Comments on: Realius Lets the Games Begin http://www.futureofrealestatemarketing.com/realius-lets-the-games-begin Internet, Web 2.0 and Real Estate Marketing Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:34:06 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: loren nason http://www.futureofrealestatemarketing.com/realius-lets-the-games-begin/comment-page-1/#comment-16184 loren nason Fri, 23 Nov 2007 05:14:39 +0000 http://www.futureofrealestatemarketing.com/realius-lets-the-games-begin#comment-16184 I never caught this article and found the game at Google Maps Mania. What I think people don't realize is this game probably brings in a boat load of traffic to the Brokerage that sponsored the game I never caught this article and found the game at Google Maps Mania.

What I think people don’t realize is this game probably brings in a boat load of traffic to the Brokerage that sponsored the game

]]> By: Real Estate » Realius Lets the Games Begin http://www.futureofrealestatemarketing.com/realius-lets-the-games-begin/comment-page-1/#comment-14278 Real Estate » Realius Lets the Games Begin Mon, 24 Sep 2007 16:47:46 +0000 http://www.futureofrealestatemarketing.com/realius-lets-the-games-begin#comment-14278 [...] JerryC wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptScott Kucirek, general manager of Prudential California Realty, one of the nation’s largest real estate companies, says, “Real estate brokerages are struggling to connect with consumers online and Realius has the potential to solve that … [...] [...] JerryC wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptScott Kucirek, general manager of Prudential California Realty, one of the nation’s largest real estate companies, says, “Real estate brokerages are struggling to connect with consumers online and Realius has the potential to solve that … [...]

]]> By: #1 Kansas City Real Estate Guy http://www.futureofrealestatemarketing.com/realius-lets-the-games-begin/comment-page-1/#comment-14181 #1 Kansas City Real Estate Guy Thu, 20 Sep 2007 17:44:37 +0000 http://www.futureofrealestatemarketing.com/realius-lets-the-games-begin#comment-14181 Sounds like an interesting game. I applaud the originality. I signed up to check it out. Sounds like an interesting game. I applaud the originality. I signed up to check it out.

]]> By: Tom Wolf http://www.futureofrealestatemarketing.com/realius-lets-the-games-begin/comment-page-1/#comment-14146 Tom Wolf Tue, 18 Sep 2007 17:02:19 +0000 http://www.futureofrealestatemarketing.com/realius-lets-the-games-begin#comment-14146 If the goal is to purely create a game like Monopoly that can be fun to play, than more power to the creators. It appears on the surface though that this is being positioned as more than that. It is being positioned as a useful real estate tool that people will use to sharpen their skills. As a kid, Monopoly was my single favorite game and I would still enjoy it today. I certainly would never view it as a business tool though. When I used to play Sim City, I never felt like I was any closer to a career as a City Planner. I just think that it is extremely difficult to simulate real life situations, where real money, human emotions, market forces, and other factors are legitimately in play. Again, if the goal is to simply create a fun game, than kudos. I might actually play it. Anything more than that......I'll wait and see. If the goal is to purely create a game like Monopoly that can be fun to play, than more power to the creators. It appears on the surface though that this is being positioned as more than that. It is being positioned as a useful real estate tool that people will use to sharpen their skills.

As a kid, Monopoly was my single favorite game and I would still enjoy it today. I certainly would never view it as a business tool though. When I used to play Sim City, I never felt like I was any closer to a career as a City Planner. I just think that it is extremely difficult to simulate real life situations, where real money, human emotions, market forces, and other factors are legitimately in play.

Again, if the goal is to simply create a fun game, than kudos. I might actually play it. Anything more than that……I’ll wait and see.

]]> By: MoneyQs » Blog Archive » Realius Lets the Games Begin http://www.futureofrealestatemarketing.com/realius-lets-the-games-begin/comment-page-1/#comment-14137 MoneyQs » Blog Archive » Realius Lets the Games Begin Tue, 18 Sep 2007 01:37:44 +0000 http://www.futureofrealestatemarketing.com/realius-lets-the-games-begin#comment-14137 [...] MsLatinaRenee wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptAmongst the search tools, productivity apps, rich media, mobile and community plays and all kinds of bizarrely named companies, you can find at least one real estate web site - proving that this industry still some innovation left in it … [...] [...] MsLatinaRenee wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptAmongst the search tools, productivity apps, rich media, mobile and community plays and all kinds of bizarrely named companies, you can find at least one real estate web site – proving that this industry still some innovation left in it … [...]

]]> By: Incredible Agent http://www.futureofrealestatemarketing.com/realius-lets-the-games-begin/comment-page-1/#comment-14136 Incredible Agent Tue, 18 Sep 2007 01:30:40 +0000 http://www.futureofrealestatemarketing.com/realius-lets-the-games-begin#comment-14136 I guess monopoly is a fun game, but I sincerely question the whole concept and whether it can be monetized properly. I will have to wait and see. Kudos for the effort though. I guess monopoly is a fun game, but I sincerely question the whole concept and whether it can be monetized properly. I will have to wait and see. Kudos for the effort though.

]]> By: Late breaking news http://www.futureofrealestatemarketing.com/realius-lets-the-games-begin/comment-page-1/#comment-14131 Late breaking news Mon, 17 Sep 2007 23:07:47 +0000 http://www.futureofrealestatemarketing.com/realius-lets-the-games-begin#comment-14131 [...] Realius Lets the <b>Games</b> Begin [...] [...] Realius Lets the <b>Games</b> Begin [...]

]]> By: Joel Burslem http://www.futureofrealestatemarketing.com/realius-lets-the-games-begin/comment-page-1/#comment-14126 Joel Burslem Mon, 17 Sep 2007 22:09:17 +0000 http://www.futureofrealestatemarketing.com/realius-lets-the-games-begin#comment-14126 I think Erik's right here. If it's fun it could be a homerun. My wife and I love walking around our neighborhood looking at the houses for sale and trying to guess how much they are being listed at - and then laughing at all the overpriced homes. I don't think we're alone in that. :) The third dimension here that I would add is INCENTIVE. What is the reward for playing... Is it cash? is it prizes? Is it bragging rights? I suspect the success of the game will be largely tied to the consumers' incentive to participate, in addition to the fun factor. The broker's will have to think this through strategically. Maybe it's discounts off services, fees etc. I think Erik’s right here. If it’s fun it could be a homerun. My wife and I love walking around our neighborhood looking at the houses for sale and trying to guess how much they are being listed at – and then laughing at all the overpriced homes. I don’t think we’re alone in that. :)

The third dimension here that I would add is INCENTIVE. What is the reward for playing… Is it cash? is it prizes? Is it bragging rights? I suspect the success of the game will be largely tied to the consumers’ incentive to participate, in addition to the fun factor. The broker’s will have to think this through strategically. Maybe it’s discounts off services, fees etc.

]]> By: Steve Jagger - Ubertor.com http://www.futureofrealestatemarketing.com/realius-lets-the-games-begin/comment-page-1/#comment-14125 Steve Jagger - Ubertor.com Mon, 17 Sep 2007 21:18:12 +0000 http://www.futureofrealestatemarketing.com/realius-lets-the-games-begin#comment-14125 I'm here now at TechCrunch40 - saw Realius in the demopit but have not had a chance to play with it. Will get back to you. I’m here now at TechCrunch40 – saw Realius in the demopit but have not had a chance to play with it. Will get back to you.

]]> By: Erik Hersman http://www.futureofrealestatemarketing.com/realius-lets-the-games-begin/comment-page-1/#comment-14124 Erik Hersman Mon, 17 Sep 2007 21:11:53 +0000 http://www.futureofrealestatemarketing.com/realius-lets-the-games-begin#comment-14124 Some might think this is a dumb idea - I don't. In fact, I think it's good to see someone doing a pure consumer play. Gaming and real estate aren't necessarily polar opposites that can never co-exist. Monopoly and Acquire are just two examples to disabuse anyone of that notion. I haven't played the game, so I have no idea if it's actually <strong>fun</strong> and <strong>addictive</strong>, the two necessary components for any game. If they can successfully integrate real data into the game, that could actually be a lot of fun. Think of it as a Mega-Monopoly game. Start throwing in the ability to challenge people, create pools and/or teams, and before you know it you've got a fantasy real estate game. I'll give it a whirl, and if it's fun I'll tell my friends. Just like any other game it will thrive or perish dependent upon word of mouth. Some might think this is a dumb idea – I don’t. In fact, I think it’s good to see someone doing a pure consumer play. Gaming and real estate aren’t necessarily polar opposites that can never co-exist. Monopoly and Acquire are just two examples to disabuse anyone of that notion.

I haven’t played the game, so I have no idea if it’s actually fun and addictive, the two necessary components for any game. If they can successfully integrate real data into the game, that could actually be a lot of fun. Think of it as a Mega-Monopoly game.

Start throwing in the ability to challenge people, create pools and/or teams, and before you know it you’ve got a fantasy real estate game.

I’ll give it a whirl, and if it’s fun I’ll tell my friends. Just like any other game it will thrive or perish dependent upon word of mouth.

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