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Goomzee Connects With More MLS's in Texas, Oregon and Illinois |
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Missoula, Montana – May 05, 2010 – Home buyers in Illinois, Oregon, and Texas will soon be able to receive for-sale home information, pricing, and photos, sent directly to their phone using text messaging (SMS) thanks to Goomzee. Peoria Area Association of Realtors® (PAAR), Willamette Valley MLS (WVMLS), and Temple-Belton Board of Realtors (TBBOR) recently joined the growing number of REALTOR® associations, multiple listing services (MLS), brokerages and real estate agents connecting with Montana’s Goomzee, a nationwide text message marketing solution provider for real estate professionals. Goomzee’s real estate text message marketing solution, Realty Connect®, helps connect buyers and sellers using mobile technology and integration with MLS data systems. Real estate professionals place signs or ads prompting homebuyers to send a text message with a unique property code to receive for-sale property information. Potential buyers just have to send the property code as a text message to 44133 and within seconds they receive for-sale information, and optionally photos, on their cell phone. The real estate agent is alerted, and may connect with buyers in real time, providing timely follow up. “This is an essential tool for today’s real estate professional. Goomzee’s technology allows agents to reach the growing population of consumers who rely on their mobile phone to access information anytime, anywhere,” says Mike Sparr, Goomzee’s CEO. Jay Gordon, CEO of the Willamette Valley MLS, says “Our goal is to provide Realtors with the best tools and information available in the industry. We are very happy to create a relationship with Goomzee that will improve our members’ productivity, professionalism, and relationships with buyers and sellers.” 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 285.6 million US mobile phone subscribers, representing 91% of Americans. Text messaging has rapidly become one of the most commonly-used features on mobile phones. Wireless carriers have reported that over 1.5 trillion text messages were delivered in the U.S. in 2009 and average monthly messages per subscriber was 357. Cellular text communication has surpassed voice calls since November 2007. Once a technology primarily for chatting amongst friends, text messaging is now the preferred 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 Peoria Area Association of Realtors The Peoria Area Association of REALTORS® serves over 1,000 REALTOR® members and 145 Affiliates. The PAAR Mission is "To be recognized by the public and our peers as an Association dedicated to equal opportunity in housing, to the protection of private property rights and to high ethical standards of professional conduct; to provide an opportunity for a productive life in sales by providing the education and resources necessary for growth, keeping alive the American Dream." About Willamette Valley Multiple Listing Service Located in Salem, OR, the Willamette Valley Multiple Listing Service is a member-owned cooperative MLS, serving the Mid-Willamette Valley since 1949. The WVMLS mission is to provide the highest quality, preferred real estate products and services the industry has to offer, maintain and encourage a high level of member cooperation and professionalism, and expedite real estate transactions by providing accurate and timely information and services for the benefit of our membership and the public. About Temple-Belton Board of Realtors The Temple-Belton Board of REALTORS® is based in Temple, TX. The TBBOR mission is to provide support and resources in an effort to build, maintain and educate our membership to establish and promote a professional, ethical business atmosphere in which the membership can properly serve the public. 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 (toll free). |
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Goomzee Secures Series A Venture Financing |
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Missoula, MT - March 30, 2010 - Goomzee (www.goomzee.com), a company that has developed an innovative mobile marketing platform that helps real estate professionals connect with potential buyers announced today that it has secured a $1.5 million Series A round of funding. Led by Highway 12 Ventures along with additional investors in the US and Europe, this investment will enable Goomzee to expand its development, marketing and sales efforts.
According to Founder and CEO Mike Sparr, “We are thrilled to have such a terrific syndicate of investors join Goomzee's mission to be the solution real estate sales professionals turn to as more buyers demand information on their mobile device.”
Goomzee’s text message marketing product, Realty Connect, serves real estate agents nationwide. Agents place signs or ads about a property for sale that prompt consumers to send a text message for information and pricing. Interested buyers send a text message with a unique property ID code and within seconds they receive home information, pricing, and optionally can view photos all on their cell phone. The agent and buyer can then connect in a variety of ways to discuss the properties for sale.
“We are completely impressed with what Mike and his team have accomplished with limited resources” said Glenn Michael, General Partner of Highway 12 Ventures who has joined Goomzee's board of directors in conjunction with the financing. ”Goomzee has already served agents nationwide, and teamed with various associations and multiple listing services (MLS) to get its industry-leading product in the hands of those who need it. It's exciting to think about what they'll be able to do with additional financial backing.”
The company was launched to address a recognized need in the real estate industry, based on requests from agents themselves. It's service evolves to meet the needs of its customers, and many new products and uses of its technology platform have emerged.
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. 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 www.goomzee.com or contact us at (877) 324-1796
About Highway 12 Ventures
Highway 12 Ventures (Boise, ID) is a leading early-stage VC fund investing in high growth, entrepreneurial companies in the Intermountain West. For more information call (208) 345-8383 or visit www.highway12ventures.com |
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Real Estate Technology Veteran Jacob Wills Joins Goomzee |
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Missoula, Montana – February 16, 2010 – Goomzee® (www.goomzee.com), the leader in mobile advertising and lead generation for real estate sales and marketing, today announced the hiring of emerging technologies guru and real estate veteran Jacob Wills. In his position as Vice President of Product and Business Development, Wills’ responsibilities will include forging strong relationships with Multiple Listing Service partners, ensuring the Goomzee product offerings exceed client expectations, and developing products for emerging technology opportunities in real estate.
"We are very excited that Jake has joined Goomzee," said Mike Sparr, CEO and Founder of Goomzee. "Jake brings a wealth of experience in mobile services and emerging technologies, and his knowledge and relationships in the real estate space will help Goomzee as it expands nationally."
Wills has been working in real estate software and technology for over 10 years, with expertise including product design and management, mobile and voice technologies, business development, and marketing. Most recently he has served as Director of Product Management for NewportWorks (acquired by The First American Corporation), Product Manager for Fidelity National Real Estate Solutions (now LPS Real Estate Group) and as a consultant for companies large and small.
"I'm thrilled to join the Goomzee team," said Wills. "I'm looking forward to driving the growth of Goomzee’s best-of-breed mobile marketing solutions, working with an outstanding development organization, and helping translate market opportunities into new products and services." A graduate of The Johns Hopkins University, Wills now lives in Southern California.
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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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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