MLSToolkit - BlogMLSToolkit - Bloghttp://mlstoolkit.zohosites.com/blogsThu, 08 Aug 2024 18:04:19 -0700http://zoho.com/sites/<![CDATA[Introducing the all new Success Academy]]>http://mlstoolkit.zohosites.com/blogs/post/introducing-the-all-new-success-academyThe new FBS Products Success Academy!]]>

Home Search Marketing Resources For Your Members

FBS Products is proud to announce that we have launched an entirely new website that includes an entirely new resource center called the Success Academy.  Here's what your members have access to:
Success Articles & Downloads
Our IDX trainer, Mike Price, has over 25 years experience with real estate technology and home search marketing. Over the past 3 years he has posted a complete library of articles and download resources designed to help your members succeed with their marketing plans and more. 
Upcoming Webinars
All of upcoming training webinars are included with detailed descriptions and registration links
Recorded Webinars
All of our webinars are recorded and posted for members to view and share at any time
Short Tip Videos

A library of super short videos of product features, tips on how to  use them and much more. 
Product News
Updates on all of our IDX solutions
Help Center
Description of and link to our help center where members can get answers to all pressing IDX questions

Visit The Success Academy
]]>Mon, 23 Mar 2020 16:16:42 +0000<![CDATA[Spring IDX Agent Is Here ]]>http://mlstoolkit.zohosites.com/blogs/post/spring-idx-agent-is-hereWe're proud to announce that Spring IDX Agent has launched and has been received with overwhelming response.  Have questions? Get in touch with m ]]>

Your Agents Now Have and All-In-One IDX Option

We're proud to announce that Spring IDX Agent has launched and has been received with overwhelming response.  Have questions? Get in touch with me at mprice@fbsdata.com. More information can be found here as well. 


Get Started Now
]]>Fri, 01 Nov 2019 14:16:28 +0000<![CDATA[See You at Summit! ]]>http://mlstoolkit.zohosites.com/blogs/post/See-You-At-SummitMaking connections at the 2019 FBS Summit]]>

Big Announcements & More!

The entire BAS staff will be at the FBS Summit next week. There will be some big announcements about IDX and much more. Be sure to stop by our table and catch us in the crowds and hallways! We look forward to seeing you there! Have a question? You can send me a text during the event and I'll be right there! 832-33-4846
Cheers

Mike Price - IDX Trainer

]]>Thu, 11 Jul 2019 18:38:23 +0000<![CDATA[Let's get engaged!]]>http://mlstoolkit.zohosites.com/blogs/post/idx-facebook-engagementOne of the things I have been working on here at FBS IDX Solutions is our presence on social media. We started a campaign at the first of the year to ]]>

One of the things I have been working on here at FBS IDX Solutions is our presence on social media. We started a campaign at the first of the year to ramp up the efforts with our Facebook business page. On most weekdays we publish posts that share actionable news, resources and content from our ever-expanding library of content resources.

 

Chances are your members are active on Facebook and we would love to have the opportunity for our posts to show up in their news feeds. One of the things we have noticed is that when association staff shares posts they think are relevant to their members, we see an exponential increase in member engagement.

 

We would welcome the opportunity to connect on Facebook. Our page is located at: http://www.facebook.com/idxsolutions The best way to keep up with our posts is to give our page a “like”. Chances are we’ve already liked your association’s page but if not, please send me a page like request https://www.facebook.com/MikeAllenPrice

on Facebook and I’ll follow both personally and as our business page as well.

 

As always, please reach out if there is anything you need assistance with in helping your members succeed with their home search marketing efforts.

Our Facebook Page
]]>Thu, 09 May 2019 15:59:02 +0000<![CDATA[Helping your broker members succeed.]]>http://mlstoolkit.zohosites.com/blogs/post/brroker_content_roundupA round-up of broker focused content to help real estate association members get the most of their IDX home search marketing strategies.]]>

Content round-up

When it comes to today’s digital marketing landscape, keeping up often resembles a game of whack-a-mole. This is particularly true for your broker members.

To help in that effort we create  a steady stream of content that focuses on helping brokers with their home search marketing website efforts. We welcome your input  on the type of content associated with IDX home search that your broker members would like to see.

This post is a round-up of recent articles, downloads and webinars with a focus on brokers. We welcome the opportunity for you to share them with your broker members and look forward to your input on the type of content we can provide to help with the issues your broker members encounter.


What The Heck Is a Technology Stack?

This article and the associated download allow brokers to understand the interoperability of technology investments along with a download of an interactive “Tech Tool Test” document for the purposes of auditing technology investments.

Focus On Excellence. A Profile of Broker Success.

Many of your broker members have probably gone through a number of iterations in their efforts to create a competitive home search marketing platform. This article showcases how working with a great developer can result in a great investment that can scale to compete and capture market share.

10 Must-Have Broker Website Features.

Big broker results don’t necessarily require big broker resources. In this article we review some of the most important features for capturing leads and competing on the big stage. It also includes a link to download one of the most popular resource guides we have created.

Broker Pain Point Coffee Break Webinar Series.

We know how busy your broker members are so we created a 4 part series of 15 minute “coffee break” webinars. The goal is to provide a synopsis of actionable information and links to more in depth information.

1.  Tues Feb 19th: Broker Pain Point Webinar Series Lead Capture - Recording Link

2.  Tues March 12th 1 PM CST: ATTRACT MORE GREAT AGENTS with simple tweaks to your broker website.- Recording Link

3.  Tues April 16th  1 PM CST: Your IDX Website & Market Share . - Registration Link

4.  Tues May 14th 1 PM CST: Analytics & Your IDX Website - Broker Pain Point Coffee Break - Registration Link


Look to us as a resource to help keep your broker members informed about the latest in home search marketing and the best practices associated with it. Reach out at any time to mprice@fbsdata.com. Another great way to stay up-to-date is to like our Facebook page and share the link to the page with your membership. We post the latest and greatest news, tips and content that impact web marketing strategies. https://www.facebook.com/idxsolutions.

FBS IDX Help & Resource Center
]]>Wed, 03 Apr 2019 13:26:17 +0000<![CDATA[Broker Pain Points. A new webinar series.]]>http://mlstoolkit.zohosites.com/blogs/post/broker-pain-points.-a-new-webinar-series.We know how hard it can be to keep up with the avalanche of information that your broker members are covered in. That's why we set up a new 4 part ser ]]>

Helping your broker members 15 minutes at a time.

We know how hard it can be to keep up with the avalanche of information that your broker members are covered in. That's why we set up a new 4 part series of informative 15 minute "coffee break" webinars covering common pain points associated with an IDX powered home search website.


We encourage you share the links with your members.

Tues Feb 19th: Broker Pain Point Webinar Series Lead Capture - Recording Link
Tues March 12th 1 PM CST: ATTRACT MORE GREAT AGENTS with simple tweaks to your broker website.- Recording Link

Tues April 16th  1 PM CST: Your IDX Website & Market Share . - Registration Link
Tues May 14th 1 PM CST: Analytics & Your IDX Website - Broker Pain Point Coffee Break - Registration Link


We look forward to any input you may have regarding topics going forward. We're here for the success of your association and it's members.

Visit Our IDX Resource Center For More!
]]>Wed, 06 Mar 2019 17:24:42 +0000<![CDATA[Free IDX Training For Your Members]]>http://mlstoolkit.zohosites.com/blogs/post/free-idx-training-for-your-members Our popular free training track is now "on-demand". Your members have the option of viewing just 3 short webinar recordings to ]]>

IDX Fundamentals. Now On-Demand

Our popular free training track is now "on-demand". Your members have the option of viewing just 3 short webinar recordings to receive all the great benefits that come with certification:
1. Any new IDX  client will receive 2 additional months of service added to their subscription
2. A certificate of completion

3. A 30 minute mentoring session with me where I can help with and audit of a home search marketing website or answer questions about IDX marketing strategy and more!

IDX Fundamentals is unique training certification program, designed to empower your members with the information necessary to understand and implement a solid, simple, and successful IDX home search. We would welcome the opportunity for you to share the IDXFundamentals link

( http://www.idxfundamentals.com ) with your members. As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me any time at mprice@fbsdata.com

IDXFundamentals.Com
]]>Tue, 05 Feb 2019 16:03:05 +0000<![CDATA[Widget Wisdom. A Brand New Webinar Just For You and Your Members.]]>http://mlstoolkit.zohosites.com/blogs/post/widget-wisdom.-a-brand-new-webinar-just-for-you-and-your-membersWidget Wisdom, A training webinar for Flexmls subscribers interested in using Wordpress for their IDX home search website.]]>

We’re kicking off 2019 with a new webinar, with a fantastically knowledgeable guest speaker, Mike Mueller of AreWeConnected.com

1 in 3 sites on the web are built on the WordPress platform and we’re doing to demystify this powerful platform for you and your members, helping agents and brokers to build beautiful, professional, IDX sites and leveling the competitive playing field.

Here’s what you and your members can expect to take away:

· What A Wordpress Plugin Is

· The Widgets that make up the FBS IDX Plugin

· Working With A Wordpress Developer

· How To Get A Free FBS IDX Wordpress Plugin demonstration

Mike Mueller of AreWeConnected.com is returning to share his vast experience and knowledge of Wordpress and IDX. Mike’s expertise is real estate specific and includes implementing IDX home search plugins, SEO, content marketing, and much more. We’re honored to have him as one of our many affiliate developers and look forward to his knowledge being shared with you and your members.

Here are the details for you to share with your members. We’d love it if you and your staff could join us too!

"Widget Wisdom. The FBS IDX Wordpress Plugin."

January 22nd, 1 P.M. CST

Registration Link:https://bit.ly/2RxzgK0

We hope to see you and the awesome real estate professionals of your associations there!

P.S. Our ROCK 2019! Yearly planning webinar was a big hit. Click here to view the recorded webinar.
Download the ROCK2019! Planning Guide: White Label Version - Regular Version

Webinar Registration
]]>Fri, 04 Jan 2019 16:26:48 +0000<![CDATA[ROCK 2019! A Free Planning Webinar For Your Members]]>http://mlstoolkit.zohosites.com/blogs/post/rock-2019-a-free-planning-webinar-for-your-membersOur most popular live webinar from last year is back by popular demand: Rock 2019! Plan Your Work. Work Your Plan. Planning is critical to a winning ye ]]>

Plan Your Work. Work Your Plan.

Our most popular live webinar from last year is back by popular demand: Rock 2019! Plan Your Work. Work Your Plan.

Planning is critical to a winning year for your agents and marketing technology, like an effective IDX presence, is at the core of that process. We want to help your members get a running start!

In this training we will cover:

• The biggest mistakes small business owners make when planning

• Relating planning to a member's IDX web presence

• The challenges that FBS’s IDX solutions can help address

• How to get help from one of our IDX specialists

All attendees will also  receive a free planning white paper that they can use to help them create a solid plan for success in 2019. I'll also be adding a white label version of the webinar content to the download center here on MLSToolkit shortly after the training. Download it and use it for your own purposes, no attribution required.

Rock 2019! Will take place on December 19th at 1 p.m. CST. We hope you will share the registration link and information with your members.

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4809948150001119746
Download Center
]]>Tue, 11 Dec 2018 22:24:42 +0000<![CDATA[IDX Certified! November 27th Training Webinar Announced]]>http://mlstoolkit.zohosites.com/blogs/post/idx-certified-november-27th-training-webinar-announced Another year is almost on the books and we’ve been working on some awesome plans for 2019. You’ll be happy to know we’ve got some great t ]]>


Another year is almost on the books and we’ve been working on some awesome plans for 2019. You’ll be happy to know we’ve got some great things coming and big announcements to make on the IDX front!

One of the most successful efforts we launched this year is our IDX Fundamentals training track. IDX Fundamentals is designed to help new agents, or those agents who may not be as technically savvy, break down the world of IDX home search options into plain English, demystifying acronyms and technical jargon that often confuse AND result in your MLS receiving calls from mixed-up members.


Earlier this year, we started with a series of live webinars that are now availableOn-Demand” Here’s how it works:

Members choose 2 of the following 3 “IDX Basics” trainings:

  • ·  IDX & Your Flexmls Portal
  • ·  What is IDX & Why Do I Need It?
  • ·  Which IDX Solution Is Right For Me?
    And then one of our product-specific trainings
  • ·  SmartFrame Fundamentals
  • ·  Wordpress IDX Plugin Fundamentals

Members who successfully complete the program receive some great rewards:

  • ·  A certificate of completion
  • ·  A 30 minute mentoring session by-phone with me, Mike Price
  • ·  And for new subscribers,  two months of free FBS IDX service

I will be conducting a webinar November 27th at 1 PM central to “reintroduce” the IDX Fundamentals tracks for your members. Please share this information and the registration link with your members. All of our trainings are completely free to them and IDX Fundamentals is a great way to help them demystify the technical jargon that often confuses. Your members can register at this link:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3841205838162931458


Stay tuned to the MLSToolkit blog! I will be adding some great new white label content very soon along with some fantastic news that you and your members will be super happy to hear!

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