http://smithhhi.com/blog Real Tools for Real Estate Professionals Sun, 14 Feb 2010 16:18:50 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en http://smithhhi.com/blog/index.php/smith-turns-attention-to-search-engines/   www.Charter1Commercial.com   Charter I Commercial is a locally owned commercial real estate company specializing in Sales and Leasing Brokerage, Asset and Property Management and Investment Opportunities in Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, Beaufort and Jasper Counties.  Our mission is to serve the people and businesses in the Lowcountry.  Our success is based on ... http://smithhhi.com/blog/index.php/new-commercial-product-from-smith/ http://smithhhi.com/blog/index.php/first-question-to-ask-your-real-estate-agent/ REPRINT: By ROGER CHENG / Wall Street Journal: Wednesday, December 2 2009 WSJ Article When a group of engineers at National Instruments Corp. modified a 1988 Oldsmobile so it could be controlled by an iPhone, the company was quick to share the project on its online forum for customers. A spouse "might not ... http://smithhhi.com/blog/index.php/wall-street-journal-squeezing-web-sites-onto-cellphones/ The Smith Group client websites run beautifully on Mac's Safari browsers, especially with their larger property photos, which make them the perfect sites to browse on IPODs and IPhones. The Smith Group has developed specialized applications that allow website visitors to download property search icons directly to their IPODs and IPhones. These applications ... http://smithhhi.com/blog/index.php/smith-to-integrate-ipod-iphone-applications-into-client-sites/ Excerpt From Site:  Hello and thank you for visiting my site! Let me take a moment to welcome you to Coastal Georgia.  I am alittle biased but I believe it is one of the most beautiful places on earth.  We live a "lifestyle" most folks dream about.  Think laughing kids ... http://smithhhi.com/blog/index.php/teresa-cowart-coastal-savannah-real-estate/ http://smithhhi.com/blog/index.php/classic-smith/ http://www.scaliserealty.com Scalise Realty, Inc. is a full-service general brokerage real estate firm specializing in resort sales along the Grand Strand. Established in 1994, Scalise Realty has distinguished itself as a leader in resort sales. We have consistently been #1 in sales of oceanfront beach homes. Our staff of experienced sales agents ... http://smithhhi.com/blog/index.php/myrtle-beach-real-estate-scalise-realty/   CONGRATULATIONS: YOU HAVE ARRIVED! You have made the decision to re-locate to the Coastal South.  No more snow, cold winters, traffic jams, long commutes, leaving for work at dawn, coming home after sunset. Now its time for golfing, fishing, boating, hanging out at the beach, enjoying making new friendships, and pursuing ... http://smithhhi.com/blog/index.php/fenwick-realty/ http://smithhhi.com/blog/index.php/smith-chat-stealth-application/ Our coastal location with it's barrier islands and waterways has some of the most scenic views you can find. Some of our area attractions include Savannah's Historic Landmark District, The Mighty Eighth Museum, Ft. Pulaski, Savannah's River Street, Tybee Island and it's beaches plus many others. From Savannah's Historic District to The Landings on ... http://smithhhi.com/blog/index.php/southeast-coastal-properties-prudential/ Website:http://www.comehome2hiltonhead.com/ Welcome to my world, or Paradise as I have called it since moving here in 1974.  I came here just to spend the summer, and the summer never ended. Hilton Head and the "low country" have a way of wrapping their arms around you and making you feel like no other ... http://smithhhi.com/blog/index.php/bill-brannon/ “This was a vision of how I would love to live. I wasn’t just creating a sheet—I was creating a complete home, which could reflect the kind of world people wanted to live in.” ~Ralph Lauren, Polo, 1983~   Think about the viewers who are contemplating spending substantial money to buy a new ... http://smithhhi.com/blog/index.php/smith-brands-life/ The Smith Group has begun to assist Bum Equipment, LLC on issues related to Internet technology.  We'll keep you posted on these endeavors...   BUM NEWS Billboard and New Ads released in time for the Election and League Championships  Bum Equipment LLC and Culture Apparel, the newest Licensee  for Mens and Ladies Apparel ... http://smithhhi.com/blog/index.php/smith-special-projects/ The Smith Group™ System Real estate agents and brokers who are clients of  The Smith Group™ sell well over $1 billion in real estate per year.  TSG designs some of the best looking, most easy-to-navigate websites in the entire real estate industry.  What's more, the applications that run behind the scenes are among ... http://smithhhi.com/blog/index.php/why-the-smith-group/ By 2010 Gen Y will outnumber Baby Boomers….96% of them have joined a social network   Social Media has overtaken porn as the #1 activity on the Web 1 out of 8 couples married in the U.S. last year met via social media Years to Reach 50 millions Users:  Radio (38 Years), TV (13 ... http://smithhhi.com/blog/index.php/social-media-integration-real-estate-branding/     WHO'S ON YOUR SITE -- THESE ARE YOUR VIRTUAL "WALK-INS"!!!!! The great thing about the web is its instantaneous "I want information, and I want it right now! " capability. The Smith Group puts that power into your hands. As a Real Estate Agent and a Smith Client, every minute of the day ... http://smithhhi.com/blog/index.php/sam-real-estate-stealth-application-module/ The first pages of every major search engine has Smith clients moving up.  Why is this?  Why will this not go away?  1. Smith Clients are the leading agents and brokers in every market we go into, and we are the leading web technolgy company in every market we go ... http://smithhhi.com/blog/index.php/smith-client-hits-first-page-of-google-more-following/ Looking for Hilton Head Real Estate? Dream of Coastal Living? This is home to the Heritage Classic golf championship and the Celebrity Golf Tournament. Hilton Head's average yearly temperature of 70 degrees, so visitors to this island are sure to enjoy year round golf on any of the 24 golf courses ... http://smithhhi.com/blog/index.php/livecoastal-hilton-head-island-real-estate/   BING.COM - KEYWORDS:  HILTON HEAD REAL ESTATE Smith Group clients dominate 30% of first page organic results on Bing.com for keyword phrase "Hilton Head Real Estate"... Google.com & Yahoo.com in Decline as Bing.com Searches Increase Wednesday, August 19, 2009, 6:00:44 AM Microsoft (MSFT) Bing.com appears to have increased its share of the market further which ... http://smithhhi.com/blog/index.php/bing-com-smith-dominates-keyword-phrase-hilton-head-real-estate/ It has become painfully obvious to any real estate agent or brokers who watches the sales rankings in a particular area that The Smith Group services that we are able to positively impact home sales and increase the number of salable listings.  Creating nice websites and getting good search engine rankings for our clients is a very small part ... http://smithhhi.com/blog/index.php/smith-preferred-partners-program/ Smith was awarded an undisclosed settlement amount from Adrienne Greenup on August 25, 2009, stemming from a Google blog she posted on June 27, 2008.  Adrienne Greenup was an employee of  VDN, Inc. [a company holding of Smith] for a short time during 2001.  This blog was grossly negligent, untrue, and intended to ... http://smithhhi.com/blog/index.php/smith-wins-defamation-lawsuit/ "Blog" is an abbreviated version of "weblog," which is a term used to describe web sites that maintain an ongoing chronicle of information. A blog is a frequently updated, personal website featuring diary-type commentary and links to articles on other Web sites. Blogs range from the personal to the political, ... http://smithhhi.com/blog/index.php/real-estate-blogging/ www.goodevacationrentals.com The owners, Gigi and Brian Goode, offer a combined 40 years of unrivaled success and performance to the client owners and guests of Goode Vacation Rentals. They are supported by a well-trained & experienced staff committed to excellence. Gigi and/or Brian are almost always available to client owners – We ... http://smithhhi.com/blog/index.php/hilton-head-vacation-rentals-goode/ A major coastal Realtor® Association executive asked today, "What do you attribute to The Smith Group's overwhelming success in every market you've gone into?"   The answer was almost too simple.  "It's because we keep it simple..." "First, Smith sites have very low bounce rates because they're better looking [Averaging across our client ... http://smithhhi.com/blog/index.php/why-does-smith-have-the-best-agents-properties-and-websites/ Probably the earliest and simplest signs of a possible housing recovery is watching website customer inquiries.  On Sunday, August 2, 2009, Smith clients received nearly 50 customer inquiries on specific properties.  This is up dramatically from any single day throughout the previous year.  This is an excellent indicator that buyers ... http://smithhhi.com/blog/index.php/housing-recovery-smith-indicators-show-signs/ www.hiltonheadrealestate.com Life is too short for shortcuts. I have been fortunate enough to call Hilton Head my home since 1974. I have been helping people achieve their real estate goals here since 1981. Whether you are moving on, moving up or considering your first piece of paradise here in the Low ... http://smithhhi.com/blog/index.php/jim-paris-hiltonheadrealestate-com/ www.ken-oliver.com Over $400 million in closed Hilton Head Real Estate transactions.  As a master in the art of service, Ken has developed many quality relationships during his 29 years as a successful real estate professional. Including hundreds of clients who've become more than clients. They've become repeat customers and lasting friends. What ... http://smithhhi.com/blog/index.php/ken-oliver-2/ www.barbrafiner.com Hilton Head Real Estate: Some things are just really pretty.  And this is where The Smith Group likes to spend our time and effort...  Most of our staff, in fact, are actually real estate agents and/or brokers.  Imagine that!  If you're a successful real estate agent, you are probably too busy trying to sell property to spend ... http://smithhhi.com/blog/index.php/beautifully-formed-highly-functional-websites/  ~ WELCOME TO NORTH BEACH PLANTATION ~ Myrtle Beach Real Estate: In a world of change, the Scalise Group has designed a community that gives you, our newest resident, a quality of life.  A community that offers oceanfront views, a world-class spa, first-class dining, health and wellness programs; and is very ... http://smithhhi.com/blog/index.php/myrtle-beach-north-beach-plantation/ Hilton Head, Beaufort, Myrtle Beach, Savannah Real Estate:  We're known by the "Company we keep."  And there are advantages that come from working with the leading agents, teams, brokers -- both residential and commercial -- in multiple and very competitive markets.  One of them is "proof of concept."  What does this mean?  ... http://smithhhi.com/blog/index.php/got-smith/ Information about FEEDCAT.NET FEEDCAT.NET is mainly dedicated to boosting feeds and also serves as a public catalogue of feeds (RSS and ATOM). You can submit your feeds and use services for free! Why to boost a feed? boosted feeds are more readable content of boosted feeds are promoted boosted feeds are valid we do the measurement ... http://smithhhi.com/blog/index.php/the-smith-group-syndication-of-client-site-content/ Smith has introduced a system that automatically creates unbranded emails of featured Smith client properties and sends them to other agents/brokers in your area.  This allow the agent/broker recipient to easily forward the email to their clients without having to re-configure the email to strip out the listing agents logos ... http://smithhhi.com/blog/index.php/unbranded-emails/ In 2005, with help of faculty at MIT's Department of Economics and the Engineering Division of the North Carolina Department of Transportation, Smith began research built around his invented construction software application and its impact on Minority Firm participation in awarded heavy highway contracts in North Carolina.  Much of what was learned during this research and product ... http://smithhhi.com/blog/index.php/smith-research-technology-social-networks/ Title: Construction contract bidding United States Patent Application 20060149658 Abstract: In certain embodiments, a web based centralized electronic bidding system for construction bidding includes a database manager that stores contractor and subcontractor and supplier company identification information in a database. A bid processor is provided along with a mechanism for permitting any ... http://smithhhi.com/blog/index.php/smith-patent-applications/ Nationally, so much attention has been spent programming residential real estate sites, there has been little attention paid to the commercial side of the market.  Until now.  Smith is about to launch a new commercial real estate product for those companies that not only deal exclusively in commercial real estate sales, but as ... http://smithhhi.com/blog/index.php/smith-offers-new-commercial-real-estate-product/ San Sebastian Real Estate:  We sell properties in the municipalities of San Sebastian del Oeste and Mascota, very large areas. Both wonderful locations are now easily accessible from Puerto Vallarta with the completion of  a new road and the “El Progreso” bridge. Pictures will be available soon. Presently, see the article ... http://smithhhi.com/blog/index.php/smith-opens-mexico-market/ Savannah Real Estate: Copy From Existing Site:  Welcome to Prudential Southeast Coastal Properties website; your Savannah Area Real Estate online source of information for Buyers, Sellers and Investors. Savannah Georgia is a wonderful place to live, our sub-tropical climate gives us mild winters and hot summers which  are perfect for enjoying outdoor activities of all kinds ... http://smithhhi.com/blog/index.php/smith-launches-savannah-market-with-prudential/ Hilton Head, Beaufort, Myrtle Beach, Savannah Real Estate:  RACHEL BROADHURST, CRB,CRS,GRI,ABR, e-Pro, ABRM. Owner of two CENTURY 21 Broadhurst & Associates, Inc. offices and Barefoot Vacations Inc., a property management firm. Always supportive of Local, State, and National REALTOR® activities, Rachel has served in many capacities over the years. She ... http://smithhhi.com/blog/index.php/upcoming-sites/ Homes, villas, condos and land currently for sale in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Click on any property below to see detailed information, hi resolution photographs, pricing information, mapping and more! http://smithhhi.com/blog/index.php/myrtle-beach-real-estate/ Homes and land currently listed for sale in historic Beaufort, South Carolina. Click on any property below to see full details, high resolution photographs, pricing information, mapping and more! http://smithhhi.com/blog/index.php/beaufort-real-estate/ Click on any of the properties below to see detailed information, high resolution photographs, Google maps of the property, pricing information and more! http://smithhhi.com/blog/index.php/hilton-head-island-real-estate/ ROSE HILL Rose Hill 7 Deer Run Lane Bluffton,  SC   About seven miles from the bridge to Hilton Head Island, Rose Hill Plantation is located off both sides of Highway 278 in Bluffton. Originally inhabited by the Yemassee Indian tribe, the Plantation itself was owned by Sir John Colleton, and in the 19th ... http://smithhhi.com/blog/index.php/rose-hill/ Bluffton/Off Plantation Bluffton/Off Plantation Bluffton,  SC   Bluffton South Carolina Information: Bluffton, South Carolina is part of Beaufort County. Population for Bluffton from the last gathering is 1275. You can view Bluffton venues that host many Bluffton SC events every year. Currently Bluffton has a average listing price for homes for sale on ... http://smithhhi.com/blog/index.php/town-of-bluffton/ OLDFIELD Oldfield 1 Oldfield CIrcle Bluffton,  SC   Oldfield is a private club community of 500 homes and home sites, built along a spectacular Greg Norman golf course and the Okatie River. Oldfield’s ideal location is just a 30-minute drive from Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, and a 30 minute drive from both the charming ... http://smithhhi.com/blog/index.php/oldfield/ SUN CITY/RIVERBEND Sun City/Riverbend 127 Sun City Blvd Bluffton,  SC   Sun City Hilton Head is located 13 miles west of Hilton Head, with 4,000 homes, on 4,300 acres, Sun City has attracted retirees to South Carolina from all over the country. The price of homes ranges from the mid $100,000s to the high ... http://smithhhi.com/blog/index.php/sun-city/ MOSS CREEK Moss Creek 1523 Fording Island Road Bluffton,  SC   This private country club known as Moss Creek Plantation has more than 1,000 homes and 70 villas with marsh views, deepwater opportunities and features two championship Tom Fazio golf courses. Located just minutes from the Hilton Head Island Bridge, Moss Creek's 1,042 acres ... http://smithhhi.com/blog/index.php/moss-creek/ PALMETTO BLUFF Palmetto Bluff 19 Village Park Square Bluffton,  SC   Palmetto Bluff, a community boasting riverfront view on three sides, is a 20,000-acre residential community and conservation preserve in Bluffton, South Carolina. This neighborhood is characterized by wide-ranging nature preserves, river access, walking trails, a quaint village center and a world renowned inn ... http://smithhhi.com/blog/index.php/palmetto-bluff/ SPANISH WELLS Spanish Wells 82 Brams Point Road Hilton Head Island,  SC   Spanish Wells Plantation is located on a peninsula that divides Broad Creek and Calibogue Sound, providing residents with breathtaking water and sunset views. Within Spanish Wells Plantation are 219 homes, with prices starting at just under $1 million. The residential architecture ... http://smithhhi.com/blog/index.php/spanish-wells/ WINDMILL HARBOUR Windmill Harbour 10 Yacht Club Drive Hilton Head Island,  SC   After crossing the bridge onto Hilton Head Island, the community of Windmill Harbour is visible on the right side of Highway 278, along the Intracoastal Waterway. The community's premier coastal location has 350 homes and 70 villas, with 80% of them ... http://smithhhi.com/blog/index.php/windmill-harbour/