SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A focus group of Realtors® is currently beta testing the second generation of Fusion MLSä , the complete MLS Internet/Intranet
solution developed by the West Coast’s Realty Plus Online. MetroList
Services, Inc., of Sacramento chose Realtorsâ
with extensive knowledge of the Internet to conduct the three-week test.
New features in Version 2.0 include a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA)
wizard that allows an agent to type in value adjustments, client information and
subject property description. An extensive email notification process enables
Realtorsâ to effectively manage multiple buyers
and sellers. And the software's marketing "arsenal" has been expanded
to allow for multiple/printable property lists, fliers and reports. The
program's online drag-and-drop feature, which allows for instant customization,
has also been further enhanced, as has the user interface's intuitive
look-and-feel.
Fusion MLSä works with or replaces existing MLS
systems, seamlessly. Additional tools include a searchable address book, contact
manager and calendar. Financial calculators are provided along with buyer and
seller pre-qualification forms and estimated net sheets.
The open architecture of Fusion MLSä
accommodates any property type and allows an MLS to dynamically control many
system changes. The product is available as a "turn-key" or
full-service system and is scaleable to grow with an MLS.
"The response to Fusion has been overwhelming," said Kelly Pantis,
President of Realty Plus Online. "Real estate organizations around the
globe are initiating contact with us regarding our MLS Internet solutions.
Because our product speaks for itself, we've been able to focus our efforts on
further research and development rather than expand our marketing
campaign."
As for MetroList's part in the beta testing, "We appreciate them working
with us, taking the time and effort to gather agents' feedback," Pantis
said. "That's what we want: to meet the needs of working Realtorsâ such as those in the focus group."
MetroList's public access web site, www.metrolistMLS.com, was developed by
Realty Plus Online in 1996. In February 1999 property hunters requested more
than 620,000 active page views of real property for sale.
About the Company
Realty Plus Online, a division of 25online, provides technology solutions for
the real estate industry, ranging from Internet/Intranet applications to Web
sites to revolutionary MLS systems. Founders have, combined, 25 years of real
estate experience. Call toll free 1-877-RPONLINE (1-877-776-6546) or
1-916-569-2880; or visit http://www.realtyplusonline.com.
Published: March 22, 1999
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