by RMLS Communication Department | Aug 7, 2012 | Uncategorized
Have you been itching to set-up a digital portfolio to give your clients a more holistic view of. . .well, you? If you’ve been looking for a way to display all your achievements digitally—both professionally and personally—you might want to check out Pathbrite.
Pathbrite is a new company that lets users create digital portfolios that go way beyond the usual flat resume and timeline display. The company originally targeted students applying to college or first-time job seekers. However, Pathbrite is really for anyone, of any age, who wants to create a digital portfolio.
Check out how some of the Pathbrite staff use it to display their own experience.
What do you think? Would you find this technology useful?
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by RMLS Communication Department | Aug 2, 2012 | Fun Facts
After posting the distressed property charts, we thought it might be fun to put together some stats on active listings. The Portland Metro area is pictured here but you can also check out: All Areas, Clark County, Douglas County and Lane County.
by RMLS Communication Department | Aug 1, 2012 | Events
Did you know RMLS™ offers a class about. . .
RMLSweb CMA and Statistics
Want to be the expert in your market area? Want to better explain pricing to your clients? In this class we’ll show you how to get the statistical and comparable data you need to do just that. We’ll use the RMLSweb Statistical module to examine MLS Areas for trends and the CMA (Comparative Market Analysis) module to search for comps to create a customized report which stands apart from the rest. 1.5 hours – Prerequisite: None
Our trainers are available for onsite training at your office!
If you are an RMLS™ subscriber, we have lots of FREE educational opportunities at a location near you including RMLSweb CMA and Statistics. View the August Training Calendar in your area:
-Coos County
-Eastern Oregon
-Eugene
-Gresham
-Hood River
-Portland
-Roseburg
-Salem
-Vancouver
You can also find ongoing education and training classes through a number of different associations in the Portland Metro area and beyond. To search for August education classes check out the following association’s current events:
Portland Metropolitan Association of Realtors® (PMAR)
East Metro Association of Realtors® (EMAR)
Clark County Association of Realtors® (CCAR)
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by RMLS Communication Department | Jul 30, 2012 | Lockbox, Statistics
This Week’s Lockbox Activity Increases for Oregon and Decreases for Washington
For the week ending on 7/22/12, these charts show the number of times RMLS™ subscribers opened Supra lockboxes in Washington and Oregon. Compared to the previous week, activity increased slightly in Oregon and dropped in Washington.
To see larger versions of these charts visit our photostream on flickr.
by RMLS Communication Department | Jul 25, 2012 | Tips & Tricks
Is a full tank of gas a Realtors® best friend? Maybe not, but with all the driving they do getting a good deal on gas prices probably does make life a little easier. And you guessed it—there’s an app for that. Find gas stations close to wherever you happen to be with the best prices by trying one of these free apps for either iPhone or Android.
GasBuddy
Perhaps the most popular of gas apps, GasBuddy helps you locate gas stations near you and see their current gas prices with one click. The app creates a community of real time gas price “reporters” by awarding points toward prize giveaways to users. The app breaks gas prices down by gas types—regular, mid-grade, premium and diesel. You can search for gas stations based on either price or distance from where you’re located. It also provides a link to get directions to the station you choose.
GasGuru
Developed by Yellowpages.com GasGuru is only a month old so the jury is still out about the accuracy of its gas prices. However, in addition to gas prices this app also lets you search for nearby restaurants, coffee, auto repair, ATMs and roadside assistance—all of which can come in handy. This app rates gas prices as either “Best” meaning it’s in the top 20 percent of the cheapest gas available, or “Good” meaning it’s in the top 50 percent, or other, which is any price not falling in the first two categories.
Do you have a favorite gas app, please comment and let us know what works for you!
