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Craig's List Raleigh -- Out of Control

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Services for Real Estate Pros with On Maternity Leave

Have you tried to search on Craig's List Raleigh lately?

The categories are a mess.  The For Sale By Owner section is full of Brokers & Real Estate Ads.  All sections seem to be filled with spam, duplicate ads or obviously mis categorized posts.  I even found a woman seeking a roommate in the For Sale by Owner Section.  There are homes for sale in the Broker Section that are under contract or just flat out not for sale.

If you are an Agent/Firm or Broker post your ad or postlet in the right category.

 I am tired of calling a number labeled OWNER to find out its Real Estate Company. Clicking the link for more pictures and being directed right to an agent site. COME ON THAT'S BLANTANT MISUSE

I understand that a FSBO may re-use a virtual tour or slide show. If you are a broker -Be Real- Post your new listing in the Real Estate Broker Section - If you are a Broker selling your own home -- SAY SO--

I know the economy is tough and everyone is trying to save money.  But don't be SHADY. Come on - Act Right. If a potential Buyer calls and finds out it's really a Broker - don't you think they will be "on guard".  Don't you think that this enforces a negative perception of Real Estate Agents?

Craig's List is a great site.  Online classifieds really are a great choice for the low budget or no budget. Many small business and individuals benefit legitimately from Craig's List. Stop taking advantage of this free service.  The more messy and disorganized this site gets the less people will use it. - Eventually users will not be willing to dig through the mountain of junk.

$$$$ There are FINES for misuse of Craig's List!!! $$$$$$

I don't know about you but I don't have an extra $10,000 lying around.

Posted by

Jennifer Marks, Broker, CNE SFR

Mom To Be-- Loving Maternity Leave!

Amanda Christiansen
Christiansen Group Realty (260)704-0843 - Fort Wayne, IN
Christiansen Group Realty

I hear ya!  It's still pretty clean on the Craiglist here in Fort Wayne as far as spam and all that, but there are a lot of agents advertising on there that don't put their name and guide you to their website.  I guess I could flag it and have two friends flag it...  that should get rid of it right?

May 01, 2009 07:53 AM
Jennifer Marks
On Maternity Leave - Garner, NC

Thanks for the posts -- If you see mis-use please Flag It. -- I am not trying to rat people out but it is the only option Craig's List gives us!! Jennifer

May 01, 2009 08:16 AM
Kathy Toth
Ann Arbor Market Center Keller Williams - Ann Arbor, MI
Ann Arbor Real Estate Experts - Kathy Toth Team

My guess is it will only get worse before it gets better. The Craigslist people themselves seem Ok with things as they are.

May 01, 2009 10:33 AM