Mobilistings T Wireless MLS Now Compatible with All Leading Handheld Devices |
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Real Estate Agents Can Cut the Office Tether, Maintain Peak Efficiency
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MobilistingsT Wireless MLS, the professional source of up-to-date Multiple Listing Service (MLS) information on next generation wireless handheld devices, is now compatible with all leading wireless handheld operating systems: Palm OS (palmOne Treo; Kyocera 7135), Pocket PC (all manufacturers - Siemens, Samsung Compaq, etc.), and BlackBerry (BlackBerry 6000 series and BlackBerry 7000 color series).
NaWire, the maker of Mobilistings, announced the new compatibility to coincide with the opening of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo, May 10-15, 2004 , at the Wardman Park Marriott Hotel in Washington , D.C. One year ago, NaWire made industry news at the NAR Expo with the announcement that MobilistingsT had developed and launched in the Central Virginia Regional MLS area.
Over 50,000 real estate agents and brokers in the Mid-Atlantic (MRIS, CVRMLS, and REIN MLS systems) who own or plan to purchase a next-generation wireless handheld device can now order and download the full-featured MLS application. Developed specifically for the real estate industry, MobilistingsT enables agents to search for property information, download photo imagery, email digital color "flyers" to clients, and calculate payment options from nearly any field location: in the car, with a client, or at a property site. The Company also plans an aggressive rollout strategy in 2004 - 2005 to MLS systems nationwide.
Douglas Payne, NaWire's vice president of development, said that compatibility with handheld devices was the next logical step for the product. "It's all about choice. Realtors and brokers lead the kinds of lives that require a variety of wireless handheld devices were developed to support. They are constantly changing locations, conducting business around the clock, and need up-to-the-minute information at a moment's notice. In addition, wireless handhelds help slim down the bulging bags and reduce the reams of paper that agents used to be known for. All that makes wireless handhelds a natural tool for the industry. Having MobilistingsT on their devices makes so much sense; it was the logical next step for NaWire in putting the tool where agents can use it to immediately increase productivity and profitability," Payne said.
MobilistingsT was created by NaWire, LLC Wireless Business Solutions to enhance real estate agent-client relationships by making detailed property information readily available. The product features an easy-to-use "QuickSearch" mechanism that locates properties by neighborhood, street name, elementary school district, MLS identification number or zip code, and provides instant color photos to accompany the listings. It also comes with a payment calculator to help agents provide immediate financial information, and tax record information to help in preparing a comparative market analysis (CMA).
About NaWire Wireless Business Solutions
NaWire, LLC, is a leading developer of wireless technology for the real estate and automotive retail industries. Current software products MobilistingsT Wireless MLS and AutoPilotT provide real-time wireless business solutions that help improve customer service and business efficiency. NaWire is a privately held company based in Richmond , Va. Principals of the company include seasoned marketing and software development professionals Bobby Riddick, Jay Petersen, Douglas Payne, and Scott Prudhoe. NaWire is currently partnered with Verizon Wireless, Nextel, the Central Virginia Regional Multiple Listing Service, Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc., and the Real Estate Information Network for the marketing of MobilistingsT, a streamlined, professional-grade wireless application that delivers up-to-date property listings - including color photos - from any Internet-ready wireless device. AutoPilotT is a wireless application that enhances the sales management and service departments in large-volume automotive retail dealerships. For more information, visit www.na-wire.com and www.mobilistings.com .
