Aunt Brenda - Part 3

Tech Tools to Impress Your Clients and Prospects

By Carl Martens | May 12, 2008

Below are instructions that are supplements to the class being taught today by Brenda Richterkessing at the Keller Williams Realty First Atlanta office in Sandy Springs.

Fulton County GIS
Website: wms.co.fulton.ga.us

1. Click on Tax Parcel Queries
2. Enter the Address (Tip…do not include “street, lane, drive, etc.”)
3. Select the “Address” radial button
4. Click on “Map” (Note there are other options as well that are useful to check out)
5. Check the boxes next to “Elevation Contours and Elevation Labels”
6. Under the Arial Photos section, check the box next to “2007 Arial Photos”
7. Click on the Refresh button. This is the circular arrows next to the word “Layers” at the top of the menu.

Jing Project
Website: www.jingproject.com

1. Download Jing Project for Windows or Mac
2. Click on Run
3. Click Run Again after files load
4. You may also be prompted to download MS .NET Framwork…proceed with this process. If during the download it gives an error message, just click OK and continue.
5. Once the down load is completed (this will take a little while), the Jing Program will automatically come up. Click “I accept” then click on “Install”.
6. Click Finish
7. Go onto the internet and the Yellow Jing Ball will automatically attach at the top of the screen.
8. Click on the yellow ball. It will then ask you to set up hosting. Hosting is free for the duration of the project (a date yet to be determined). Fill in the required forms with your name and email address, etc.

Capturing an Image with Jing Project

1. Hover over the Yellow Jing Ball.
2. Click on the Capture crosshairs – first icon to the left
3. Select the area you want to capture. Note, while you are selecting the area, the size of the selection will also be shown.
4. Click on the “image icon” in the lower left corner
5. Click on either the “Save” or “Copy” button at the bottom of the image.
6. If Copy is selected, this image can be pasted directly into an email, Word or Publisher document. Just place the cursor where you want to paste the image, right click and select Paste.

Editing Tools:

· Arrows
· Text
· Outline
· Highlight
· Color

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How To Select softRealty as Your FMLSweb IDX Data Provider

By Carl Martens | May 12, 2008

1). Log into fmls.com with your fmls user name and password

2). Once logged in, click FMLSWeb button on the left-hand side of the page

3). Select Agent Elections (if you’re an agent) and Company Elections and Agents Elections (If you’re a Broker)

4). Information displays in the middle of the screen now. Scroll down the page to:

Change Agent Elections – Select FMLSWeb Approved Data Vendor – the third option

5). Agree and accept the Terms of Use

6). Find and Select softRealty from the approved data vendor softRealty

We will be notified via email of your selection. You will also received a copy

IF YOU DON’T SEE THE FMLSWEB BUTTON:
This means that you (and you’re Broker, if you’re an Agent) are not yet a participant in the FMLSweb program and you must first participate in order to be able to display FMLS property listing content on your web site. Please see the Qualifying Broker of your company for information as to his or her policy on Broker Reciprocity/IDX and participation in the FMLSweb program. If the qualifying Broker is not familiar with FMLS Broker Reciprocity/IDX and/or participation in the FMLSweb program, please have them (only) contact the FMLS Data Services Department at 678-904-0446. This means contact your broker or qualifying broker to see about participating in their IDX program in order for you to have and FMLSWeb button under your fmls.com login.

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How to Create, Produce and Share Screen-Shots and Videos From Your Computer

By Carl Martens | May 6, 2008

Oh yeah…and it is FREE. From the makers of Camtasia Studio (which allows me to produce video tutorials) comes another cool tool, Jing Project.

You can use Jing Project to capture a screen-shot like the one below and add arrows and text (even stick figured people) to get a point across.

(click on image to enlarge)

…or use it to create video.

You can even share your computer screen with someone while you give them a tutorial!!!

Jing Project is free and Realtors can use this technology in a variety of ways…what are you waiting for, download Jing Project today!

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Produce Virtual Tours That Look Like Professional Movie Trailers!

By Carl Martens | May 2, 2008

Animoto combines your photos with music to produce something that looks quite similar to a professional movie trailer. Every video is unique and can be shared via email or embedded into websites. Check out the short video I created for the RKiHomes Team listing at 687 Norfleet in Springlake subdivision in Atlanta:

Animoto allows for FREE production of short 30 sec duration videos like the one featured above or you can produce much longer videos with an All-Access Pass for just $30/year…that’s right…a year, finally something for Realtors that isn’t $30 a month! To receive $5 off your All-Access Pass enter the promotional code. “vjbqnlyr” You can also pay per video for just $3 a video. Give it a try…you’ll get hooked!

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