In todays society where nearly everyone has access to the computer, I know that 80% of home buyers begin their quest of home ownership searching the web for homes in the area they desire to live in.  They search many sites, narrowing down their search to a select few possibilities.  Then they call their agent and go have a look at what they've chosen.

While the Internet is an invaluable tool, it does not always provide buyers or sellers with accurate or complete information.  I cannot tell you how many times I have heard "I was on XYZ site and it showed this property available, but you're telling me it's not" or just last week I got a call on my own listing and the caller said "Just wondering why the sign is still up?  I saw it on ABC's site a month ago and now it's gone, I assumed it had sold?"

As a buyer you can do your own searches but you should also have your Realtor® perform a search for you at least a couple times a week.  I set my clients up on a "hotsheet search" so it takes me about two minutes per client to run a search and email the listings to them.  I don't look through each listing, and my clients don't call me after receiving each email.  Only if there is something they want to see will they call me.  It's a win-win for everyone!  My clients get the latest in price changes and listings and I take them out only when they are ready to see something!

The same can be done for clients considering listing their home for sale.  I would set them up on a "sold" property search in their neighborhood.

As a buyer or seller it's great to do your research and be educated about what's happening in the real estate market, but don't be afraid to employ the services of your Realtor®.  We are here to help you get the most up to date and accurate information.



Sandy Noll
Realtor
Keller Williams Realty Kirkland
425-890-0878
sandy@sandynoll.com
www.letsachieveyourgoals.com
http://positiverealestateprofessionals.com/washington/
Your Residential Real Estate Specialist