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A question for Realtors. Is the internet better? I need you opinion!

By Team Thayer Key Realty Group Inc

Real Estate Agent with Key Realty Group Inc. 200512291

April 18, 2008 06:12 PM

I started my real estate career popping in on for sale by owners until the listed and doing open houses to get buyers leads. I made a very successful career out of it. I have made a conversion to almost 100% Internet and advertising leads. I Thought this would be easier but I'm not sure it is. I still have to get in front of the client to before I can really sell my self. I now get more leads but it takes more to be effective. I am not working any less. I am making more sales but much of that is due to holding on to my past clients and referrals year after year. I wonder if I am just adding a step before I get the chance to get in front of people. I would like to know what you all think. Please let me know what you are doing digital or face to face and how it is working.

Justin Thayer

Keller Williams (Eugene Springfield)

www.teamthayer.com

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Christine Hart Howlett

Painesville and Eastern Lake County - Painesville, OH

Keller Williams Greater Cleveland NE

I think you need to use both techniques together. Yes, the internet is where 78% of home buyers begin their search, but they still need the person-to-person contact with a Realtor.

Apr 18, 2008 06:16 PM

Thesa Chambers

West + Main - Bend, OR

Principal Broker - Licensed in Oregon

Real Estate is local - and your face to face approach is right on.... HOWEVER - the internet needs to be utilized....many of the sellers in my area are moving to your area - where are they shopping? The internet - many of my buyers are coming from your area - where are they finding me.... the internet... keep them both and when the market changes you will be even more productive

Apr 18, 2008 06:32 PM

Bo Buchanan

Kettley Realtors - Oswego, IL

I think the internet is more of the "billboard" on the highway. If they see your name/face every day, every search - they get to know you. Maybe they will ask questions or visit your website and, when it is time to sell - call you. I had someone stop in my office the other day. I introduced myself and said "Hi, I'm Bo. Can I help you? She replied "Bo Buchanan?" I said yes, how did you know? She said she had been to my website. Then she told me she was there looking for another Realtor. So, even though I couldn't develop a relationship from that contact - it was encouraging to hear that she knew my name.

Apr 18, 2008 06:42 PM

Bob & Carolin Benjamin

Benjamin Realty LLC - Gold Canyon, AZ

East Phoenix Arizona Homes

We think you have to use both. Electronic is very important, but you sell need face to face.

Apr 18, 2008 08:25 PM

A question for Realtors. Is the internet better? I need you opinion!

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