To: johnd who wrote (51382 ) 10/17/2000 2:49:51 PM From: johnd Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 74651 Windows2000 server/NT on a roll === RealEstate.com Selects Gateway for e-Commerce Solutions - Agreement Provides Computers and E-Commerce Support To Real Estate Industry Professionals and Business Owners Nationwide - ATLANTA, Oct. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- RealEstate.com, a leading provider of business-to-business Web-based real estate solutions, today announced an agreement with Gateway, Inc. (NYSE: GTW - news) to provide RealEstate.com customers Gateway computers and e-commerce support. RealEstate.com customers-including all real estate, mortgage and insurance industry professionals-have the opportunity to purchase customized computing solutions at special member pricing. The Gateway solutions include specially configured notebook and desktop computers, combined with digital cameras, printers and Internet access. Real estate professionals also will have access to Gateway's award-winning, on-site service and technical support. Gateway has created a special Web site solely for RealEstate.com members to simplify purchases of Gateway computers, training and services. RealEstate.com members can access this site to get information on the latest Gateway solutions and place orders by visiting at realestate.com . In addition, customers can visit one of the 300 Gateway Country Stores for all of their sales and service needs. ``At RealEstate.com, we are dedicated to providing business owners and real estate industry professionals the tools and resources needed to be competitive in today's market,'' said RealEstate.com Managing Director Andy Thomas. ``We understand the value of combining high-tech with the traditional high-touch mentality of the real estate industry, as seen through our offerings, and our agreement with Gateway echoes this commitment.'' ``Technology is a great equalizer for all businesses,'' said Matt Dean, director of segment marketing, Gateway Business. ``Real estate professionals, no matter how large or small, can use technology to expand their reach and increase productivity. At Gateway we not only provide the technology, we also provide the guidance through training and consultation to ensure RealEstate.com members know how to use technology to help their businesses grow.'' The agreement with Gateway is one of many upcoming affinity programs designed to help RealEstate.com customers reach their business goals. Other affinity partners include Alamo Car Rental, Barnes & Noble, CompuTaught, First Data and OfficeMax. Further details about the agreement were not disclosed. RealEstate.com RealEstate.com, Inc. is a leading business-to-business application service provider that delivers Web-based, real estate solutions to real estate agents, brokers, lenders, appraisers and other real estate industry service providers, as well as to financial institutions that offer real estate services to their customers. RealEstate.com's integrated suite of applications facilitates the complete lifecycle of the real estate transaction significantly reducing the cost, time and effort normally associated with the real estate process. RealEstate.com is not owned by any mortgage lending, real estate brokerage or trade organization, and therefore can provide objective information to consumers and business owners, helping them to make informed decisions in their real estate transactions. RealEstate.com is headquartered in the Atlanta Financial Center, in Atlanta, Georgia. ``RealEstate.com - The Power Behind Your Internet Strategy(SM)'' SOURCE: RealEstate.com