"It is not the strongest species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the ones most responsive to change" --Darwin

Technology is becoming an increasingly important part of selling homes. Exposure on the Internet is critical. With more people looking on the internet for homes and consumers demanding more and quicker access to information, how your office helps you with technology can dramatically affect your business.

It boils down to three things: Tools, Techniques and Training.

Tools--At RPE, we utilize the latest tools to help you generate leads and close deals.

• Our state of the art website is easy for clients to use.
• #1 Search Engine Exposure brings leads to our agents.
• Our online DESIGN CENTER allows you to easily create web commercials, virtual tours, flyers, brochures and many other low cost, high impact marketing weapons
• HomeFeedback.com keeps our sellers informed of EVERY showing and the response from every REALTOR.
• HomeInfo by Phone powered by VoicePad captures the lead information from potential buyers viewing the yard sign.
• Our WORKSITE offers agents the freedom to do everything they do in our office from anywhere in the world!

Techniques--Our Director of Technology keeps up to date on the latest internet marketing techniques.

• Attends seminars (such as REALTrends) that network our office with the most proactive and innovative leaders in the industry.
• Eric Blackwell has been featured in the RE/MAX Times (the magazine that is sent to all RE/MAX agents in North America).
• Eric also writes nationally on several blogs and forums regarding the latest in Real Estate Technology.
• New ideas are sent out via email to our agents weekly.
• Agents can schedule one on one consulting time to discuss their individual technology / marketing plans.

Training--We provide unmatched training opportunities for our agents.

• Our weekly Tech Sessions provide a comfortable atmosphere for ALL skill levels. Here is a list of the subjects that we have covered lately. Whether you are new to technology or have seen it all, we have the resources to take you to the next level.
• We have weekly Blogging Groups that are MAKING money using the latest e-commerce techniques. These bloggers work together as a team to build their authority and reach online.
• RE/MAX 24/7 and Agent Training on Demand bring EASY 5 and 10 minute training videos on a number of subjects- all available anytime you wish.
• RSN (RE/MAX Satellite Network) provides video training on Technology & Marketing. We want our agents to have EVERY tool and KNOW how to use it!
• Our Technology Department. is available to answer questions and to provide support while you learn. We hold regular workshops that allow small groups of agents to work on projects (such as building / maintaining websites, creating flyers, creating virtual tours for FREE, creating web commercials, digital photography, listing presentations and many more) on their own, but with expert assistance right beside them!
• No other Real Estate Office in Louisville offers the level of Technology training and support that our agents enjoy.