Seattle-based HomeTeam, which created a syndicated television program of the same name to place first-time homeowners into homes, has now developed a platform that directly links the show with an education program and an online consumer portal.HomeTeam said it is collaborating with First American Corp., Fiserv, InCharge Institute of America Inc., and NeighborhoodScout.com, among others, to ensure that the necessary products and services are available to consumers through its portal. The goal is to help industry professionals drive branding, lead generation, and awareness into the marketplace at the regional and national levels, the company said. HomeTeam has also created HomeTeam University, which offers homeownership mentoring, home-buying fairs, education, and counseling. The portal offers point-to-point networking capabilities, neighborhood searches, real estate agent and loan officer searches, and access to extensive mortgage information. The company can be found on the Web at http://www.hometeam.com.
