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2007 Press Releases

WRA LAUNCHES NEW WEB SITE TOOLBAR

Version 2.0 Delivers Real Estate News, Custom Buttons, Expanded Search Engine Support and Access to New Real Estate Resources

Date:
  November 12, 2007

MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin REALTORS® Association has today announced the launch of a new toolbar providing quick access to the WRA Web site and dozens of other real estate resources inside Internet Explorer. From real estate news to Wisconsin's largest statewide referral database, the WRA Toolbar provides one-click access to some of the most relevant real estate resources on the Web.

“This toolbar gives REALTORS® the much needed ‘at-your-fingertips’ access to countless real estate resources on the Web; plus a variety of news services to keep them on top of the industry. Networking, staying informed about current trends, online research – it’s never been easier,” said Rob Uhrina, WRA Vice President of Marketing and Communications.

Version 2.0 adds custom buttons; access to top real estate news stories from Inman and RISMedia; and options for customizing toolbar fonts, sizes and available buttons. Members can download the WRA Toolbar free of charge at www.wra.org/toolbar. The WRA Toolbar also includes a pop-up blocker, zoom tools, Google search, mortgage calculator, maps, yellow pages, Wikipedia search and an arsenal of tools to turbo charge Internet Explorer.

New Features Include:

Real Estate News Access – Stay informed with one click access to top real estate news from Inman, RISMedia, CNN and the WRA Newswire.

Expanded Search Engine Support – Search Wikipedia, and Encyclopedia Britannica.

Custom Buttons and Menus – Create your own buttons (and menus) to access Web sites and programs from inside Internet Explorer.

News Alerts – Get news as it develops, delivered in a discreet Internet Explorer pop-up window.

Customizable Fonts and Colors – Customize colors, fonts and visible buttons in the toolbar.

Access to New Real Estate Resources – Access to Family Watchdog, Trulia, Realty Times, Wisconsin Public Records, Zillow and More.

ABOUT THE WRA
The Wisconsin REALTORS® Association is one of the largest trade associations in Wisconsin. Based in Madison, the WRA represents and provides services to more than 19,000 members statewide, including sales agents, brokers, appraisers, inspectors, attorneys, loan officers, legislators and literally anyone who touches the real estate industry in Wisconsin.

The WRA's goal is to promote the advancement of real estate in Wisconsin and provide cutting edge tools to help REALTORS® enjoy a successful career and be competitive in their market. We offer hundreds of products and services, including access to a legal staff, education, political representation and publications to keep you current on developments, sales trends and news in the industry. The WRA also represents three million homeowners in the state. Through the use of polling data and quarterly surveys, the WRA can protect their interests and rights with legislation geared toward keeping housing affordable and fair.

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