December 5, 2012
The Enterprise Network is pleased to announce the beta launch of our next site redesign! Skogman Realty, based in East-Central Iowa, underwent significant changes to their site in order to meet the evolving needs of their online customers.
Founded in 1973, Skogman Realty is the largest locally owned real estate company serving the Cedar Rapids real estate market. They annually rank in the top 300 real estate companies in the country and take pride in being the most recognizable brokerage in their marketplace.
One way they uphold this reputation is by maintaining a strong online presence and continuing to offer cutting-edge technology to their customers. Understanding that importance of meeting their customers’ expectations, Skogman’s redesign focused heavily on improving the user experience. By keeping information necessary to the home buying and selling process above the fold, Skogman ensures that customers can find what they’re looking for quickly and easily.

Upgrades to Skogman.com include prominent placement to new and recently reduced properties, open houses, Signature Listings and local community information. Skogman also upgraded several search features including their Advanced Search and Open House search, and released several new features including:
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August 8, 2012
It’s been a busy week for The Enterprise Network! On Monday, Helen Adams Realty released their new beta site and were quickly followed by Danberry Realtors’ release of their beta site today! To access the beta site click the banner at the top of the page on www.helenadamsrealty.com and www.danberry.com.

Both of these websites have undergone complete makeovers that impact the layout, design and functionality available to people looking for Charlotte homes and Toledo Homes for Sale. Some of the main enhancements you will find on both sites are highlighted below.
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May 30, 2012
(Retweet this article!) There is no question that the most important feature of any real estate website is search. Most recently reported by NAR, 89% of buyers are starting their search online. Charles Reinhart Company Realtors recognized this trend and made a commitment to stay ahead of the curve by making several enhancements to their site that will improve the overall user experience.
One of the first in The Enterprise Network to implement Lifestyle Search and Proximity Search, Reinhart is keeping this momentum going by releasing a new update to their site that will affect their advanced search, search results pages and property details pages. To view the updates to www.reinhartrealtors.com, visit them online and click on the preview button at the top of their homepage.

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March 20, 2012
At 10am PST today, McGuire Real Estate will be hosting a webinar for The Enterprise Network to introduce their new site and highlight new functionality available to members. While this event is exclusive to members, you can follow the discussion on Twitter using the hashtag #McGuireLive.
In order to remain a market leader, McGuire’s new site now offers the latest technology available in real estate. With a commitment to cutting-edge market support, McGuire’s site creates a user-friendly environment for engaging with customers and providing top-notch service for the San Francisco real estate market.
During the webinar, Alex Buehlmann, VP of Marketing at McGuire, will be giving a live demo of the site while discussing the following topics:
- Site Search
- Enhanced Community Pages
- Search Results Quick View
- Upgraded Search Results on Details Pages
- Community Pages
- Blogging Strategies
- And more
Moving forward, Active Website will be hosting webinars for all new sites that go live on The Enterprise Platform in order to better inform members of the new functionality available to them. If members have any questions before, during or following the event, please contact your project manager.
March 9, 2012
(Retweet this Article!) With mobile usage on the rise, our team has been hard at work developing a mobile app for The Enterprise network. And after several months of testing, we’re happy to announce that our first Android app will be released very soon!
The free app gives customers access to a variety of different search options, making it easier to search for homes on-the-go. Search functionality available through the app includes:
- Journey Search
- Perimeter Search
- Scope Search
Customers will also be able to customize the app to a desired agent, ensuring all inquiries go directly to their chosen realtor. In addition, all data saved through the app is automatically tied to each customer’s account, ensuring a consistent experience when browsing properties on the brokerage’s website and on their mobile device.
Be sure to check back with us in the coming weeks as more information becomes available following the launch. Until then, here is a sneak peek!
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By Amanda Stephan