FREE Online Utility Connection Services through ConnectUtilities.com

Louisiana REALTORS is pleased to announce an exclusive partnership with the nation's leading outsourced utility connection professional, Baton Rouge-based ConnectUtilities.com. ConnectUtilities.com has consolidated the traditionally burdensome utility connection process, allowing for utility disconnections and/or connections to be taken care of in minutes, not hours.

Through this partnership, Louisiana REALTOR members have access to ConnectUtilities' online utility and service connection service FREE OF CHARGE (normally $25 per user account). This provides members with a valuable benefit that can be used to assist their customers who are in the process of relocating their home or business. It only takes a few minutes, and it gives members another way to deliver quality customer service.

ConnectUtilities.com offers a full range of connection services in the Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Northshore, Shreveport, Monroe, Alexandria and Lafayette areas, which includes electricity, gas, phone, long distance, cable, Internet access and more. They also have a "90%" offering of connection services in the Lake Charles and Houma areas.

How do I sign up and use ConnectUtilities?
1) Simply log on to www.connectutilities.com/affiliates and fill out the affiliate sign-up form. Upon completion you will be contacted by a ConnectUtilities representative via email or phone to welcome you to hassle-free utility connections.
2) Once you receive your account confirmation, simply visit www.connectutilities.com whenever you are ready to set up utilities and type in your "promotional code".
3) Follow the steps to complete your free utility connections. If you need assistance, contact ConnectUtilities Customer Service at 1-866-367-8845.

Can I disconnect and transfer services through ConnectUtilities?
Yes, through ConnectUtilities you can cancel, transfer, and/or create new service accounts.

Does it cost anything to request services through ConnectUtilities?
As a Louisiana REALTOR member ConnectUtilities services are free to you and your customers.

Are services available everywhere?
ConnectUtilities currently provides a full service offering in the New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Northshore areas with a partial offering including electricity, long distance, Internet, and newspapers throughout the remainder of the nation. The full range of connection services will be expanded throughout Louisiana in the coming weeks.

How does it work?
ConnectUtilities gets you and your customers off hold and on with life by electronically requesting the selected services on your behalf. As the requests are serviced, ConnectUtilities confirms all requests via email. For additional information please contact ConnectUtilities Customer Service toll free at 1-866-367-8845.

Can I add a link or custom interface directly to my website?
Yes, simple textual links and banner ads can be obtained once you sign up as an affiliate. If you wish to obtain customer links and/or graphics for your web site please have your webmaster contact Kevin Calbert at 1-800-266-8538.

If you require additional assistance or information, please call the ConnectUtilities.com Customer Service line toll free at 1-866-367-8845.