We all know that today's buyers begin their real estate search by visiting the internet prior to working with an agent, and given the number of sites available to consumers, they are more informed about the market than those who purchased 5 years ago. In order to keep one step ahead of today's savvy buyer, real estate agents (...and their clients) should visit the following sites to become more familiar with the market place and the neighborhoods preferred by today's buyers:
Redfin.com - this site offers data on how long a home has been for sale, its last sales price, its current value and provides virtual tours of listed homes.
Trulia.com - offers satellite views, estimated home values, and "heat maps" (hot/cold areas based on prices, sales, popularity).
Maps.Google.com / Maps.Live.com - these sites offer a virtual tour perspective of homes that is unrivaled.
Walkscore.com - this site rates any address based on the walking distance of its nearby stores, restaurants, schools, parks, coffee shops, etc.
SchoolMatters.com - this site offers parents/potential buyers an objective rating of public schools and public school districts by region, test scores and demographics.
GreatSchools.net - offers ratings on private schools based on a region.
By becoming familiar with these sites, you will be able to provide an even greater service level to your clients.
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