We are pleased to report that email delivery to Yahoo and AOL addresses has now been restored. However, we have been notified by the Paragon development team that Comcast email addresses are currently experiencing delays and, in some cases, bounce backs. They have reached out to Comcast and are monitoring.

Month: September 2024

Introducing the all-new Collaboration Center in Paragon MLS – a powerful new tool to help you connect with clients. With the power of the Collaboration Center, you’ll be able to: 

• Enjoy real-time communication: The Collaboration Center will allow you to interact and collaborate with clients while on the go. 

• Utilize a broader search: The powerful search engine will enhance you and your clients the ability to discover listings nearby through an intuitive map feature, browse through contacts, and more. 

• Have high-visibility dashboard: View updates, changes to listings, and detailed data on homes your clients are interested in – all in an easy to navigate dashboard. The Collaboration Center gives you the tools to elevate your client relationships and the way you do business!

Watch this video to learn more

NAR members are encountering deceptive mailers that mimic invoices for domain registration and renewal. These communications are not from NAR and have no bearing on your .realtor or .realestate domain registration. This scam aims to trick people into sharing personal or financial details. Members should report these mailers to the Federal Trade Commission, Internet Crime Complaint Center and state consumer protection offices. For further guidance on protecting personal information and online safety, check out NAR’s Data Security and Privacy Toolkit. Other concerns? Contact NAR Member Support at 800-874-6500 or via live chat or email.

Reminding your clients who just moved to update their voter registration is a great way to stay in touch. Help celebrate National Voter Registration Day on Sept. 17 by either registering to vote or checking your registration status.

Introducing the “Finding Homes” Alexa Skill – Your Voice-Activated Home Search Tool

We are excited to introduce “Finding Homes” by Lundy—a revolutionary voice-activated Alexa skill that simplifies your home search experience. Designed with REALTORS® and homebuyers in mind, this new tool allows you to search for homes using just your voice, making the process easier and more accessible than ever before. This member benefit will be available on September 16.

What is “Finding Homes”?
“Finding Homes” is an innovative Alexa skill that enables users to search for properties by simply speaking to their Alexa-enabled devices. Whether you’re using an Echo Speaker, Echo Show, Firestick TV, or even Alexa Auto, this skill brings the home search process directly to your voice-activated device. It’s perfect for REALTORS® looking to offer their clients a modern, hands-free way to explore the real estate market.

How Does it Work?
Getting started with “Finding Homes” is easy and straightforward:

1) Download the Amazon Alexa App: Available on both iOS and Android, the Amazon Alexa app is your gateway to setting up and using the “Finding Homes” skill.

2) Activate the Skill: You can start the skill by:

  • Saying, “Alexa, start Finding Homes.”
  • Scanning the provided QR code to launch the skill.
  • Using the Alexa app to enable the skill.

3) Begin Your Search: Once activated, simply tell Alexa where you’d like to search, and the skill will guide you through the process by asking clarifying questions to narrow down your preferences. Alexa will then provide search results that best match your criteria.

Why Choose “Finding Homes”?

  • Convenience: Access your home search instantly from any Alexa-enabled device, whether you’re at home, in your car, or on the go.
  • Hands-Free Operation: No need to manually search through listings—let Alexa do the work for you.
  • Personalized Experience: Alexa will interact with you to refine your search, ensuring you get the most relevant results.

Lundy Inc. – Innovating Real Estate with LundyAI Core
Lundy Inc. is revolutionizing the real estate industry with its innovative voice interface, Finding Homes, which offers access to property listings through voice command, made possible by its LundyAI Core language-modeling technology. The company equips agents and brokers with the capabilities of superpowered voice assistants, significantly elevating their operational effectiveness and establishing new industry benchmarks.

Where Can I Learn More?
For a demonstration of how to use “Finding Homes,” check out Lundy’s official YouTube channel. Here you’ll find tutorials and examples that showcase the skill’s capabilities.