Are you having trouble finding new ways to market your property?
Out of all the tips that I teach and share please remember one thing: These are small golden nuggets; while one nugget may not be worth a whole lot, many nuggets together will help your business grow and separate you from the rest of the pack.
Craigslist.org
So what is so special about craigslist.org? (side note--if you type in craiglist.com I will not be held responsible for what comes up!)
Anyway, I assume that most of you have heard of this site. Few of you probably actually use this site to its fullest.
I highly recommend it. This site is a free site that has a high traffic count and allow consumers to search for homes.
Always remember... it only takes one person to see your home listed somewhere; whether they buy your home or another from you its DEFINITELY worth it!
Here is what you need to do:
1. Create an account on the "my account" link on the left hand side of the page.
2. Post your ad in the classifieds section.
3. DO NOT SPAM
4. DO NOT POST EVERY MLS LISTING ON THE INTERNET
5. FOLLOW YOUR STATE LAWS AND EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY LAWS
6. Be descriptive enough to grab their attention, yet leave out enough that they will email you.
7. Add pictures.
You can post your pocket listings here, your MLS listings here, and if you don't have any listings at all, ask to use someone in your offices.
Just to reiterate; I won't be held responsible for anything that you write on there (this is not meant to scare you off, but advertising rules still follow.)
Here are a few facts courtesy of Craigslist.org from the Craigslist fact sheet which you can view here: http://www.craigslist.org/about/factsheet.html
Q: How much traffic does craigslist get?
A: More than 8 billion page views per month
Q: How does that compare with other companies?
A: craigslist is #7 in terms of english-language page views
Q: How many people use craigslist?
A: More than 25 million each month
Q: How many classified ads does craigslist receive?
A: craigslist users self-publish more than 20 million new classified ads each month
Next... I have another site or two that you can use to create an ad layout for craigslist.org; it will be professional and I will explain how to use it and the benefits of it... so stay tuned!!
One last thing... you can sign up for classes at http://www.idahocareerinstitute.com
I also offer consulting services to real estate companies on training for new agents as well as new internet marketing techniques and how to set yourself apart. Inquire for more information!
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