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HouseHappy - Is this the New Pinterest for Selling Homes?

By Pamela Cendejas

Services for Real Estate Pros with Second Self Virtual Assistance

May 28, 2013 05:06 AM

We've all heard of Pinterest. Besides being a fun place to post photos of our hobbies and interests, many of us use it for our business. It can be a valuable tool to drive traffic to our website or blog. Realtors® can upload a listing photo and link it back to the appropriate web page. Sharing photos and creating a community on Pinterest are also great ways of creating online visibility. But I wondered if there was a Pinterest-type place specifically designed for Realtors® to post their listings.

HouseHappy appears to be the Pinterest of listings. This is how HouseHappy describes itself, "We are a user generated, photo-driven real estate search engine. We are a platform for buyers, sellers, and brokers to connect, search, and post property for sale–for free".

Although HouseHappy doesn't syndicate, they do offer a one-click sharing option that goes to Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and email. You'll also be given a badge to place on your website and blog. The site is mobile-ready.

By the way...you can learn more about this product by visiting their Frequently Asked Questions.

When I talk about a particular product or service on my blog, I have already found enough value in it to pass it on to my readers. This time, however, I'd like your feedback. Please click on the following short survey link. I'd love to know your thoughts about HouseHappy.

Click here to take survey

I have no affiliation with HouseHappy. This survey is for getting valuable opinions for those people who would likely be using this product.

Originally posted at Real Estate Support Blog by Second Self Virtual Assistance.

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Mary Yonkers

Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA

Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Pamela, thanks for writing this post. Since I am not an active Realtor I don't have an opinion myself but as an instructor I am interested in the opinions of others.

May 28, 2013 06:46 AM

Pamela Cendejas

Second Self Virtual Assistance - Kingman, AZ

Second Self Virtual Assistance (928) 692-3235

Hi Mary - When I create a post about a particular product or service, I generally know whether it will be helpful or not. This time I'm not so sure. The concept is good. Just not sure about actual practice. Like you, I'm anxious to hear what others have to say.

May 28, 2013 07:36 AM

Donna Foerster

HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO

Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Hi Pamela~ I've never heard of Househappy, but I would like to investigate it. This is a busy week for me. I bookmarked your post and hopefully I'll have some time next week.

May 28, 2013 08:55 AM

Pamela, I just re-blogged to spread the word to a few more ActiveRain groups.

May 28, 2013 09:10 AM

Hi Donna - Please let me how you feel about it once you've had more time to investigate. Thank you!

May 28, 2013 09:23 AM

Thank you, Mary. I appreciate it! I can see potential with this product and am curious about how others feel about it.

May 28, 2013 09:24 AM

Lisa Friedman

Great American Dream Realty - Essex, VT

35 Years of Real Estate Experience!

Hello Pamela, I came over from Mary's blog. I have heard of pinterest, although I have never been on their site. I had not heard of House Happy and will put both of these on my rainy day to do list!

May 28, 2013 02:19 PM

P.S. I took the survey too. Although I see its merits, there just isn't enough time in the day to utilize all of these programs. Oh well, guess I will have to make time :) Thank you for sharing.

May 28, 2013 02:20 PM

Thank you, Lisa. I'm on the fence about this product. I think it may have merit. Time will tell. I appreciate your honest opinion.

May 28, 2013 02:52 PM

Marge Draper

Keller Williams Realty Palo Alto - Menlo Park, CA

REALTOR, Keller Williams Realty, Menlo Park CA

Pamela, Thank you for the information about this web site. I have not tried it yet but I will in the future!

May 29, 2013 05:07 AM

Hi Marge - Thank you for responding. In checking my survey results, I found that 33.33% have used HouseHappy and 66.67% have not. Those who have used it rated their experience as good and found it to be a valuable service. Most people were neutral as to whether or not they'd use it for their business.

May 30, 2013 01:49 AM

Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate

John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR

"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

Pamela, came over from Mary's blog and from "Ask an Ambassador" group. I have not tapped into Pinterest--been working so hard on other marketing strategies, like Real Bird for my real estate marketing as-of-late, as well as putting together a new website.

I think that I've heard of HouseHappy, but don't have any knowledge about it. I'm always keeping my senses for marketing strategies perked up for new "things" and will try to see if it comes into anyone else's view down-the-road.

Gotta bookmark this!

Jun 04, 2013 03:48 PM

Hi Gayle - Thank you for taking the time to read my blog post. If you've read some of the comments, you know HouseHappy has received mixed reviews. I provide the information and let people decide for themselves. I always appreciate feedback.

Jun 05, 2013 02:51 AM

Robyn Woodman

Househappy.org - Portland, OR

Hi Pamela, Thank you so much for posting about Househappy.org and gathering feedback!

For those that haven't yet had a chance to check out the site, here is a link to a recent interview on KGW, the local Portland Oregon News Channel that explains it a bit more. http://bit.ly/1037EJx.

We are seeing some great traffic on the site. Since launching in late March, we have been embraced by regional Portland brokerages like Realty Trust (realtytrust.com) as well as National brokerages such as Re/Max.

I am on the Business Development team within Househappy and would like to offer my assistance in learning about the site. We have designed a Broker Manual: A Guide to Get Started to help Brokers leverage Househappy to promote their real estate business. Please contact me if you would like to receive in an email or have any other questions. Thank you!

Jun 05, 2013 03:54 AM

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