Inman News announced their annual nominations for the Finalists for their prestigious Inman 2009 Innovator Awards. The category winners of the 12th annual awards will be announced in San Francisco in August during the Inman Real Estate Connect Conference August 5th - 7th. According to Inman, the award "honors companies that use technology and innovation to enhance the real estate transaction process and improve the overall experience for consumers and real estate professionals."

MetroBrokersTV.com was announced to be a finalist in the category of Most Innovative Media Site, which is an extremely exciting recognition. MetroBrokersTV is indeed an innovative corporate portal for Metro Brokers to take their Internet presence to the next level. It is a complete Web 2.0 PR machine - with built in video syndication,  custom SEO pinging services for Metro Brokers to increase their Internet brand presence. MetroBrokersTV is a custom built blogging platform, with custom built video players for all MetroBrokersTV productions.  In essence, it is a complete corporate IPTV portal to expose the organization in the totally new transparent media trend that is spreading throughout the entire real estate industry.

MetroBrokersTV was built to increase visibility of the brand in the new world of SEO and search.   Besides extensive online storage for the player videos, the built live streaming capabilities also provide unique educational and meeting experiences.  It also offers an easy outlet for that human touch through video that potential real estate clients are looking for - there is no learning curve. Brokers that are new to the tech side of life, so to speak, will be able to advance quickly and easily as well, and this has become such an important area of focus in today's competitive real estate arena. This is exactly what Colorado real estate consumers are looking for in their next real estate agent and we have it, all in one package.

Congratulations to all of the nominees. MetroBrokersTV is thrilled to be amongst such creative, innovative, forward thinking businesses throughout the entire real estate industry. And of course, MetroBrokersTV will be broadcasting live from the Inman Real Estate Connect conference here on MetroBrokersTV and BrokerIPTV, so tune in live as the winners of all of the categories are announced.

Here is the entire list of 2009 Inman Innovator Awards finalists:

Most innovative brokerage or franchise
@properties
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate
Coldwell Banker
John L. Scott
Nest Realty Group
Redfin

Most innovative new technology
Closing.com
Dwellicious
SmarterAgent
Walk Score
Zillow iPhone app

Most innovative Web service
Animoto
FranklyMLS.com
Proxio
SmartZip
Ubertor

Most innovative blog
Clean Slate Blog -- Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate
IanWatt.ca video blog
MyTechOpinion.com blog
The Phoenix Real Estate Guy blog
Trust Me I'm a Realtor blog -- Frankly Realty

Most innovative media site
Breaking News local media sites -- Domus Consulting
TheClozing.com
Coldwell Banker On Location
MetroBrokersTV.com
RealEstateTalk.com.au

Posted in Press Room, Announcements, MBI News

The new office brings together knowledgeable and experienced agents from around the state!

(Westminster, CO) April 12, 2009 - Metro Brokers, Inc. is excited to announce the grand opening of the first Westminster office! Located 11961 Bradburn Blvd suite #400, the new office opens its doors on April 13, 2009 as the first Metro Brokers office located in Westminster and will service the both the Westminster and Broomfield regions.

"Our new office will provide agents with vast knowledge and experience to address all of our clients wants and needs" said Broker Owner, Judy Curtis. "We will continue to incorporate Metro Brokers' successful and innovative marketing techniques which help buyers and sellers make the most of their real estate transactions and I can't imagine doing business any other way."

Along with Curtis' 15 years of experience, the Metro Brokers Westminster team possesses the highest level of success, extensive experience and intensive knowledge about the neighborhoods in Westminster, Broomfield and metro Denver markets. This knowledge paired with groundbreaking technologies, spells success for the region.

 "We are beyond excited to add this new Westminster office location to the Metro Brokers Inc., network" said Maria Cook, Executive Director of Metro Brokers Inc. "Westminster's residential communities include a variety of housing and neighborhoods, from apartments and starter homes up through luxury, executive homes. We see this diversity as a great opportunity for expansion and foresee both the new office and our agents as being a great success in the area."

The new office will consist of six independent real estate agents focusing in residential real estate. While specializing in the Northwest Denver region, their expertise extended throughout the Metro Denver area. Along with a network of highly experienced real estate professionals Metro Brokers, Inc. is a strong supporter of their community. Metro Brokers, Inc. has been a proud sponsor of Special Olympics Colorado (SOCO) for ten consecutive years. Metro Brokers, Inc. makes a financial contribution to SOCO each year to support thousands of people in Colorado with developmental disabilities. In addition to providing necessary funds for the sports programs of Special Olympics Colorado, many members also donate their time to help out at the competitions.

 About Metro Brokers, Inc.

Metro Brokers, Inc. has been Colorado's leader in real estate, technology and services, for more than 30 years, offering independent real estate professionals a framework to succeed. Our network of nearly 1,500 highly experienced real estate professionals specialize in residential, commercial and investment properties and have access to ground breaking technologies, continuing education courses, and innovative marketing that help buyers and sellers make the most of their real estate transactions. Unlike most other real estate companies Metro Brokers, Inc. is actually owned and operated by its brokers.

Posted in Announcements, MBI News, Metro Brokers Offices

MetrobrokersTV: Hi, this is Robin Wood. We are here with Metro Brokers TV today interviewing Doug Lindstrom. Hello Doug. Thank you for joining us.

Doug Lindstrom: Hi there. Thank you. My pleasure.

MetrobrokersTV: So I understand your company's name is Metro Brokers - Legacy Partners.

Doug Lindstrom: That's right.

MetrobrokersTV: Where are you located?

Doug Lindstrom: We are located up in Loveland at the I25, 34 interchange up there in Centera.

MetrobrokersTV: Excellent and you are an office owner.

Doug Lindstrom: That's right.

MetrobrokersTV: Congratulations.

Doug Lindstrom: Thank you.

MetrobrokersTV: And the only office up in Loveland.

Doug Lindstrom: That's right. They had an office up there at one time, but I am the newest, the latest and greatest up in northern Colorado.

MetrobrokersTV: Fantastic. Oh, trail blazing.

Doug Lindstrom: Yes.

MetrobrokersTV: This is exciting.

Doug Lindstrom: [laughs]

MetrobrokersTV: So, now, how many years have you been in the real estate business?

Doug Lindstrom: About nine years. I started out in California working for First Team Real Estate in Orange County, moved here in 2005 and started with RE/MAX Alliance, and I have been with Metro Brokers Legacy Partners about two months now.

MetrobrokersTV: Two months... two exciting months.

Doug Lindstrom: Two exciting months, yes.

MetrobrokersTV: So, it's... can you tell me why you left RE/MAX.

Doug Lindstrom: Why I left RE/MAX? Well, there is actually a few reasons; #1, it was probably a value play. Regardless of the market, I just needed more value in what I was doing and how I was operating a real estate business. #2 I made a ultimate decision with my wife and we just said, you know what, you might as well invest in yourself if you are going to invest in anything right now and that's what we ultimately did and it is hard to beat with the money and the value you get out of Metro Brokers.

MetrobrokersTV: Yes, yes. Now, speaking of value from Metro Brokers, lots of value and lots of tools, what have you found to be advantageous for your business?

Doug Lindstrom: Well, so far they have a great website, online mapping, of course all your listings and then I use... really utilize CTM e-contracts quite a bit and then of course the stop sign is a good brand and a recognized brand that adds some credibility.

MetrobrokersTV: Yes, it does. Now, you specialize in residential, commercial...?

Doug Lindstrom: I probably do about 90% residential and just a little bit of commercial here and there.

MetrobrokersTV: Excellent. Well, thank you so much for joining us today.

Doug Lindstrom: You are welcome.

MetrobrokersTV: And explaining to us why you are.

Doug Lindstrom: Sure.

MetrobrokersTV: And we are very fortunate to have you.

Doug Lindstrom: Thank you.

MetrobrokersTV: Good luck in your new business up in Loveland.

Doug Lindstrom: You bet. Thank you very much.

MetrobrokersTV: Thank you. For more great interviews and information on our membership, please join us at metrobrokerstv.com.

Posted in Advantages, Who's New, Announcements, Metro Brokers Agents

BrokerIPTV: Today we are talking with Mike Bradley from Metro Brokers Eagle View Properties and Mike, thanks for being with us. How are you?

Mike Bradley: Thank you, I am very good.

BrokerIPTV: We are talking about a topic that's kind of near and dear to my heart. I am a fitness junkie and it sounds like you are going to put on a triathlon. Is that right?

Mike Bradley: Yeah. This will be first our annual triathlon.

BrokerIPTV: And how did the idea come about? Why a triathlon?

Mike Bradley: Well, Metro Brokers really want to appeal to a new market segment. We had traditionally had a golf tournament and it is kind of difficult to get people participate in a golf tournament. There is a lot of golf tournaments to choose from. So, we said, "Well, what's something new that we could get a new audience, new participation and still benefit Special Olympics and continue our 10 year partnership with them."

BrokerIPTV: Talk a little bit about that, what's that all about and how you benefit them.

Mike Bradley: All proceeds will be benefitting Special Olympics of Colorado.

BrokerIPTV: Wow. Great.

Mike Bradley: So, for a first year event, we don't really know what to expect.

BrokerIPTV: Right.

Mike Bradley: As a charity event, it's a little bit different from the competitive race, the whole goal is to get it done, prove to yourself you can do something and help a worthwhile charity.

BrokerIPTV: And when you were coming up with this idea in the conference room with all the people involved, did anyone push back and go, "Ooh, exercise?"

Mike Bradley: Yeah. Realtors® are traditionally older, somewhat overweight, in some places and so this is definitely something that's going to change attitudes and it's really appealing to everybody. It's not just real estate agents. In fact, we don't know how many Metro Brokers will be doing it, but that's not our target market. This is just for the public and for the benefit.

BrokerIPTV: So, the public can participate in addition to the Realtors®?

Mike Bradley: Oh yeah, definitely.

BrokerIPTV: Okay. Tell me a little bit about the format?

Mike Bradley: Well, let's say sprint triathlon and it starts with an open water swim in Cherry Creek Reservoir.

BrokerIPTV: How far?

Mike Bradley: It's half mile.

BrokerIPTV: Okay.

Mike Bradley: So, that's about 880 yards or approximately 34 lengths of the swimming pool and then that's followed by a 12 mile bike, and a three mile run.

BrokerIPTV: Okay.

Mike Bradley: And then we have the finish line and we have a catered dinner from Lodo's Bar And Grill and beer and party and music and awards and everything.

BrokerIPTV: So, you can reward yourself if you complete this thing.

Mike Bradley: Yeah.

BrokerIPTV: When is it?

Mike Bradley: It's on Friday, June 5th and it starts at 6 p.m. So, you don't even have to wake up early.

BrokerIPTV: So, it's appropriate we are talking about this now. So, we give people plenty of time to get in shape and get ready for this. Is that right?

Mike Bradley: Yeah, you need about three months of good training.

BrokerIPTV: All right. What are the critical things that have to happen to make this successful in the first year?

Mike Bradley: We have been very lucky to bring on Ian Adamson, who has... he is going to be our race director and producer. He has produced over 36 events around the world, including the 24 hours of triathlon at the Boulder Trail Triathlon and then multiple iron man type events around the world. So, his expertise and the USAT sanctioning that we are going to get along with that really will make this a success.

BrokerIPTV: I think it's a different idea. I applaud you guys for thinking out of the box. I mean are you ready?

Mike Bradley: I am getting there.

BrokerIPTV: All right.

Mike Bradley: Work on the run.

BrokerIPTV: Now, if somebody wants to participate because it's absolutely a worthwhile event, how do they find out more information?

Mike Bradley: All the information is posted at metrobrokerstriathlon.com and there is online registration, mail in registration, and we are even looking for volunteers.

BrokerIPTV: Excellent. Mike, great event. Thanks so much. Appreciate you stopping by.

Mike Bradley: Thank you. Thanks.

Posted in Press Room, Giving Back, Announcements, MBI News

Metro Brokers 2009 Board Of Director Candidate Adella Engel

Posted in Board Of Directors, Announcements, MBI News