Greater Rochester Association of REALTORSŪ
MLS & Technology e-Newsletter
November 30, 2015

RPRRPR Webinar on Friday, December 4, 9-10am
In this introductory RPR (Realtors Property Resource) class, you'll learn how top agents use RPR as their all-in-one data and information source to build their businesses and impress clients. You will learn how to generate stunning property reports, conduct a detailed CMA in minutes, and research schools and neighborhoods.

Next, we'll show you how to use RPR Mobile. Use your Smartphone to instantly view any property nearby, or search for properties to find listing, sales, valuation, assessment, deed, foreclosure, school, photos, maps, and market trend information. Create, customize, view, save, and send RPR reports with your added photos, audio, and text notes.   Register Here

EDGEARTICLEThe 3-Shot Approach to Better Listing Photos
Inspired by photojournalism, this three-step method for telling the "story" of a home lets you convey the essence of every room in a house with three easy shots. Find the article here.

Article3Boost Your Computer's Start-up Time
Most program updates are now installed via the Internet and their default is to check for new updates when your computer is booted up or restarted. A few dozen or more programs are all checking for updates at the same time can slow the boot-up process. For a quick fix, try disabling the number of programs that automatically run at start-up. Click here to learn how.

Article2How Best to Put Tools to Work
There are tons of real estate tech gadgets on the market right now, but which ones make a real difference in how they're used in real life? Click Here to read about a few that industry experts say are game-changers.

TECHTUESTech Tuesdays:
Please note that we have changed the date for December.  We will meet this month onTuesday, December 8th from 1:00-2:30pm (second Tuesday instead of first).   
 
This month's session will focus on Getting on the Cloud!  Come and learn what the 'Cloud' that you keep hearing about really is. We'll show you how some agents are using cloud based file storage to help manage their business including a little about Dropbox, Evernote and Google Drive. For example, you'll see how Dropbox could be used from customer to close. Join REALTORŪ Tech Committee members: Christine Whites and Joanne Wells and REALTORŪ Dennis Shew, for this sure to be helpful session.

Register now as seating is limited.

Tech Tuesday (note 2nd Tuesday of December)
December topic: Hey You, Get on the Cloud!
Instructors: Christine Whites, Joanne Wells & Dennis Shew 
CE Credit: 0 hrs 
Cost: FREE (GRAR members only) 

CEUpcoming Tech CE, Training & Tech Tuesdays

Tech Tuesday (note 2nd Tuesday of December)
TUE | Dec 8| 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Topic: Hey You, Get on the Cloud!
Instructors: Christine Whites, Joanne Wells & Dennis Shew
CE Credit: 0 hrs
Cost: FREE (GRAR members only)

Instanet & AuthentiSign Two- Your Mobile Office
TUE |Dec. 8 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Instructor: Mike O'Connor
CE Credit: 3 hrs
Cost: $35 (GRAR members only) Lecture only


Instanet & AuthentiSign Hands-on Basics 
Fri | Dec. 11 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Instructor: Mike O'Connor
CE Credit: 0 hrs 
Cost: $25 (GRAR members only); Using GRAR PCs

Intro to Realist & Data Co-Op
TUE | Dec. 15 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Instructor: Bill Roesser
CE Credit: 3 hrs
Cost: $35 members / $75 non-members

For more information on all GRAR courses, go to: www.GRAR.org