ITema Named a Preferred Web Site Provider for REBNY and ResidentialNYC com
Released on: February 27, 2008, 8:43 am
Press Release Author: ITema, Inc.
Industry: Real Estate
Press Release Summary: Company to Offer New RealtyMagic Solution to 12,000 Members, City-Wide
Press Release Body: NEW LONDON, CT -- ITema, Inc., a leading provider of dynamic Web sites and associated on-line productivity tools for the do-it-yourself business owner, and ResidentialNYC.com, the public listings portal recently launched by the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY), have entered into a preferred supplier agreement.
Under the terms of the agreement, ITema will offer REBNY members its leading-edge real estate solution, RealtyMagic. The solution will be jointly marketed by ITema and REBNY.
ITema's RealtyMagic offering was specifically designed to deliver the benefits of professional-looking, highly-functional Web sites along with easy-to-use e-mail, domain name registration, site hosting and prospect-tracking solutions to those realty organizations lacking internal IT resources, The solution will allow REBNY members to launch and administer their own Web site, while providing the benefits of anytime, anywhere lead tracking, centralized, commercial-grade email and secure domain hosting.
"We are pleased to provide REBNY, a widely-recognized, innovative leader throughout the New York metropolitan area, with a solution that will easily and economically allow their membership to enhance the overall value and performance of their realty operations," said Tim Houchin, Vice President of Business Development at ITema, Inc. "We provide the tools traditionally reserved for large firms with a multitude of IT resources which will result in REBNY's membership delivering more efficient customer care, reduced operating and administration costs and more easily facilitated listing management."
\"As part of our continuing commitment to provide both REBNY and ResidentialNYC.com members and their clients with the utmost in service, convenience and professionalism, we are delighted to have ITema as a preferred supplier,\" said Steven Spinola, REBNY President. \"Their easily-deployed, dedicated service will enable member firms to quickly launch new Web sites, and thus add their listings to ResidentialNYC.com."
ITema's RealtyMagic solution will be offered to all REBNY members at special "association" pricing which includes waiving of all applicable set-up fees and a 10% discount on the monthly fee. In addition, the Company will offer REBNY members that are not brokers, such as attorneys, accountants, financial service companies, insurance agents, architects, contractors, etc., special pricing on its small business solution that features all the Web site, e-mail, lead tracking, and hosting services found in RealtyMagic, but with Web site templates and management tools specifically designed for non-realty business owners. All ITema solutions are designed so that deployment and configuration are accomplished in minutes. Members will be provided with a code to receive the discounts.
About RealtyMagic
RealtyMagic is available in three levels to suit independent agents, small brokers or larger brokers with many agents. All RealtyMagic solutions provide a wide choice of professionally designed and fully customizable Web site templates that feature editing capabilities requiring no programming skills, spam- and virus-filtered e-mail with a unique business domain name, rock-solid, highly-secure site hosting, a professional lead-tracking system, and an intuitive management interface to simplify deployment, navigation and maintenance of the entire integrated system. Further, the lead tracking system is fully integrated within the solution to eliminate duplicate data entry between applications. Everything works together in minutes, and no IT staff or skills are required.
Agents and brokers can sign-up for RealtyMagic using a simple form at the RealtyMagic.com Web site, and can be fully operational with a complete solution deployed in minutes.
About The Real Estate Board of New York
The Real Estate Board of New York is the city's leading real estate trade association with more than 12,000 members. REBNY represents major commercial and residential property owners and builders, brokers and managers, banks, financial service companies, utilities, attorneys, architects, contractors and other individuals and institutions professionally interested in the City's real estate. REBNY is involved in crucial municipal matters including tax policy, city planning and zoning, rental conditions, land use policy, building codes and legislation. In addition, REBNY publishes reports providing indicators of market prices for both the residential and commercial sectors.
About ITema
Headquartered in New London, CT, ITema, Inc., is a leading provider of low-cost, dynamic Web sites and associated productivity tools for the do-it-yourself business owner. Dedicated to meeting the needs of often-ignored small businesses looking to more fully exploit the power and potential of the Internet without the reliance on internal IT resources, ITema is a new type of Software as a Service (SaaS) provider whose focus and mission is to level the competitive playing field by making small businesses look and perform like big ones through easily deployed and managed Web sites; CRM systems, professional web hosting and browser-based, spam-filtered e-mail. All fully synchronized and integrated to work in perfect harmony. For additional information, please visit www.itema.com.
ITema and RealtyMagic are trademarks of ITema, Inc. Other company, brand and product names referenced herein may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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Web Site: http://www.realtymagic.com
Contact Details: Bill Jones ITema, Inc. 70 Howard St. New London, CT 06320 bjones@itema.com 866-442-5000