Craigslist Exposure....How Valuable Is It?

 

Over the last two years I've really noticed a significant value to listing my properties on Craigslist.  It's probably the most productive advertising that I can do, and it's free.

 

I'm fascinated by this trend and am curious how many of you are using Craigslist?  What does this say about our changing market?

 

I think that what we're experiencing is a real transfer of information.  Listing information used to be so exclusive, giving brokers a distinct advantage in their local market.  Now that this information is so readily accessible, I believe that it's evolving our industry and forcing brokers to become experienced Information Managers, Artful Deal Makers, and ultimately this trend is raising the bar of customer service.

 

I believe that this trend is honing the skills of the modern day broker.  We're just not able to be the master of the information and use this as our best attribute.

 

I'm curious to hear other's thoughts about this trend in information and particularly how many of you are using Craigslist.

 

Additionally, how many 'sites' are you currently posting on?  There are numerous choices out there... I wonder how many postings are enough?  What does a broker have to do to be able to confidently say, " your property is getting the maximum exposure available."  Where do we draw the line?

 

Thanks for your thoughts-

-Matthew Lind

www.facetrealestate.com

 

 

 
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1 Comments on Who Uses Craigslist...and What Does This Say About Our Market?

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30
2009
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I use craigslist and I like it. It doesn't hurt that it is free either.
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