As we move into the 3rd Quarter of 2009, we are starting to see slight signs of improvements in the housing market.  We encourage all of our clients to sign up for the Web training classes and use this time to make sure your staff are up to speed on all the modules that you have and any new features that we have recently added to help you out. 

Attached is the latest Pharaoh Phacts newsletter for you to review –pharaoh-phacts-newsletter-3rd-quarter-2009.  Although we still see new home construction as our primary focus,  we are also excited about the opportunity with our new FRC software (Foreclosure Rehab Center).  It is worth taking a look at and might help you weather the storm for the next several years until new home construction gets back to more normal levels.  Contact us at sales@ibswin.com to schedule a brief Web meeting to see more.

Pharaoh will be releasing a new system in April 2009 that will assist builders in working with Lenders and Brokers in renovating and selling foreclosed properties.  It provides a custom Website, robust database for ongoing communication, and search engine optimization.  Please review the frcsoftware flyer attached.  Also, please read the Pharaoh Phacts for the 2nd quarter of 2009 to get an update on what is happening at Pharaoh pharaoh-phacts-newsletter-2nd-quarter-2009.

Contact sales@ibswin.com for further information.

Pharaoh Information Services, Inc. will be moving effective February 20, 2009.  Since this is a Friday, we will still be responding to service calls, although the response might be delayed somewhat.  Our new address and phone numbers will be:

Address:       21572 Sitio Verano,  Lake Forest   CA  92630

New Main Phone:  866-813-0398     (New toll free number)

         New Fax #:   949-748-5142

No changes in the Email address or Website address

Looking forward to continuing to work with your company during this challenging time.

Pharaoh will be operating on a “limited holiday schedule” for support calls from December 24th noon through January 5, 2009.  We will make every effort to respond to all support calls within 1 hour of receiving them. Also, the Pharaoh Phacts 1st qtr 2009  is now available for you to review.

Have a wonderful Holiday Season and Happy New Year…. 

Pharaoh’s Webview product continues to improve with the specific changes to the Eblast function.  You now can attach other documents to these Eblasts, create simplified HTML documents, and modify the Eblast “from” line.  The Eblast function is part of InterestView, Webview’s prospect capturing module. In addition, Eblasts can be sent to any IBSWIN prospects, homebuyers, and subcontractors that have a valid Email address. 

Especially in this tough homebuilding market, Webview gives you the edge over the competition with better and faster communication with prospects, homeowners, and subcontractors.

Welcome to our new website which was developed by our in-house web development team. Here you will find all the services and area that were on our previous website but also you will find information on some of the new services that wer are offering to not only our existing clientele but also as a service to other smalle businesses. These services include web design, web hosting, and multimedia and video production.

If you would like to know more about these services or help us save you money on your exiting website fees please contact us @ (866) 813-0398 or visit the approriate sections of this site. 

Please download the latest Pharaoh Phacts to get the update for the 4th quarter 2008. The 12.05 release is still the most current version of IBSWIN, but we have been continually adding new features and fixes. As a Software Support client we recommend running the "Update" at least once per quarter. Please contact us for assistance.

Pharaoh is excited to announce its partnership with Builder 1440. As the attached press release states, "Builder 1440 is the leader in providing hosted CRM software functionality for the homebuilding industry". Our goal is to expand Builder 1440’s client base in the Western U.S., while at the same time expanding Pharaoh’s IBSWIN reach to the Eastern U.S. In addition, we hope to work with G1440, Builder 1440’s programming arm, to improve and enhance our overall product offerings.

The 12.05 release of the IBSWIN software continues to improve. Please make sure your company has updated to this latest software version. The main new improvement is the Management Dashboard that provides your management users a quick snapshot of the key performance indicators in weekly sales, option orders, and customer service for all your active projects. Especially, in today’s challenging market, up-to-date information is the key to survival and success.

Also, please feel free to download the latest Pharaoh Phacts for the 3rd Quarter 2008. It is our way of keeping you informed.

Pharaoh Information Services has expanded its market focus into two (2) other areas that are directly related to our traditional “Production Homebuilder” market. These new markets include:

• Custom Homebuilders
  We have created a total solution for custom homebuilders that includes Sage Master Builder, the leading construction software product for small and medium sized homebuilders. In addition, we have created a Web based add-on called MasterView that provides a direct link to homebuyers and subcontractors in similar way that our Webview does for production homebuilders. MasterView provides a direct link to the project and vendor information in MasterBuilder and uses the power of the Internet to improve the daily communication to homebuyers and subcontractors. The initial release of MasterView will be available later in summer 2008.
• Service Management
  Another related industry that Pharaoh is helping provide solutions is the service contractor market. Rather than actually developing new software and re-inventing the wheel, we are providing assistance to small and medium sized service contract companies find the “right” software solution for their company. We have identified several leading products for this industry and are working with the various software manufacturers and dealers to provide competitive solutions. For small service contractors, especially those using QuickBooks for accounting, we have identified dESCO as a great fit for these types of companies. For medium to larger service management companies that are looking for a complete solution, we provide Sage’s Service Management suite of products as an ideal solution. Contact us at 866-813-0398 or sales@ibswin.com for further information on these solutions.