Sorry to announce that the Real Estate CRM “Respond” from Pat Zaby’s Systems & Seminars is no longer being offered due to issues with MS Office 2010.
So as not to be the bearer of only bad tidings, I’ll take this same opportunity to announce that Pat’s focus is now on a new project called InTouch. You can check it out at http://patzaby.com/Products/InTouch/
I posted this in another spot and then decided to post it here as well.
I would like to comment on the cost of TP. I want to be clear that I am not addressing any faults it may have, as all of the CRMs have faults. I am solely addressing cost. Bear in mind that while I am a reseller for Top Producer, I am also a reseller for almost 30 other Real Estate specific CRMs. There is no “Best CRM”. There is only the best one for your individual needs.
A common characterization agents make is “I am paying $100 or $200 for Top Producer and it is too much.” Lets first be clear that no one pays more than $39.95/mo. for TP8i. If you are paying TP, the company, more than that, it is because you are paying for additional products in addition to the CRM, or are paying for multiple licenses. Phone synching, Outlook Connector, Web sites, IDX, Market Snapshot, and so on are additional products, for which you would have to pay a separate amount in any case. There are exceptions, but typically not when you compare apples to apples. To say for instance that ABC CRM does not charge for phone synching, when in fact it is done through Outlook, that is not the same function, and should not be considered as the phone synch being the same function and being free. Having a mobile app to provide access to a WAP enabled site, and that being included, is also not the same function. Apples to apples.
With regards to the price of Top Producer, it is often a topic of criticism, but I have to say that if you compare the value of TP to all the others, it is very much worth the bang for the buck – for a single agent. $40/mo. gets you unlimited phone support, free bulk e-mailing, more templated content and plans than any other CRM on the market, Social Media interaction from within the contact screen, Realtor.com interaction to display properties for that contact’s address on an interactive map, and the ability to invite the client to see a private status page online, to name a few.
What is also virtually never credited as an added value is the extensive number of vertical market products with which it has a relationship. One of the primary functions of a CRM is to enable the agent to be more efficient. If one CRM enables you to eliminate redundant data entry to multiple products, it eliminates a great deal of wasted time, adding significant value.
TP has a relationship with more products than any other CRM on the market. They include:
Partners to go live next week:
What many agents who criticize the cost fail to disclose is that they do not use much of what it offers. If you do not, then it is indeed not a good value for you, and another solution is needed. The value to which I refer is ony a value if you use it. I have many other CRMs that suit varying needs if you’re not going to make use of what it offers.
With regards to the cost for teams requiring multiple licenses, I have told TP on many occasions that I feel they need to scale the cost as more licenses are acquired for a team. It is not as good a value when you are paying for multiple licenses. That said, if a team consists of 4 or 6 or 8 people, that means you are making a very significant income, and the cost of the licenses becomes a cost of doing business that is difficult to match with other products based on its value, if you use it. I have other solutions that are more cost effective for teams, but they do not provide the same value.
Additionally, if you go outside the industry and look at generic CRMs, you will find that they are much more expensive, and most of the “biggies” like ACT!, Goldmine, SalesForce, Maximizer, etc. , do not even want to deal with individuals, as opposed to companies.
So all in all, TP may cost more than some, but if you use the tools it provides, my opinion is that it is a good value.
With the release of Mass Email Campaign Reporting you can now maintain your contact database AND execute powerful email marketing campaigns, all from within a single integrated system. There’s no longer any reason to pay for and maintain two different systems; a CRM for your contact data and an e-newsletter platform such as Constant Contact for your email marketing. This means BIG savings of both time and money!
And because we’re talking about IXACT Contact, using Mass Email Campaign Reporting is easy.There’s nothing to turn on or set up on the client’s end, and all the reports are generated automatically.Here’s a quick screen shot of what you see when you click on the new Campaign Reporting tab:
With this information on your email marketing campaigns, you will be equipped to take your email marketing to a whole new level of sophistication and effectiveness.
WITH OUR NEW BULK EMAIL PURCHASING, THE SKY’S THE LIMIT WHEN IT COMES TO EMAIL MARKETING!
All IXACT clients enjoy 1,000 free mass emails every month.Now they’re giving you the ability to purchase and send as many mass emails as you like without limit. You can buy as many as you like, and use them whenever you like – purchased emails never expire.
You can buy additional mass emails at any time with the click of a button, and the greater the number of emails purchased, the lower the cost per email – as low as half a penny per email!
If you attempt to send a mass email and you don’t have enough emails available, the system will let you know and give you an opportunity to purchase additional emails so that your campaign can be sent right away.
IXACT Contact already includes:
I have negotiated an extended 60 day free trial – click here!
MyRealEstateTools is regularly priced at $49.95/mo. Until September 30th, they are offering it for only $24.95/mo.!
If you’ve never heard of it, you may have heard of the CRM some Keller Williams agents use called My Red Tools. MyRealEstateTools is the generic version of it. The original.
When I first got involved with MyRealEstateTools (it was actually called BrokersHelper at the time) it was arguably the best product on the market for templated content. They have over 10,000 pieces of e-mail, letter, fliers, post cards, and even magnets and calendars. To be perfectly honest, I did not often recommend it for someone who wanted a strong CRM (Customer Relationship Management) tool. That was then!
For some time now they have been improving the CRM side of it in leaps and bounds.
If you are looking for a CRM that has the best marketing pieces and selection in the industry, you should definitely take a look at this one quick, before the sale price ends!
For more information please click here.
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Mac users check this out! IXACT Contact is one of the few real estate CRM systems that works beautifully with all Apple products. IXACT runs perfectly on the Mac using the Safari browser; it works like a dream on the iPad (and all non-Apple tablets too), and syncs like a pro with the iPhone. What is very important to note is that IXACT Contact is one of the very few products that shares information in Real Time. When you enter information on your phone, into IXACT Contact on your computer, or into Outlook, it immediately appears in the other devices automatically, wirelessly. I have negotiated a 60 day free trial as opposed to the 35 day free trial that you get on their site. For more information, or to sign up for the free trial, please go tohttps://garydavidhall.com/ixactcontact.htm I also have about 30 other Real estate CRMs athttp://GaryDavidHall.com |
Purchase 8i plus the choice of a Smartphone App. (iPhone or Blackberry) for only $41.95/month!
Or 8i only for $35.95/mo.
OFFER EXPIRES August 31st, 2011
PLEASE READ – Important Details:
To speak with me about it – 214.345.5222
To purchase at the discounted special price – click here and place your order, or just call me. The store does not reflect the special price for 8i and the phone, but it will be adjusted.
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Mac users check this out! IXACT Contact is one of the few real estate CRM systems that works beautifully with all Apple products. IXACT runs perfectly on the Mac using the Safari browser; it works like a dream on the iPad (and all non-Apple tablets too), and syncs like a pro with the iPhone. What is very important to note is that IXACT Contact is one of the very few products that shares information in Real Time. When you enter information on your phone, into IXACT Contact on your computer, or into Outlook, it immediately appears in the other devices automatically, wirelessly. I have negotiated a 60 day free trial as opposed to the 35 day free trial that you get on their site. For more information, or to sign up for the free trial, please go tohttps://garydavidhall.com/ixactcontact.htm I also have about 30 other Real estate CRMs athttp://GaryDavidHall.com |
I posted this in another spot and then decided to post it here as well.
I would like to comment on the cost of TP. I want to be clear that I am not addressing any faults it may have, as all of the CRMs have faults. I am solely addressing cost. Bear in mind that while I am a reseller for Top Producer, I am also a reseller for almost 30 other Real Estate specific CRMs. There is no “Best CRM”. There is only the best one for your individual needs.
A common characterization agents make is “I am paying $100 or $200 for Top Producer and it is too much.” Lets first be clear that no one pays more than $39.95/mo. for TP8i. If you are paying TP, the company, more than that, it is because you are paying for additional products in addition to the CRM, or are paying for multiple licenses. Phone synching, Outlook Connector, Web sites, IDX, Market Snapshot, and so on are additional products, for which you would have to pay a separate amount in any case. There are exceptions, but typically not when you compare apples to apples. To say for instance that ABC CRM does not charge for phone synching, when in fact it is done through Outlook, that is not the same function, and should not be considered as the phone synch being the same function and being free. Having a mobile app to provide access to a WAP enabled site, and that being included, is also not the same function. Apples to apples.
With regards to the price of Top Producer, it is often a topic of criticism, but I have to say that if you compare the value of TP to all the others, it is very much worth the bang for the buck – for a single agent. $40/mo. gets you unlimited phone support, free bulk e-mailing, more templated content and plans than any other CRM on the market, Social Media interaction from within the contact screen, Realtor.com interaction to display properties for that contact’s address on an interactive map, and the ability to invite the client to see a private status page online, to name a few.
What is also virtually never credited as an added value is the extensive number of vertical market products with which it has a relationship. One of the primary functions of a CRM is to enable the agent to be more efficient. If one CRM enables you to eliminate redundant data entry to multiple products, it eliminates a great deal of wasted time, adding significant value.
TP has a relationship with more products than any other CRM on the market. They include:
Partners to go live next week:
What many agents who criticize the cost fail to disclose is that they do not use much of what it offers. If you do not, then it is indeed not a good value for you, and another solution is needed. The value to which I refer is ony a value if you use it. I have many other CRMs that suit varying needs if you’re not going to make use of what it offers.
With regards to the cost for teams requiring multiple licenses, I have told TP on many occasions that I feel they need to scale the cost as more licenses are acquired for a team. It is not as good a value when you are paying for multiple licenses. That said, if a team consists of 4 or 6 or 8 people, that means you are making a very significant income, and the cost of the licenses becomes a cost of doing business that is difficult to match with other products based on its value, if you use it. I have other solutions that are more cost effective for teams, but they do not provide the same value.
Additionally, if you go outside the industry and look at generic CRMs, you will find that they are much more expensive, and most of the “biggies” like ACT!, Goldmine, SalesForce, Maximizer, etc. , do not even want to deal with individuals, as opposed to companies.
So all in all, TP may cost more than some, but if you use the tools it provides, my opinion is that it is a good value.
Recently I received an order for an Agent Office upgrade, which in and of itself is nothing unusual. But this order was different. One detail one must provide when ordering the upgrade is the serial number of the software. Well I looked at this order and saw that the serial number was A000001 ! The very first one! The man’s name is Bruce Hackel, and he has been using Agent Office since the very beginning! I spoke with him a little, and he first got it in 1992, and has been a happy camper for over 17 years. I’m not saying this to tell you it’s the very best solution out there for everyone. Different solutions are better for different agents. I just thought it was noteworthy.
When I placed the order for him I suggested to them (Emphasys Software) that we should do something special for him. Emphasys took me up on it, and we are celebrating his number one status by giving him free support for a year which normally costs $295. Mind you it’s not a new Ferrari, but hats off to Emphasys Software for a token of appreciation for so many years of loyalty, despite the fact that they only just recently acquired Agent Office.
I would also like to thank you Bruce for choosing me to make the purchase of the upgrade through. It is kind of an honor! Hope you have many more years of productive use of Agent Office! It will be exciting to see where Emphasys Software takes the product. My conversations with them have me optimistic, anticipating good things in the future.