RPR®'s favorite REALTOR® stories of 2015
As a company, innovation and technology advancement excite us, but at the heart of it all is making sure that every enhancement and addition benefits the REALTOR®. Every year we ask REALTORS® to share their stories on how RPR® has helped grow their businesses. Our hope is that these stories from the field help you find new and innovative ways of using the latest technologies in your own market. See how one REALTOR® is using the RPR app to impress online prospects "By working RPR Mobile™ into the equation, I'm able to reply instantly to the lead from the side of the road, in a parking lot, or at any office—capitalizing on the opportunity to elevate awareness of my brand, earn clients and close more deals." – Dale Chumbley   Mobile app delivers on-the-go access for on-the-run agent "You don't remember everything you've been told but when you see something, and you are told something, your mind retains it much better. RPR Mobile™ makes that whole process smooth with its slick performance and incredible options. And it's so easy to use, even for those who feel challenged by technology." – Bill Lublin Pay-it-forward style of leadership pays off for Ohio-based broker "I may not have the resources that franchises have, so in order for me to attract and retain a top-notch teams of agents, I have to be at the top of my game in terms of the leadership I provide and resources I bring to the agency." – Jerry Holden A Member Benefit with Better Data and Branded Reports "RPR is a source of value that I just can't put a dollar amount to. There is no other single source that I know of that compiles this much data into one report. And it's included in my NAR dues!" – Adrienne "Abe" Wagner To view the original post, visit the RPR blog.

Is WebsiteBox Too Good To Be True? Here is What Realtor® Anna-Marie Ashe Has to Say!
Hey it's Rui Caluz, the Community Manager at WebsiteBox.com, and this week in our Too Good To Be True series we have Anna-Marie Ashe, a Realtor® from Washington, DC who knows how crucial it is to have a professional website in this day and age where technology rules supreme. In this interview she tells us how much she appreciates having a fully customizable website with integrated IDX, and let us in on her social media plans for the future! Rui: Please introduce yourself, how long have you been in real estate? Anna-Marie: My name is Anna-Marie Ashe and I currently work and live in Washington, DC. I have been practicing real estate for 2.5 years. Rui: Did you have a website before WebsiteBox? How much were you paying? Anna-Marie: I did not have a website before purchasing WebsiteBox. I did some research and realized building a website from scratch would be extremely expensive. Rui: What was your first reaction when you heard about the $99 price? Did you think it was too good to be true? Anna-Marie: I did think it was too good to be true. I saw another agent had a website from WebsiteBox and they verified the pricing structure for me. It's a really good deal! Rui: What WebsiteBox feature do you like most? Anna-Marie: I appreciate the IDX and customizable template best. Even though they are templates, it gives you the opportunity to make it your own. The IDX capability also helps to provide the services that potential home owners need to research the market. Rui: Would you recommend WebsiteBox to other Realtors®? Anna-Marie: I would and I have recommended it to other Realtors. Rui: How has WebsiteBox improved your business? Anna-Marie: In this technological age I think that it's crucial to have a professional website for all businesses. I have gotten a lot of feedback from clients about how informative my website is and how it has helped them understand the market and home buying process better. Rui: What are your future plans for your WebsiteBox site? Anna-Marie: I am going to continue to ramp up my blogging and integration with my Facebook page and Twitter for greater exposure. Check out Anna-Marie's Website: AAsheRealtor.com If you would like to share your story with WebsiteBox, please feel free to email me at [email protected] To view the original article, visit the WebsiteBox blog.

Is WebsiteBox Too Good To Be True? Here is What Realtor® Leticia Ferraro Has to Say!
Hey it's Rui Caluz, the Community Manager at WebsiteBox, and this week in our Too Good To Be True series we have Leticia Ferraro, a Realtor® from South Florida who makes great use of her WebsiteBox website tools to capture leads and stay ahead of competition. In this interview she explains how easy it was to setup her website, she talks about our price point, and let you in on her favorite features! Rui: Please introduce yourself, how long have you been in real estate? Leticia: My name is Leticia Ferraro and I have been in the real estate business since 2003, as a licensed title agent, and a Realtor® since November 2013. I currently represent Castelli Real Estate Services located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Rui: Did you have a website before WebsiteBox? How much were you paying? Leticia: It has been quite some time since I have had a website but I do remember having to pay a monthly fee for it to remain active. The fee was much higher than what I pay for WebsiteBox. Rui: What was your first reaction when you heard about the $99 price? Did you think it was too good to be true? Leticia: I thought the $99 price was a bargain and was surprised at how great my site looked when it was done. The platform was easy to use and features can be added on a need to basis. I like that! Rui: What WebsiteBox feature do you like most? Leticia: My favorite feature is the IDX feature and the translator. In South Florida, we have many people who speak several different languages. Not only can my clients search for their homes on my site but the verbiage can be translated to accommodate those whose primary language is not English. Rui: Would you recommend WebsiteBox to other Realtors®? Leticia: I would definitely recommend WebsiteBox to other realtors. In fact, I already have. Rui: How has WebsiteBox improved your business? Leticia: WebsiteBox makes it easy for me to drive traffic to my site. The search engine optimization is an important feature that I would have had difficulty with if I had to create a website on my own. WebsiteBox has helped me capture leads and I am thankful for that! Rui: What are your future plans for your WebsiteBox site? Leticia: I plan to utilize the blogging feature. I feel it is important to connect with clients and the blogging feature will allow me the space to do that. Check out Leticia's Website: LeticiaFerraro.com If you would like to share your story with WebsiteBox please feel free to email me at [email protected]. To view the original article, visit WebsiteBox.com.

Is WebsiteBox Too Good To Be True? Here is What Realtor® Kent Schwager Has to Say!
Last week, I spoke with Kent Schwager, a Utah REALTOR® who needed a website to help out of state buyers find him. He needed a cost-effective solution that would help him effectively market his services. When he heard about the $99 Do-It-All Website, his first thought was "No way. There has to be a catch." He decided to hop on an online chat and find out if there was any fine print that he might be missing. He discovered what all of our clients discover that we are indeed the real deal. No fine print, no catch, just a great product that is priced fairly. This week in our "Too Good To Be True" series, Kent shares his entire experience with WebsiteBox. In our last edition of the "Too Good To Be True" interview series we had a Antonia Gresbrink talking about how she was beyond excited when she found out about WebsiteBox. In case you missed it, you can read it here. Rui: Please introduce yourself, how long have you been in real estate?Kent: My name is Kent Schwager and I work with Equity Real Estate, St George Utah's largest brokerage. I have only been in real estate since November of 2013. My first goal as an agent was set up a website to help out of state buyers find me. Rui: Did you have a website before WebsiteBox? How much were you paying? Kent: Saint George Neighborhoods was my first website, and I have now set up a second site focusing on giving back to the community called Utah Homes for Everyday Heroes. I would have never been able to pay for two websites if I had not found WebsiteBox. I literally would have been paying over three hundred dollars a month for literally the exact same features. Rui: What was your first reaction when you heard about the $99 price? Did you think it was too good to be true? Kent: When I found WebsiteBox I immediately started an online chat to see if this service had any "Fine Print", and I can honestly say, it is the real deal. It has everything I need. Rui: What WebsiteBox feature do you like most? Kent: My favorite feature of Website box is the fact that I can provide free MLS search for my clients through my Saint George Neighborhoods website. In all reality though, the fact that I can chat anytime I have a question, has enabled me to create a very functional site. Rui: Would you recommend WebsiteBox to other Realtors®? Kent: Any Realtor not using WebsiteBox either has money to give away or is afraid of technology. In either case I would highly recommend taking the initiative to build your own site, as you will be amazed on how easy it is to build a site Rui: How has WebsiteBox improved your business? Kent: I linked my Utah Homes for Everyday Heroes site to my Face Book page (Super easy) and asked my friends to "Like" it. I literally got over a hundred website visits, and my site rankings have now shot to the first page. My brand recognition within my Sphere of Influence has become well known and recognized. Rui: What are your future plans for your WebsiteBox site? Kent: I am going to continue purchasing new sites and tailor them to specific audiences such as first time home buyers, communities, etc. Each of these sites will link to one another which will in return heighten my SEO and bring in more leads. I cannot say how excited I am to build my next site. I already have a lender, Title company and Financial Advisor on board to assist one another with marketing to our specific client base. Very exciting! Check out Kent's Website: LittleValleyHomeSearch.com. If you would like to share your story with WebsiteBox, please feel free to email me at [email protected]. To view the original post, visit the WebsiteBox blog.

Real Life Agent Stories: Is WebsiteBox Too Good to Be True?
The number number one question we get asked by Realtors is "How do you guys do it? A website for $99 seems too good to be true!" Rather than me going on and on about how our product is the real deal. I would rather let our clients speak for themselves. This week on our "Too Good To Be True" series, Annie B a Realtor® from Miami, Florida talks about her past experiences with different websites, and tell us what her plans are for her new WebsiteBox website. Rui: Please introduce yourself, how long have you been in real estate? Annie: Hello all! My name is Annie B. Benalcazar and I have been in the real estate business since December 2012. Rui: Did you have a website before WebsiteBox? How much were you paying? Annie: Yes I did, I actually had two other websites before this one with different companies. For the first one, I paid $150 and that would be charged yearly. I discovered with this first one that they did not have an amazing real estate IDX like I needed it to perform, so I was on the search and then found a second company. At the time they were what I was looking for and they charged me a $99 set-up fee and $50 per month. A few months later, I then discovered WebsiteBox online and when I saw that I could benefit with everything my real estate business needed with huge savings per year, I was sold! WebsiteBox is my most beneficial and happiest choice. Rui: What was your first reaction when you heard about the $99 price? Did you think it was too good to be true? Annie: I sure did! I thought it was some website advertisement to lure you in with an amazing price that looks the part for a whole product, but then would charge you a ton of money for all other features. I am happy I was curious enough to find this treasure out. Rui: What WebsiteBox feature do you like most? Annie: I love them all. It's the complete package for everything that I need for my real estate business right now and into the future. Rui: Would you recommend WebsiteBox to other Realtors®? Annie: Yes, absolutely! Rui: How has WebsiteBox improved your business? Annie: It has given me the option of such an incredible product to share and help create happy clients who love to search for properties freely and at their own convenience in today's market. It has also given me amazing web presence throughout my marketing campaign. I always receive compliments about my website and it's a great feeling to be complimented with my website being helpful and full of useful information. Rui: What are your future plans for your WebsiteBox site? Annie: That is to be determined in the near future with created new apps and new features that I am sure will also be amazing and a great benefit to utilize. As for right now, I have customized my website exactly the way I need it for the success of my business today. Check out Annie's Website: www.annieb.com If you would like to share your story with WebsiteBox please feel free to email me at [email protected]. To view the original article, visit the WebsiteBox blog.