January 31, 2006

By: Shawnee McRoberts
Website: http://www.1st-in-cell-phones.com

Retrieval Dynamics Expands Application Mobile Listing Advantage(TM) Wireless MLS

Mobile Listing Advantage(TM) Now Available on Motorola Phones From Nextel on Its All-Digital Network

Retrieval Dynamics Corporation (RDC) today announced that its Mobile Listing Advantage(TM) (MLA) -- wireless Multiple Listing Service (MLS) access -- has been made available for use on select Motorola cell phones from Nextel on its guaranteed all-digital network. The award-winning technology offers Realtors(R) across the country access to MLS data anytime, anywhere on Nextel's network, with instant response to property queries. Previously available only on Nextel BlackBerry Handhelds(TM) from Research In Motion, MLA is now available on Motorola Nextel models i95cl, i325, i710, i730, i830 and i860.

With MLA, real estate professionals can search, receive and forward the most current MLS listings with their Nextel wireless cell phone or BlackBerry device anytime, anywhere. The program offers Realtors(R) a tremendous advantage in saving time and money, and being able to instantly respond to their clients' needs. Realtors(R) who use a Nextel BlackBerry device can also receive and respond to their email.

Cathy Nguyen, a Broker Associate in Sarasota, Florida, has been using MLA for the past year. She says it has "changed her business, and her life," by freeing her from the office and allowing her to pick up new MLS information while out in the field with her clients.

"The cost savings in gas alone was well worth the small investment in my monthly subscription to MLA," she stated. "I already had the phone network expense and could easily upgrade my existing cell phone to the Motorola i860 camera phone from Nextel. This gave me a tremendous menu of new features. It has maximized my earlier investment and is helping me make more sales faster."

Another MLA user, Marty Hunt in Orlando, Florida, touted the technology for the edge it gives him over the competition. "My clients are so impressed with this technology -- they can't believe that with just one click I can request MLS information and get it sent back to me within about 30 seconds. I know it has closed the sale for me from both a seller and buyer perspective. It's gotten me more listings, and it's made me more money."

"From both a sales and technology perspective, Nextel is a proven leader in successfully penetrating the business market with innovative, wireless data solutions," said John Harkola, CEO of Retrieval Dynamics. "By combining Mobile Listing Advantage with Nextel's nationwide network, data sales expertise, marketing strength and reputation for outstanding customer service, our continued partnership will increase both awareness and acceptance of our respective 'best of breed' solutions within the national and international real estate market."

Mobile Listing Advantage is now available to agents and brokers in more than 20 major U.S. markets, including Boston, Boulder, Chicago, Dallas-Ft. Worth, Nashville, Las Vegas, Tucson, Phoenix, Orlando, Tampa, Miami, West Palm Beach and Sarasota, FL. In total, MLA is now available to nearly 220,000 -- or approximately one-quarter -- of real estate professionals nationwide.

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Shawnee McRoberts is a successful author and regular contributor to http://www.1st-in-cell-phones.com.  An industry resource for the wireless industry featuring articles, comparisons and reviews of phones and service plans.