HomeShark(tm), Inc. has joined forces with HOMES.COM. The two companies will create a spectrum of mortgage services that will benefit homebuyers and sellers, while keeping the Realtor in the center of the real estate transaction.

Jointly developed services will include a range of offerings. The relationship will provide new online tools for individual Realtors as part of HOMES.COM's Preferred Pages product, a personalized web marketing program for top producing agents and brokers. Additional plans include developing online mortgage solutions for Realtor affiliated mortgage companies and a new, co-branded mortgage center for consumers.

"We chose to work with HomeShark on this project because of their demonstrated commitment to providing quality services to both Realtors and consumers," said HOMES.COM President Bob Prince. "HomeShark provides the most comprehensive mortgage services online, using superior technology which we feel will tremendously benefit the Realtors we serve."

"We realize that Realtors will always be an indispensable part of the home buying process," said Ned Hoyt, CEO of HomeShark. "This partnership will allow us to incorporate HOMES.COM's services, expertise and advice in a manner that will make our product even more Realtor focused."

Published: November 6, 1998

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