Company Press Release
May 19, 2000
RENO, NV -- HomeSeekers.com Inc. (Nasdaq:HMSK), an international leader in online real estate for professionals
and homebuyers, yesterday unveiled a sleeker, easier-to-use listings portal that will showcase homes-for-sale on
four continents, and premieres two exciting new destinations: NewHomeSeekers.com and ResortSeekers.com.
``The Internet is boundless, and so are HomeSeekers' proprietary technologies and service solutions,'' stated President
and COO John Giaimo. ``Our strategic vision is clearly focused on both the domestic and international markets.
We're expanding our global imprint, adding the soon-to-be-launched HomeSeekersChina.com (in Chinese) to our established
HomeSeekers family which includes HomeSeekersCanada.com, HomeSeekersMexico.com (in Spanish) and HomeSeekersFrance.com
(in French).''
``My HomeSeekers'' -- New Start Page Feature
HomeSeekers.com's freshly redesigned start page includes a new time-saving feature called ``My HomeSeekers,'' which
eliminates inputting search criteria every time a homebuyer logs on.
``With more than 100 search parameters to choose from -- everything from bay windows to cul-de-sacs -- discriminating
HomeSeekers.com visitors will appreciate the ability to select and save key preferences and maintain a list of
prospective homes complete with change alert notifications,'' Giaimo explained. ``They'll also be e-mailed immediately
when new listings matching their search profile become available.''
Introducing NewHomeSeekers.com
The NewHomeSeekers.com brand is being developed with the goal of being the Internet's most complete, easy-to-use
information resource for new homes in major metropolitan communities across the United States.
``Our NewHomeSeekers.com division is the answer for developers who are seeking sophisticated yet easy-to-update,
cost-effective e-marketing solutions,'' Giaimo continued. ``Our initial roll-out has already attracted premier
homebuilders who recognize the marketing advantages of the nationally-recognized HomeSeekers.com brand.''
Builders include California's John Laing Homes, Harbour Homes in Washington and Davis Homes, a major developer
with new homes in 20 communities throughout suburban Indianapolis.
NewHomeSeekers.com includes the very latest virtual touring technology to dramatically showcase model homes. Buyers
can search by Builder, Region or Development or select from new home listings in major metropolitan areas. NewHomeSeekers.com
also features a special free call button that instantly connects visitors with the builder's sales office for the
latest information on available models.
Property owners who want to build a custom home will find a wide variety of plans and elevations from a variety
of builders. Additional NewHomeSeekers.com features include community information, school reports, a mortgage calculator
and maps.
Introducing ResortSeekers.com
At ResortSeekers.com, vacationers can plan and design their own trips and cruises to carefree destinations in 28
countries. Everything from luxurious golf resorts to timeshare condos to moderately priced bed & breakfasts
are featured. The site also offers a range of helpful information on kids programs, pet policies, airport shuttle
service and other amenities.
About HomeSeekers.com
HomeSeekers.com Inc. is a leading provider of technology to the North American and international real estate industries.
The company provides technology solutions and services targeted to brokers, agents, Multiple Listing Services (MLS),
builders, consumers and others involved in the real estate industry.
HomeSeekers.com is the only national real estate Web site to update daily in English, Spanish and French, providing
approximately 1 million listings in the United States and a variety of real-estate- related information. Product
and services offerings can be viewed at the company's primary Web site, http://www.homeseekers.com.
This news release contains various forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995 regarding future results of operations and market opportunities that are based on HomeSeekers.com's
current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about the company and its industry. Investors are
cautioned that actual results could differ materially from those anticipated by the forward-looking statements
as a result of the success of HomeSeekers.com's branding and consumer awareness campaign and other marketing efforts;
competition from existing and potential competitors; HomeSeekers.com's ability to continue to develop and integrate
new products, services and technologies; and risks and competitive factors associated with doing business outside
of the United States. These factors, along with other potential risks and uncertainties are discussed in HomeSeekers.com's
reports and other documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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