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Prudential Missoula Agent Ivan Crago Recognized For Using Goomzee |
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 Missoula MT - Sunday January 24, 2010 - Local real estate agent, Ivan Crago, of Prudential Missoula Properties was recently recognized by The Missoulian for his use of Goomzee's text message marketing tool, Realty Connect. The article describes how the service works and the growing trend of US consumers using and relying on their cellular phones to communicate and gain access to information, instantly.
Mr. Crago is part of a growing number of real estate professional nationwide using mobile technology to streamline their work, and empower consumers to gain access to for sale property information at the point of interest. Agents assign property codes to their listings and then place signs or ads that tell consumers how to request the information on their cellular phone. Consumers send a text message to Goomzee's nationwide text-in number, 44133, and enter the property code as the message. Within seconds, the property information is delivered to their phone, and optionally they may view photos using Goomzee's exclusive Mobile Virtual Tour solution. The real estate agent is alerted of the buyer interest and can connect and answer any additional questions. "Consumers are learning how much easier it is to access information on their phone when they want it, using text messaging, and we're seeing a steady rise in real estate professionals responding to meet their needs," explains Mike Sparr, Goomzee's CEO and founder. "I'm always excited when our clients like Ivan Crago of Prudential Missoula Properties are acknowledged for their commitment to delivering maximum value to their clients, and real estate buyers." You may Ivan Crago online by viewing his company website or when you see one of his properties around Missoula, don't hesitate to text for instant information delivered to your phone. A digital PDF copy of the Missoulian article can be downloaded by clicking here to download. About Goomzee
Goomzee Corporation provides a mobile marketing technology platform that connects buyers and sellers at the point-of-interest. Goomzee's flagship product, Realty Connect®, and Mobile Virtual Tours, specifically assists real estate professionals to win more listings, acquire more leads and close more sales. The Company was established in 2003 offering hosted online storefronts to small businesses as well as consulting for some of the world's largest companies and brands. Goomzee is an industry leader in text message marketing and continues to innovate from a client first perspective. We connect buyers and sellers at the point-of-interest. To learn more, visit us online at http://www.goomzee.com or contact us at (877) 324-1796. |
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Colorado Real Estate Network Chooses Goomzee For Mobile |
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Montrose, Colorado - January 20, 2010 - Home buyers in Colorado will soon be able to receive for-sale home pricing information, and photos, sent directly to their phone using text messaging (SMS) thanks to Goomzee. The Colorado Real Estate Network (CREN) recently joined the growing number of REALTOR® associations, multiple listing services (MLS), brokerages and real estate agents choosing Montana’s Goomzee http://www.goomzee.com as their text message marketing solution provider.
Goomzee’s real estate text message marketing solution, Realty Connect®, combines integration with MLS data systems and innovative features to help connect buyers and sellers. Real estate professionals place signs or ads prompting home buyers to send a text message with a unique property code, or Gcode, to receive for-sale property information. Potential buyers send a text message, including the property code, and within seconds they receive for-sale information, and optionally photos, on their cell phone. The real estate agent is alerted, and enabled to connect with buyers in real time, providing timely follow up.
The Colorado Real Estate Network is a regional database and is comprised of seven Realtor® associations including Four Corners Board of Realtors®, Delta County Board of Realtors®, Durango Area Association of Realtors®, Grand Junction Area Association of Realtors®, Montrose Area Association of Realtors®, Pagosa Springs Area Association of Realtors®, and the San Luis Valley Association of Realtors®.
“This is an exciting tool for All Realtors® on the CREN MLS System. It will allow our agents to deliver instant information to potential buyers using cutting edge mobile technology," says Jeff Follis, CEO at Colorado Real Estate Network. "CREN's goal is to provide Realtors® with the best tools and information available in the industry. We are proud to create a relationship with Goomzee that will increase our members' efficiency, professionalism, and value."
An increasing number of Americans look to their cellular phones for instant access to information. According to the International Association of Wireless Telecommunications, also known as CTIA®, there are 276.6 million US mobile phone subscribers, representing 89% of Americans.
“Our research has indicated that over 76.4% of Americans are using text messaging (SMS), and over 72% of SMS users are aged 25-49. Potential buyers real estate professionals seek to reach with online promotions, are the same people who would rather text than talk. Goomzee’s mobile technology helps satisfy today’s buyer and increases responsiveness from real estate sales professionals. We look forward to providing our technology throughout more of Colorado and are excited to be working with the Colorado Real Estate Network,” states Mike Sparr, Goomzee’s CEO.
Text messaging has rapidly become one of the most commonly-used features on mobile phones. Wireless carriers have reported that over a trillion SMS messages were delivered in the U.S. this year alone. Once a technology primarily for chatting amongst friends, text (SMS) messaging continues to grow as a valuable source for instant information. With Goomzee’s text message marketing service, Realty Connect®, real estate professionals have yet another arrow in their quiver to reach America’s home buyers.
About Colorado Real Estate Network (CREN)
Established in 2005, Colorado Real Estate Network (CREN) is a regional MLS comprised of seven Realtor® Board Associations. CREN has approximately 1,700 Realtor® members and 200 affiliates including banks, appraisers, and property inspectors. The Regional MLS covers the Western slope of Colorado and is dedicated to the service and support of its customers. CREN is also committed to the professional growth of its subscribers, delivering a variety of cutting edge Real Estate tools and services to their members to assist them at succeeding in the real estate industry. CREN membership includes access to their flagship Paragon MLS software, reInsight Mobile, ShowingAssist Scheduling, Goomzee's Realty Connect service, and much more.
About Goomzee
Goomzee Corporation provides a mobile marketing technology platform that connects buyers and sellers at the point-of-interest. Goomzee's flagship product, Realty Connect®, and Mobile Virtual Tours, specifically assists real estate professionals to win more listings, acquire more leads and close more sales. The Company was established in 2003 offering hosted online storefronts to small businesses as well as consulting for some of the world's largest companies and brands. Goomzee is an industry leader in text message marketing and continues to innovate from a client first perspective. We connect buyers and sellers at the point-of-interest. To learn more, visit us online at http://www.goomzee.com or contact us at (877) 324-1796 |
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Guy Kawasaki Names Montana's Goomzee As Favorite |
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 Palo Alto CA - December 17, 2009 - Author, speaker, entrepreneur and venture capitalist, Guy Kawasaki, recently named a Montana-based mobile technology startup, Goomzee, as one of his favorite applications in American Express' Open Forum for Small Business. Kawasaki selected this mobile startup not based in California, or even Seattle, but from Missoula Montana.
Goomzee provides an easy-to-use software platform that allows marketers, including Guy himself, to create and manage text message marketing campaigns while tracking results in real time. Goomzee's mobile marketing platform is used nationwide primarily by real estate professionals who advertise their for-sale properties. The service delivers home pricing information and photos to potential buyers via text messaging. At the same time, it can alert agents of buyer interest for prompt follow-up. Shopping malls, retailers, auto dealers and others like Mr. Kawasaki have found creative uses for this technology as well. "It's nice when someone like Guy Kawasaki recognizes innovative companies like Goomzee who are based outside the [Silicon] Valley. As a former San Francisco resident myself, my Bay Area friends thought I was crazy to build a mobile startup from Montana. Our location has challenges, but it forces continuous creativity and efficiency, ultimately building a much stronger company," explains Goomzee's founder and CEO, Mike Sparr. "Montana's allure even helps in enterprise sales and perspective clients often joke about selecting Goomzee if it includes a trip here. Our Governor often leads in speeches with 'Montana's On The Move' and I couldn't agree more; we're happy to do our part." Montana is no stranger to technology startup success stories. Bozeman's Right Now Technologies (RNOW) provides on demand customer experience management software and achieved a successful IPO and over $1 billion in revenues before Salesforce.com. Kalispell's Semitool (SMTL) recently negotiated a sale to Applied Materials (AMD) for over $300 million and another Kalispell IPTV startup, Auroras, merged with Broadsoft to form Avail Media and secured over $25 million in venture financing from Novak Biddle, Columbia Capital and others. Like the Rockies Region startups mentioned, and many others, Goomzee continues to impress Silicon Valley thought leaders like Guy Kawasaki. About Goomzee
Goomzee Corporation provides a mobile marketing technology platform that connects buyers and sellers at the point-of-interest. Goomzee's flagship product, Realty Connect®, and Mobile Virtual Tours, specifically assists real estate professionals to win more listings, acquire more leads and close more sales. The Company was established in 2003 offering hosted online storefronts to small businesses as well as consulting for some of the world's largest companies and brands. Goomzee is an industry leader in text message marketing and continues to innovate from a client first perspective. We connect buyers and sellers at the point-of-interest. To learn more, visit us online at http://www.goomzee.com or contact us at (877) 324 – 1796. |
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North Carolina Regional MLS Chooses Goomzee For Mobile Technology |
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Wilmington, North Carolina December 4, 2009 - Home buyers in North Carolina will soon be able to receive for-sale home pricing information, and photos, sent directly to their phone using text messaging (SMS) thanks to Goomzee. The Wilmington Regional Association of REALTORS® recently joined the growing number of REALTOR® associations, multiple listing services (MLS), brokerages and real estate agents choosing Montana’s Goomzee as their text message marketing solution provider.
Goomzee’s real estate text message marketing solution, Realty Connect®, combines integration with MLS data systems and innovative features to help connect buyers and sellers. Real estate professionals place signs or ads prompting home buyers to send a text message with a unique property code, or Gcode, to receive for-sale property information. Potential buyers send a text message, including the property code, and within seconds they receive for-sale information, and optionally photos, on their cell phone. The real estate agent is alerted, and enabled to connect with buyers in real time, providing timely follow up.
“We continually seek out the best technology tools and providers for our members and are pleased to offer Goomzee’s industry-leading SMS marketing platform. More home buyers are relying on technology for information when buying a home, and the Wilmington Regional Association of REALTORS® recognizes the need to empower the real estate sales professional with useful technology to reach today’s buyer, especially on their mobile phones,” explains Brian Bell, CTO of the Wilmington Regional Association of REALTORS®.
An increasing number of Americans look to their cellular phones for instant access to information. According to the International Association of Wireless Telecommunications, also known as CTIA®, there are 276.6 million US mobile phone subscribers, representing 89% of Americans.
“Our research has indicated that over 74.4% of Americans are using text messaging (SMS), and over 72% of SMS users are aged 25-49. Potential buyers real estate professionals seek to reach with online promotions, are the same people who would rather text than talk. Goomzee’s mobile technology helps satisfy today’s buyer and increases responsiveness from real estate sales professionals. We look forward to providing our technology throughout more of North Carolina and are excited to be working with the Wilmington Regional Association of REALTORS®,” states Mike Sparr, Goomzee’s CEO.
Text messaging has rapidly become one of the most commonly-used features on mobile phones. Wireless carriers have reported that over a trillion SMS messages were delivered in the U.S. this year alone. Once a technology primarily for chatting amongst friends, text (SMS) messaging continues to grow as a valuable source for instant information. With Goomzee’s text message marketing service, Realty Connect®, real estate professionals have yet another arrow in their quiver to reach America’s home buyers.
About Wilmington Regional Association of REALTORS®
The Wilmington Regional Association of REALTORS® (WRAR) was created on June 2, 1924. It has grown tremendously in the past 80+ years. Presently WRAR serves more than 2,000 REALTORS® in Southeastern North Carolina. Perhaps the best-known feature is the operation of our Multiple Listing Service, which can be found at http://TheWilmingtonMLS.com online. Our diverse membership is comprised of REALTORS® with the professional expertise to meet consumer’s real estate needs, whether it's their first home, a residential or commercial rental, or a commercial property for sale. Our REALTOR® Members adhere to a strict Code of Ethics, which maintains that a high standard of conduct will be met in all activities. To learn more, visit us online at http://www.wrar.com.
About Goomzee
Goomzee Corporation provides a mobile marketing technology platform that connects buyers and sellers at the point-of-interest. Goomzee's flagship product, Realty Connect®, and Mobile Virtual Tours, specifically assists real estate professionals to win more listings, acquire more leads and close more sales. The Company was established in 2003 offering hosted online storefronts to small businesses as well as consulting for some of the world's largest companies and brands. Goomzee is an industry leader in text message marketing and continues to innovate from a client first perspective. We connect buyers and sellers at the point-of-interest. To learn more, visit us online at http://www.goomzee.com or contact us at 877.324.1796. |
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