NAR: Association Executives: Index Page: Technology Resources for Associations


MLS Policies:

ILD: Internet Data Display

IDX: Internet Data Display

VOWs: Virtual Office Web Site Education Center

Technology Data Standards:

RETS - The Real Estate Transaction Standard

The Center for REALTOR® Technology has developed tools for the open standard for exchanging real estate information online.


Data Secturity:

REALTOR® Secure Program
REALTOR® Secure addresses a range of today's business concerns, from avoiding business interruptions to securing on-line information and transactions. The certification demonstrates REALTOR® organizations meet security industry best practices. Any association, brokerage or MLS is a candidate for the REALTOR® Secure program.

Information Security Briefs
Want a basic understanding of information security fundamentals? These executive briefs and white papers provide the background information to review information security for your brokerage, MLS or association.


Web Site Best Practices:

Best REALTOR®Association Web Site Contest Winners
This annual competition, sponsored by REALTOR® Association Executive Magazine, recognizes associations that expertly employ the Internet to enhance member service and provide online information for homebuyers and sellers. Look for entry information here in January. Deadline April.
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Field Guide to Redesigning Association Web Sites Get information on everything from design to content, as well as the secrets of successful Web Sites.
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TECHNOLOGY TIPS for you and your members:

Ask Mr. Internet
Tech Watch Technology News
Hardware Q&A
Internet Q&A
Software Q&A
Wireless/Communications Q&A


Field Guide to Internet Basics for REALTORS® - Read articles about how to choose a service provider, connect to the Web, optimize e-mail and more.
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Field Guide to Digital Cameras & Photography - Learn how to choose and then use the best digital camera for your business.
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Field Guide to Choosing & Using a PDA - Don't be bewildered by the brands and features: We'll help you buy and then make the best use of a personal data assistant.
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Field Guide to Reducing Spam E-mail - It clogs inboxes, annoys recipients and sometimes carries dangerous viruses. Read about how you can save yourself from spam e-mail.
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Field Guide to Marketing on the Web - The Web has the ability to reach potential customers in numbers almost unheard of a decade ago. Find out how to turn that to your advantage.
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Field Guide to Technology for Association Executives - Read the latest articles on association-related technology trends and resources.
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