…90% of homebuyers used the Internet as an information source
…77% of Internet homebuyers drove by or viewed a home they saw online
…36% of buyers first found their home on the Internet
The internet is where its at. If you are not engaged you are well, not engaged.
Realtor.org has a ton of information (for free) for Realtors looking to upgrade their web presence.
Here are a few links:
2009 NAR Profile of Homebuyers and Homesellers: It offers insights into the most valuable commodity in our business, the customer. http://www.realtor.org/prodser.nsf/products/186-45-09?OpenDocument
5 Ways to Enhance Your Website: Most Realtors build a website backwards, they build it for what they think is important vs what the consumer wants to see. Here are a few tips for you as you plan your website: http://www.realtor.org/archives/listtechmarch05
How to Create Compelling Offers to turn Visitors into Leads: Getting people to your website is only half the challenge, you want them to contact you. Here are some ideas to make it happen. http://www.realtor.org/archives/askmrinternet20050124
If you have any question on setting up your internet strategy please give me a call and I will be happy to help. Office 609-921-1900.