a la mode (www.alamode.com), a leading developer of desktop, mobile and Web tools for real estate professionals, and iHomefinder (www.iHomefinder.com), a leading developer of Web-based tools to enhance productivity and increase sales for real estate agents, announced on November 5 that users of a la mode's Agent XSites will be able to implement iHomefinder's customized solution for displaying MLS active listings on their personal websites.
iHomefinder's suite of website tools and services empowers local real estate offices and agents to increase sales, improve productivity, enhance customer service and compete in the online real estate marketplace. All iHomefinder programs operate on a client's website using the client's branding and website design. a la mode Xsites, on the other hand, allow real estate professionals to deploy a professional Web presence that manages transactions and communications with their clients and provide an integrated platform for their own day to day processes.
By using iHomefinder's IDX solution, agents can provide their clients with robust features for conducting home searches. Listing search results include property details, maps, school information, mortgage calculators and lead generation forms. Agent XSites users will be able to automatically display their personal listings as "featured listings" and large Broker/Agent offices can create individual agent bios for each company agent.
Rusty Lindquist, Product Manager for a la mode, said that as a la mode rolls out a more vibrant, robust Agent XSites version, a la mode is very excited to be able to offer iHomefinder's customized IDX/MLS search capabilities and marketing tools for XSites users at a discounted rate from standard retail pricing. Jim Humphrey, Sales Director of iHomefinder, said that agents who have invested in an Agent XSite know the value of online marketing and how to attract Internet-savvy home buyers and sellers, and that iHomefinder is delighted to be able to offer significant enhancements in that area to Agent XSites users at special pricing.