Marketing Tools and Resources

Marketing Tools (including Listing Presentations and Agent Websites)

  • Charles Rutenberg Realty Market Center at Markful , formerly House of Magnets
  • CRR Agent Websites: Charles Rutenberg Realty agents can choose from whichever provider they wish to set up a personal website. Just be sure it is license law compliant. You can review website options under the Websites tab shown on the left on this page.
  • Cole Realty Resource: Developed specifically for real estate professionals, only Cole Realty Resource gives you the details you need to generate more real estate listings, more sales and more money. That's because only Cole Realty Resource features instant Neighborhood Search. This system is available to all CRR agents for no charge but only 2 can be logged in at the same time. For log in details go to Cole Realty Resource
  • CORE Listing Machine and CORE Social by Inside Real Estate, Every CRR listing will automatically have a virtual tour created from the pictures you add to the MLS therefore, the more pictures you add, the better your tour will be. Tours are also automatically converted to video and uploaded to YouTube and can be seen on our site, GreatHomesOnVideo.com. For complete information on CORE Listing Machine, which is provided for your use at no cost to you, Click Here. Please contact Support at  Inside Real Estate for assistance if needed .
  • Credit Information Services and Background ChecksClick Here for information on obtaining credit and background reports for potential tenants. 
  • Domain Name: Secure your own domain name and dedicated email address for your real estate business. Go to Register Your Name Now to search for a name and register it.
  • Foreclosed Property Information: Charles Rutenberg Realty agents may subscribe to an excellent foreclosed property information site for 50% off the monthly price of the Professional service by emailing them at support@ilfls.com with the Promo Code: CHARLES_RU_4646 The regular pricing of $79 per month is shown at https://ilfls.com/pricing/foreclosures . You can also join on a daily basis at $9.95 per day. 7 Counties: Foreclosures, Auctions, Auction Results, REO's, etc ILFLS.com is the premium data provider of Chicagoland pre-foreclosures, auctions, sales results and bank owned properties. Chicago area real estate investors, attorneys, mortgage brokers, and news services all rely on the quality of their data.

Why Choose ILFLS.com:

    1. ILFLS.com is a local, Chicago area provider of premium data services
    2. Their recorders visit the counties daily
    3. The most up to date accurate data available
    4. Unparalleled Customer Service and Knowledge
    5. Easy to save, mail merge and download data
    6. Unique tools for tracking and managing your deals
    7. Continuous upgrades and custom solutions for investors
    8. Real people, Real professionals, Real Solutions for every Real Estate Researcher
  • Internet Placements: For a list of where Charles Rutenberg Realty listings are displayed on the internet Click Here for Flyer
  • Listing Grabber now called Agent Dominator Click Here Below is a comment from an agent who experienced great success:

Two of the listing just closed. Total of both checks were $17,500. I have one other listing at

2242 Janice for about $300k but we don't have that under contract yet.

Total closed $17,500

Pending Sale $7,500

Pending purchase $3,750

Total cost so far roughly $3,800.

Greg V. 

  • MyStateMLS: Charles Rutenberg Realty agents can join this national MLS at a significantly lower cost due to negotiations arranged by Charles Rutenberg Realty. The landing page providing details and the link to sign up is available by Clicking Here
  • Property Marketing Websites: http://agentmarketing.com is a service where you can create complete property marketing sites.
  • qscertificationlogo_203x100 : Let Your Excellent Service Speak For Itself Why keep your service a secret? If you are great at what you do, QSC can help you accelerate your business immediately. In this competitive market, surveys indicate that home buyers and sellers are craving consistent, responsive and reliable service. As a QSC professional, you have the resources and marketing materials that give prospects, early in the relationship, the confidence to choose you as their sales agent. QSC helps you attract more prospects and convert more prospects to clients by proving that you offer better value. Your customer satisfaction rating, customer comments and pie charts detailing your excellence on RatedAgent.com gives you a critical advantage in gaining the trust of prospects.
  • Realtors Property Resource-Go to NARRPR.com to create your account for no charge. This is a tremendous benefit provided by NAR as part of your membership.
  • Zenlist: 

    If you do not yet know of Zenlist, you will soon, and you will want to be able to offer this exceptional service to all your clients.

    We’ve recently partnered with Zenlist to provide you and your homebuying clients a truly modern platform for engaging with each other in the home search process. https://zenlist.com

    By inviting your clients to join you on Zenlist, you’ll be able to:

    • Easily provide them with both MLS and Private listings, enabling them to see ~10% more inventory than they would find on typical consumer home search portals.
    • Give clients a modern home search platform that allows them to explore homes for sale under your guidance and observance.
    • Bridge the gap between sending MLS listings to your client and having them text you back with links to listings on Zillow/Redfin/etc.
    • View agent-only information on listings and schedule showings directly from Zenlist.
    • Utilize advanced features built specifically to make it easier for you to help your buyers find a home.

    For more info about Zenlist, watch this short 2 minute video: https://youtu.be/CBZhUBnvg-0

    Sign up at Zenlist.com and you’ll get a 30 day free trial. In addition, we’ve negotiated a significantly discounted rate for Charles Rutenberg Realty agents so be sure to use the promo code zenpartner upon sign up to claim your discounted rate:


    Annual Plan: $348/yr The
    Charles Rutenberg Realty agent annual price! ($240 less than the $588/yr regular price)

    Monthly Plan: $39/mo The Charles Rutenberg Realty agent monthly price! ($20 less than the $59/mo regular price)

    Be sure to use the promo code zenpartner upon sign up to claim your discounted rate:


    After signing up for your account, take advantage of training provided by the Zenlist team:



    OR


    • Click on the email you receive from Zenlist after signing up to schedule a personal 1-on-1 training session.



    If you have any other questions about Zenlist, email support@zenlist.com.

 
      
 

NAR Marketing Resources

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Whether you are looking for new leads, or new ways to stay in touch with your current customers, this category has it all. Some program partners also offer closing gifts, including a FREE marketing system that sends your clients highly customized direct mail pieces containing valuable coupons and offers.