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Do You Have Any Website Suggestions?

By Debby Heidbreder

Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Gundaker

September 20, 2007 02:53 PM

As a newbie, I wanted to ask a couple of questions. As a Real Estate Professional in O'Fallon, Missouri, I have 2 listings I'm trying to get sold. One is way overpriced and I am unable to convince the homeowner to reduce the price in this market. The other house is priced pretty well for the market. My listings are on 4 different Coldwell Banker websites as well as Realtor.com. Do you think it would pay on a small budget to get my own website? Also, if so do you have any suggestions about good real estate websites which would be affordable on that small budget? I've been toying with the idea of having my own website but have a small budget right now. Do you think it would increase the traffic to my listings?

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Barry Shapiro

Broker-Associate - Camarillo, CA

Go with a free website, such as a la mode, Point2MLS, etc... I use a templated paid website through Realtytech.com which offers a lot more bells and whistles. Your MLS listing and doing Open Houses should give you the most bang for your buck.

Sep 20, 2007 03:03 PM

David Spencer

Keller Williams Northland - Kansas City, MO

Show Me real estate in Kansas City

Definition: Real estate is a local business driven by local people. If there is additional market exposure that you can achieve on a local basis, go for it. St. Louis markets (IL/MO) plus other Midwest markets may be appropriate; however, I don't believe CB will let you go out of their markets.

Welcome to Keller Williams and tell them I sent you. You will see the difference immediately in your pocket.

Sep 20, 2007 03:06 PM

Sandy Nelson

Riley Jackson Real Estate Inc. - Olympia, WA

your Olympia area Realtor

Debby,

Your active rain website can function as a site to display listings, blog, write about you etc...

You get good search engine placement through active rain.

Sandy

Jon Sigler

Coldwell Banker Realty - South Windsor, CT

Sigler Sold Another! 860-306-8029

Have to agree with Sandy, Active Rain can do everything you need, and it's free. It will have better search engine placement than any site you quickly set up.
Post your listings to your blog.

Sep 20, 2007 04:44 PM

Kris Wales

Keller Williams Realty - Lakeside Market Center - Macomb, MI

Real Estate Blog & Homes for Sale search site, Macomb County MI

Debby, absolutely have your own website. You can add riders to your lawn sign with the website address on it, and receive even more exposure. Company sites are fine, but have your own domain name at the very least.

Sep 20, 2007 11:01 PM

Greg Wilson

1st Cornerstone Realty - Schaumburg, IL

Debby, I think having your own web site will set you apart from the other realtors in your area.

Sep 21, 2007 01:53 AM

Angie Fetsch

Prudential Select Properties - O'Fallon, MO

Debby, I know your posting was from Sept. Do you still have your listings?

I like the idea of having your own website. I am with Prudential Select Properties. LOVE IT! We have our own websites and pretty close to being the highest tech from what I have seen. Have you ever considered a change in compnaies? I have NEVER regretted the day I walked in the front door. We also have absolutely the best training (and it's FREE).
Let me know if you have any questions (strictly confidential)

Angie Fetsch 314-805-9144

Feb 02, 2008 11:23 AM

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