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Unique Realtor Web Sites

July 2nd, 2009 by Stephen Jagger

3 more customize real estate agents websites have been launched on the Ubertor platform by some of our Approved Vendors today. All 3 are examples of how different design styles can be applied to our platform so that you can have that custom look you always wanted. Take a moment to check them out:

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Damali & Neville Adomi
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Yes, You Can Specify Additional Rules To Add To Your Site’s Robots.txt file

June 29th, 2009 by Stephen Jagger

I was emailed by a clients “tech guy” today asking if there was a way to update the robots.txt for his clients website. The answer, YES, you can specify additional rules to add to your site’s robots.txt file below.

How?

Within the “Marketing” tab in your control panel, click “robots”.
From there you can make the adjustments you want.

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Ubertor Feature: Showcase Your Listings Using Google Maps

June 29th, 2009 by Stephen Jagger

Interested in having your listings displayed within Google Maps? Within your website you can do it. Contact our client service team for more information on all of the different options you have for showcasing your listings within Google Maps.

Here is an example of an agents listings within Google Maps integrated right into the banner section of the agents website:

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http://www.jenniferle.ca/MapofCurrentListings.ubr

Custom Realtor Website

June 29th, 2009 by Stephen Jagger

2 new customized Realtor websites have been launched on the Ubertor real estate website software by SplitMango.com and KuniDesign.com - both a unique and different examples of what can be done on our system.

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check out her website here - http://www.nazlibirand.com - by SplitMango

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check out her website here - http://www.jenniferle.ca - by KuniDesign

Over 400 People Attended Meetup of Meetups

June 24th, 2009 by Stephen Jagger

The Meetup of Meetups had a fantastic turnout last night. We had over 400 business owners, real estate agents and sales people show up for a night of networking, cocktails and catching up. Overall it was a fantastic night. A big thanks to everyone who made the night a success.

Here are a couple pictures from the event:

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photo credit: Minna Betty Van

Interested in attending the next Real Estate Technology Meetup? Be sure to sign up here to be notified of the next event.

Sebastian Albrecht Is Owning The Grouse Grind

June 22nd, 2009 by Stephen Jagger

Vancouver Realtor Sebastian Albrecht is hiking the Grouse Grind 13 times in one day (TODAY). You can follow his progress live from his Twitter account - https://twitter.com/salbrecht. Sebastian is raising money for the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation and you can sponsor him here. Below is a video with 24Hours News from today.

Grouse Grind Stats:

Length: 2.9 kilometres (1.8 miles)
Elevation Gain: 853 metres (2,800 feet)
- Base: 274 metres above sea level (900 feet)
- Summit: 1,127 metres (3,700 feet)
- Total Stairs: 2,830
Statistics: Annually, over 100,000 people hike the Grind™.
Average Time: On average it takes up to an hour and a half to complete the hike.
For novice hikers, up to two hours is recommended.
Participants: Hikers range in age from 7 to 90, with an equal male/female split.

Live Ubertor Tour : 7 Stops in 60 Minutes : June 23, 2009

June 18th, 2009 by Uber Bryan

Get expert advice from an Ubertor specialist on how to use the basics of the system. This is a great start for all new Ubertor users eager to learn how to begin maximizing their website for the most return.

This is a live guided tour of Ubertor’s control panel - so if you’re on the fences about Ubertor’s software, click in and join the tour. See how easy it is to get a website up and running.

Join in 2 easy steps (Live Tour is FREE):

1.  Engage the specialist, Tuesday, June 23 at 10:00 AM PST.
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/join/420390483

2.  Use your microphone and speakers (VoIP) - a headset is recommended. Or, call in using your telephone.

Dial 914-339-0012
Access Code: 420-390-483
Audio PIN: Shown after joining the meeting

Meeting ID: 420-390-483

The live tour will go over the following topics:

1. Logging into your control panel (1 minute)

2. The Dashboard - Overview of cool tools to get your site running (9 minutes)

* Google Maps - Map your listings with 3 different views
* Google XML SiteMaps - Get found on Google faster than others
* Feedburner - Get your blog going with Feedburner
* Google Analytics - Start tracking the number of people coming to your site
* Favicon - Change your favorites icon

3. Crafting your own page (15 minutes)

* Adding content
* Adding photos
* Adding videos

4. Power marketing your listings (15 minutes)

* Display your photos
* Adding files, like floor plans and strata docs to your listings
* Mapping your listing on Google
* Giving your listing its own domain (URL)
* Adding music to your listing
* Have an open house? Advertise the listing as an open house
* Virtual Tours
* Get your listing on Craigslist - and looking good!
* Adding your own filmed video to the listing

5. Unveil the power of CSS and how it can help you mastercraft your website (5 minutes)

6. What is Twitter? How to use it with your website (5 minutes)

7. Q & A (10 minutes)

**1 LUCKY attendee will win $57.00, just for taking the tour!**

Monet Tyler’s Heritage Woods Homes

June 16th, 2009 by Stephen Jagger

Lower Mainland Realtor Monet Tyler has launched another website on the Ubertor platform exclusively for Heritage Woods Homes in Port Moody.

Ubertor Approved Vendor SplitMango.com is the company behind the custom design and they have done a few neat things. For starters SplitMango adjusted how the individual listings are showcased as well as the listing overview page to give it a very customized look and feel while still maintaining ease of use.

Check out the website here.

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Ubertor is an Inman News 2009 Innovator Award Finalist

June 15th, 2009 by Stephen Jagger

innovator_awardsFantastic News - Ubertor has been nominated as an Inman News 2009 Innovator Award Finalist. ”

Winners of the 12th annual awards — which honor companies that use technology and innovation to enhance the real estate transaction process and improve the overall experience for consumers and real estate professionals — will be announced during the Real Estate Connect conference in San Francisco, which runs from August 5th - 7th 2009.” (via Inman News)

Thanks to Inman for recognizing our efforts! Good luck to all of the other finalist including Ubertor client Ian Watt who is a finalist for “Most innovative blog”.

Are you interested in trying out the Ubertor product? You can signup online at www.ubertor.com for a 30 day free trial with no contract, no setup fee and no obligation. Let us show you what you can do with an Ubertor website.

Live Ubertor Tour : 7 Stops in 60 Minutes : June 16, 2009

June 11th, 2009 by Uber Bryan

Get expert advice from an Ubertor specialist on how to use the basics of the system. This is a great start for all new Ubertor users eager to learn how to begin maximizing their website for the most return.

This is a live guided tour of Ubertor’s control panel - so if you’re on the fences about Ubertor’s software, click in and join the tour. See how easy it is to get a website up and running.

Join in 2 easy steps (Live Tour is FREE):

1. Engage the specialist, Tuesday, June 16 at 10:00 AM PDT.
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/join/596510178

2.  Use your microphone and speakers (VoIP) - a headset is recommended. Or, call in using your telephone.

Dial 215-383-1005
Access Code: 596-510-178
Audio PIN: Shown after joining the meeting

Meeting ID: 596-510-178

The live tour will go over the following topics:

1. Logging into your control panel (1 minute)

2. The Dashboard - Overview of cool tools to get your site running (9 minutes)

* Google Maps - Map your listings with 3 different views
* Google XML SiteMaps - Get found on Google faster than others
* Feedburner - Get your blog going with Feedburner
* Google Analytics - Start tracking the number of people coming to your site
* Favicon - Change your favorites icon

3. Crafting your own page (15 minutes)

* Adding content
* Adding photos
* Adding videos

4. Power marketing your listings (15 minutes)

* Display your photos
* Adding files, like floor plans and strata docs to your listings
* Mapping your listing on Google
* Giving your listing its own domain (URL)
* Adding music to your listing
* Have an open house? Advertise the listing as an open house
* Virtual Tours
* Get your listing on Craigslist - and looking good!
* Adding your own filmed video to the listing

5. Unveil the power of CSS and how it can help you mastercraft your website (5 minutes)

6. What is Twitter? How to use it with your website (5 minutes)

7. Q & A (10 minutes)

**1 LUCKY attendee will win $57.00, just for taking the tour!**