Real estate news

thebiffenator · 06-05-2007, 07:14 PM

This article is not about dot mobi but it is interesting how strong fields are getting involved with the mobile internet. My old man sent this link to me today and he is a realtor and somone sent him the link not knowing the huge fan I am of .mobi. The main thing is the very upcoming mobile web, and.....use your imagingation .....

http://www.themobilelisting.com/inde...e=2minoverview

anyway enjoy

Brian

Every day the mobile web keeps rising. .mobi or .com ect... it Doestn Matter...Its Here now! - My other new quote lol

tony_np · 06-05-2007, 07:24 PM

I have BeijingRealEstate.mobi

thebiffenator · 06-05-2007, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by tony_np

I have BeijingRealEstate.mobi

Nice Tony

Broker · 06-05-2007, 07:33 PM

http://www.cellsigns.com/index.shtml

The company behind it all.

PS- 79274.mobi for sale

scandiman · 06-05-2007, 10:03 PM

I think this business model will be dead once .mobi hits the ground running. Why send a text and wait for a reply when you can simply go to the .mobi site on the spot.

mobidick · 06-05-2007, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by scandiman

I think this business model will be dead once .mobi hits the ground running. Why send a text and wait for a reply when you can simply go to the .mobi site on the spot.

I agree - user gets control / instant gratification - with graphics - that's the future

.

Also, it is my understanding that these short codes are quite expensive - hundreds or thousands per campaign - and also dependent on carriers' approval - if I am not mistaken? And specific to country - ie. may work in US, but not in Canada, and visa versa.

scandiman · 06-05-2007, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by mobidick

I agree - user gets control / instant gratification - with graphics - that's the future

.

Also, it is my understanding that these short codes are quite expensive - hundreds or thousands per campaign - and also dependent on carriers' approval - if I am not mistaken? And specific to country - ie. may work in US, but not in Canada, and visa versa.

I'm not sure on the geographic differences but you are right the short codes cost a bundle. Last I checked it was $500/mo for a generic and $1,000/mo for a vanity code. Plus it is paid for 3, 6 or 12 months in advance.

In the case of the product offered in the OP, the company uses the same code for everyone.

mobidick · 06-05-2007, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by scandiman

I'm not sure on the geographic differences but you are right the short codes cost a bundle. Last I checked it was $500/mo for a generic and $1,000/mo for a vanity code. Plus it is paid for 3, 6 or 12 months in advance.

In the case of the product offered in the OP, the company uses the same code for everyone.

Apparently, you have to submit an application outlining how you intend to use the short code, and it may get rejected by a carrier who feels it will put too much stress on their services at a given time... probably doesn't apply to OP case though.

If this service generates leads from those without data plans it probably brings in ROI that pays for itself, but I'd also invest in a nice short memorable .mobi for the future, if I were them.

Broker · 06-06-2007, 05:18 PM

You dont have to wait for a response, you text the # on the sign and the property info hits your cell phone in seconds. Free to the public and most agents have deals with their brokers for this service. Sorry guys, but no .mobi or .com or . anything needed for this. This is one number you text to get info on any property in the U.S.

As I said before,

79274.mobi is for sale by yours truley

thinking1 · 06-06-2007, 05:26 PM

Here is some mobi real estate news for today. This is pretty neat.

Mobi Real Estate News

PruGG.mobi

seanboy · 06-06-2007, 05:27 PM

Here's more info on prugg.mobi:

http://www.rismedia.com/wp/2007-06-0...g-information/

scandiman · 06-06-2007, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by HasRob

You dont have to wait for a response, you text the # on the sign and the property info hits your cell phone in seconds. Free to the public and most agents have deals with their brokers for this service. Sorry guys, but no .mobi or .com or . anything needed for this. This is one number you text to get info on any property in the U.S.

You are completely off the mark. SMS is text, I want more. That's what websites deliver and I can trust a .mobi to do it right for my phone. I'm sorry, I just can't believe we keep having this dance about the purpose and point of .mobi.

Broker · 06-06-2007, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by scandiman

You are completely off the mark. SMS is text, I want more. That's what websites deliver and I can trust a .mobi to do it right for my phone. I'm sorry, I just can't believe we keep having this dance about the purpose and point of .mobi.

Keep blowing your .mobi horns all you want, all I said was no website period is needed for this service. Anyone can set up a website and have all the MLS listings on their site with search. One such Prugg.mobi site with listings in only houston TX doesnt impress me either.

Fact of the matter is, there are thousands of agents/brokers useing 79274 text on their signs for advertising. Its the google of mobile real estate and a brilliant idea by cellsigns.com Wish I had thought of it.

namewaiter · 06-06-2007, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HasRob

You dont have to wait for a response, you text the # on the sign and the property info hits your cell phone in seconds. Free to the public and most agents have deals with their brokers for this service. Sorry guys, but no .mobi or .com or . anything needed for this. This is one number you text to get info on any property in the U.S.

As I said before,

79274.mobi is for sale by yours truley

hmmm, i'm a licensed realtor and my broker doesn't offer anything like this ...

Quote:

Originally Posted by HasRob

Fact of the matter is, there are thousands of agents/brokers useing 79274 text on their signs for advertising. Its the google of mobile real estate and a brilliant idea by cellsigns.com Wish I had thought of it.

and i've never seen or heard of 79274 .. what does it stand for?

Jeff · 06-06-2007, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by HasRob

Fact of the matter is, there are thousands of agents/brokers useing 79274 text on their signs for advertising. Its the google of mobile real estate and a brilliant idea by cellsigns.com Wish I had thought of it.

Agree.

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CellSigns enables home buyers to receive property information via text messaging. Buyers send a text message to CellSigns from the comfort of their cars or while standing in front of the home for sale. Within seconds, they receive a reply including property information and the agent's contact information. When interested, the buyer can request a callback from the agent, a property brochure via email, or schedule a showing instantly via text messaging. The agent receives qualified leads and closes more sales, more profitably. Never create and print another flyer or fill (and refill) a brochure box again.

This is entirely designed for and conducive for those who are "On The Go", IMHO.

If further information is needed - while NOT "On The Fly" - one can request a full color brochure / photos / virtual tour / full agent .COM website / agent request by email to view later in the comfort of their homes ... at a time more convenient. I believe we have to keep in mind ... when one is in a car and/or standing in front of a property it is very likely while also doing other things, plans for the day/night, kid's soccer games, grocery shopping, visiting Grandma, dinner, etc. The experience of potentially purchasing a home is far more educational and enjoyable to preview interested properties while on the larger PC and at their leisure and convenience, in my view. In this regard, the purpose and point of an .MOBI is irrelevant in this context, IMHO.

Just my two sense.
-Jeff

Broker · 06-06-2007, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by namewaiter

hmmm, i'm a licensed realtor and my broker doesn't offer anything like this ...

and i've never seen or heard of 79274 .. what does it stand for?

79274 is the # you text into your cell phone ( see cellsigns.com) then type in the property I.D for buyers to get the listing info on the property.

Trend and MLS have teamed up with

http://www.pocketrealestate.com/PREWireless.asp

Not all brokers use this service yet as its relatively new. It is up to the individual agent to decide if they wish to market in this way. Me being fresh out of real estate school will certainly be useing these signs as its a great way to market your listings and allow potential buyers to get the information they need on a property asap on a drive by and if they dont already have an agent you will likely get a double commission depending on what state your in as dual agency is illegal in a few states. But legal here in P.a

Like I said, wish I had thought of it. Really is a brilliant idea and cellsigns has got to be making a bundle.

seanboy · 06-06-2007, 06:17 PM

So much for the new forum rules..

namewaiter · 06-06-2007, 06:23 PM

some disagree...

http://www.asapplc.com/app.html
http://stuarthomes.mobi
http://greatlakesrealestate.mobi/
http://htex.mobi
http://inzo.mobi/
http://fh1.mobi/
http://blueonerealty.mobi/

Broker · 06-06-2007, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by namewaiter

some disagree...

http://www.asapplc.com/app.html
http://stuarthomes.mobi
http://greatlakesrealestate.mobi/
http://htex.mobi
http://inzo.mobi/
http://fh1.mobi/
http://blueonerealty.mobi/

Disagree with what?

The OP was about "the mobile listing" a simple TXT service for RE info. Why does everyone feel the need to defend .mobi over this?

Jeff · 06-06-2007, 07:03 PM

From the O.P.

Quote:

Originally Posted by thebiffenator

This article is not about dot mobi ...

Every day the mobile web keeps rising. .mobi or .com ect... it Doestn Matter...Its Here now! - My other new quote lol

Righto, the Mobile Web is coming ... but I'd like to ask, if possible, the O.P.'s father, the actual Realtor™, if he uses the Mobile Listing / CellSign service(s), IHHO?

Thanks again for the post, very informative.
-Jeff

scandiman · 06-06-2007, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HasRob

The OP was about "the mobile listing" a simple TXT service for RE info. Why does everyone feel the need to defend .mobi over this?

You misunderstand. I'm not defending .mobi I just think this business will be threatened by .mobi. If I were running an office why would I spend $15/month per house plus $17 start up whenI could just have the agent plug info into the CMS that drives a .mobi site for free? Then guide the public to the website on the signs. Like I said in my first post, "I think this business model will be dead once .mobi hits the ground running."

Broker · 06-06-2007, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by scandiman

You misunderstand. I'm not defending .mobi I just think this business will be threatened by .mobi. If I were running an office why would I spend $15/month per house plus $17 start up whenI could just have the agent plug info into the CMS that drives a .mobi site for free? Then guide the public to the website on the signs. Like I said in my first post, "I think this business model will be dead once .mobi hits the ground running."

Well if you look at the signs on themobilelisting.com site, you'll see that the brokers company name and phone # are in larger print. An agent who works for a broker is not allowed to display his cell phone numer larger or above their brokers. They are also not allowed to display a website be it .com or .mobi It's against the real estate laws. So neither .com or .mobi will kill this business model. Just an fyi.

The signs where the TXT to is on top is a mom and pop broker/real estate business and they make their own rules for their business and signs. But as for an agent working for a broker, it's a big no no. And there are way more agents working for brokers then there is mom and pop shops. Which if they wanted, could use .mobi or whatever on their signs if they choose to.

As for price for services, cellsigns is one and the mobilelisting is another of many. Advertising always cost something and for an agent the prices you quoted is cheap and there are cheaper.

scandiman · 06-06-2007, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by HasRob

They are also not allowed to display a website be it .com or .mobi It's against the real estate laws.

Is this the case in your state? Are you saying it is illegal to put a URL on a house for sale sign?

namewaiter · 06-07-2007, 05:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HasRob

Well if you look at the signs on themobilelisting.com site, you'll see that the brokers company name and phone # are in larger print. An agent who works for a broker is not allowed to display his cell phone numer larger or above their brokers. They are also not allowed to display a website be it .com or .mobi It's against the real estate laws. So neither .com or .mobi will kill this business model. Just an fyi.

totally wrong, there is no such rule, maybe your broker specifically... which 'real estate laws' do you speak of?

Quote:

Originally Posted by HasRob

Disagree with what?

this was dirtected to Jeff™

thebiffenator · 06-07-2007, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff

From the O.P.

Righto, the Mobile Web is coming ... but I'd like to ask, if possible, the O.P.'s father, the actual Realtor™, if he uses the Mobile Listing / CellSign service(s), IHHO?

Thanks again for the post, very informative.
-Jeff

I will ask him today after work

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thebiffenator NamePros Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 824 25.00 NP$ (Donate)	Real estate news This article is not about dot mobi but it is interesting how strong fields are getting involved with the mobile internet. My old man sent this link to me today and he is a realtor and somone sent him the link not knowing the huge fan I am of .mobi. The main thing is the very upcoming mobile web, and.....use your imagingation ..... http://www.themobilelisting.com/inde...e=2minoverview anyway enjoy Brian Every day the mobile web keeps rising. .mobi or .com ect... it Doestn Matter...Its Here now! - My other new quote lol __________________ mobiz.mobi USA's Mobile Locator Try it out! PHANS.MOBI Join Phans.mobi Phillies AreThe MLB Champs!!! Support the best team in Baseball.

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Broker Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Philly Burbs Posts: 3,148 302.50 NP$ (Donate)	You dont have to wait for a response, you text the # on the sign and the property info hits your cell phone in seconds. Free to the public and most agents have deals with their brokers for this service. Sorry guys, but no .mobi or .com or . anything needed for this. This is one number you text to get info on any property in the U.S. As I said before, 79274.mobi is for sale by yours truley __________________ Hill Climbers Forum

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