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**Techno** · 03-23-2008, 02:35 PM

Hello...
My name is Michael, I am a REALTOR and Real Estate Technology Trainer in the Dallas, Fort Worth area. I have been in the R.E. industry in different capacities for the last tem years.

I normally participate in technology-related forums, but being a REALTOR I decided my skills would be better utilized in a real estate forum.

My areas of expertise are: web development & Internet marketing, SEO, MLS support and Microsoft Office.

Currently, I am working on an MLS Toolbar project where I design Internet toolbars for REALTORS. The toolbars have direct links to various real estate related programs and links, depending on the area.

I look forward to working with all of you on the forum and feel we can all learn from each other.

Michael

**riverviewrichie** · 03-23-2008, 05:07 PM

Hi Techo. Welcome I am new to this forum also. What is the toolbar you have developed. Sounds interesting.

**Techno** · 03-23-2008, 06:16 PM

riverviewrichie,

It is a toolbar that users add to their Internet browser (IE or FF) and it contains links to programs and such. I have not made one for your area, but let me know and I can put one together.

I am too new to post a link in a message, however it is in my profile or I bet you can figure it out if I tell you the link: www . mlstoolbars . com.

Let me know what you think.

Michael

**PalikiCapitalLLC** · 03-23-2008, 11:02 PM

Michael, great to have you aboard. A RE professional in today's markets would be foolish not to leverage the power of technology, so you are holding some pretty strong cards there with your experience! Look forward to learning some new ways to use technology, as I always like to be on the cutting edge.

Welcome

**RJacobsen** · 03-25-2008, 11:04 PM

Hi and welcome! Your knowledge and expertise in both RE and SEO will be a great asset to the forum members. Thanks for joining and I look forward to hearing about some of your experiences and advice.

**jabo** · 03-26-2008, 03:51 AM

is that like a book marking toolbar???
welcome to this forum

**Techno** · 03-26-2008, 05:00 AM

Not exactly...the toolbar contains program links and resources that are specific to the area., like Austin, San Diego, etc. You nac check it out at http://www.mlstoolbars.com. Let me know what you think.

Back to the bookmarking, I can add that feature, however it would have to be through a third party like Google.

Thanks, Michael

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**karyljm** · 03-26-2008, 08:20 AM

Hello Michael, welcome to the forun. I hear the Texas area is a good market to be in these days. My company also does SEM and SEO.

**Techno** · 03-26-2008, 11:14 AM

Thank you.

We have been very fortunate in Texas, especially in the DFW area. The market is definately down, but not out. In fact the last few months it actually appears to be doing quite well compared to some other markets.

Michael.

**Mary** · 04-08-2008, 05:53 AM

Hey All, Even I am new to this Forum and want to learn some good information about dealing with real estate. I hope this discussion board is useful for me.