Wow, what a welcome!
Regarding the start on the internet program. I've purchased a basic AlaMode site and am starting to put the content into it.
The reason I went this route initially was the feature they offer of unlimited outgiong email flyers.
I normally carry about 65 to 75 listings and believe in promoting them to the 17,000+ other agents in the area. I was spending over $1,000 per month just on email broadcasting (
www.ecampaignpro.com) and got a years worth of site with hosting (including the outgoing email campaign) for less than that.
I hope to learn from your examples on the types of things that are working and are considered "virtually mandatory" inclusions.
Sincerely, thank you again for the welcome!
Michael~