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Goomzee Inks Deal With New CRMLS, Now Reaches 120,000 REALTORS |
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Missoula, Montana – October 18th, 2010 – Goomzee Corporation, a leading provider of mobile technology solutions that connects buyers and sellers, announced today it has agreed with the California Regional MLS (CRMLS) to provide its product, Realty Connect, to their customers to allow Southern California homebuyers to receive real estate listing information on their cell phone.
With the contract signing of California Regional MLS, representing nearly 33,000 Southern California REALTORS, Goomzee’s MLS footprint in the United States now exceeds 120,000 MLS subscribers or approximately ten percent (10%) of America’s REALTORS.
Goomzee’s Realty Connect® helps connect buyers and sellers using text messaging and integrates with MLS data systems. Agents place signs or ads regarding a property for sale that prompts potential buyers to send a text message with a unique property ID code. Within seconds the buyer receives a text message response containing property information and pricing. The buyer then has the option to receive and view photos of the listing immediately on their phone. At the same time, the agent is notified of the buyer’s inquiry. Automated tools and responders then help the agent cultivate those leads and begin to establish a relationship with the buyer.
“We continually seek out the best technology tools and providers for our customers and are pleased to offer Goomzee’s industry-leading text-message advertising and call capture tool. More home buyers are relying on technology for information when buying a home, and CRMLS recognizes the need to empower the real estate sales professional with useful technology to reach today’s buyer, especially on their mobile phones,” explains Art Carter, CEO of CRMLS.
Goomzee’s CEO, Mike Sparr, commented “reaching approximately 10 percent of America’s REALTORs in today’s economy is a monumental task, and achievement, and I’m very proud of everybody at Goomzee. We could not have reached this milestone without the trust and support of leading MLS organizations like CRMLS. We’re very excited to introduce our mobile technology to real estate professionals throughout Southern California and continue delivering high value to agents, sellers and buyers as we expand our US real estate market footprint.”
Goomzee and CRMLS aim to launch Realty Connect in Southern California by year’s end.
About California Regional MLS
The mission of the Pomona, Calif.-based CRMLS is to deliver, through local member associations, the most affordable, reliable, and convenient listing technology service available, and to provide products and services that support REALTORS® in maximizing use of property data to achieve business goals. To learn more contact us at http://www.imrmls.com/ or call us at (909) 859-2040.
About Goomzee
Goomzee empowers real estate agents to connect with today's mobile real estate consumers using cell phone technology and helps convert more leads into sales. The company’s product offerings include Realty Connect, a text-message advertising and call capture tool and Realty Mobile, a mobile MLS and branded mobile IDX solution. Goomzee’s products seamlessly integrate with MLS property listing databases to provide accurate, relevant information for the real estate professional and their clients, preventing extra work for the agent while fostering potential buyer and client relationships. To learn more, visit us online at http://www.goomzee.com or contact us toll free at (877) 324-1796. |
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Texas REALTORS Look To Montana To Get Mobile Savvy |
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Missoula, Montana - September 23, 2010 - Not only are Texas and Montana known for their cowboy boots and hats, but Montana-based mobile technology startup, Goomzee, is now working with Austin Board of REALTORS to deliver mobile technology to over 10,000 real estate professionals in the Austin, Texas area. Goomzee has announced that it was selected to provide its text message marketing and mobile real estate search tools to all members of the Austin Board of REALTORs.
Home buyers in Texas will soon be able to receive for-sale home information, pricing, and photos, sent directly to their phone using text messaging, thanks to Goomzee's text message marketing tool, Realty Connect®. Further, with Goomzee’s Realty Mobile(tm), agents and consumers can search the MLS, search for nearby listings, get directions, and collaborate with each other using any phone with a browser and a data connection.
Beth Gatlin, Director of MLS for ABOR, says “One mission of ABOR is to provide our members with the best tools and information available in the industry. Access to real estate listing information while on-the-go has become mission critical to our business, and Goomzee’s mobile technologies will improve our brokers and agents’ productivity, professionalism, and relationships with buyers and sellers.”
“We are very excited to be working with Austin Board of REALTORS® and their members” states Mike Sparr, Goomzee’s CEO. "Progressive associations like ABOR can use our technology to help bridge the gap between sales professionals and today's mobile consumers.”
Austin Board of REALTORS® and Goomzee look to launch their new mobile real estate solutions in Texas in mid October to early November.
About Austin Board of REALTORS®
Founded in 1926 in Austin Texas, The Austin Board of REALTORS® is a non-profit, voluntary organization representing more than 10,000 licensed REALTORS® in Central Texas. ABOR’s Multiple Listing Service (MLS), which is one of the organization's most significant membership tools, was initiated as an ABOR function in 1952. Today, managed by the Austin/Central Texas Realty Information Service (ACTRIS), a wholly owned subsidiary of ABOR. ABOR also promotes property listings and REALTORS® to consumers via Austinhomesearch. Which allows homebuyers the opportunity to search for properties and REALTORS® in the Austin area. Visit us at www.abor.com.
About Goomzee
For real estate professionals, Goomzee is the only mobile technology provider that can save them time and money, while also meeting the needs of today's increasingly demanding mobile buyers. Goomzee’s mobile solutions help real estate professionals to win more listings, acquire more leads and close more sales. Goomzee is the industry leader in mobile marketing and continues to innovate from a client first perspective to help connect buyers and sellers at the point-of-interest. To learn more, visit us online at http://www.goomzee.com or contact us toll free at (877) 324-1796. |
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Florida's Regional MLS Promotes Goomzee To 11,000 Real Estate Pros |
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Missoula, Montana - September 14, 2010 - Regional MLS Inc. (RMLS) of Florida has joined the growing number of Real Estate Professionals, associations, multiple listing services (MLS), brokerages and real estate agents connecting with Montana's Goomzee, a nationwide text message marketing solution provider for real estate professionals. Home buyers in Florida will soon be able to receive for-sale home information, pricing, and photos, sent directly to their phone using SMS text messaging, thanks to Goomzee. Patty Connor, CEO of the RMLS, says "We are excited to establish a relationship with Goomzee that will improve the productivity, professionalism, and relationships with buyers and sellers for our Real Estate Professionals." Goomzee's real estate text message marketing solution, Realty Connect®, helps connect buyers and sellers using mobile technology and integration with MLS data systems. Real estate professionals place signs or ads prompting homebuyers to send a text message and receive for-sale property information. Potential buyers just have to send the property code as a text message to 44133 and within seconds they receive for-sale information, and optionally photos, on their cell phone. The real estate agent is alerted, and may connect with buyers in real time, providing timely follow up. "This is an essential tool for today's real estate professional. Goomzee's technology allows agents to reach the growing population of consumers who rely on their mobile phone to access information anytime, anywhere," says Mike Sparr, Goomzee's CEO. "Our company helps bridge the gap between sales professionals and today's mobile consumers. A growing number of real estate organizations have recognized this need and I'm pleased they acknowledge Goomzee as the premier mobile technology solution provider." Text messaging has rapidly become one of the most commonly-used features on mobile phones. Wireless carriers have reported that over 1.5 trillion text messages were delivered in the U.S. in 2009 alone. Cellular text communication has surpassed voice calls since November 2007. Once a technology primarily for chatting amongst friends, text messaging is now the preferred source for instant information. With Goomzee's text message marketing service, Realty Connect, real estate professionals have yet another arrow in their quiver to reach America's home buyers. About Regional MLS Inc.
Regional MLS Inc. (RMLS), located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida serves over 11,000 subscribers in Palm Beach and St. Lucie counties. The RMLS is owned by three Realtor Associations - the REALTORS© Association of the Palm Beaches (RAPB), the Jupiter-Tequesta-Hobe Sound Association of REALTORS© (JTHS), and the REALTORS© Association of St. Lucie (RASL). Established in 1987, RMLS continually strives to advance Real Estate Professionals by providing products and services that meet the ever changing needs of the real estate industry. For more information about Regional MLS, go to http://www.rmlsfl.com. About Goomzee
Goomzee Corporation provides a mobile marketing technology platform that connects buyers and sellers at the point-of-interest. Goomzee's flagship product, Realty Connect, and Mobile Virtual Tours, specifically assists real estate professionals to win more listings, acquire more leads and close more sales. Goomzee is an industry leader in text message marketing and continues to innovate from a client first perspective to help connect buyers and sellers at the point-of-interest. To learn more, visit us online at http://www.goomzee.com or contact us toll free at (877) 324-1796. |
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Goomzee Awarded Grant For Job Creation |
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MISSOULA, MT: The Montana Department of Commerce has announced a $120,000 award from the Big Sky Economic Development Trust Fund Program to assist a high-tech Missoula-grown company with expenses related to the creation of 16 new good-paying jobs. Goomzee, Corporation (www.goomzee.com) is a Missoula start-up company which has developed an innovative mobile marketing platform that helps real estate professionals connect with potential buyers. The company has created 4 jobs in Missoula since 2007, and anticipates creating 16 more in the next two years. “This grant funding will assist Goomzee in fueling our growth and hiring”, states Mike Sparr, CEO and founder of Goomzee, Corporation, “Goomzee, Corporation appreciates the support of the State to grow Montana-made companies.” The application for funding was packaged by the Missoula Area Economic Development Corporation (MAEDC)and submitted by the City of Missoula. MAEDC has been working with Goomzee Corporation since 2007, when MAEDC provided start-up working capital to the company. “Goomzee is a great example of the Montana entrepreneur persevering through the arduous process of a company start-up, and coming out the other side experiencing well-deserved growth and prosperity,” stated Dick King, President/CEO of MAEDC. “Goomzee is exactly the type of company we continue to assist for the creation of high-skill, high-wage jobs in Missoula.” |
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Goomzee Connects With More MLS's in Texas, Oregon and Illinois |
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Missoula, Montana – May 05, 2010 – Home buyers in Illinois, Oregon, and Texas will soon be able to receive for-sale home information, pricing, and photos, sent directly to their phone using text messaging (SMS) thanks to Goomzee. Peoria Area Association of Realtors® (PAAR), Willamette Valley MLS (WVMLS), and Temple-Belton Board of Realtors (TBBOR) recently joined the growing number of REALTOR® associations, multiple listing services (MLS), brokerages and real estate agents connecting with Montana’s Goomzee, a nationwide text message marketing solution provider for real estate professionals. Goomzee’s real estate text message marketing solution, Realty Connect®, helps connect buyers and sellers using mobile technology and integration with MLS data systems. Real estate professionals place signs or ads prompting homebuyers to send a text message with a unique property code to receive for-sale property information. Potential buyers just have to send the property code as a text message to 44133 and within seconds they receive for-sale information, and optionally photos, on their cell phone. The real estate agent is alerted, and may connect with buyers in real time, providing timely follow up. “This is an essential tool for today’s real estate professional. Goomzee’s technology allows agents to reach the growing population of consumers who rely on their mobile phone to access information anytime, anywhere,” says Mike Sparr, Goomzee’s CEO. Jay Gordon, CEO of the Willamette Valley MLS, says “Our goal is to provide Realtors with the best tools and information available in the industry. We are very happy to create a relationship with Goomzee that will improve our members’ productivity, professionalism, and relationships with buyers and sellers.” An increasing number of Americans look to their cellular phones for instant access to information. According to the International Association of Wireless Telecommunications, also known as CTIA®, there are 285.6 million US mobile phone subscribers, representing 91% of Americans. Text messaging has rapidly become one of the most commonly-used features on mobile phones. Wireless carriers have reported that over 1.5 trillion text messages were delivered in the U.S. in 2009 and average monthly messages per subscriber was 357. Cellular text communication has surpassed voice calls since November 2007. Once a technology primarily for chatting amongst friends, text messaging is now the preferred source for instant information. With Goomzee’s text message marketing service, Realty Connect, real estate professionals have yet another arrow in their quiver to reach America’s home buyers. About Peoria Area Association of Realtors The Peoria Area Association of REALTORS® serves over 1,000 REALTOR® members and 145 Affiliates. The PAAR Mission is "To be recognized by the public and our peers as an Association dedicated to equal opportunity in housing, to the protection of private property rights and to high ethical standards of professional conduct; to provide an opportunity for a productive life in sales by providing the education and resources necessary for growth, keeping alive the American Dream." About Willamette Valley Multiple Listing Service Located in Salem, OR, the Willamette Valley Multiple Listing Service is a member-owned cooperative MLS, serving the Mid-Willamette Valley since 1949. The WVMLS mission is to provide the highest quality, preferred real estate products and services the industry has to offer, maintain and encourage a high level of member cooperation and professionalism, and expedite real estate transactions by providing accurate and timely information and services for the benefit of our membership and the public. About Temple-Belton Board of Realtors The Temple-Belton Board of REALTORS® is based in Temple, TX. The TBBOR mission is to provide support and resources in an effort to build, maintain and educate our membership to establish and promote a professional, ethical business atmosphere in which the membership can properly serve the public. About Goomzee Goomzee Corporation provides a mobile marketing technology platform that connects buyers and sellers at the point-of-interest. Goomzee’s flagship product, Realty Connect, and Mobile Virtual Tours, specifically assists real estate professionals to win more listings, acquire more leads and close more sales. The Company was established in 2003 offering hosted online storefronts to small businesses as well as consulting for some of the world’s largest companies and brands. Goomzee is an industry leader in text message marketing and continues to innovate from a client first perspective. We connect buyers and sellers at the point-of-interest. To learn more, visit us online at http://www.goomzee.com or contact us at (877) 324-1796 (toll free). |
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Goomzee Secures Series A Venture Financing |
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Missoula, MT - March 30, 2010 - Goomzee (www.goomzee.com), a company that has developed an innovative mobile marketing platform that helps real estate professionals connect with potential buyers announced today that it has secured a $1.5 million Series A round of funding. Led by Highway 12 Ventures along with additional investors in the US and Europe, this investment will enable Goomzee to expand its development, marketing and sales efforts.
According to Founder and CEO Mike Sparr, “We are thrilled to have such a terrific syndicate of investors join Goomzee's mission to be the solution real estate sales professionals turn to as more buyers demand information on their mobile device.”
Goomzee’s text message marketing product, Realty Connect, serves real estate agents nationwide. Agents place signs or ads about a property for sale that prompt consumers to send a text message for information and pricing. Interested buyers send a text message with a unique property ID code and within seconds they receive home information, pricing, and optionally can view photos all on their cell phone. The agent and buyer can then connect in a variety of ways to discuss the properties for sale.
“We are completely impressed with what Mike and his team have accomplished with limited resources” said Glenn Michael, General Partner of Highway 12 Ventures who has joined Goomzee's board of directors in conjunction with the financing. ”Goomzee has already served agents nationwide, and teamed with various associations and multiple listing services (MLS) to get its industry-leading product in the hands of those who need it. It's exciting to think about what they'll be able to do with additional financial backing.”
The company was launched to address a recognized need in the real estate industry, based on requests from agents themselves. It's service evolves to meet the needs of its customers, and many new products and uses of its technology platform have emerged.
About Goomzee
Goomzee Corporation provides a mobile marketing technology platform that connects buyers and sellers at the point-of-interest. Goomzee's flagship product, Realty Connect®, and Mobile Virtual Tours, specifically assists real estate professionals to win more listings, acquire more leads and close more sales. Goomzee is an industry leader in text message marketing and continues to innovate from a client first perspective. We connect buyers and sellers at the point-of-interest. To learn more, visit us online at www.goomzee.com or contact us at (877) 324-1796
About Highway 12 Ventures
Highway 12 Ventures (Boise, ID) is a leading early-stage VC fund investing in high growth, entrepreneurial companies in the Intermountain West. For more information call (208) 345-8383 or visit www.highway12ventures.com |
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