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Check out the New Realtor.com Beta Release

Do you have a real estate agent license? Check out the new Realtor.com beta release. It's packed with exciting, new features that promise to enhance the visibility of your listings.

The Realtor.com phased transformation started with the "Alpha" release in December of 2007. The beta release will be followed by the "General Audience" release in July of 2008. The beta release includes improvements to the home page, search results page and listing details page.

Here's just a few of the ways agents can benefit:

- All listings now include helpful neighborhood and school information
- A map is integrated into the listing page layout
- Lure buyers with stellar photos-basic listings show four photos
- Showcase listings display agent contact info in a business card format
- Showcase listings can show up to five open houses in the Realtor.com control panel
- Listing details are updated several time a day
- A new video tab on the listing detail page can be viewed full screen
- New listings will be posted with a "new" or "new this week" notation

According to Realtor.com, extensive testing confirms the new changes greatly improve the consumer experience and enhance the effectiveness of the real estate agent's advertising.

Take a peek for yourself and see how your real estate career can benefit by visiting www.beta.realtor.com.

By Danielle Macklin, Allied Schools, www.realestatelicense.com

Labels: Florida Association of Realtors, Real Estate Agent License