California Realtors: masters of technology

This is the last week members of the California Association of Realtors will be able to call (800) 773-8630 when stumped by a computer software issue. CAR's Tech Hotline is being deactivated on April Fools Day, "due to declining demand for this service," the group announced.

"As Realtors have incorporated the Internet, online transactions, cell phones, PDAs and the like into their day-to-day lives, they also have become more technologically proficient," the announcement said.

Since 2003, the hotline has been available during business hours to answer questions about computer operating systems like Microsoft Windows or Palm, and other software that Realtors use to conduct business including Top Producer, FileMaker, Microsoft's Office suite and FrontPage. About the only thing the hotline did not support was MLS hardware and software.

Support for WINForms will continue to be provided through the CAR Customer Contact Center (213) 739-8227 and RE FormsNet at (586) 840-0140. CAR is directing RELAY inquiries to (586) 840-1168.
--Matt Carter, Inman News

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