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Connecticut Statewide MLS Agents Go Mobile With Goomzee |
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Missoula, MT – November 8, 2011 – Goomzee, a leading provider of mobile technology tools for REALTORS®, announced today the availability of their service to agents throughout the state of Connecticut, and data integration with Connecticut Statewide Multiple Listing Service (CTMLS). As result of this collaboration, Connecticut's real estate professionals will soon be able to offer potential home buyers access to listing information, pricing and photos on their cell phones to improve the home shopping experience, and offer enhanced customer service.
"We strive to make the best solutions accessible to real estate professionals and support our members," says Cameron Paine, CEO of Connecticut Statewide Multiple Listing Service. "I'm excited to help make Goomzee's mobile technology tools readily accessible for Connecticut REALTORS® and help them meet the needs of today's on-the-go home buyers."
Goomzee's mobile marketing tools include text message call capture, QR code and branded mobile IDX. The service allows agents to place codes on signs at the property and consumers can text in, or scan a QR code, and instantly receive home information, pricing and even photos on their cell phone. The agent is notified of buyer interest and can follow up to provide more responsive customer service. According to the company, over 200,000 real estate professionals in the United States already have a Goomzee account, growing from 100,000 agents this same time last year.
"Mobile technology is critical to meet the needs of today's consumers, and more professionals are recognizing the importance of our lead capture tools that solve common problems and increase agent's sales efficiency," claims Mike Sparr, Goomzee's CEO and founder. "CTMLS continues to push the technical envelope to offer solutions that benefit their customers, and we look forward to helping them fulfill that mission."
Mobile technology continues to grow in importance in the real estate industry. According to Pew Research Centers, 92% of smart phone subscribers cite text messaging as the most important feature of their mobile device, and Internet browsing has grown to 84%. Goomzee's mobile technology suite delivers a complete mobile offering for real estate agents, brokers, franchises and MLSs that reaches the most mobile devices including standard phones, smart phones and tablets.
ABOUT GOOMZEE
Goomzee provides mobile technology tools that allow real estate agents to deliver property information to a buyer's cell phone while they are standing at the property or on the go and helps convert more leads into sales. With the company’s industry-leading product suite, Realty Connect, Text Message and QR Code marketing, and Mobile Property Pages, are automatically generated and reusable. The suite also includes Mobile MLS and Branded Mobile IDX features. Goomzee’s products seamlessly integrate with MLS property listing databases to provide accurate, relevant information for the real estate professional and their clients. To learn more, visit us online at http://www.goomzee.com or contact us toll free at 1-855-GOOMZEE.
ABOUT CTMLS
Founded in 2006 by the Connecticut Association of REALTORS, Inc., the Connecticut Statewide Multiple Listing Service provides the highest quality, most comprehensive MLS information to REALTOR® members in every town and every county in Connecticut. To learn more about Connecticut Statewide Multiple Listing Service please visit us online at http://ctmls.ctreal.com.
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Mile High Mobile; Over 15K Denver Realtors Go Mobile With Goomzee |
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Missoula, MT – October 4, 2011 - Goomzee, the leading mobile technology solution provider for real estate professionals nationwide, announced today their agreement with Metrolist, Colorado's largest multiple listing service (MLS), to provide mobile property search and at-property lead capture tools to Colorado REALTORS®. As part of the agreement, Goomzee will offer Metrolist subscribers its Mobile MLS technology, in addition to its industry-leading text message and QR code marketing suite, Realty Connect®. Denver area home buyers will soon be able to access listing information, pricing and photos on their mobile phones while efficiently connecting with area real estate professionals.
Goomzee's mobile marketing tools include text message call capture, QR code and branded mobile IDX. The service allows agents to place codes on signs at the property and consumers can text in, or scan a QR code, and instantly receive home information, pricing and even photos on their cell phone. The agent is notified of buyer interest and can follow up to provide more responsive customer service. According to the company, over 200,000 real estate professionals in the United States already have a Goomzee account, growing from 100,000 agents this same time last year.
“We’re excited to offer Goomzee’s mobile technology in the new Metrolist Marketplace, an online one-stop-shop coming soon,” says Patricia Bybee, President and CEO. “Mobile technology is a must-have to reach today’s tech-savvy homebuyers and we look forward to making this available.”
"I'm excited to work with Metrolist and their 16,000 real estate professionals in the Denver area," states Mike Sparr, Goomzee's CEO and founder. "As more MLS's help their agents go mobile, it's exciting they continue to select Goomzee as their preferred mobile technology partner. We now service many of the largest MLS markets in America, and as a Montana-based company, this partnership is even more exciting since Metrolist is one of the largest solution providers in the Rockies."
Mobile technology continues to grow in importance in the real estate industry. According to Pew Research Centers, 92% of smart phone subscribers cite text messaging as the most important feature of their mobile device, and Internet browsing has grown to 84%. Goomzee's mobile technology suite delivers a complete mobile offering for real estate agents, brokers, franchises and MLSs that reaches the most mobile devices including standard phones, smart phones and tablets.
ABOUT GOOMZEE
Goomzee provides mobile technology tools that allow real estate agents to deliver property information to a buyer's cell phone while they are standing at the property or on the go and helps convert more leads into sales. With the company’s industry-leading product suite, Realty Connect, Text Message and QR Code marketing, and Mobile Property Pages, are automatically generated and reusable. The suite also includes Mobile MLS and Branded Mobile IDX features. Goomzee’s products seamlessly integrate with MLS property listing databases to provide accurate, relevant information for the real estate professional and their clients. To learn more, visit us online at http://www.goomzee.com or contact us toll free at 1-855-GOOMZEE.
ABOUT METROLIST
Metrolist is the largest MLS in the state of Colorado, supporting the largest network of REALTORS® with the most comprehensive database of real property listings. Realtor owned since 1984, Metrolist provides leading technology solutions to real estate agents and brokers to better serve buyers and sellers. More information about Metrolist is available at www.metrolist.com.
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WestUSA Realty Provides Goomzee To Over 1,000 Arizona Agents |
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September 12, 2011 - Phoenix, AZ – WestUSA Realty announced today they have selected Goomzee as their mobile technology solution provider company wide. WestUSA listings will soon display text message and QR codes on property signs allowing consumers to receive property information, pricing and photos instantly while agents connect with buyers more efficiently.
"At WestUSA we pride ourselves on providing relevant technology tools to agents to streamline their business and customer interaction. Mobile technology is a natural progression as more home buyers expect access to information anytime, anywhere and we felt it was important to provide Goomzee's mobile marketing tools to our agents," explains Dan McCarthy, Vice President for WestUSA. "Quite simply, Goomzee gets it, and that is why we chose their solution for our agents and look forward to working with them to roll the service out."
Goomzee's mobile marketing tools include text message call capture, QR code and branded mobile IDX. The service allows agents to place codes on signs at the property and consumers can text in, or scan a QR code, and instantly receive home information, pricing and even photos on their cell phone. The agent is notified of buyer interest and can follow up to provide more responsive customer service. According to the company, over 200,000 real estate professionals in the United States already have a Goomzee account, growing from 100,000 agents this same time last year.
"I'm thrilled that WestUSA selected Goomzee as their mobile solution provider and they recognized the true value in services we provide," says Goomzee CEO and Founder, Mike Sparr. "Goomzee's innovative approach to mobile marketing allows it to deliver some of the highest lead conversion rates in the industry. Agents are reporting from 20 to 50 percent of all follow ups result in a meeting with 100 percent customer satisfaction and lead accuracy, solving the common fake contact issues from Internet lead solutions. More companies and brokerages are taking advantage of our mobile tools and broker solutions and I look forward to working with WestUSA."
WestUSA Realty recently pioneered another new concept in the industry, the Walk-in brokerages popping up inside select Walmart stores. They have a relationship with Walmart, the nation's largest retailer and have already opened 10 retail locations throughout Arizona and others in bordering states such as Colorado and Utah. Goomzee's mobile technology tools will be provided for all WestUSA agents in their traditional brokerages and walk-in locations.
ABOUT GOOMZEE
Goomzee provides mobile technology tools that allow real estate agents to deliver property information to a buyer's cell phone while they are standing at the property or on the go and helps convert more leads into sales. With the company’s industry-leading product suite, Realty Connect, Text Message and QR Code marketing, and Mobile Property Pages, are automatically generated and reusable. The suite also includes Mobile MLS and Branded Mobile IDX features. Goomzee’s products seamlessly integrate with MLS property listing databases to provide accurate, relevant information for the real estate professional and their clients. To learn more, visit us online at http://www.goomzee.com or contact us toll free at 1-855-GOOMZEE.
ABOUT WESTUSA REALTY
West USA Realty Inc. first opened in 1986 in Phoenix, Arizona and operates under the parent company of WW Franchise LLC. The company has five valley-wide metropolitan Maricopa County, Arizona offices and several franchises within and outside of Arizona. West USA Realty offices are located currently in the State of Arizona, Mexico and California. To learn more, visit us online at http://www.westusa.com or contact us toll free at 1-800-WESTUSA. |
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Accenture Executive Joins Goomzee Management Team |
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July 19, 2011 – Missoula, MT – Goomzee Corporation, a leading mobile technology startup servicing real estate professionals in the U.S., announced today that former Accenture executive, Cereta Wills-Brown, has joined Goomzee's management team as a senior project manager. Mrs. Wills-Brown will be leading Goomzee's software engineering team, and professional services deployments and integration projects as the company continues to grow its U.S. market footprint. She will be based out of Goomzee's Missoula, Montana office.
"It's exciting to be involved at this stage of the company. The tremendous positive feedback we've already received from our MLS partners on rollout execution and responsiveness of our engineering team energizes us to achieve more," stated Mrs. Wills-Brown.
Mike Sparr, Goomzee's CEO and Founder, added "Cereta has over a decade of experience managing and leading teams for some of the world's largest companies. We're thrilled to bolster our team with someone of her expertise."
Goomzee currently supports over 185,000 REALTORs with it's mobile technology products that include mobile MLS search, branded mobile IDX websites, text message marketing, and lead-generating QR code marketing tools. Many of America's largest REALTOR associations and multiple listing services have chosen Goomzee as their mobile solution partner to provide their subscribers with mobile technology solutions. By adding Cereta Wills-Brown to the Goomzee team, the company will continue to deliver it's flawless market rollout track record and further increase it's responsiveness to ever-changing mobile and web technology.
About Goomzee
Goomzee provides mobile technology tools that allow real estate agents to deliver property information to a buyer's cell phone while they are standing at the property or on the go and helps convert more leads into sales. With the company’s industry-leading product suite, Realty Connect, Text Message and QR Code marketing, and Mobile Property Pages, are automatically generated and reusable. The suite also includes Mobile MLS and Branded Mobile IDX features. Goomzee’s products seamlessly integrate with MLS property listing databases to provide accurate, relevant information for the real estate professional and their clients. To learn more, visit us online at http://www.goomzee.com or contact us toll free at (877) 324-1796. |
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Nearly 40,000 MRED REALTORS® In Chicago Area Go Mobile With Goomzee |
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Missoula, Montana – May 10th, 2011 – Continuing to expand its MLS footprint in the US real estate marketplace, Goomzee®, the most trusted provider of mobile technology solutions for real estate professionals, today announced it has agreed with Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) to provide its product, Realty Connect®, to their customers and revolutionize how Chicago area home-buyers and sellers access real estate listing information on their mobile phones. Goomzee’s text message marketing and lead generating QR code technology will be provided as a member benefit to MRED’s nearly 40,000 members. Goomzee’s Realty Connect helps connect buyers and sellers using mobile technologies and integrates with MLS data systems. Agents place signs or ads regarding a property for sale that prompts potential buyers to send a text message or scan a QR (Quick Response) graphic. Within seconds the buyer receives a response containing property information and pricing, and optionally photos. At the same time, the agent is notified of the buyer’s inquiry. Automated tools then help the agent screen and cultivate those leads to establish a relationship with the buyer. Russ Bergeron, CEO of MRED, said, “One mission of MRED is to provide our customers with the best tools and information available in the industry. Providing consumers with access to real estate listing information while on-the-go has become mission critical to support our members’ success, and Goomzee’s mobile solutions will improve our brokers and agents’ productivity, professionalism, and relationships with buyers and sellers.”
"We are excited to be chosen by MRED and look forward to adding further value and efficiency to their customers,” states Goomzee CEO, Mike Sparr. “By offering consumers instant access to the information they need using text messages, QR codes, and the mobile Web, agents can promote their listings to more potential buyers, cement their position as the trusted source of local real estate information, and close more transactions.” With the addition of MRED as an MLS partner, Goomzee’s MLS partnership user footprint in the United States now exceeds 175,000 agent users. Goomzee’s mobile technology tools are available to real estate professionals nationwide and the company currently supports agent customers in 48 states. About Midwest Real Estate Data MRED is the real estate data aggregator and distributor that provides the largest multiple listing service (by listing volume) to nearly 40,000 customers, with property information encompassing northern Illinois, southern Wisconsin and northwest Indiana. Learn more online by visiting www.mredllc.com. About Goomzee
Goomzee provides mobile technology tools that allow real estate agents to deliver property information to a buyer's cell phone while they are standing at the property or on the go and helps convert more leads into sales. With the company’s industry-leading product suite, Realty Connect, Text Message and QR Code marketing, and Mobile Property Pages, are automatically generated and reusable. The suite also includes Mobile MLS and Branded Mobile IDX features. Goomzee’s products seamlessly integrate with MLS property listing databases to provide accurate, relevant information for the real estate professional and their clients. To learn more, visit us online at http://www.goomzee.com or contact us toll free at (877) 324-1796. |
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Park Regency Real Estate Brings In Mobile Technology |
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Granada Hills, California – March 30th, 2011 – Goomzee Corporation, a leading provider of mobile technology solutions that connects buyers and sellers, announced today it has agreed with Park Regency Real Estate of Granada Hills, California to provide its product, Realty Connect, to their 110 agents which will allow Southern California homebuyers to receive real estate listing information on their cell phone.
“We strive to put the best tools in the hands of our agents. By providing the latest technologies we can better serve our customers and meet the needs of today’s tech savvy homebuyers,” stated Park Regency President, Joe Alexander.
Goomzee’s Realty Connect® helps connect buyers and sellers using text messaging and integrates with MLS data systems. Agents place signs or ads regarding a property for sale that prompts potential buyers to send a text message with a unique property ID code. Within seconds the buyer receives a text message response containing property information and pricing. The buyer then has the option to receive and view photos of the listing immediately on their phone. At the same time, the agent is notified of the buyer’s inquiry. Automated tools and responders then help the agent cultivate those leads and begin to establish a relationship with the buyer.
“Homebuyers in the San Fernando Valley are very busy people. It‘s important for real estate professionals to make searching for a home as efficient as possible. At Park Regency Real Estate we serve the majority of the Valley. We find it important to lead the way for real estate professionals and recognize and meet the needs of our neighborhood homebuyers,” explains William and Leticia Mere of the Mere Team with Park Regency.
Goomzee’s CEO, Mike Sparr, commented, “we’re excited that more brokerages are deploying Goomzee’s technology as an office. It’s truly a win-win because the company gets more recognition, the agents save money on valuable marketing tools, and the more consumers who see the signs the quicker they are trained and leads come in. Park Regency is recognized as a leading firm in their community so we are very pleased and look forward to helping even more southern California REALTORs.”
Park Regency Real Estate services Granada Hills, Reseda, Van Nuys, Palmdale, and Lancaster, and all other areas in the San Fernando Valley and Antelope Valley.
About Park Regency Real Estate
Joe Alexander, currently the company’s President, founded Park Regency Realty in 1977. The company has been operating in the San Fernando Valley since its inception and has been based in Granada Hills for the past 20 years. Our goal is to make a total commitment to service and merchandise property in the most thorough, professional, and ethical manner possible. Park Regency Realty has grown to be one of the top 15 real estate companies in the Los Angeles county, with more than 110 full time agents and growing.
About Goomzee
Goomzee empowers real estate agents to connect with today's mobile real estate consumers using cell phone technology and helps convert more leads into sales. The company’s product offerings include Realty Connect, a text-message advertising and call capture tool and Realty Mobile, a mobile MLS and branded mobile IDX solution. Goomzee’s products seamlessly integrate with MLS property listing databases to provide accurate, relevant information for the real estate professional and their clients, preventing extra work for the agent while fostering potential buyer and client relationships. To learn more, visit us online at http://www.goomzee.com or contact us toll free at (877) 324-1796. |
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