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A Cool Tool for Your Websites, Blogs & CLIENTS

By Debe Maxwell, CRS

Real Estate Agent with Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 228209

April 16, 2011 06:09 PM

ZipSkinny.com I wanted to share a really cool new tool to use on my website and blogs and to share with my clients for them to do their own demographic research!

The site is www.ZipSkinny.com and it is demonstrated below. The information is great for relocation information as well as relocating within the city as it generates demographics by zip code. It's as EASY as 1-2-3:

Get the Skinny

1. Visit www.ZipSkinny.com and enter the zip code of interest and click 'get the skinny'

2. At the bottom of the page, click the tab 'build a widget for zip ______ (I used 28226 for my sample below).

3. You can choose a color theme in the left column if you'd like or you can just use the default.

4. (I know, I said 1-2-3!) Now, accept the 'Terms of Service.'

5. Cut and paste the HTML code to your website or blog! VERY SIMPLE! And Buyers LOVE this information! They can click on the widget and get detailed information that is in spreadsheet format.

Here is a link to my zip search:

Market Research and Demographic Information (education, marital status, median income, occupation, racial diversity, age) for ZIP Code 28226 in CHARLOTTE, NC

Pretty cool, huh?

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Ryan Shaughnessy

PREA Signature Realty - www.preasignaturerealty.com - Saint Louis, MO

Broker/Attorney - Your Lafayette Square Real Estate Partner

I love new gadgets - thanks for heads up.

Dec 07, 2008 01:22 AM

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC

The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Hi Jon! Thank you--use it, share it and enjoy it!

Hey Ryan! Me too! Enjoy!

Debe in Charlotte

Dec 07, 2008 01:59 AM

Dana Emerson

Keller Williams Realty Livingston Partners - Denham Springs, LA

Thank you for sharing! Wow I love reading your blogs.

Dec 14, 2008 01:54 AM

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC

The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Thanks so much, Dana! Enjoy!

Dec 14, 2008 02:40 AM

Evelyn Johnston

Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN

The People You Know, Like and Trust!

Debe, this is a great marketing tool. I am going to go set it up right now. Thank you for the post!

Dec 14, 2008 11:23 PM

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC

The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

You will love it Evelyn! And, so will your clients! It's just a link and nothing to really set up (which is REALLY nice!)

Dec 15, 2008 12:05 AM

Larry Bettag

Cherry Creek Mortgage Illinois Residential Mortgage License LMB #0005759 Cherry Creek Mortgage NMLS #: 3001 - Saint Charles, IL

Vice-President of National Production

Awesome Debe....I love it! Very cool indeed!

Apr 16, 2011 06:13 PM

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

WOW Debe ... you just posted this minutes ago and have all these comments, you are very popular and thanks for the read!

VB ;o)

PS - I have 6 websites so maybe I will give it a try!

Apr 16, 2011 06:13 PM

Tim Lorenz

TIM LORENZ - Elite Home Sales Team - Mission Viejo, CA

949 874-2247

Thank you Debe

That is some great info and I will incorporate it soon.

Apr 16, 2011 06:13 PM

Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant

Retired BC Realtor - Victoria, BC

Accredited Real Estate Consultant

Hi Debe....great resource, love to have this tool in Canada

Cheers

Apr 16, 2011 06:18 PM

Wallace S. Gibson, CPM

Gibson Management Group, Ltd. - Charlottesville, VA

LandlordWhisperer

I L♥VE to change the widgets on my blog with information that readers can use. This is a GREAT widget that I have not seen before so I'll spend some time to figure it out.

Apr 16, 2011 07:04 PM

John Michailidis

Real Property Management of Sarasota & Manatee - Sarasota, FL

Real Property Management of Sarasota & M

I liked your blog post! Thank you for sharing it with us! I bookmarked it!

Apr 16, 2011 07:20 PM

Randy Ostrander

Lake and Lodge Realty LLC - Big Rapids, MI

Real Estate Broker, Serving Big Rapids and West Central MI

Alrighy...very cool. Thanks so much. I just tried it out and it was really informative. Thanks again Debe.

Apr 16, 2011 07:29 PM

Alan Gross

PrimeLending, A PlainsCapital Company, Equal Housing Lender - Bethesda, MD

Loan Consultant

Very interesting. Wish they had a way to add a widget that let the viewer enter the Zip code. I guess you could link to the page with the ads.

Apr 16, 2011 09:31 PM

Judy Jennings

Top Agent Plus - Middleboro, MA

Tap into Judy's real estate expertise & resources.

Debe - What a fun and useful tool for your website. Thanks!

Apr 17, 2011 12:47 AM

Debbie Gartner

The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY

The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Great tool. I used this many yrs ago when starting my biz to determine which zips to focus on. I can see a home buyer loving this info.

Apr 17, 2011 12:50 AM

Gabe Sanders

Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL

Stuart Florida Real Estate

Pretty neat Debe. I'd like to see them update their data to the 2010 census though.

Apr 17, 2011 01:27 AM

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC

The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

I have no idea how this wound up being revitalized but, it's a great tool--even in 2011!

Alan: I believe that is an option but, will check it out later today.

Gabe: I totally agree! Perhaps a suggestion email to them will do the trick!

Apr 17, 2011 03:44 AM

Debb Janes

Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA

Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Hey, thanks so much, I really appreciate tips and new tools to incorporate. Very nice of you to share.

Apr 17, 2011 03:53 AM

Jeffry Evans

Temple, TX

Hey guys! I also have built a cool tool to assist folks in relocation. My tool combines the power of Bing Local search into one easy to use screen for folks who are moving! Check it out here.

Apr 17, 2011 04:48 PM