Monthly Archives: July 2008

REA 9.13 now ready for download

REA 9.13 includes a direct connection to Microsoft MapPoint http://www.microsoft.com/mappoint/default.mspx which alllows you to select multiple properties in REA and draw tours for your clients. The second new addition is a greatly enhanced connection to Outook. Now, a synchronization is nearly … Continue reading

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Get the terms right for tech

Being technologically challenged is an issue when reading materials or correspondence in which “tech” terms are used that are unfamiliar. Wired magazine produced an edition called “Geekipedia,” an A to Z guide to geek speak, tech terms, IT heroes and … Continue reading

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Keys to Success in Business

Whether your game is commercial real estate or tiddly-winks, the keys to success are the same. Click this link to get a 4 minute success course: http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/richard_st_john_s_8_secrets_of_success.html

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Function Keys in REA

Tim Creagh, the designer of REA, has never liked moving his fingers off the keyboard. So, many processes in REA are function key activated. For example, before entering a contact always press F12 to search to see if the contact … Continue reading

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REA Tip today for Copy-Paste

In Windows, we have been conditioned to highlight, right-click and from the menu that appears copy and paste email addresses, phone numbers etc. But, REA works differently for copy and pasting data. When you highlight a phone number in in … Continue reading

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Why people are afraid to upgrade software

misoneism PRONUNCIATION: (mis-uh-NEE-izm)  MEANING: noun: A hatred or fear of change or innovation.   Everyone distrusts change and software upgrades represent the ultimate challenge in today’s world. The promise of exciting new features is often overweighed by the experience of … Continue reading

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BRIAN TRACY and Selling Success

Brilliant on the Basics The keys to sales success. By Brian Tracy When Vince Lombardi took over the Green Bay Packers some years ago, he was asked what he was going to change. The players? The plays? The training process? … Continue reading

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GOOGLE TIPS FOR TRAVELERS

When you need telephone information, use Google “GOOG-411”. This no-charge service is available in the US and (as of June 23, 2008) in Canada. GOOG-411 is accessed by dialing 1-800-GOOG-411 either from a phone or cell/mobile phone. For more information … Continue reading

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