"Master Your KW Mobile App" Video Contest

Greetings, KW Technology Ambassadors! 

Happy Friday, and we hope you're having a fun and exciting summer and are making the most of the weather no matter where you are. Here is your weekly Ambassador update:

"MASTER YOUR KW MOBILE APP" CONTEST PARTICIPANTS TAKE IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL!

At KW, we are constantly raising the bar and when it comes to the "KW Mobile App Contest" our Technology Ambassadors are certainly no exception.

One of our long time Ambassadors Mary Kay Mooney not only submitted their video, she took it a step further:

"For the month of July in our office we ran the "Summer Film Festival". These were classes all based around a video or movie. This included the Mobile App Mastery class, as well as KW Connect Video. We had ALC agents showing a few KW Connect videos for classes as well. We totally played off the movie theme with having a popcorn machine and a feature presentation lineup."

Here is a reminder of how you can submit your workshop video:

You could win a "Share Your App" T-shirt signed by Gary Keller and KWRI executives! Want to win? Here's how:

1. Download the workshop materials from the KWU website.
2. Schedule and deliver the workshop in your Market Center.
3. After the workshop, create a brief video that includes testimonials or “takeaways” from at least three workshop participants.
4. Share the video with us at ambassadors@kw.com. Videos must be received no later than 11:59 pm (ET) on Friday, August 14.
5. We will randomly select a winner from all of the videos submitted and announce the winner at the MC Tech/Ambassador Special Session at Mega Camp (August 19, 9:00-11:00 AM). 

NOTES:

• The winner does not need to be present to win.
• If you deliver the workshop more than once during the contest period, you may submit a video for each workshop for multiple chances to win.

PILOT OF WORKSHOPS

W. Cavin Weber, KWRI staff member and KWU Approved Trainer took the "myKW Profile" and "Master Your KW Mobile App" workshop on the road. During his visit to Bonita Springs, Florida. Cavin piloted the workshop to a room of about 30 attendees. Here are some of the lessons learned from the workshops:

1. Participants LOVE the idea that they leave the workshop with tasks completed.
   
2. Participant appreciate understanding how the task they are completing will help them improve their business.
3. Maximum of 15 to 20 participants is preferable for the workshops.
4. Participants did not complete any of the pre-work prior to class and thus slowed down the workshop portion of the course. Instructor needs to ensure pre-work is completed prior to class.

LISTHUB EXCEPTIONS REPORT REMINDER

One of our Support team's biggest issues continues to be around the fact that listings seem to be missing in KWLS, even in Market Centers that are using the ListHub-enabled KW Connector.

Please ensure your MC Tech Coordinator and/or leadership team is familiar with the ListHub Exceptions Report, available on myKW.kw.com > Reports > Web Statistics. In today's webinar, we'll share a quick reference guide to using this report that you can share with the appropriate staff in your office.

CHANGE TO EMAIL ADDRESS NO LONGER AVAILABLE

As of this Thursday July 30th your @kw.com email address can no longer be changed. Keller Williams Realty is always looking for new and advanced technology to help your business run at the highest level. For many technologies your email address is used as an account identifier.  In order to best apply industry standards and allow future updates and integration's to happen smoother and faster the email address must remain constant moving forward.

Most email change requests can be handled using an alias, which is an alternate name that you can use for your email account. You will be able to setup your account so that email can be viewed and replied to the alias as if it were the main account name.

Instructions on how to create an alias can be found on: http://answers.kw.com/knowledgemanager/questions.php?questionid=2098. Join today's Ambassador webinar to learn more.

UPCOMING WEBINARS

Here's our KW Technology webinar and event calendar, and a list of next week's events.

• To view the entire calendar, log into your KW Technology Community where you can connect with your fellow techies in other KW Market Centers across North America, stay updated on KW Technology news and events, and access resources to help you in your role as a technology trainer. See this blog post for instructions on joining the community.

• All associates can register for upcoming webinars on the myKW home page, in the Scheduled Events section.

STAY CONNECTED TO US!
Be sure to follow us on Google+ so you’ll be updated when we post to this blog.

We deeply appreciate all that you do in helping KW associates drive productivity through KW Technology!

Make it a great day,
Brenda Harralson and W. Cavin Weber

Contact us at ambassadors@kw.com

KWRI's response to pending Zillow Group/dotloop merger

Greetings, KW Technology Ambassadors! 

Happy Friday, and we hope you're having a productive summer, yet are able to take some time to relax and have some fun in the sun. Here is your weekly Ambassador update:

KWRI RESPONSE TO PENDING ZILLOW GROUP/DOTLOOP MERGER

As you may have heard, Zillow Group has announced its intention to enter into an agreement to acquire dotloop.We have heard your voice through calls, emails and social media and share many of your concerns. We will work to ensure that the security of your confidential consumer information remains paramount.

Keller Williams will always do whatever is necessary to safeguard YOUR transactions.

You can expect no immediate changes to myTransactions. You can also expect our team to keep you informed on future developments. At Mega Camp, we will also devote time to addressing pending concerns.

Our commitment to you is that the business principles that form the bedrock of the Keller Williams model will always remain in place. Continue to focus your energy on lead generation, lead conversion and providing an extraordinary customer experience to build your business. Remember that the market doesn’t dictate whether or not we succeed, it only tells us HOW we’re going to succeed. YOU are the biggest determiner of your success.

LISTHUB EXCEPTIONS REPORT REMINDER
One of our Support team's biggest issues continues to be around the fact that listings seem to be missing in KWLS, even in Market Centers that are using the ListHub-enabled KW Connector.
Please ensure your MC Tech Coordinator and/or leadership team is familiar with the ListHub Exceptions Report, available on myKW.kw.com > Reports > Web Statistics. In today's webinar, we'll share a quick reference guide to using this report that you can share with the appropriate staff in your office.



HTML EMAIL NOW AVAILABLE IN eEDGE

HTML optimized email designs are now available in eEdge, allowing your email marketing to be even more effective because:

• Consumers don’t need to have images enabled to see the content of the email.
• You’ll experience increased deliverability for all emails to consumers’ inboxes.
• Designs will look great in most smartphones and devices. The HTML adjusts the design based on device size/type.

Additionally, the footer of each email design will automatically include a call to action with a link to your unique mobile app download page embedded.

Join today's Ambassador webinar to learn more.

UPCOMING WEBINARS

Here's our KW Technology webinar and event calendar, and a list of next week's events.

• To view the entire calendar, log into your KW Technology Community where you can connect with your fellow techies in other KW Market Centers across North America, stay updated on KW Technology news and events, and access resources to help you in your role as a technology trainer. See this blog post for instructions on joining the community.

• All associates can register for upcoming webinars on the myKW home page, in the Scheduled Events section.

STAY CONNECTED TO US!
Be sure to follow us on Google+ so you’ll be updated when we post to this blog.

We deeply appreciate all that you do in helping KW associates drive productivity through KW Technology!

Make it a great day,
Brenda Harralson and W. Cavin Weber

Contact us at ambassadors@kw.com

HTML email coming to eEdge next week!

Greetings, KW Technology Ambassadors! 

Happy Friday, and we hope you're having a great summer so far. Here is your weekly Ambassador update:

HTML EMAIL AND MORE COMING NEXT WEEK TO eEDGE

HTML optimized email designs will be available in eEdge on July 22. This allows your email marketing to be even more effective because:

• Consumers don’t need to have images enabled to see the content of the email.
• You’ll experience increased deliverability for all emails to consumers’ inboxes.
• Designs will look great in most smartphones and devices. The HTML adjusts the design based on device size/type.

Additional features you'll notice in eEdge on July 22 include:

• A link to your KW mobile app URL will automatically be inserted into the footer of your email marketing designs.
• "Warm" and "Cold" contact statuses will replace "Active" and "Inactive." 
• When searching for contacts, you'll have the option of searching for contacts that are not assigned to a group.

Join today's Ambassador webinar to learn more.

"MASTER YOUR KW MOBILE APP" WORKSHOP CONTEST 

Make sure every agent in your Market Center is using their own branded mobile app by teaching a new 1-hour workshop in your Market Center. You could win a "Share Your App" t-shirt signed by Gary Keller and KWRI executives! Want to win? Here's how:

1. Download the workshop materials from the KWU website.
2. Schedule and deliver the workshop in your Market Center.
3. After the workshop, create a brief video that includes testimonials or “takeaways” from at least three workshop participants.
4. Share the video with us at ambassadors@kw.com. Videos must be received no later than 11:59 pm (ET) on Friday, August 14.
5. We will randomly select a winner from all of the videos submitted and announce the winner at the MC Tech/Ambassador Special Session at Mega Camp (August 19, 9-11 AM). 

NOTES:

• Winner does not need to be present to win.
• If you deliver the workshop more than once during the contest period, you may submit a video for each workshop for multiple chances to win.

UPCOMING WEBINARS

Here's our KW Technology webinar and event calendar, and a list of next week's events.

• To view the entire calendar, log into your KW Technology Community where you can connect with your fellow techies in other KW Market Centers across North America, stay updated on KW Technology news and events, and access resources to help you in your role as a technology trainer. See this blog post for instructions on joining the community.

• All associates can register for upcoming webinars on the myKW home page, in the Scheduled Events section.

STAY CONNECTED TO US!
Be sure to follow us on Google+ so you’ll be updated when we post to this blog.

We deeply appreciate all that you do in helping KW associates drive productivity through KW Technology!

Make it a great day,
Brenda Harralson and W. Cavin Weber

Contact us at ambassadors@kw.com

Join the "Master Your KW Mobile App Workshop" challenge!

Greetings, KW Technology Ambassadors! 

Happy Friday, and we hope you've had a great week and are beating the summer heat! Here is your weekly Ambassador update:

TEACH THE "MASTER YOUR KW MOBILE APP" WORKSHOP AND WIN A T-SHIRT SIGNED BY GARY KELLER AND KWRI EXECUTIVES

Win a "Share Your App" t-shirt signed
by Gary Keller and KWRI executives

Make sure every agent in your Market Center is using their own branded mobile app by teaching a new 1-hour workshop in your Market Center. You could win a "Share Your App" t-shirt signed by Gary Keller and KWRI executives! Want to win? Here's how:

1. Download the workshop materials from the KWU website.
2. Schedule and deliver the workshop in your Market Center.
3. After the workshop, create a brief video that includes testimonials or “takeaways” from at least three workshop participants.
4. Share the video with us at ambassadors@kw.com. Videos must be received no later than 11:59 pm (ET) on Friday, August 14.
5. We will randomly select a winner from all of the videos submitted and announce the winner at the MC Tech/Ambassador Special Session at Mega Camp (August 19, 9-11 AM). Winner does not need to be present to win.

"UNBRAND" YOUR MOBILE APP

Do you teach agents in your Market Center how to use their mobile app? Is your KW mobile app branded to an agent? Do you no longer want to be branded to that agent so you can start your training class with a "blank slate?" In order to reset your app to the generic Keller Williams Realty franchise branding, go to http://app.kw.com/kw/ on your mobile device and follow the instructions to download the app. 

If you already have the app downloaded, you can still follow the instructions and it should “re-brand” your app to the generic branding. If it doesn’t work, delete the app and follow the instructions again to re-download the app. 

UPLOAD A MAILING LIST IN eEDGE
Available now in eEdge, you have the option of uploading a mailing list so you can send relevant, targeted direct mail pieces to your sphere or farm. Targeted direct mail campaigns are a great way to generate more leads for your real estate business. Key to your success is finding a good targeted list and providing the relevant information to get consumers to your website so you can turn them into clients. Learn more in today's KW Technology Ambassador webinar.

IS THE FUTURE OF YOUR BUSINESS LIMITED OR LIMITLESS?

JP Lewis and Jay Papasan talk about
"Systems for Limitless Growth"

Do you envision a future where you can build your business as big as you want it to be? If so, then you don't want to miss this year's Mega Technology Camp panel, "Systems for Limitless Growth," featuring members of the highest performing teams. Watch JP Lewis and Jay Papasan talk about this powerful panel.




UPCOMING WEBINARS

Here's our KW Technology webinar and event calendar, and a list of next week's events.

• To view the entire calendar, log into your KW Technology Community where you can connect with your fellow techies in other KW Market Centers across North America, stay updated on KW Technology news and events, and access resources to help you in your role as a technology trainer. See this blog post for instructions on joining the community.

• All associates can register for upcoming webinars on the myKW home page, in the Scheduled Events section.

STAY CONNECTED TO US!
Be sure to follow us on Google+ so you’ll be updated when we post to this blog.

We deeply appreciate all that you do in helping KW associates drive productivity through KW Technology!

Make it a great day,
Brenda Harralson and W. Cavin Weber

Contact us at ambassadors@kw.com

Tear down the wall between business and technology

Greetings, KW Technology Ambassadors! 

Happy Friday, and we hope you've had a great week! Here is your weekly Ambassador update:

TEAR DOWN THE WALL BETWEEN BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Cary Sylvester

Are you just keeping up or are you outpacing the market? Find out at this year's Mega Technology Camp! Cary Sylvester, KW’s vice president of technology innovation and communication says, "Mega Tech Camp isn't just about your technology - it's about your business! The wall between business and technology has been torn down - and you can no longer have one without the other."

Highlights of Mega Tech this year include:

• Industry Updates - Cary Sylvester will discuss how key industry initiatives, like Upstream and Broker Public Portal will impact agents and shape the future of real estate.
• Technology Keynote Speaker R "Ray" Wang, Principal Analyst, Founder and Chairman of Constellation Research, Inc. - Hear how disruptive technologies and new business models impact brands, enterprises and organizations.
• Reimagining the Touch Campaign - Top agents will reveal how they leverage multi-channel and omni-channel communication to interact with their clients, cultivate leads and generate referrals. 
• KW Updates - Join Chris Heller as he shares his vision for the future and innovation at Keller Williams.
• The Digital Transformation - Stay ahead of the curve.
• Smart Homes and the  "Connectedness of Living" - Grasp the latest trends to drive client conversions.

Technology doesn't stand still and you shouldn't either - REGISTER NOW!

DELIVER A MOBILE APP WORKSHOP IN YOUR MARKET CENTER

Keller Williams agents have a powerful business tool right in their hands—their KW mobile search app. When agents share their app and can confidently explain the benefits of it, they increase their opportunities to win and keep clients—and get referrals!

Make sure every agent in your Market Center is using their own branded mobile app by teaching a new 1-hour workshop in your Market Center! 

In this 1-hour workshop, agents will:

• Download and brand their mobile app on their mobile device
• Know how their app works
• Be able to confidently explain the benefits of the app to buyers and sellers
• Share their app with their social networks
• Time-block and plan for incorporating their app into their marketing strategy

> Download your instructor materials now!

UPCOMING WEBINARS

In observance of the Independence Day holiday, there will be no Ambassador webinar today. We will resume on Friday, July 10.

Here's our KW Technology webinar and event calendar, and a list of next week's events.

• To view the entire calendar, log into your KW Technology Community where you can connect with your fellow techies in other KW Market Centers across North America, stay updated on KW Technology news and events, and access resources to help you in your role as a technology trainer. See this blog post for instructions on joining the community.

• All associates can register for upcoming webinars on the myKW home page, in the Scheduled Events section.

STAY CONNECTED TO US!
Be sure to follow us on Google+ so you’ll be updated when we post to this blog.

We deeply appreciate all that you do in helping KW associates drive productivity through KW Technology!

Make it a great day,
Brenda Harralson and W. Cavin Weber

Contact us at ambassadors@kw.com