Press Release
September 23, 2002
Tucson Association Of Realtors® Multiple Listing Service, Inc. Offers New Program For Wireless Access To MLS Listings
Mobile Listing Advantage&trade Program From Retrieval Dynamics Provides Up-To-The-Minute MLS Property Listings 'Anytime, Anywhere', Boosts Member Productivity & Sales
Tucson, AZ - The Tucson Association of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service, Inc. announced today it is offering a new, value added program for its membership entitled Mobile Listing Advantage™ (MLA) from Retrieval Dynamics that provides agents and brokers with on-the-spot wireless access to all local Multiple Listing Service (MLS) listings anytime, anywhere.
The Multiple Listing Service will introduce the Mobile Listing Advantage Program to its members at the Tucson Association of REALTORS® 11th Annual Real Estate EXPO 2002 event, Tuesday, September 24th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Tucson Convention Center.
"When we consider new programs for our members, our primary goal is to find new productivity tools that will boost sales productivity, provide better customer service, quicken the search for properties and add membership value, all at an affordable cost," stated Gary Doran, chief executive officer of the Tucson Association of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service, Inc. "Of all the wireless solutions we've considered, Mobile Listing Advantage delivers all that and more. It is by far the most agile, easy to use and effective tool to help our members save time and provide greater service to their clients through enhanced technologies."
Access MLS Data Anytime, Anywhere
Mobile Listing Advantage, powered by Sarasota, FL-based Retrieval Dynamics' DocLYNX™ engine, enables access to MLS data through the award-winning BlackBerry™ wireless email solution from Research In Motion (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSE: RIM). Unlike other handheld wireless devices, there is no downloading, no device synching and no out-of-date property information. The process is simple and easy-to-use. Mobile Listing Advantage provides agents with an electronic form containing standard MLS search fields (area/development, price, number of bedrooms/ bathrooms, garage, pool, school district, square footage, etc.). Using the built-in BlackBerry keypad, Agents enter their search criteria, send the form off, then receive an e-mail containing all available property listings that match.
The Agent then has the option of viewing the listings in summary or detailed form. In addition, all searches are saved under the Agents' MLA account and can be accessed later via the Mobile Listing Advantage website.
"The Mobile Listing Advantage Program helps agents and brokers become more effective and productive while helping local and regional Multiple Listing Services to provide benefits of value for their members," said John Harkola, chief executive officer of Retrieval Dynamics. "By offering this program to its membership, The Multiple Listing Service is taking a true leadership role in defining the future direction of the real estate market."
Mobile Listing Advantage costs individual agents just $19.95 per month, plus the cost of the BlackBerry and airtime.
About The Tucson Association of REALTORS®
The Tucson Association of REALTORS® Multiple listing Service, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Tucson Association of REALTORS®. With more than 4,000 members, it is affiliated with the Arizona Association of REALTORS® and the National Association of REALTORS®. Only members of the Association can use the term REALTORS®. Its members provide professional real estate services to buyers and sellers and adhere to the organization's strict professional Code of Ethics. For more information visit www.tucsonrealtors.org.
About Retrieval Dynamics
Retrieval Dynamics Corporation, a subsidiary of RDC International, Inc., creates wireless and Internet-enabled applications tailored to the needs of specific businesses or markets that provide easy-to-use access to, creation of and interaction with client's data through pagers, PDAs, cell phones and wireless laptops. In addition to developing innovative productivity solutions, the Sarasota, Fla.-headquartered company licenses and resells other wireless applications and devices. For more information about RDC wireless solutions go to www.retrievaldynamics.com.
About RIM
RIM is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative wireless solutions for the mobile communications market. RIM technology also enables a broad array of third party developers and manufacturers around the world to enhance their products and services with wireless connectivity. RIM's portfolio of award-winning products includes the RIM Wireless Handheld™ product line, the BlackBerry™ wireless solution, embedded radio-modems and software development tools. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM operates offices in Canada, the United States and Europe. RIM is listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market (NASDAQ: RIMM) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE: RIM). For more information, visit www.rim.net. Investors may contact investor_relations@rim.net. Customers may contact info@rim.net.
The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties of Research In Motion Limited.
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