A New Look for the KW Mobile App

Happy Friday, KW Technology community members! Here's a look at what you can expect on today's Tech Community webinar. 

KW MOBILE APP INTERFACE ENHANCEMENTS

This week, your KW mobile real estate search app got a face lift and is now available for download at both the Apple and Google Play stores. 

Highlights include:

• Larger photos to take advantage of larger form factor of current mobile devices
• Key property info displayed on main property photo
• Listing status clearly displayed on main property photo (active, pending – taking backups, off market, etc.)

The new user interface (UI) is a result of usability research and testing, feedback from the user community, and collaboration with the mobile app Product Advisory Group. Thanks to all who contributed to the upgrade!

Join today's webinar to hear from Devon Ryan, Mobile Product Manager, who will show you what's new and will answer your questions.

UPDATES TO MARKET CENTER TRANSMITTAL PROCESS

View the recorded webinar
on KWUConnect.com

Good news for MCAs - the transmittal process has become more efficient! Your MCA should have received an email from KWRI announcing that two new systems are in place (and required) for the March transmittal:

• New KW Financial Statement (KWFS): Allows submission of financial data throughout the month instead of only at transmittal time and also allows viewing of other months in the current accounting year without having to resubmit accounting data each time. All Market Centers must complete soft close by Monday, March 28 using the new KW Financial Statement to ensure a successful transmittal. 
• (U.S. only) New version of AccountEdge: Prior to this month's transmittal, each Market Center must upgrade AccountEdge to the new version (25), and perform a backup.

Instructions and resources for the new KWFS and AccountEdge are available at myKW.kw.com > Technology > MC Software.

GOOGLE 2-STEP VERIFICATION NOW ENABLED

Keller Williams is beefing up its security and is enabling 2-Step Verification on your Google Apps for Work account. 2-Step Verification is the next evolution of email security. Passwords were a great first step, but can’t help you if you are a victim of a phishing attack. Some phishing attacks are so clever you may never suspect them. But, with a second step of security to verify any new devices logging into your account, or when your password changes, you can significantly reduce your risk of being scammed by a phishing attack.

This feature is enabled for you to turn it on, if you want to; it's not a forced security upgrade. However, we highly encourage all associates to take advantage of this important feature.

UPCOMING WEBINARS IN MARCH

Here's a list of webinars scheduled for the remainder of March. 

• Spotlight on KW Technology Webinar Series: Set Up Your KW Website
  Mon, Mar 21, 2016 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT
• Video/MREA Mastermind with Jay Papasan & JP Lewis
  Wed, Mar 23, 2016 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM CDT
• Getting Leads with the Top 10 Lead Generation Sources...AND What to Do with Them
  Mon, Mar 28, 2016 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT

NOTES: 

• The KWRI office will be closed on Friday, March 25 in observance of Good Friday; no webinars will be scheduled on that date.
• To view the entire calendar, go to KWUConnect.com and click the Calendar icon.
• Save time and register for any of our 2016 technology webinar series and access recordings on the myKW > Technology page.

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

Contact us at ambassadors@kw.com