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"Web-based" applications provide an excellent opportunity to utilize custom designed software solutions and programs without the hassle of having to select, install, configure, learn and maintain the software all yourself. The actual software and back-end programming reside on a host server on the Web, so you can access the application and your data wherever you have an Internet connection -- from your office, from your home, or from the road. There are many web-based applications specifically designed for commercial real estate that you can take advantage of, such as lease creation and administration, development of marketing materials, transaction management, property data and research, contact management, human resource software, and much more. Many of these applications offer automated, "plug-and-play" solutions where you can load your own building information, photos, graphics, floorplans, or other data to generate professional reports and brochures that can be accessed or distributed digitally with the click of your mouse. It's that easy.

I've had the opportunity to try a few of these applications, and wanted to share a few of our favorites. Randy Chamzuk with Quickspace walked me through a half-hour demo of their marketing software, where we were able to create very impressive marketing materials, complete with digital brochures that could be printed, e-mailed, or loaded to a web site. It was as easy as uploading a few photos, floorplans, leasing data and other building information, and it was done. Within minutes, you could e-mail marketing materials to your prospects -- and immediately track who opened them and where they "clicked"! Just think of the time and cost savings these applications can offer commercial brokerage firms, leasing agents, commercial owners and managers, developers, and other professionals in the commercial real estate industry.

Rob Cain at REApplications impressed us with a demo of their real estate transaction management software, which literally converges every piece of building, tenant, leasing, project, contact management, administration, human resource, and other management information into a single application. I can only imagine the competitive advantage a commercial broker would have utilizing this type of program in their day-to-day business. The best way to appreciate these web-based tools is to give them a test drive. You can visit Quickspace and REApplications at the links above. If you have any questions about these services or if you would like more information about other web-based products, please Contact Us.