Have you ever read a news story and wished you could instantly share your own views with the writer, editor, and/or other readers? Now you can. Introducing Realty Times Interactive, making its debut today on Realty Times.

Realty Times, the Internet's largest and most innovative news service for real estate consumers and industry professionals, is introducing another real estate "first" to readers. Realty Times Interactive is a new messaging system designed to promote interactive discussions among its more than 250,000 monthly visitors.

Realty Times Interactive is a unique technology which offers the topic-specific interest of a ListServe, the convenience of a message board and the interactivity of a chat room. More than a "letter to the editor" in electronic form, Realty Times Interactive allows visitors to post their own opinions, share information and enter discussions with other participants. There is also the opportunity to interact with Realty Times writers, editors and other staff members.

Realty Times Interactive will be featured on selected Realty Times articles which are suitable for interactivity. Anyone may read the responses to the stories, but to participate and post a response, you must register with the system and then login and give your password.

"This is an idea whose time has come," says Jody Lane, publisher of Realty Times. "The amount of feedback we get indicates a strong demand for this kind of feature."

Realty Times' real estate columnists and writers are also anticipating a favorable response. Syndicated real estate columnist Peter Miller adds, "Reporters and columnists have always talked about how much they'd like to get reader feedback. Well, here's what they've wanted. Interactivity makes such feedback plausible, and in the future I expect that very few articles or columns will deny readers the opportunity to comment and respond."

To participate in Realty Times Interactive, follow these easy steps:

Register

• Click here to register with the system. The Login Name you select will be the only identification displayed to readers. You only need to register only once to participate in all Interactive discussions.
• You will receive your password by e-mail, so be sure you enter your e-mail address correctly. You will not be able to login without your password.
• Return to the Interactive article, and click the Login link.
• After logging in, return to the article and click the Change Password link which should now be active.
• Change the password to something you will remember.
• Passwords are case sensitive.

To Post a Response

• Click on the "Respond to this Article" link below the list of responses.
• If you have not already logged in, you will be prompted to do so.
• Enter a Title which will appear in the list of responses.
• Enter your response.
• Click the "Post Response" button.
• See your response title appear in the list of responses (you might have to click the reload or refresh button on your browser).

You can have Realty Times e-mail you all of the responses to an article or post as they are posted. This is called "Watching" the post.

To Watch A Post

• Login to Realty Times Interactive.
• Click the "Watch This Post" link at the end of the post you wish to Watch.
• You will not be e-mailed your own posts.
• You can Stop Watching the Post at any time.

For more information about how to use Realty Times Interactive, please read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).

Vikki Morvant, a New Orleans Keller Williams Realtor who serves her clients with advanced technology, endorses Realty Times Interactive. She says, "Finally, a publication that is moving beyond a mere static, digital version of a printed newspaper! At last, an online publication that utilizes the instant and interactive advantages of the Internet! I wouldn't miss a morning without my Realty Times. It gives me the edge to keep ahead in the competitive marketplace."

Go to the Interactive version of this article.

Published: August 19, 1999

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Blanche Evans is the award-winning senior editor of Realty Times, the Internet's leading independent real estate news service. She is featured daily on the Realty Times Video Network in the "Realty Viewpoint" segment. Blanche has been named one of the "25 Most Influential People In Real Estate" by REALTOR Magazine, and has been twice recognized as a "notable." In 2005, she was named "Top Reporter Covering the NAR" by Delahaye-Bacon's. Blanche is a renowned author of five real estate books. Her newest, Bubbles, Booms and Busts: Make Money In Any Real Estate Market, McGraw-Hill, was rave-reviewed by The New York Times. She was also selected from hundreds of real estate experts to contribute to Donald Trump's book, Trump: The Best Real Estate Advice I Ever Received: 100 Top Experts Share Their Strategies, Rutledge Hill Press, and is featured on page 68. Order Now Review - Honors In 2006, Blanche was selected among scores of candidates to author two consumer real estate guidebooks for the National Association of Realtors: The NAR Guide to Home Buying, and The NAR Guide to Home Selling, Wiley & Sons. She is currently planning two new books for the NAR and its members.       Known for her keen insight into real estate industry issues and for her ability to make complex subjects easy to understand, Blanche is a sought-after keynote and continuing education speaker. Real estate organizations from MLSs, to brokerages, to franchisors, to associations hire her to provide up-to-the-minute analysis of real estate industry news and advice on how to improve revenues. Her passionate delivery, peppered with stinging wit, is a huge hit with audiences and fans. Don Klein, CEO Greater Nashville Association of Realtors, Blanche Evans, Richard Courtney, president 2007, GRAR "The GNAR membership meeting last week featured Blanche Evans as the keynote speaker. Her comments and insights resonated extremely well with those in attendance and we have had many requests for copies of her PowerPoint Presentation. She was a terrific part of the membership meeting and convention program!" - Don Klein, CEO Greater Nashville Association of Realtors Coverage from WSMV, Nashville - 8-14-2007 2007 AE Institute Session - To purchase 2006 AE Institute Session - Parts 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 HouseValues Mastermind call - Parts 1 2 Blanche's fireside chat with Jeremy Conaway, HAR - Click here. To contact Blanche, email her at . For more articles by Blanche, click here.