It's license renewal time here in PA and the process is slightly more challenging than in previous years, so I created a little demonstration for you ...
A few important points before we get started:
1. You must renew your PA real estate license by May 31st, 2010!
2. You will need your NRDS # to register for a login/password on the Dept. of State website.
3. Your CE credits were NOT sent to the state and you are NOT required to turn in your transcripts with this license renewal. After everyone is renewed, the state will conduct a random audit and, if chosen, you will need to provide copies of your transcripts for your 14 hours of continuing education.
23 April 2010
18 April 2010
Tech Knowledge - What is Chatroulette?
Let me be clear, from the very start - Chatroulette is NOT for the under-age, the faint of heart, the squeamish or the easily offended.
So what is Chatroulette? Well, I don't believe it's the next big thing or Facebook 2.0, but the concept is so Web 2010 and completely mind-blowing. In a nutshell, Chatroulette allows you to chat with another person anywhere in the world - you log in, click New Game and are instantly dropped into a web chat with another person. They could be in the next town over over halfway around the world.
If you are not into the person you are chatting with, you can click Next to chat with someone else. Chatters on the other end can also "next" you - which will start a new chat for you.
So, full disclosure - you know I HAD to try this ... and while the numbers were overwhelming, almost 17,000 active users on the site when I was chatting, there wasn't much variety. In my 40 or so chats, I was connected with only 1 other female, the rest were men and a few groups of teenage boys. None of which were the Jonas Brothers, who have supposedly use the site to chat with fans :) My experience was completely random, pretty funny and at times, very strange.
Note: While you can report inappropriate behavior, you need to be prepared to see some crazy stuff and not all of it will be PG-13. If you try Chatroulette, keep an open mind and remember to click Next!
Now I know you're wondering, "how can I use this in my real estate business?" Currently, I would say that you can't - but I still think you need to know what's out there (hence the Tech Knowledge - What is Chatroulette title). The concept of Chatroulette is currently more powerful than the reality of it for me, but who knows, with some tweaks, this could be huge.
If you are adventurous and always need to know what's hot, then yeah, check it out > www.chatroulette.com. Happy Sunday!!!
So what is Chatroulette? Well, I don't believe it's the next big thing or Facebook 2.0, but the concept is so Web 2010 and completely mind-blowing. In a nutshell, Chatroulette allows you to chat with another person anywhere in the world - you log in, click New Game and are instantly dropped into a web chat with another person. They could be in the next town over over halfway around the world.
If you are not into the person you are chatting with, you can click Next to chat with someone else. Chatters on the other end can also "next" you - which will start a new chat for you.
So, full disclosure - you know I HAD to try this ... and while the numbers were overwhelming, almost 17,000 active users on the site when I was chatting, there wasn't much variety. In my 40 or so chats, I was connected with only 1 other female, the rest were men and a few groups of teenage boys. None of which were the Jonas Brothers, who have supposedly use the site to chat with fans :) My experience was completely random, pretty funny and at times, very strange.
Note: While you can report inappropriate behavior, you need to be prepared to see some crazy stuff and not all of it will be PG-13. If you try Chatroulette, keep an open mind and remember to click Next!
Now I know you're wondering, "how can I use this in my real estate business?" Currently, I would say that you can't - but I still think you need to know what's out there (hence the Tech Knowledge - What is Chatroulette title). The concept of Chatroulette is currently more powerful than the reality of it for me, but who knows, with some tweaks, this could be huge.
If you are adventurous and always need to know what's hot, then yeah, check it out > www.chatroulette.com. Happy Sunday!!!
25 March 2010
Tweet & Greet TONIGHT!
Okay folks - this is your final reminder on the only remaining channel I haven't promoted tonight's PA Chapter of REALTOR® Magazine’s Young Professionals Network Tweet & Greet on yet ....
Join us on Thursday, March 25th at 5:30pm for a session on using twitter in your business while socializing with some of the area's leading real estate pros. A very informal learning experience followed by great networking at Crossroads Tavern in Hilltown. Sign up here!
Pennsylvania's chapter of YPN is growing quickly! Chartered in 2009, it helps the "next generation" of real estate professionals deal with unique challenges, learn technology and meet other young professionals throughout the state.
Directions Note: Apparently the address listed for the tavern doesn't jive for GPS units. If you it is about 600 yards north of that location. Look for the signs!
For more on the PA Chapter of REALTOR® Magazine’s Young Professionals Network:
- Visit our website
- Fan our Facebook Page
- Follow us on Twitter
Join us on Thursday, March 25th at 5:30pm for a session on using twitter in your business while socializing with some of the area's leading real estate pros. A very informal learning experience followed by great networking at Crossroads Tavern in Hilltown. Sign up here!
Pennsylvania's chapter of YPN is growing quickly! Chartered in 2009, it helps the "next generation" of real estate professionals deal with unique challenges, learn technology and meet other young professionals throughout the state.
Directions Note: Apparently the address listed for the tavern doesn't jive for GPS units. If you it is about 600 yards north of that location. Look for the signs!
For more on the PA Chapter of REALTOR® Magazine’s Young Professionals Network:
- Visit our website
- Fan our Facebook Page
- Follow us on Twitter
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