Welcome to the inaugural edition of HMS Insider, a monthly newsletter dedicated to providing you with the latest news on HMS products as well as important real estate industry trends. You can count on us for updates on what's hot in the real estate industry and valuable educational information, including polls and surveys. For example, did you know that home warranties are the most requested incentive by homebuyers?

Each issue will feature articles by industry professionals for industry professionals. This month we look at how real estate agents can leverage Facebook to increase their client base. We'll also keep you informed on the latest and greatest technology available for your industry.

Also look for:

• Announcements (such as the debut of our new website)
• Trade show and event schedules
• HMS Home Warranty updates
• Details on current HMS product launch promotions
• Sales and marketing tips

To help keep you ahead of the competition and ensure you optimize Marketopia — a resource of free customizable marketing tools — we'll keep you updated about everything that's new. We'll offer advice on how to get the most out of our marketing suite, including video testimonials, customizable emails, postcards and fliers.

Thank for you joining us in our debut issue. We hope you enjoy it and we welcome your feedback. Best wishes for a prosperous 2012!