May 06, 2009
Social Networking Meets the Real Estate Market Through “TheUpTurn.com”The UpTurn, Inc. Brings Big Ideas to the Public with Real Estate Matchmaking Service
CAMBRIDGE, MA--The UpTurn, Inc. (UPTR), an innovative company operating an online destination (www.TheUpTurn.com) where industry professionals, homeowners, sellers and seekers can be intelligently matched for their real estate needs, announced today that its common stock is now being traded on the over the counter markets under the symbol "UPTR."
TheUpTurn.com, currently in a private Beta, guides users through a series of questions based on their Real Estate desires and their position in the purchasing process. Once completed, TheUpTurn.com matches users interested in Real Estate with Sellers and Real Estate professionals that specialize in properties of that specific type in the specific area of search. TheUpTurn.com also has the capacity to send query results to users via email, Facebook, and LinkedIn. YouTube videos and Flickr photos for available properties are automatically compiled in one easy-to-use listing.
Jeffrey M. Eckman, CEO of The UpTurn, Inc., said, "We are excited to begin trading on the over the counter markets. The UpTurn, Inc. is a vigorous and progressive company that is positioned to thrive even during the current market conditions. With the real estate beginning to show signs of turning around and interest rates at record lows, we couldn’t have picked a better time to launch our innovative ideas.”
Mr. Eckman continued, “As we enter this period of growth and increase awareness of our company, we wish to see our shareholders benefit as well. I’m confident that our efforts to meet the unmet needs of the real estate community will help us gain recognition among investors and help increase our shareholder base."
To sign up for The UpTurn, Inc. private beta, please visit: www.TheUpTurn.com
About The UpTurn, Inc.
The UpTurn, Inc. is developing an innovative online real estate matchmaking exchange and social networking site where real estate market participants are matched with each other, based on their individual profiles and intended roles in the market.
TheUpTurn.com will serve all primary residential real estate stakeholders, including would-be buyers, would-be sellers, renters, owners, casual browsers, and real estate enthusiasts, along with professionals including agents and brokers. TheUpTurn will also directly or indirectly serve all those with a vested interest in residential real estate, the home improvement industry, the mortgage industry, banks, legal, inspectors, contractors and other real estate-dependent economies.
Through www.RealityOnRealty.com, The UpTurn, Inc. offers a pre-launch public site for people to connect and share real experiences and perspectives. Reality on Realty supports the exchange of useful, progressive, and honest ideas and information about real estate for consumers, professionals, casual observers, and real estate enthusiasts.
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