Tempo Wireless

Access the MLS on your PDA or Cell Phone

TEMPO Wireless provides real estate professionals with the capability to search MLS data fom a wireless handheld device anytime, anywhere there is cellular coverage.

Tempo Wireless is NOT a replacement for the CBR Tempo MLS system and is a separate site designed for wireless handhelds.

To take advantage of Tempo Wireless, you will need a wireless handheld device that supports HTML Internet browsing and a subscription to an internet package, commonly known as a data plan, from a wireless service provider.

How to get started - Register for Tempo Wireless
The Tempo Wireless registration link, Tutorial, FAQ and other materials can be found on CBR Tempo under Member Info>Columbus Info.

Tempo Wireless Support - 1-866-304-0080
All direct technical support for TEMPO Wireless will be handled by MostHome, the maker of TEMPO Wireless, NOT by CBR Technical Support. temposupport@mosthome.com

What's compatible?

Although most PDAs and phones that allow HTML browsing should be able to access Tempo Wireless, not all will be compatible with the electronic iBox. Be sure to check out the Compatible Device List before making a purchase you may later regret.

Below is the article that appeared in the February In Contract.

Tempo Goes Wireless!

TEMPO Wireless will be released to all members of the Columbus Board of REALTORS® MLS in late February 2007. There will be no additional charge to members to use the TEMPO Wireless system on their handheld device.

Members wishing to use TEMPO Wireless will be required to register.

Instructions for Wireless registration will be posted on the Welcome Screen and CBR homepage as soon as TEMPO Wireless is available. All screenshots in this article are samples of how the data may appear on your device. Exact layout and fields may change before the final product is released.

Features:

Quickly view all recent changes in the MLS database with the 24 Hour Hotsheet. Find out what's new, what's sold, and what's back on market.
Search agent and office roster data for important contact information.
Search listing information by a variety of criteria and access critical property details including price, bedrooms, bathrooms and more. [Figure 1]
Search listings by address or MLS #. [Figure 2]
View a list of results for their search criteria. [Figure 3]
Full-color exterior property photo available with listing details. [Figure 4]
Instantly email a listing report, complete with property photo to prospects and clients.

TEMPO Wireless is a separate site for wireless handheld devices. There is no software to install or synchronization necessary to access TEMPO Wireless.

After you've registered, you will simply type in the TEMPO Wireless address - http://wireless.columbusrealtors.com - into the address line of your handheld's HTML capable web browser, and you will be asked for a username and password. This will be the same username and password you use for CBR TEMPO MLS.

TEMPO Wireless is not a replacement for CBR TEMPO online MLS. Notably, there is no Add/Edit feature on TEMPO Wireless. All listing changes and additions must still be done on a desktop or laptop computer using the main CBR TEMPO MLS through Internet Explorer.

TEMPO Wireless will work on many wireless devices. The main requirement is that the device must support HTML Internet browsing and must have a subscription to an Internet package or "data plan" from a wireless service provider.

A single typical listing will be about 50KB in size to download from Tempo Wireless. The agent will need to purchase an appropriate data contract from their wireless provider. Neither the device (PDA or cell phone) nor the wireless connection is supplied by TEMPO Wireless. The agent must have the hardware and wireless service contract prior to registering to use TEMPO Wireless.

Popular devices compatible with TEMPO Wireless include: BlackBerry handhelds with the 3.8 operating system or higher; Palm TREO 600/650/700 handhelds; and Pocket PC's with Windows Mobile 2003 operating system or higher.

Other devices may work with TEMPO Wireless (see Compatible Device list). They must have an HTML web browser and a live internet connection. To test your device for compatibility, just login to http://wireless.columbusrealtors.com (after it's release in late February 2007). If you can login and see the logo, your device is likely compatible. 1 Figure 2

The CBR Tempo Welcome Screen and CBR homepage will notify membership as soon as TEMPO Wireless is available.