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Advertise Your Listings in 13 Languages – Immobel.com

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Real Estate Agent with eXp Realty of California, Inc. CA DRE #01490977

Advertise Your Listings in 13 Languages with Immobel.com

 

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If you are looking to gain more international exposure, for your listings as well as being part of a global referral network, consider using Immobel. [photo courtesy of cesarastudillo on Flickr]

Immobel allows you to place your listings on their site where it will be translated into any of the 13 languages you select (French, Italian, Japanese, and Chinese for starters):

Here is my latest listing in Oceanside in French.

They will provide a unique link to your listing plus a graphic of foreign flags to link to your page on their site. This could be a terrific way to increase your listing’s exposure to the international market, participate in their Global Referral Network of real estate professionals (over 500,000 in the US and internationally), as well as search for listings for clients in other countries.

Immobel has a special opportunity and pricing for CRSs, but obviously anyone can use it. There are different pricing options depending on what you want and need. There are also services for brokers and corporate websites.

I just started using it so it’s too soon to tell how well it will work, but as we continue to see more and more international buyers, it makes sense to broaden exposure on-line.

Anyone out there doing a lot with international buyers and sellers?

How are you finding business, selling your listings, etc.?

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Jeff Dowler, CRS
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Carol West
Carol West Real Estate, LLC - Hillsboro, OR
Real Estate Agent, Hillsboro, Beaverton, Portland

Jeff,

Good thinking on the international scene, we are becoming more and more global.

Jul 24, 2010 06:22 PM
Catarina Bannier
Compass - Chevy Chase, DC
DC Real Estate The Smart And Fun Way

If this effectively reaches people probably depends on what kind of properties you market.  I'd be interested in a follow up in a few months.  I do work with a lot of foreigners, but this has been more accidental (DC is an international city, and I'm a foreigner myself) than the result of targeted advertising efforts.  Might be worth looking into.  Thanks!

Jul 24, 2010 06:23 PM
FN LN
Toronto, ON

Jeff - Immobel.com seems like an interesting idea, especially in markets where a lot of foreigners and/or there are locals who are more fluent in another mother tongue.

Jul 24, 2010 06:27 PM
Kathryn Maguire
GreatNorfolkHomes.com (757) 560-0881 - Chesapeake, VA
Serving Chesapeake, Norfolk, VA Beach

Good tip for an interesting tool. Will you please let us know if and when you get some results from it?  I think we would all be interested to know what happens.

Jul 24, 2010 11:48 PM
Missy Caulk
Missy Caulk TEAM - Ann Arbor, MI
Savvy Realtor - Ann Arbor Real Estate
Very cool, switched to Spanish with one click!

Dormitorio principal: Placards: 1, Armario con entrada, Baño en suite
Dormitorio 2: Armario con entrada, Baño en suite
Cuarto de baño 1: Baño principal, Bañera, Ducha, Toucador, Doble pileta
Cuarto de baño 2: Bañera, Ducha, Toucador
Habitaciones: Living separado, Medidas de la habitación: 19 x 18, Comedor en "L", Medidas de la habitación: 11 x 8
Cocina: Cocina-comedor, Barra de cocina desayunador
Mesadas: Mostrador de cerámica
Accesorios: Refrigerador/congelador extra, Lavaplatos empotrado, Desecho, Cocina independiente, con horno, Electricidad
Otras habitaciones: Cuarto de televisión/Cuarto familiar, Medidas de la habitación: 12 x 9
Lavandería: Lavandería en habitación independiente, conexión para lavarropas y secarropas grande
Chimenea: # de chimeneas: 1, Leños a gas
Descripción del piso: Alfombra de pared a pared, Laminado
Altura de los techos: Techos abovedados
Características de seguridad: Sistema de alarma

 

Descripción del lote

 

Cercada: Parcialmente cercado con
Paisajismo: Completamente ajardinado
Rociadores: Sistema de riego

 

Características de los del exterior

 

Comodidades: Patio
Detalles de estacionamiento y acceso:: Garaje para:: 2, Aparcamiento para:: 2, Entrada para autos - Circular
Construcción: Estuco
Otras características: Patio
Ventanas: Cristales dobles
Detalles del sótano y del cimiento: losa de concreto
Tipo de tejado: Teja española de barro
Servicios: Calefacción central, Calefacción de aire forzado, Acondicionador de aire central, Agua caliente

 

Características del lugar / Vista

 

Características / Amenidades locales / Desarrollo: Vigilante de Conjunto Cerrado, Casa club, Área de amarre, 18 hoyos, Fitness club, Sendero para correr/andar en bicleta, Pistas de tenis, Piscina climatizada, Spa, Salón de fiestas
Descripción de la vista / exposición: Vista al parque o al cinturón verde

 

Observaciones

 

Beautiful single-story home in move-in condition close to club house and golf in a 55+ active seniors community just 4 miles from the ocean

 

Presentado por

 

Oficina de listado: RE/MAX Moonlight Beach
Agente de listado: Jeff Dowler
teléfono: +1 (760) 840-1360
correo electrónico: Jdowler@remax.net


Jul 25, 2010 01:32 AM
San Antonio Texas New Homes for Sale
www.sanantoniotexasnewhomesforsale.com - San Antonio, TX
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Hill Country

Hi Jeff,

 

Some great information....Thanks

Jul 25, 2010 02:01 AM
Melissa Zavala
Broadpoint Properties - Escondido, CA
Broker, Escondido Real Estate, San Diego County

That is pretty cool. I really need to look at the translation in detail. I think in our area, the Spanish might be a good tool.

Jul 25, 2010 02:56 AM
Bob Willis
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Orange, CA
Orange County & L.A. County Real Estate Agent

What are you going to do when someone calls and says, "mushi-mushi"?  If you are going to advertise in a foreign language, then you will need someone on your team who is able to speak that language fluently.

I used to speak French fluently; but I am no longer comfortable enough to use it to advertise a property to the French speaking world.  I could hold a conversation with someone in French, but I wouldn't even attempt to try to explain the complexities of a real estate transaction in that language.

Many people in other countries who are thinking of buying in the U.S. speak English very well.  Targeting a foreign audience doesn't mean you have to use their language.  If you do, you raise their expectation that you speak their language, and will be able to conduct business in their language.

Jul 25, 2010 03:21 AM