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October 10, 2008
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What is the Real Estate Update?
This monthly, personalized on-line newsletter is designed for you to e-mail each month to your customers and prospects. The Real Estate Update features eight to ten consumer-oriented articles about Real Estate including current market conditions, interest rates and general homeownership. All articles are written by the award-winning columnists of Realty Times. The newsletter isn't cluttered with any flashy banner ads or off-site links -- it is designed to make YOU look good. The Newsletter features your:
  • Picture and/or Company Logo
  • Personal Article
  • Slogan
  • Personal and Company Contact Information
  • Listing of the Week (or Other Link of Your Choice)
  • Customizable Welcome Pop-up Window
  • Contact Me Form

You don't have to be a "computer geek" to learn how to use the Real Estate Update. We have an excellent support staff to help walk you through any questions that you may have. We will have your first Newsletter ready to go within hours of your initial sign-up, and the monthly updates happen automatically -- all you have to do is send it out!

As an added bonus, your Newsletter picture will appear with your Realty Times Agent Locator listing, if you have purchased one.

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Can I see some examples?
Yes. Here are several to give you an idea of how the personal features can be used:
  • Example 1 is professional but not impersonal...
  • Example 2 is more on the serious side...
  • Example 3 highlights agent's expertise and client history...
  • Example 4 uses the holiday season as a marketing aid...

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Is there a Canadian version?
Yes. Realty Times has just released a Canadian Edition of the Real Estate Update specifically for the Canadian market. Click here to view the sample.

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How is the Real Estate Update different from other Newsletters?
Realty Times is famous for providing customers with original content from the top real estate writers in the nation. All stories are timely, well researched and pertinent to buyers' and sellers' immediate needs. There are no additional hosting fees for the Newsletter. Every page displays your picture and contact information. We do not ask for your client's e-mail addresses. Additionally, the Newsletter has no off site links or advertising, and provides for extensive personalization.

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Do you offer customer support?
Absolutely. We want you to be able to get the most out of your e-newsletter. That's why, in addition to e-mail support, we also offer Live Assistance. During our business hours, you can chat online with a support representative or use our live talk feature to schedule a free consultation with someone in our office.

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Can I print the Newsletter?
The newsletter was designed for Internet distribution only; however, there is a special Print Version available just for this purpose. We offer a discount for people interested in both the Print Version and the Real Estate Update.

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How will I receive my Newsletter?
Every month, you will receive an e-mail message including a new link to your Newsletter. When you click on the link we've given you, you will be taken directly to your personalized Newsletter.

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How will clients find my Newsletter?
There are three ways clients will get to your Newsletter:
  1. Send clients the link to your Newsletter every month.
    We know that agents are busy people, so to make it a little easier on you, we will include a pre-written letter in your monthly e-mail. You can send this letter to your clients. This letter will include the link to your Newsletter as well as a list of the article titles featured that month.
  2. Link your Newsletter to your personal Web site.
    By linking the Newsletter directly to your personal Web site(s), you’ll be able to catch some potential clients. With the Daily News and Advice feature and the ability to read informative consumer advice articles, consumers will have a reason to visit your site again and again.
  3. Your clients will forward it to their friends.
    Scenario: You send the link to your Newsletter to Joe Buyer. Joe really likes the article about how he can look for a new home. He decides to forward this link to his friend Suzy Homeseller who is looking for a new home and (luckily for you) an agent. Suzy is interested in the article, and decides she wants to receive the Newsletter, too. She looks at your contact information, sends you an e-mail and now you have a new client.

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Can I reprint articles to forward to clients?
Absolutely... as long as you follow the reprint guidelines:
  • You must be a current annual newsletter subscriber.
  • Please do not edit the article.
  • Make sure to include "Copyright 2001 Realty Times," the author's name and the title of the article.

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Can I send my newsletter to as many people as I want to?
Yes. We encourage you to send your newsletter to all of your clients and prospects. You can even put a link to your newsletter on your web site.

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How much does the Real Estate Update cost?
This easy, inexpensive marketing tool is just $200 per year, with no additional set-up or hosting fees, and you can send it to as many people as you like. What an economical way to stay in touch with your customers on a monthly basis!

NOTE: If you sign up annually for the Real Estate Update, you'll receive a 50% discount on an annual subscription to the Print Version.

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When is my Personal Article due?
You will not turn in your Personal Article to Realty Times. Instead, you will enter it into your Personal Editing Page. Once you've logged in there, you can change your:
  • Contact information
  • Picture
  • Greeting
  • Tag line
  • Listing box information
  • Contact me box
  • Personal article, and
  • Welcome pop up box

You can make changes any time, as often as you like.

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When will I receive my first issue?
You will receive the first issue within 2 business days from the time you sign up. You will receive the issue for the month you sign up in. For example, if you sign up anywhere from January 1st through January 31st, you will receive the January issue.

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When will I be billed?
Typically, credit cards are processed within 2 business days from the date you sign up. Your payment schedule is based on your sign up date. For example, if you sign up annually, your subscription is scheduled to renew one year from the date you submit the form. If you sign up monthly, your subscription is scheduled to renew one month from the date you sign up. You may cancel your subscription at any time.

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