In the last couple of weeks, the staff at newconsearch.com received a number of calls from "returning" agent subscribers who, after several months, suddenly needed to search our database for their new buyer prospects.

Here is a quick review of how to use the database to find new construction opportunities for your buyers:

1. Review the projects in your immediate hometown area. Do this by logging in and choosing your county and town/city for a search when you are NOT rushed.

2. Practice using the POWER SEARCH bar filters. Refine your search by style and price. Become familiar with ALL the search options you have under each BUTTON on the POWER SEARCH bar. By doing this, you will learn quickly how to find homes with dockage or new country club communities, or a midrise condo for a buyer who does not like tall buildings.

3. Find the gray "RESET" button. Use it to clear your search criteria and start over with a new search.

4. Broaden your search over several cities by holding down the control key as you add cities to the search.

5. Explore the email program from any Community Details page by clicking on the action key "Send to Buyer" under the POWER SEARCH bar. You may want to upgrade your account to "Premium" to actually send the property description to a prospect.

6. Try the CLICK-TO-CALL button on the action key or beneath the contact name. Get an update on the latest incentives for the project. Request a brochure.

7. Note the advertised projects on the gray bar to the right side of each page. These contain links to other projects where the developers want your extra attention!

8. Check the URL in the address bar at the top of any Community Details page. The number of the project is in the address bar. This number may be typed in the Property Search window (to the right of the logo on any page) to get to a specific project details page.

9. Go to the HOME page and explore the PUBLIC SITE that is based on Google map technology. Zoom in and out; drag the map across the state and watch the change of Premium Agents in the sidebar. Zoom in and watch the red bubble turn into house icons. Click on one or two icons to see what the public sees on newconsearch.com. Note how public visitors are encouraged to talk to an agent for details.

10. Be ready to receive a call from a prospect if you are a Premium Agent who has uploaded your photo and website. Remember to put the project number in the "Property Search" window when they ask you about the project by number.

11. Handle changes in your account by clicking on "Account" above the blue POWER SEARCH bar in the PROFESSIONAL SITE. You may add website integration of the newconsearch.com search engine on your own website.

12. Print (or save) this page for referral.