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Getting Burned by Just Listed and Just Sold Postcards?
July 21st, 2008 Categories: Agent Productivity, Top Producer Software
I have spent thousands of dollars on Just Listed and Just Sold postcards to the surrounding neighborhood of my listings and have experienced a very low response rate.
I have often thought I was burning money throughout my real estate career on wasteful print advertising and marketing.
Before now, all of the solutions were pretty much the same and only varied by price and quality. In the past I have used a handful of solutions which would automate the process of sending just listed and just sold cards to surrounding homes of my listed properties.
With little response rate, and the costs so high, I am eager to cut this marketing expense and shift those dollars to something that was working for me. I am getting more responses from my real estate blog.
In a timely fashion, I was happy to learn that Top Producer had come out with their new Just Listed and Just Sold solution that in my opinion could generate a higher response rate. (That’s Leads Folks..Leads turn to sales).
The Top Producer Just Listed and Just Sold Postcard is different because it offers the recipient an offer code and instructions to receive real time sales data for comparable homes. When they enter their information and offer code you get the lead.
This offer and response method may prove to be the key difference needed to obtain a higher response rate. This could just be the solution that could dowse out the flames and save some of these wasted marketing dollars. 
What I really like is that the lead comes sourced automatically in your Top Producer Database where you can easily launch a prospecting plan including delegating tasks to your team.
Summarized, here are some details regarding the Top Producer Just Listed and Just Sold Solution:
- Automated postcard campaign for your just listed and just sold properties.
- Select from 100-1000 cards to addresses around the property.
- Postcards direct the consumer to www.featuredhomeprice.com and to enter a offer code from the postcard to see more information about the listing.
- Consumers responding get more information about the listed property and are offered a Market Snapshot.
- The agent can see who responds and can track their response rate.
So far I see the main benefits of the Top Producer Just Listed and Just Sold Postcards as:
- Its automatic so it’s easy.
- It is cost competitive with existing solutions and I believe it will have a higher response rate.
- The service adds value to your seller clients and provides valuable information.
- Price includes the mailing list where postcards are sent to
In order to take advantage of this technology solution from Top Producer you will need to have a Top Producer 8i account and a Top Connector license. To order either of these please contact me at 888-447-9651 or click Order Top Producer.
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Top Producer 8i Finally Here!
February 7th, 2008 Categories: Top Producer Software
All new subscribers signing up with Top Producer Systems going forward will get the new version which provides many enhancements.
The word is that existing subscribers will not be automatically converted to the new version. This process is expected to be phased in at a later date in order to manage the process smoothly. New training will also be announced and I will have those details to share with you as well.
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Preliminary Pricing for Top Producer 8i (subject to change)
- Top Producer 8i Agent License $39.95/month
- Success Suite $249.95/month w/$249 Setup Fee
- Market Builder Bundle $194.95/month w/$149 Setup Fee
- Market Snapshot Bundle $99.95/month w/$149 Setup Fee
- Complete Web Bundle $89.95/month w/$149 Setup Fee
- Top Producer 8i Web Bundle $64.95/month /$99 Setup Fee
As you can see, prices have risen just slightly, but I assure you the increase is worth it.
I have been using TopProducer8i for several months now and have been part of the beta testing. I am glad to answer any questions you may have about Top Producer an how it can help your business. If you are looking for personal advice on which Top Producer products to chose,or you are looking for high level training, please contact me. I can offer one one one training as well as web based training.
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Top Producer Announces LivePost for Keller Williams
February 7th, 2008 Categories: Top Producer Software
In a much anticipated announcement, Top Producer has released their first version of LivePost.
Top Producer LivePost gives subscribers the ability to print letters, postcards, or flyers, in either mass quantities or in single items, and then send them to a third party company for printing and distribution.
For now, the product will be available to the Keller Williams branded version of Top Producer and will include the agent ProManage content as well as the Market Center/Team Leader Content.
Features of Top Producer LivePost
- Any template or letter contained in the LivePost category can be used.
- Print 1,10, or 100’s of pieces with the same per piece rate.
- Direct Fulfillment through Post Nexus.
- Automatic Merging of Contact Information.
- Click and Send, Cut out the Middle Man. Don’t worry about Postage, its covered!
- Review an online proof before sending
Top Producer LivePost Pricing
- There is one time activation fee of $99. (Does not include printing and postage)
- Printing and Postage fees vary and can be found in “My Pricing” in Account Admin.
Steps to Sign Up for Top Producer LivePost
- Contact me at 1-888-447-9651 to discuss
- Fill out my Top Producer Order form. Fill out as existing subscriber and check Live Post in A La Carte section.
- Create an Account with LivePost
- Download and install the necessary print drivers
- Access LivePost and begin printing.
Top Producer LivePost will officially launch on Feb 15th but will be available tomorrow, February 8th. I noticed last week that the LivePost content was already located in the presentation library, go check it out. Stay tuned for more information on LivePost as it develops.
As always, if you are in need of Top Producer training give me a call. I can sit down with you one on one or conduct webinar training for those located further away.
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A solution to the Top Producer Sync Problem with AT&T and Blackberry!
January 29th, 2008 Categories: Top Producer Software
After many hours online with AT&T and Top Producer there’s finally a solution for your sync problems.
Much thanks goes to Top Producer for getting to the bottom of this problem and coming up with a solution with their AT&T Blackberry and the Top Producer Mobility product.
Apparently there were some server changes as a result of the acquisition of Cingular by AT&T that has caused this problem in the Northeast. Proof that the issue is on the carrier side, NOT TOP PRODUCER.
I tested this process and it works for me, so this may be a fix for you. There is one caveat that you must know. In the rare event that Top Producer changes their IP address in the future, you could have this problem again. This is a valid work around for now, and I have been assured that they are continuing to work with AT&T for a more permanent fix.
In the meantime, this is your fix!
- Ensure the Top Producer application is ’shutdown’
- Go to Options > Vaultus
- Expand ‘CLIENTSERVICE’ (click spacebar)
- Locate ‘AUTH_SERVER’
- Highlight and choose ’Edit…’ from the Menu
- Record the Value: wirelesssync.topproduceronline.com
- Replace the Value with: 206.131.180.173
- Choose ‘Save’ from the Menu
- Choose ‘Save’ again to exit the Vaultus settings
- Exit Options
- Turn your device off
- Remove and replace the battery from your device
- Open the TP application and you should be able to perform an FDR/Sync operation
As always, I welcome comments on your experience and offer my services to those in need of Top Producer Training or Productivity Solutions for Real Estate Agents.
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Having Top Producer Sync Problems with AT&T and Blackberry?
January 10th, 2008 Categories: Top Producer Software
Have you noticed recently that your Blackberry will no longer synchronize with your Top Producer Mobility application? Maybe it was working before and now it doesn’t?
I just got off the phone with Top Producer and discovered there is a well known issue that may be causing your problems.
Read on to learn more about how you can fix this problem with minimum frustration. (I had plenty…) Read the rest of this entry »
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Psst…Top Producer 8i
November 6th, 2007 Categories: Top Producer Software
There is plenty of talk about Top Producer 8i being released in the near future along with the improvements that are expected. I am currently beta testing the product for Top Producer and can say that you will be pleasantly surprised at the new Top Producer 8i.
Because of my agreements with Top Producer as an Independent Agent I can’t go into too much detail. Certainly the best part of Top Producer 8i is the fact that we depart from the Java Applets and move to a true web application. This allows for multiple tabs and windows and speedier response time. Some of the other tidbits are that they have added some drag and drop functionality and have included some basic business metric tools. (How many leads have you received today?)
Top Producer 8i is supported by it’s strong foundation of relationship management as well as transaction management. Current users of Top Producer Software will have few problems migrating to Top Producer 8i. There will still be a need for Top Producer Training for all proficiency levels.
Stay tuned for more information and availability!
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