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Ready to Sell? Be sure your agent can get your home seen and sold!

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Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Select Realty - REALTOR and Green Homes Specialist RS310271

Ready to sell your home? Be sure your agent gets your home sold and seen online. Here are a few facts to consider:

  • 87% of all buyers used the Internet as part of their home search
  • 94% of 25-44 years old buyers used the Internet as part of their home search
  • 33% of all buyers looked on-line for property as the first step in the home buying process
  • 99% of buyers found the Internet "Useful" or Very Useful"
  • 98% found their agent "Useful" or "Very Useful"
  • 29% found newspaper or magazine ads "Very Useful"
  • 34% of buyers found the home they purchased through an agent
  • 32% found the home they purchased through the Internet
  • ONLY 4% visited an open house first
  • ONLY 3% found the home they purchased through a newspaper or magazine ad

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Ask your agent:

  • What sites will my home be seen on?
  • How will my home be found on those sites?
  • Do you use showcase or featured property upgrades on REALTOR.com?
  • What social networking channels do you use to market my home?
  • Do you have your own website?
  • Will my home have photos posted online? How many?
  • Will my my home have a virtual tour posted online?
  • Do you write blogs? Twitter? Facebook?

With so many people starting their search online you can't afford to work with an agent that isn't getting your home seen.

List your home in Pittsburgh with a real estate agent who knows how to get your home found online! Call Christa Ross from RE/MAX Select Realty, at 724-933-6300 x214 (office) or 724-779-1437 (direct) or visit my website at www.greenhomespgh.com.

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Buying or Selling a home in Pittsburgh? Call Christa Ross from RE/MAX Select Realty, at 724-933-6300 x214 (office) or 724-309-1758 (direct) or visit my website at www.bestpittsburghhomes.com.

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Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

This will be my focus for 2010. I have a system all set for listing homes.

Nov 23, 2009 11:11 PM
KARIN SMITH
SMITH REALTY GROUP - Slidell, LA
BROKER/REALTOR

Christa.. I couldn't agree with you more!!  Having an online presence is of utmost importance as a listing agent!!

-Karin :)

Nov 23, 2009 11:15 PM
Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

It is all about exposure.  If you have it, it sells more quickly! Excellent post.

Nov 23, 2009 11:19 PM
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Christa, these statistics are interesting. Looks like the Internet rules when looking for a home. Thanks.

Nov 23, 2009 11:19 PM
Christa Ross
RE/MAX Select Realty - REALTOR and Green Homes Specialist - Pittsburgh, PA
Helping you buy and sell Pittsburgh's Best Homes

These days the buyers are starting online and if the listing agent doesn't deliver that exposure they just aren't doing their job.

Nov 28, 2009 09:21 AM