active rain: Realtor Websites and "Web Presence" in Your Community
- 09/21/06 01:54 PM
Of the 900+ Realtors in the Cedar Rapids, Iowa area, very few have any kind of "web presence" in the community. Their websites are static and only provide information. They are not geared towards immediate feedback, drip email campaigns, links to related blogs, etc... In my short time as a Realtor, I have worked hard on having a web presence in my community, and it's finally starting to pay off. My little fifteen page website ranks first page for two key search phrases and in the top ten for the third search phrase. I've done this all by myself, and no doubt, … (5 comments)
active rain: Realtors in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- 08/25/06 05:27 AM
I was just doing some research last night, and noticed of the 800 some Realtors in the Cedar Rapids, Iowa and surrounding areas, that only 66 of them use Enhanced Listings on www.Realtor.com A lot of agents with Skogman Realty use this tool. I think this is important to showcase your listings to the global marketplace, and to also get your name out there. Since 70-80% of customers start their search for a home on the Internet, I think every advantage you can have puts you at the top of the heap, so to speak. I'm just curious as to any … (2 comments)
active rain: Introducing Yourself to a "Farm Area."
- 08/21/06 05:01 AM
I have an area of about 150 homes that I would like to have as one of my farm areas. It is an area where I grew up as a boy, in fact, my parents still live in this area. I want to be sure and capitalize on the fact that I grew up in this area and attended the local schools,etc... Can anyone offer me any suggestions regarding the most bang for your buck (i.e., monthly newsletters, helpful hints, seasonal related items, information that's of value, etc.) I also know that you have about eight seconds, once a person reads … (4 comments)
Cedar Rapid's real estate information from Trego Real Estates Christopher Smith. Updates on the market, community, and events in the Cedar Rapids and surrounding area.
Of the 900+ Realtors in the Cedar Rapids, Iowa area, very few have any kind of "web presence" in the community. Their websites are static and only provide information. They are not geared towards immediate feedback, drip email campaigns, links to related blogs, etc... In my short time as a Realtor, I have worked hard on having a web presence in my community, and it's finally starting to pay off. My little fifteen page website ranks first page for two key search phrases and in the top ten for the third search phrase. I've done this all by myself, and no doubt, … (5 comments)
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