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Agent Assist - Realtor Software

                                       Agent Assist

Sometime around 1998, I went to a business planning seminar for Realtors in San Francisco.  The guest speaker and presenter was Mike Ferry.  Agents spent alot of money to come see how to create an effective business plan and set their goals to be successful in Real Estate.  Over 350 agents attended this Goal Planning seminar.  Many bought books, videos, tapes, visual aids, cassettes and other stuff to help them with their Real Estate Business.

While at this seminar, I had what I call a BFO! (Blinding Flash of the Obvious) I realized that every agent in that room and every agent here online all have one thing in common!  We ALL NEED TO MAKE MONEY! Some a little more, some a little less, so I started developing my own software application that would help Brokers and Agents determine their goals based on specific desired incomes.  I know that we all want to make a million dollars, but this program is designed to help you make what you need to survive, and then some. It's called Agent Assist.


It started as a planner, then I added income and expense tracking.  It grew to include sellers and buyers net sheets, progress analysis, title and escrow fees, mortgage calculator, renters chart and more.  Now it has resource tracking, transaction tracking, charts and production graphs and a lot of tools to assist agents with their business.  Hence, the programs name Agent Assist.  I am now up to version 5.0.  This program has become what it is today primarily because I have listened to my clients and their needs.  It has a great, non-threatening look and feel driven by a basic flat file menu system.

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Agent Assist 5.0 is The Premier Real Estate Program Designed and created to assist you with many important segments of your Business.  This is possibly one of the most practical applications and easiest to use programs in the Real Estate Industry.  I want you to check out the program and let me know what you think?  I will provide it to you for reading this post for just $29.99 and in exchange, I just want you to post your comments and feedback.  I want your opinion.

Agent Assist Main Menu

The software was written in excel so you will need to have Microsoft Excel installed on your PC. (Works on the Mac if you can run windows).  If you search www.google.com, just type Agent Assist 5.0 and you'll find it.  You can also get it from my website, AGENTASSIST.  No gimics, no expirations, no ploys or spoofs.  This is just my way of giving back to my industry, my customers, and my fellow ActiveRain bloggers.

If you are interested in getting/purchasing a copy, post your comment and let me know.  If you already have a copy, please post your thoughts and comments.  Lastly, after trying the application, if there is something you would like to see me add or take away, please let me know.  I appreciate your comments and help.

Whether you are brand new in the business, or have 20 years experience, I know you'll love this program.  By the Way...every penny earned from Agent Assist goes to feed starving Children in California.......MINE!!

50 commentsBrad Andersohn ~ Community Manager • February 26 2007 02:42AM

Comments

Looks like a great program. How do I get a copy in Florida?
Posted by Web Surfer over 3 years ago
Can I get this from any title rep of First American Title? I really like that it is simple yet very efficient.
Also, will it work with any version of excel? I'd love a copy.
Posted by Ack Deleber - Del Hamal over 3 years ago
The program is available in many of the different Bay Area counties. Some refer to it as "The Goal Planner". First American has many other online tools you will find efficient for your business too. For example FASTWeb and AgentFirst are very powerful online applications. Would love to hook you up with the rep in your area. Let me know where that is or you can shoot me an email.
Posted by Brad Andersohn over 3 years ago
Oh yeah, and it should work with any version of Microsoft Excel. If you have any problems, just let me know.
Posted by Brad over 3 years ago

Brad,

Thanks for sharing.  I checked it out and looks like a great tool.  I am going to take more time to check all the features on it.

Posted by Michelle Cantlin RealtorĀ® , e-Pro, Ridgecrest, CA (Help-U-Sell) over 3 years ago
Wow, another great software program to help us do our jobs better. Thanks a lot. I would love to have a copy of that.
Posted by Kenneth Fach (Amerisave Mortgage Co) over 3 years ago
Brad, I've been lurking on your blog this morning.  I can't believe how you just hit the ground running on ActiveRain.  I am very impressed.  I'd love to get a copy of this to try out.  It sounds great.  Thanks for your generosity.
Posted by Palmetto Bay | Redland Real Estate | Maggie Dokic, SFR (Prudential Florida Realty) over 2 years ago

Brad,

I would love to give this a try.  Thanks in advance.

Gary Nelson

Posted by Gary and Mary Nelson, REALTORĀ®, ABR, e-Pro, GRI (Long and Foster) over 2 years ago

Hi Maggie - thanks for all your comments through-out my blog today.  I try not to put links in my comments, but this is the easiest way for you to get a copy of my program.  You can also go to www.TheEscrowGuy.com but the link below will save you some searching time. Only condition is I want you to come back to this post and let me know what you think about the program.  I am ALWAYS looking for ways to improve it!  Just Click here and it's yours.  Download to your desktop, you will need excel to run it. Thanks again Maggie.  :-)

Anyone else who reads this comment is welcomed to do the same. Thanks for your comments and support!

Posted by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Manager (ActiveRain) over 2 years ago
Michelle, Kenneth and Gary - Please see the comment just above this one to get your copy of Agent Assist 5.0.  I only ask that you would come back and post your comments after you run the program for a while. Thank you in advance for your support in making the program the "very best it can be."
Posted by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Manager (ActiveRain) over 2 years ago
Brad, thanks for the link!  I will download it later and will definitely come back to post my reactions to it.  Thanks again.
Posted by Palmetto Bay | Redland Real Estate | Maggie Dokic, SFR (Prudential Florida Realty) over 2 years ago
Thanks Maggie - I appreciate it! - I am confident you will find some great stuff in this application.
Posted by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Manager (ActiveRain) over 2 years ago
Brad, oh my goodness!  That is one incredible program you have there!  I wasn't even aware that Excel could be made to look like that.  You have knocked my socks off completely.  I am very impressed.  Thank you so much for sharing it with us.  Your program and I have a date next week for some needed goal fine-tuning.  I'm sure I'll be in touch with you to give you great feedback on it.  Thanks again!
Posted by Palmetto Bay | Redland Real Estate | Maggie Dokic, SFR (Prudential Florida Realty) over 2 years ago
Thanks Maggie, If you have any questions or need any help with any areas of the program, do not hesitate to let me know.  I hope your date goes well next week, I'm sure it will.  There are some pretty cool aspects of Agent Assist that will definately help you with important areas of your business. Thanks for your positive feedback and comments.
Posted by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Manager (ActiveRain) over 2 years ago

Brad, thank you for sharing this program.  I downloaded and will begin using it, looks like a real time saver. Thanks!

Posted by David L. Britt, MBA (The Heritage Real Estate Team) over 2 years ago
I will have to try this program out.  Thanks Brad for the information.
Posted by Greg Herson (Messick Realty Group) over 2 years ago

Hope you like it David, always looking for suggestions and comments, ideas and feedback. Hope you enjoy it.  Let me know if you have any questions, there's alot there, I know.  :-)

Posted by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Manager (ActiveRain) over 2 years ago
Hey Greg, just download it and let me know what ya think... thanks!!   :-)
Posted by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Manager (ActiveRain) over 2 years ago

Does Google really work with Active Rain posts?  Here's my search results today!!

Posted by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Manager (ActiveRain) over 2 years ago
Looks like a great program Brad. I wish you continued success with it.
Posted by Century 21 First Realty over 2 years ago
Thanks Joe, and thanks Google, it's only available till the 15th of October for free! Then it goes to publication and back on the sale rack! Enjoy it while it lasts! Thanks Joe  :-)
Posted by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Manager (ActiveRain) over 2 years ago
Good for you.  I'm a little swamped right now and wouldn't have the time to evaluate it.  However, when I get the time I'll check in again.  Meantime, best of luck.
Posted by Don Diltz DRE:01204965 (Coldwell Banker) over 2 years ago

Brad -

I'm going to give it try.  Thank you for sharing with us.  I've been searching for a contact manager or something that will help me become more organized.  I was actually on the phone with one person today that had suggested I try Agent Office.  But I think I'll hold off and try this.  I'll definitely get back to you.

 

Posted by Sue Berger Gladwin MI over 2 years ago

I'd love to take a look at your software. I never turn down the chance to improve my business.

Alice Moss

Posted by Alice Moss (Jim Maloof/Realtor) over 2 years ago
Don - you'll have till the 15th of October, then it comes off line and goes back on sale after some minor changes. When you get the time, check it out, you'll be glad you did. :-)
Posted by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Manager (ActiveRain) over 2 years ago
Sue - this is a goal planner and some other worthy tools, but it is NOT a contact manager.  This will help you determine your goals each year and help you track many segments of your business. It has a buyers closing costs and a sellers net sheet. Includes sales tracking, expenses, and a marketing plan.  It will breakdown where you get your business and where you should invest your marketing dollars. Check it out, and if you need some help selecting a good contact manager, let me know.  I can help you in that area too!  :-)
Posted by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Manager (ActiveRain) over 2 years ago
Alice - you can download it right from this post. Just click on the Blue Menu in the lower right corner of the post above.  Let me know if you're having any difficulties.  :-)
Posted by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Manager (ActiveRain) over 2 years ago
Brad, that looks like a great program.  Thanks for sharing with us!
Posted by Thavisak Lucky Syphanthong (Lucky Star Realty) over 2 years ago

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=pQYMmGCb4CgxANn5oZRiAKA&hl=en

Now we're going live online: 

Posted by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Manager (ActiveRain) over 2 years ago
Thavisak - it's not too shabby, hope you'll check it out and let us know what you think.  Even have a new Blog to host it.  www.AgentAssist.Wordpress.com Check it out!
Posted by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Manager (ActiveRain) over 2 years ago
Brad,   I'd like to take advantage of your offer, how do I go about trying this out?  Also, what contact manager do you recommend?  You told me to ask questios.......  ;-)
Posted by Pat Hommel Annapolis, AA Co., Md. Real Estate Sales (Annapolis Plaza CB Residential and Commercial ) over 2 years ago
Pat - I use Outlook, but you should read some of the other comments on my most recent post. To get my Agent Assist program, there's a few ways. Here's a Blog I just put up yesterday! AgentAssist Try there and be sure to let me kno what you "really" think! Thanks.  :-)
Posted by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Manager (ActiveRain) over 2 years ago

So this is why you didn't return my call...

just kidding, Brad. I downloaded the software and it looks very comprehensive..  

Posted by Dave Roberts (Healdsburg Sotheby's International Realty) over 2 years ago
Dave - thanks! Left you a message around 10 minutes ago, just getting home to return calls, emails, blogs etc. Give me a jingle tomorrow, after 9:00am, I should be available. Sorry for the delay getting back to you, had a 16 hour work day today!!  :-)
Posted by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Manager (ActiveRain) over 2 years ago

Brad, Thank you for your offer I will take a look at it!

Ginger

Posted by Wilmington NC Real Estate & Relocation~ Ginger & Roger Sala (Wilkinson & Associates, Wilmington NC) over 2 years ago
Ginger - I actually have a site up for it now: http://AgentAssist.WordPress.com   Thanks for checking it out. Goes back on sale soon so don't wait too long to get a copy! :-)
Posted by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Manager (ActiveRain) over 2 years ago
Where can I get a copy?
Posted by Anonymous over 2 years ago
You can get a copy by the links in this post or you can go to http://AgentAssist.WordPress.com and click on the tab that says "Order Now!"  Let me know if you have any problems accessing the site.  Should be working fine.
Posted by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Manager (ActiveRain) over 2 years ago

The only link I see is to buy it. Wasnt there a version that is free? I cant seem to find it.

Posted by Anonymous over 2 years ago
It was FREE! But that was only for a short time after this post was written. Sorry that the FREE version is gone.  It was only for 6 months.  You can still purchase it at the discounted price and I will guarantee that EVERY PENNY will go to feed starving children............my own! LOL!  Thanks! I hope you'll consider the small investment as a huge benefit to your business and your success. :-)
Posted by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Manager (ActiveRain) over 2 years ago
As a broker/owner I am intersted to see this program.  THX for the offer.
Posted by Century 21 Award over 2 years ago
Jason - you can go to AgentAssist.BlogSpot.com to get a copy.  It's only available there now.  Let me know if you need any help or have any questions. B-)
Posted by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Manager (ActiveRain) over 2 years ago
Brad, I just ordered the program via PayPal.  When will I get it?  THX.
Posted by Century 21 Award over 2 years ago
Hi Brad, Looks like very user friendly software. Did you design it yourself?
Posted by Vicente A. Martinez Realtor Brooklyn | Long Island | Queens Homes (Prudential Douglas Elliman Licensed Real Estate Salesperson) over 2 years ago
Jason - you should hve received an email already?!   Let me know that you got that ok?   Thanks Jason!  :-)
Posted by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Manager (ActiveRain) over 2 years ago
Vincent - I did!  I have been adding to it over the past 7 years.  If I might humbly say so myself, the program ROCKS!!  It's getting great reviews right now, and NOW is the time to be setting and tracking your goals!  I think you should get a copy, not for me, but for you!  :-)
Posted by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Manager (ActiveRain) over 2 years ago
Brad, How does AgentAssist compare with Top Producer 7i ?
Posted by Gary Woltal - Associate Broker REALTORĀ® Dallas Ft. Worth (Keller Williams Realty) over 2 years ago

Gary - Agent Assist is not like top producer and no where near as expensive!  Agent Assist is a Goal Planner, Tracker and Business Planning application for your Real Estate Business. I built it in Microsoft Excel.  It has many useful tools that Agents need for their Business.  Sellers net sheet, Buyers Costs, Mortgage Amortization schedule and much more!

If you go to AgentAssist.WordPress.com, you'll find out all the features and benefits there.

You can get a copy for 20-30 bucks, and I think you'll find it very beneficial to your business this next year, and all the following years!  Check it out, give me a call if you have any questions!  There are over 1000 copies currently out there, no complaints yet! :-)  Thanks and I hope you have a great Holiday!  B-) 

Posted by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Manager (ActiveRain) over 2 years ago

Brad,

The Agent Assist sounds like a great program. I would like to try it out. as a new agent I am always looking to the experience agents for info. And it seems to be a world of wealth here at AR.

 

I appreicate your free offer and will let you know what I think as you requested

 

Thanks

Jim

Posted by James Unger (Century 21 Alliance) over 2 years ago

Hey Jim - The Agent Assist FREE promo is over, (it was only for 6 months) but you can still get a copy nearly FREE at the site.  Just go to Agent Assist and order a copy for yourself. You can read some of the other members testimonials from here and around the world.  I think you'll not only be pleased with the program, you'll be more pleased with the results. (sounds like a sales commercial) LOL!  :-)  

Let me know if you have any questions, we stopped the FREE promo a couple months ago.  Thanks for checking it out, there are thousands of Realtors and now even Lenders using this program.  I Hope you'll get a copy!  :-)

BTW - I would update this post, but as you can see, it's in many groups and not just the limited 5 by AR.  If I modify it in any way, then I lose 6 of the groups this is posted in.  

Posted by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Manager (ActiveRain) over 2 years ago

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