Jack has
extensive experience in both real estate
and the Internet which allows him to create web
"properties" that have value and produce leads.
He has worked with top people in both fields and
has consistently proven to be a leader in the Internet
during its growth.
He pioneered website portal theory by developing
AgentsPlanet, a Real Estate agent and Broker portal
that combines communication tools with Internet links
helpful to the Real Estate community. Currently,
AgentsPlanet has thousands of users and Jack
is developing his own agent/broker website solution
called myagentsplanet.
He also has worked with some of the top brokers in the
country. They have included:
Century 21 Aadvantage Gold -
#1 Office in the world (2003-2006)
Century 21 Award
Century 21 Consolidated
Century 21 Seago
Century 21 AHart & Goldstar
Century 21 Arizona-Foothills
Century 21 Powerhouse
Realty Executives of Nevada
Realty Executives Desert Cities
Realty Executives Westside
Realty Executives Del Mar
Realty Executives Simi Valley
Realty Executives Experts
Realty Executives Inter-Mountain Region
Realty Executives California Region
RE/MAX Associates Plus
RE/MAX Associates
RE/MAX Central
RE/MAX Metro
RE/MAX Experience
RE/MAX Cornerstone
RE/MAX Specialists
RE/MAX North Central Region
RE/MAX Texas Region
Liberty Realty
Realty Success Systems
Realty America
Mansell Realty
Coldwell Banker Dynasty
WestUSA Las Vegas
Venture Realty
Realty World Green Valley
Realty Edge
Brandon Realty
Next Level Realty
and more...
Jack has also taught at many boards/associations
and
real estate offices including:
NAR Convention - 2002, 2007
Realty Executives National Convention 2002, 2003
Realty Executives California Region Convention 2004
St. Paul Association of Realtors® 1992, 1993 (CE)
Greater Las Vegas Assocation of Realtors® 2008 (CE)
Helped write & pilot NAR G.R.I technology module 1994
Dozens of RE/MAX, Century 21, Coldwell Banker, Realty
Executives, ERA and Independent Real Estate offices.
Jack is an innovator of cross-content linking in Real
Estate as well as advanced salesmanship on websites
which have set new standards in lead generation and
quality of leads generated. See methodology
for more
information on a few of his techniques that have
generated so much success...
Traded leads as an agent in the early '90's
with other "techno-agents" via Internet
Became proficient at finding leads online
Designed first website - 1997
Personally designed over 100 websites in career
Proficient at using
- Microsoft Frontpage 97
- Macromedia Dreamweaver MX
- Adobe ImageReady 7.0
- Adobe Photoshop 7.0
- Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0
Learned to design mouseovers, animated gifs,
scrolling text, cascading style sheets and more.
Developed websites for Mortgage, Title and
Real Estate companies as well as Inspectors,
Home Warranty professionals and more.
Created AgentsPlanet in 1998
Built a base of thousands of users across
the country using the AgentsPlanet portal concept
Currently writing a book on web content techniques
called Why Isn't My Website Working? to help
the Real Estate agent better utilize the template
style website.
Personally oversaw the development of 2 custom
website Platforms:
- RapidLead(2002-2004)- Personally named and
pioneered immediate lead response through TTS
technologies and voice-driven leads. Revolutionized
lead handling. Also began custom content
applications in specialty areas such as new
construction and investment real estate.
- MyAgentsPlanet - Built custom web platform that
took immediate contacting to the next level by
enabling agents to also email flyers directly to
prospects. Also took content to a more in-depth level.
Worked with, evaluated, and/or is proficient in many
Real Estate website platforms such as:
- Birdview - Aided them in product development and
sales since 2001. Brought them many clients in Las
Vegas and L.A. Introduced them to telephony and
TTS technologies.
- Advanced Access - Attempted to bring the TTS
abilities to them. Worked with brokers and agents
that used their platform.
- Real Estate Pointe - Worked to help them improve
techniques of content delivery as well as control
panel design to aid users in functionality
- Delta Media Group - Reviewed complete platform
- Z57 - Has had to work with the system for agent-
clients
- Net Aspects - Worked with their 2.5 and 3.0
versions of backoffice.
OBEO - was personally involved when it was named
Real Estate Federation and was a paid consultant
helping them develop their platform.
RealLedger - Aided a company in evaluating and
implementing the software.
PlanetRE - consulted with two companies that
implemented and utilized the software.
Zodas - aided in the implementation of the software
for a large Century 21 company.
Google - was called in to Google HQ when they wanted
to start including listing data in their search results.
Advised many companies how to handle the
relationship and protect themselves.
Trulia - examined extensively for Vegas clients.
Graduate of Robert Allen's "Nothing Down"
Real Estate Course - 1984
Licensed in Real Estate November 1985
GRI Designation 1987
Licensed Appraiser 1987
HUD/VA Specialist 1991
Brokers License 1992
Builders License 1994
Taught Continuing Education
- St. Paul Board of Realtors
Served on Association Committees:
- Grievance Committee
- Professional Standards Committee
- Government Affairs (MN State Association)
Served on the Real Estate Advisory Board
for the Minneapolis City Council - reported
directly to the Mayor
Apple Computer Partner - Real Estate Vertical
Featured in Realtor Magazine
- July/August 1994
"Salespeople take to the
Information Superhighway"
Helped rewrite NAR's GRI program - 1994
- Technology Module
- Construction Module
Built homes 1994-1997
Graduate of Floyd Wickman's
"Sweathogs" program
- Top Lister award in class of 60 agents
Pioneer of Buyer Agency in early '90's
Spent time specializing in Creative Financing,
New Construction and Foreclosures
Did Rehab of dozens of homes in Salt Lake
City before 2002 Olympics