Brokerages are constantly hearing about the latest and greatest technologies but can struggle with understanding which ones to embrace. Kevin Kaplan discusses ways to focus on technology systems that help agents save time and increase productivity. Topics include integrating listing data in marketing platforms, intranet best practices, online training systems and creating an internal "agent knowledge network" through your own social media intranet system.

1. Improving Agent Productivity Through Technology That Makes SenseKevin Kaplan, Long Companies

2. Agents: building business vs. technology? Agents are struggling with a balancing act: building their business vs. building technology Time Constraints Financial Constraints Knowledge Gaps

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10. Listing Data Integration> Craigslist

11. Company intranet> on demand training Live & Recorded Webinars Online Sales Training Videos Video PodCasts

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14. Collaboration & idea sharing across company

15. System Tools: Forums Groups Media Files Conversations Company Blogs Search E-mail Notifications Friends

18. Catalyst for transaction opportunities

19. Extension of company & branch cultures

20. Virtual community beyond brick & mortar

21. Deeper integration of core services= Increased Agent PPP and Recruiting/Retention

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