Real estate information exchange process and system
First Claim
1. A real estate information exchange process and system, comprising:
- (a) a database that is accessible by connection to an Internet network;
(b) means for sharing MLS property information between a first real estate agent and a client; and
(c) wherein said system is adapted to maintain a file of favorite properties that are selected by said client.
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Abstract
A system and process includes a computer that is operatively connected to an area network, such as to the Internet. A database of MLS properties that are for sale is maintained that is accessible to the computer. Real estate agents must subscribe in order to use the system and are then included in the database. Clients may be either prospective buyers or sellers of the MLS properties. Each client is required to complete a client commitment form whereby the client elects to have a currently subscribing real estate agent represent them before they are allowed access to the information and services provided. Current client files are also included in the database. Real estate agents are given the full functionality that is offered to the clients in that they may view any of the client'"'"'s files and activities and they are also allowed to post upcoming MLS properties that are to be offered for sale and to FAX property defects that are made available only to other real estate agents. Agents are also able to view the activity of any of their own listings.
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1. A real estate information exchange process and system, comprising:
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(a) a database that is accessible by connection to an Internet network;
(b) means for sharing MLS property information between a first real estate agent and a client; and
(c) wherein said system is adapted to maintain a file of favorite properties that are selected by said client. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A real estate information exchange process and system, comprising:
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(a) a database that is accessible by connection to an Internet network;
(b) means for sharing MLS property information between a real estate agent and a client; and
(c) wherein said system is able to save a criteria used by said client when said client searches for properties that are for sale. - View Dependent Claims (13)
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14. A real estate information exchange process and system, comprising:
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(a) a database that is accessible by connection to an Internet network;
(b) means for sharing MLS property information between a real estate agent and a client; and
(c) wherein said system includes means for registering said client sufficient to provide said client with access to said MLS property information, and including means for notifying said agent whenever said client subsequently registers to use said system. - View Dependent Claims (15)
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16. A real estate information exchange process and system, comprising:
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(a) a database that is accessible by connection to an Internet network;
(b) means for sharing MLS property information between a real estate agent and a client; and
(c) wherein said system includes means for permitting said client to elect to work with said agent and wherein said system includes means for notifying said agent that said client has elected to work with said agent subsequent to said client having elected to work with said agent. - View Dependent Claims (17)
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18. A real estate information exchange process and system, comprising:
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(a) a database that is accessible by connection to an Internet network;
(b) means for sharing MLS property information between a real estate agent and other people; and
(c) including a listing agent and wherein said listing agent has provided a listing of at least one property that includes a relevant file of said MLS property information and wherein said system is adapted to provide to said listing agent a report that appertains to said listing. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A real estate information exchange process and system, comprising:
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(a) a database that is accessible by connection to an Internet network;
(b) means for sharing MLS property information between a first real estate agent and a client; and
(c) wherein said first agent is able transmit by facsimile to said system a disclosure of property defects, and wherein said disclosure of property defects is available for viewing by a second real estate agent.
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