As a pioneer in online home valuations, and the company that had the first online home value calculator, HomeGain launched HPX (Home Price Express) in 2002.   That was 9 years ago and the real estate industry has undergone quite a few changes since then. So have HomeGain’s online programs.

In October 2005, HPX went through a facelift and became Source4Sellers. Some of you who have been with us for a while will remember the program. Source4Sellers was, indeed, a program which connected sellers looking for a free home valuation to a real estate professional.

This was the strength of this program and all of HomeGain’s programs. Although many companies have produced a multitude of algorithms and methods of gathering property value information, there will never be a better and more accurate method of finding the current value of a home than having a qualified agent or appraiser determine the value.

As the market declined along with the value of homes, HomeGain realized that fewer and fewer homeowners were looking for home valuations. Most homeowners came to realize that their home had lost value, but many of them did not and do not want to find out how badly. As such, Source4Sellers did not deliver as many sellers as it had done in the past.

In August 2008, HomeGain launched the AgentView program. AgentView is, in the most literal sense, an online marketing program for real estate professionals. The program showcases agents’ listings and hosts a personal real estate blog for each subscriber in a completely exclusive zip code territory in an ad-free environment.

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For a limited time, you can test drive the AgentView™ program at no cost for 3 months*. You will have the ability to showcase your listings and your agent profile in an exclusive and ad-free environment. You’ll also receive a blogging platform that you can use to position yourself as the top agent in your market area.

How this is beneficial to you:

• A featured listings package is included at no additional cost and lets you upload unlimited listings
• Creating original content on your AgentView™ blog and linking it to your website can increase your website’s SEO value
• Since there are no flashy ads anywhere on your AgentView™ profile, all the attention is on you, your listings and your services

Call (866) 512-7913 to speak to a HomeGain representative and start your free trial today!
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Today we sent out our November/December 2010 newsletter for real estate agents. Look for it in your inbox!

The digital real estate newsletter included:

• Feature Story: We began a new promotion aimed at home buyers and home sellers. Eligible buyers and sellers can earn up to $150 cash back when they close a transaction with a HomeGain agent. Make sure you let your HomeGain clients know about this promotion!
• Agent Question of the Month: “Over the years, I have subscribed to several of your lead generation programs. Recently, I have noticed a decline in quantity and also in quality. Why is this happening?” Get answer
• Agent Blogging Network: In addition to the Top 5 Blog Posts (from the HomeGain Blog), we feature Agent Blogs from AgentView agent members who are part of the HomeGain Agent Blogging Network.
• HomeGain News:
  • Single property websites are now available from HomeGain!
  • AgentEvaluator agents: You now have a free 800 number to use that can help track missed calls via HomeGain.
• AgentEvaluator® Agent Member Clubs: HomeGain added 12 real estate agent members of AgentEvaluator®  into its commissions-based awards clubs.

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Ashton Gustafson, a Realtor with Bishop Realty Group in Texas, was recently presented with Realtor Magazine’s “30 Under 30″ award. This award is given out annually to 30 agents across the nation who are under the age of 30.

At age 27, Ashton has five years of experience under his belt and is now a partner with Bishop Realty Group. In 2009, Ashton and his team closed over 200 transactions. For 2010, Ashton hopes the total number of closings will reach 300. He is aiming to close 100 of those transactions personally.

As a 4th generation Realtor, Ashton attributes much of his success to the guidance and mentorship of his grandparents who taught him the value of a strong work ethic.

Listen to this exclusive call with Ashton as he explains how that work ethic, combined with HomeGain’s AgentView program, has allowed him to build a successful business.

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Today HomeGain announced that it has integrated a comprehensive suite of home buyer and seller tools into its AgentView platform.

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After getting a home’s value, looking at local Realtors, and looking at suggested home improvements, visitors can then readily access the following real estate calculators all in one convenient platform on HomeGain.com:

Max, the HomeGain gorilla, reviews the newly integrated Buyer Tools tab.

• Stay Put or Trade Up Calculator
• Improve or Move Calculator
• Home Sale Proceeds Calculator
• Capital Gains Calculator
• Private Mortgage Insurance Calculator

Additional tools that were integrated for people looking to get started buying or selling a home include:

• New Home Wish List
• Buyer Agent Interview Worksheet
• Seller Agent Interview Worksheet
• Real Estate Library
• Real Estate Glossary

The HomeGain AgentView platform also features local information, HomeGain’s home

Louis Cammarosano, General Manager at HomeGain, stated:

“This integration provides consumers with a comprehensive set of tools to help guide them through the home buying and selling process – as well as providing easy access to HomeGain member real estate agents and brokers who can provide additional assistance.”

HomeGain and CyberCity 3D announced a new partnership today (read PRWeb press release), which provides HomeGain’s real estate agent members the ability to display CyberCity’s 3D Virtual Viewing marketing products directly on HomeGain.com.

3D Virtual Viewing promotes homes for sale through the Google Earth™ API virtual globe. It provides an interactive, 3D model of the home designed to increase web advertising exposure and attract consumers searching for their next home.

See 3D home listings on HomeGain.com

HomeGain Realtor members can now link their CyberCity 3D models to their property listings directly from their AgentView product. Agents simply enter the 3D model URL in their HomeGain® account for that listing and a “View in 3D” button will automatically appear on HomeGain’s Search Results and Listing Detail pages linking the Google Earth™ API 3D model to the home listing.