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Is Placing Your Real Estate Business Online Important?

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Real Estate Agent with Adaro Realty, Inc. TREC #00312153

iHouse, which creates Web sites for real estate practitioners nationwide, last month surveyed the market.  The results from iHouse are eye opening and every Real Estate Professional should take that time to read the outcome and focus on how to incorporate the Internet into their business plan/model.

Here are some of the conclusions from the survey provided by iHouse about the way the industry is using the Internet. About 50 percent of those surveyed stated that they had more than 10 years of experience in the real estate industry.

  • 98 percent of practitioners surveyed have some sort of online presence up from 91 percent in 2007.
  • 72 percent have a customized site while 10 percent have a profile on their brokers' site.
  • 71 percent are spending more than $250 per month on marketing
  • 33 percent are spending more than $550.
  • 70 percent spend at least 50 percent of their marketing dollars online.
  • 41 percent say they are reducing offline spending and increasing online spending.

Just from these survey results each of us can take a few ideas of how to grow not only our professional real estate business but also our Internet presence.  Take time to visit my website at www.danielhayesteam.com

Source: iHouse (03/10/2008)

Chip Jefferson
Gibbs Realty and Auction Company - Columbia, SC
I would say those percentages are what I thought they were.
Mar 19, 2008 07:07 AM
Chris Horton
Horton's Lawn Care L.L.C. - Burton, MI
The internet is a very important place for all business, especially in this day and age. I have recently joined the internet marketing with my lawn care business in Michigan and in just a few short weeks and only using free advertising so far I have gained 2 customers I would have never had otherwise. It is an amazing tool for everyone in any business and I will everyone here on activerain the best of luck.
Mar 19, 2008 07:09 AM
Keith Goodman
Keith Goodman - Merced, CA
More and more people are becoming internet savvy every day. I think it is vital to advertise your business online along with all other traditional forms of advertising.
Mar 19, 2008 07:11 AM
Kimberlee Morgan
Windermere Real Estate - Indian Wells, CA

When I was growing up, computers were for businesses.  Now everyone has them including kids.  Makes sense that the percentage of buyers are going online.  Best of luck!

Mar 19, 2008 07:12 AM
Jeremy Blanton
Myrtle Beach Homes Blog - Myrtle Beach, SC
Myrtle Beach REALTOR®- myrtlebeachhomesblog.com
I couldnt agree more with what everyone else has written.  The internet is where it is at!
Mar 19, 2008 07:16 AM
Bart Whitmore
Keller Williams- Louisville - Louisville, KY
Real Estate Agent
I agree with what has been said already, I think I should look at putting more time and effort into it also.
Mar 19, 2008 07:20 AM
Kathy Fisher Sells Lexington TN homes! 731.845.3413
Five Star Real Estate Services - Lexington, TN

I use a multi-level marketing plan for my listings but my traditional marketing has remained pretty constant but my internet marketing is increasing all the time.  Just yesterday I tried something new. See my post on my first  web commercial

Kathy Fisher REMAX Realtor Lexington TN

Mar 19, 2008 07:23 AM
Paula Paquin
Exit realty Optimum - Halifax, NS
The World is changing! The internet is the place to be.. Forget the "Old School" ways.
Mar 19, 2008 07:31 AM