Patents Assigned to Preferred Home Buyers Network, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20170083961
    Abstract: A system and method are presented to activate a real estate searching app on a mobile device through the input of an activation code. The code is associated in a database at a remote server with a first real estate professional. When the code is entered, the mobile device sends to the server the code and the current geographic location of the device. The server verifies the code to allow access to the app. The server uses the database to identify the first real estate professionals and also other professionals associated in the database with the first real estate professional. All of the identified professionals are then marketed on the mobile app. Furthermore, the server compares the time and location of the code entry with marketing events by the first professional in order to analyze the effectiveness of these marketing events.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Applicant: Preferred Home Buyers Network, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Polston, Michelle Patrice Hiller, Hector Meneses Hernandez, Jeffery Matthew Colville, Daniel Scott Cowman, Keith Uecker
  • Publication number: 20160283517
    Abstract: A computerized system and method uses a central server to aggregate data from a plurality of data sources and presents such data to potential property purchasers. Users are assigned a dedicated e-mail address that is associated with their user account at the central server. Users can then review unaffiliated property search websites to discover information about a property. Using the sharing mechanism built into the property search website, an e-mail identifying the property is sent to the dedicated e-mail address. This e-mail may contain user comments or other useful data from the property search website A server receives the e-mail, identifies the property from the e-mail, extracts information from the e-mail, and stores this information in a central database. The property identifier can be used to extract additional information from other locations. Users can then view aggregated data through a user interface presented by the central server.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Applicant: PREFERRED HOME BUYERS NETWORK, INC.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Polston, Jeffery Matthew Colville, Michelle Patrice Hiller, Daniel Scott Cowman, Hector Meneses Hernandez
  • Publication number: 20150235330
    Abstract: A system and method are presented to activate a real estate searching app on a mobile device through the input of an activation code. The code is associated in a database at a remote server with a first real estate professional. When the code is entered, the mobile device sends to the server the code and the current geographic location of the device. The server verifies the code to allow access to the app. The server uses the database to identify the first real estate professionals and also other professionals associated in the database with the first real estate professional. All of the identified professionals are then marketed on the mobile app. Furthermore, the server compares the time and location of the code entry with marketing events by the first professional in order to analyze the effectiveness of these marketing events.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2014
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Applicant: PREFERRED HOME BUYERS NETWORK, INC.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Polston, Michelle Patrice Hiller, Hector Meneses Hernandez, Jeffery Matthew Colville, Daniel Scott Cowman, Keith Uecker
  • Publication number: 20140258095
    Abstract: A computerized system and method are presented for exchanging information between a buyer, a seller, a lender, and a strategic business source. The system permits sellers, lenders and strategic business sources to input buyers that are then submitted for activation. The buyers use the system to obtain information about items, while the sellers, lenders, and strategic business sources make consistent contact with the buyer in order to work with the buyer. Information about the buyers is shared with the sellers, lenders, and strategic business sources. A business plan is input into the system for the financial institution employing the lender while another business plan is input for the seller institution employing the seller. Activity on the computerized system is calculated for compliance with the business plan. Feedback is provided to management relating to whether the business plan is being met.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: PREFERRED HOME BUYERS NETWORK, INC.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Polston, Aaron Matthew Vennie, Jeffery Matthew Colville, Michelle Patrice Hiller, Ronald J. Steele, Joan Marie Skallman
  • Publication number: 20140222620
    Abstract: A computerized system and method is presented that integrates a dedicated platform for sharing real estate information with a social networking platform. Buyers can search for properties on the dedicated platform and identify certain properties as favorite (or selected) properties. The buyer also identifies their friends on a social networking platform, who then access information about the buyer's favorite properties through an app interface provided through the social networking platform. Friends and the buyer can engage in a conversation about a particular property along with an agent and a lender that work with the buyer on the dedicated platform. Users can participate in and view the conversation either through the app interface of the social networking platform or through the dedicated platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: PREFERRED HOME BUYERS NETWORK, INC.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Polston, Jeffery Matthew Colville, Michelle Patrice Hiller, Joan Marie Skallman, Adam E. Lund, Daniel Scott Cowman, Phil Winkel, Hector Meneses Hernandez
  • Publication number: 20140156546
    Abstract: A computerized system and method are presented for exchanging information between a buyer, a seller, a lender, and a strategic business source. The system permits sellers, lenders and strategic business sources to input buyers that are then submitted for activation. The buyers use the system to obtain information about items, while the sellers, lenders, and strategic business sources make consistent contact with the buyer in order to work with the buyer. Information about the buyers is shared with the sellers, lenders, and strategic business sources. A business plan is input into the system for the financial institution employing the lender while another business plan is input for the seller institution employing the seller. Activity on the computerized system is calculated for compliance with the business plan. Feedback is provided to management relating to whether the business plan is being met.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2012
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: PREFERRED HOME BUYERS NETWORK, INC.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Polston, Aaron Matthew Vennie, Jeffrey Matthew Colville, Michelle Patrice Hiller, Ronald J. Steele, Joan Marie Skallman
  • Patent number: 8719152
    Abstract: A computerized system and method are presented for exchanging information between a buyer, a seller, a lender, and a strategic business source. The system permits sellers, lenders and strategic business sources to input buyers that are then submitted for activation. The buyers use the system to obtain information about items, while the sellers, lenders, and strategic business sources make consistent contact with the buyer in order to work with the buyer. Information about the buyers is shared with the sellers, lenders, and strategic business sources. A business plan is input into the system for the financial institution employing the lender while another business plan is input for the seller institution employing the seller. Activity on the computerized system is calculated for compliance with the business plan. Feedback is provided to management relating to whether the business plan is being met.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Preferred Home Buyers Network, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Polston, Aaron Matthew Vennie, Jeffrey Matthew Colville, Michelle Patrice Hiller, Ronald J. Steele, Joan Marie Skallman
  • Publication number: 20140032432
    Abstract: A computerized system and method is presented that allows selling agents to market a listing agent's distressed property listings even though the selling agents work for a different broker than the listing agent. The owner of the property may restrict the selling agents that may market their property. In one embodiment, the owner selects a qualified lender, and the pool of selling agents who may market that property is limited to selling agents who are associated in the computerized system with the qualified lender. The system allows selling agents to schedule open houses for distressed properties listed by the listing agent, with the system preventing two selling agents from scheduling open houses that conflict with one another. The system tracks the marketing activity of agents, which can be used to suggest listing agents to owners, or to restrict the ability of selling agents to market properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: PREFERRED HOME BUYERS NETWORK, INC.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Polston, Aaron Matthew Vennie, Michelle Patrice Hiller, Jeffery Matthew Colville, Joan Marie Skallman
  • Publication number: 20140032266
    Abstract: A computerized system and method are presented for exchanging information between a buyer, a seller, and a lender. The system permits sellers and lenders to input buyers that are then submitted for activation. The buyers use the system to obtain information about items, while the sellers and lenders make consistent contact with the buyer in order to work with the buyer. Information about the buyers is shared with both the sellers and the lenders. A business plan is also input into the computerized system by the financial institution employing the lender. This business plan includes goals for numbers of sellers and buyers using the system, and for loan officer candidates to be recruited. Activity on the computerized system is calculated for compliance with the business plan. Feedback is provided to management relating to whether the business plan is being met.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: PREFERRED HOME BUYERS NETWORK, INC.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Polston, Aaron Matthew Vennie, Michelle Patrice Hiller, Jeffery Matthew Colville
  • Patent number: 8566172
    Abstract: A computerized system and method is presented that allows selling agents to market a listing agent's distressed property listings even though the selling agents work for a different broker than the listing agent. The owner of the property may restrict the selling agents that may market their property. In one embodiment, the owner selects a qualified lender, and the pool of selling agents who may market that property is limited to selling agents who are associated in the computerized system with the qualified lender. The system allows selling agents to schedule open houses for distressed properties listed by the listing agent, with the system preventing two selling agents from scheduling open houses that conflict with one another. The system tracks the marketing activity of agents, which can be used to suggest listing agents to owners, or to restrict the ability of selling agents to market properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Preferred Home Buyers Network, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Polston, Aaron Matthew Vennie, Jeffrey Matthew Colville, Michelle Patrice Hiller, Joan Marie Skallman
  • Patent number: 8560411
    Abstract: A computerized system and method are presented for exchanging information between a buyer, a seller, and a lender. The system permits sellers and lenders to input buyers that are then submitted for activation. The buyers use the system to obtain information about items, while the sellers and lenders make consistent contact with the buyer in order to work with the buyer. Information about the buyers is shared with both the sellers and the lenders. A business plan is also input into the computerized system by the financial institution employing the lender. This business plan includes goals for numbers of sellers and buyers using the system, and for loan officer candidates to be recruited. Activity on the computerized system is calculated for compliance with the business plan. Feedback is provided to management relating to whether the business plan is being met.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Preferred Home Buyers Network, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Polston, Aaron Matthew Vennie, Jeffery Matthew Colville, Michelle Patrice Hiller, Joan Marie Skallman, Ronald J. Steele, Michael K. Ross
  • Publication number: 20130085952
    Abstract: A computerized system and method are presented for exchanging information between a buyer, a seller, a lender, and a strategic business source. The system permits sellers, lenders and strategic business sources to input buyers that are then submitted for activation. The buyers use the system to obtain information about items, while the sellers, lenders, and strategic business sources make consistent contact with the buyer in order to work with the buyer. Information about the buyers is shared with the sellers, lenders, and strategic business sources. A business plan is input into the system for the financial institution employing the lender while another business plan is input for the seller institution employing the seller. Activity on the computerized system is calculated for compliance with the business plan. Feedback is provided to management relating to whether the business plan is being met.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2012
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Applicant: PREFERRED HOME BUYERS NETWORK, INC.
    Inventor: PREFERRED HOME BUYERS NETWORK, INC.
  • Publication number: 20130080211
    Abstract: A computerized system and method are presented for exchanging information between a buyer, a seller, a lender, and a strategic business source. The system permits sellers, lenders and strategic business sources to input buyers that are then submitted for activation. The buyers use the system to obtain information about items, while the sellers, lenders, and strategic business sources make consistent contact with the buyer in order to work with the buyer. Information about the buyers is shared with the sellers, lenders, and strategic business sources. A business plan is input into the system for the financial institution employing the lender while another business plan is input for the seller institution employing the seller. Activity on the computerized system is calculated for compliance with the business plan. Feedback is provided to management relating to whether the business plan is being met.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2012
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Applicant: PREFERRED HOME BUYERS NETWORK, INC.
    Inventor: Preferred Home Buyers Network, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20120116952
    Abstract: A computerized system and method are presented for exchanging information between a buyer, a seller, a lender, and a strategic business source. The system permits sellers, lenders and strategic business sources to input buyers that are then submitted for activation. The buyers use the system to obtain information about items, while the sellers, lenders, and strategic business sources make consistent contact with the buyer in order to work with the buyer. Information about the buyers is shared with the sellers, lenders, and strategic business sources. A business plan is input into the system for the financial institution employing the lender while another business plan is input for the seller institution employing the seller. Activity on the computerized system is calculated for compliance with the business plan. Feedback is provided to management relating to whether the business plan is being met.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2012
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Applicant: PREFERRED HOME BUYERS NETWORK, INC.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Polston, Aaron Matthew Vennie, Jeffery Matthew Colville, Michelle Patrice Hiller, Ronald J. Steele, Joan Marie Skallman
  • Publication number: 20120072315
    Abstract: A computerized system and method are presented for allowing a real estate agent to directly enroll a buyer in a destination real estate market after referring the buyer to a receiving agent. After affirmation by the buyer, the system provides the buyer with listing information obtained through the MLS of the destination real estate market. The referring agent continues to participate in the buyer's real estate research through the system, while also being eligible to receive a referral fee paid by the receiving agent. The computerized system maintains a list of certified agents able to receive a referral. Only those agents that have contractually agreed to pay a referral fee for clients obtained from other agents through the system and who meet certain performance minimums in the system will be certified.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2011
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Applicant: PREFERRED HOME BUYERS NETWORK, INC.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Polston, Aaron Matthew Vennie, Jeffrey Matthew Colville, Michelle Patrice Hiller, Joan Marie Skallman
  • Patent number: 8095457
    Abstract: A computerized system and method are presented for exchanging information between a buyer, a seller, a lender, and a strategic business source. The system permits sellers, lenders and strategic business sources to input buyers that are then submitted for activation. The buyers use the system to obtain information about items, while the sellers, lenders, and strategic business sources make consistent contact with the buyer in order to work with the buyer. Information about the buyers is shared with the sellers, lenders, and strategic business sources. A business plan is input into the system for the financial institution employing the lender while another business plan is input for the seller institution employing the seller. Activity on the computerized system is calculated for compliance with the business plan. Feedback is provided to management relating to whether the business plan is being met.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Preferred Home Buyers Network, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Polston, Aaron Matthew Vennie, Jeffery Matthew Colville, Michelle Patrice Hiller, Ronald J. Steele, Joan Marie Skallman