workman — Fri, 08 Sep 2006 03:04:39 +0000

Virtual tours have evolved."? They're quick; they're clear and simply said, statistics prove that consumers love them'increasing views and decreasing days on the market. "?So, which properties should you put virtual tours on?"?

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Avoid the Real Estate Rhetoric Rut

Verl Workman — Fri, 18 Aug 2006 19:12:00 +0000

This is a blog about nothing."? Literally nothing."? I ran across"?a website today that helps companies create an"?instant article based solely on their company name."? It's a corporate gibberish generator that"?creates a prospectus-length article so full of"?jargon"?it essentially says nothing."? Sadly, some"?of it makes sense and I am pretty sure I've"?seen"?it in actual"?press releases over last several years.

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Web Site or Web Strategy?

Verl Workman — Wed, 09 Aug 2006 13:19:00 +0000

While on vacation recently I was blown away by the millions and millions of stars that you do not see when you're in the city."? As I pointed out the big and little dippers to my kids and identified the North Star, I had this wild thought: having a web site in real estate is like having a star in the galaxy"who cares?"? Unless you have the Hubble Telescope pointed at your star, it just doesn't matter."?

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Is Realtor.com Staying Competitive?

Verl Workman — Tue, 25 Jul 2006 18:36:00 +0000

As the search engines and alternative online classifieds continue to build their brands and their content -- and capture national attention -- what's happening with Realtor.com?

From Yahoo, Trulia and Oodle to GoogleBase and Zillow, non-industry companies are attracting big business."? It's not just the one-on-one classified ads that are helping them either."?

But where's Realtor.com"??

They are still the"?foremost site for national listing data and traffic but will their current model"?remain competitive"?among the search-engine buzz?

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Becoming the Best of the Best

Verl Workman — Fri, 21 Jul 2006 22:56:00 +0000

Becoming one of the best agents in your market requires hard work, time, and dedication.' One of the most important things you can bring to the table is your real life market knowledge and expertise."? As you increase your market knowledge IQ, your confidence will grow and you'll win the trust of your clients."?

To do that, you need to know more about your market than the average consumer."? That's more of a challenge than it used to be since consumers can easily find market statistics online, quickly and easily preview listings on the web and access public records with ease."?

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It is Time to Really Start Listening to Our Clients!

Verl Workman — Wed, 12 Jul 2006 18:31:00 +0000

Buyer expectations have shifted through the years as they become more and more technology-savvy, and as agents, we're missing the mark."?

My first eye-opening experience was with a 23-year-old buyer, who preferred to look at properties online before driving around to see them in person, but his elimination process is what was most fascinating.

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Introduction to Verl Workman's Blog

Verl Workman — Fri, 07 Jul 2006 04:15:00 +0000

Technology used to be a novelty to impress clients with one's knowledge of marketing with technology. Today it's an expectation. It's not okay anymore to simply show up and talk about technology with your clients, they'll see right through it. You must be able to walk the walk and really use it to your full advantage. Join me as we review new and emerging technologies and explore what's working for agents around North America so you can start turning technology into cash.

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