Q. I want to know if there is a site or service that I pay one fee that advertises my listings all over the web? I am a real estate agent. Thanks!!
I am also thinking of starting a better website or somehow getting my site all over the web. I already have a domain name for it, any advice?? Thanks!
I am also thinking of starting a better website or somehow getting my site all over the web. I already have a domain name for it, any advice?? Thanks!
A. You should atleast have a website to promote your stuff.
If you're in a hurry or low budget, try to use BLOGGER.It's free. So add up the contents with what you want to say and promote it.
There are plenty of ways to promote your site.
1)Article Marketing
Really a powerful method in getting audience. Write a good article based on your niche topic and submit it in article directories. Just go to google or yahoo and search for "free article directories". It will suggest you a host of directories that you can easily submit your writings. When people surf in that certain directory, they might stumble into your article and you got all the fame needed to be successful in Internet Marketing.
2)Blogging
This method is just like the article writing. You write what you want but good contents for your audience in blogs. The better you got, the more audience you get. You can also submit the same contents that you wrote in blogs in article directories. You get instant viewers if your article is in top 10 within your niche
3)Offer free stuffs
It's always good to get free stuffs. Everyone likes it.So offer some free stuffs such as e-books or software for your audience. You will get a good, loyal and repeating audience. If you are looking for FREE e-books to market it in your site, check out this link.
www.abc-netmarketing.blogspot.... provides a host of e-books on internet marketing. The e-books will be updated weekly. So hurry up and get your best one soon.
4)E-mail Marketing
It's as easy as ABC. Just promote your site to all your online contacts using e-mail.Write a good email that will attract your audience. If you got the contents right and able to convince your contacts , you are on your way to success.
5)SEO-Search Engine Optimization
Check out
www.ezinerticles.com for HOT tips on SEO
6)You Tube Videos
Use free videos from you tube and paste the links in your site. People like video tutorials better than articles or e-books.
7)Google Adsense
I strongly suggest you to visit www.abc-netmarketing.blogspot.... and learn about google adsense.If it's not the best, atleast one of the best income generator for your websites. Visit the link and watch the video tutorials for FREE.
If you're in a hurry or low budget, try to use BLOGGER.It's free. So add up the contents with what you want to say and promote it.
There are plenty of ways to promote your site.
1)Article Marketing
Really a powerful method in getting audience. Write a good article based on your niche topic and submit it in article directories. Just go to google or yahoo and search for "free article directories". It will suggest you a host of directories that you can easily submit your writings. When people surf in that certain directory, they might stumble into your article and you got all the fame needed to be successful in Internet Marketing.
2)Blogging
This method is just like the article writing. You write what you want but good contents for your audience in blogs. The better you got, the more audience you get. You can also submit the same contents that you wrote in blogs in article directories. You get instant viewers if your article is in top 10 within your niche
3)Offer free stuffs
It's always good to get free stuffs. Everyone likes it.So offer some free stuffs such as e-books or software for your audience. You will get a good, loyal and repeating audience. If you are looking for FREE e-books to market it in your site, check out this link.
www.abc-netmarketing.blogspot.... provides a host of e-books on internet marketing. The e-books will be updated weekly. So hurry up and get your best one soon.
4)E-mail Marketing
It's as easy as ABC. Just promote your site to all your online contacts using e-mail.Write a good email that will attract your audience. If you got the contents right and able to convince your contacts , you are on your way to success.
5)SEO-Search Engine Optimization
Check out
www.ezinerticles.com for HOT tips on SEO
6)You Tube Videos
Use free videos from you tube and paste the links in your site. People like video tutorials better than articles or e-books.
7)Google Adsense
I strongly suggest you to visit www.abc-netmarketing.blogspot.... and learn about google adsense.If it's not the best, atleast one of the best income generator for your websites. Visit the link and watch the video tutorials for FREE.
i am looking for mls edmonton real estate listings, what is a good website to view mls listings?
Q. i am moving to edmonton and i need to find mls edmonton real estate listings and i am looking for a website that can give me information about the city including movers, insurance, places to eat and a list of realtors.
A. i checked around on yahoo and found this site. it seems to be quite specific to mls edmonton as it is the top spot on yahoo for mls edmonton. if you do not find what you are looking for try the next few results. you should find a directory listing for more realtors in edmonton. Any way, good luck with the search and the move.
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How do I insert a property search in my real estate website?
Q. I'm creating a website for my real estate business myself and I don't have much experience with building sites. How can I create a page were people can submit their properties listing information into to database. and how can I put a search bar in the home page so people search the listings.
pretty much like any other real estate website works
pretty much like any other real estate website works
A. You should pay someone to do this for you if you are serious about your business.
If you insist on doing it yourself, try a cms with a property extension, joomla should do the job.
There are several property search components for this system, I quite like Joomla Estate Agency (jea), which is free, although I had to modify it quite a bit to work how I wanted it.
You can see all the real estate components available here: http://extensions.joomla.org/extensions/vertical-markets/real-estate
So you install Joomla on your webserver, install the component of your choice then configure it all. You may want to purchase a good commercial template to make the site look professional.
If you insist on doing it yourself, try a cms with a property extension, joomla should do the job.
There are several property search components for this system, I quite like Joomla Estate Agency (jea), which is free, although I had to modify it quite a bit to work how I wanted it.
You can see all the real estate components available here: http://extensions.joomla.org/extensions/vertical-markets/real-estate
So you install Joomla on your webserver, install the component of your choice then configure it all. You may want to purchase a good commercial template to make the site look professional.
If we hire a real estate agent, can they work with us on foreclosed properties?
Q. Can most real estate agents help their clients with foreclosed properties, or do they usually just stick to listings with home owners? We're looking into buying, but are on a limited budget, and want to look more closely into foreclosures. Thanks.
A. Yes, a real estate agent can work with you on foreclosed properties. The important thing is to interview agents and make sure they have the knowledge and skills necessary to help you achieve your objectives.
Most states have provisions for buyers to have their own agent (a buyer agent). But not all agents are created equal. Some are more experienced than others.
There are a number of ways that agents can help a buyer with properties that are not listed in the Multiple Listing Service.
HUD properties (http://www.HUD.gov) are foreclosed properties that have been insured by the federal government (i.e. FHA and VA loans, etc.). In order to make a bid on these properties, you must do so with the help of a real estate agent whose company is registered with HUD. Ask the agents you are interviewing if their company is registered and if they have ever helped a buyer purchased a HUD home. You can also see what homes are available at the website above.
Get a list of foreclosures from the county where you live. Ask about the procedure to make a bid on a particular property. Normally you need to already have been approved by a lender, so you have the money ready within a short period of time.
Ask potential agents if they have ever helped a buyer purchase a foreclosure. Also ask if they have experience with "short sales" (pre-foreclosures).
You may have to interview a lot of agents to find one who can help you, but you can probably search on the internet to find one. You could do a google search something like "town real estate, foreclosures, buyer agent" to cover all of the bases.
In general, I recommend that buyers find a good buyer agent by selecting someone who has a CRS and ABR designation. CRS means Certified Residential Specialist and ABR means Accredited Buyer Representative. CRS is the "cadillac" of designations and means that the agent has significant experience as well as has taken the time (and money) to take additional training courses. ABR courses focus on helping buyers. However, neither of these designations assure that an agent has experience with foreclosures. They just mean that the agent is conscientious about improving their skills so as to better help their clients. You would still have to interview them carefully.
There are currently a lot of foreclosures in the Multiple Listing Service (at least in my area and probably in yours). These are usually described as "corporate owned" properties. Also short sales, whereby the property will be sold for less than the owner owes on the property. And the way you buy these is the same as purchasing a home in the normal manner. The difference is that the lender must give approval for the offer (in the latter case) and that the lender is the owner (in the former case).
In any case, just because a property is a short sale or a foreclosure doesn't mean it's a "good deal." A good buyer agent will do a market analysis on the home you wish to purchase to assure that you don't pay too much for the property. In recent years, many buyers had "zero down" loans and purchased their homes at the peak prices of the market. Now, in many parts of the country, values have declined so that the home may be worth much less. That's where "short sales" come in.
Hope this helps.
Most states have provisions for buyers to have their own agent (a buyer agent). But not all agents are created equal. Some are more experienced than others.
There are a number of ways that agents can help a buyer with properties that are not listed in the Multiple Listing Service.
HUD properties (http://www.HUD.gov) are foreclosed properties that have been insured by the federal government (i.e. FHA and VA loans, etc.). In order to make a bid on these properties, you must do so with the help of a real estate agent whose company is registered with HUD. Ask the agents you are interviewing if their company is registered and if they have ever helped a buyer purchased a HUD home. You can also see what homes are available at the website above.
Get a list of foreclosures from the county where you live. Ask about the procedure to make a bid on a particular property. Normally you need to already have been approved by a lender, so you have the money ready within a short period of time.
Ask potential agents if they have ever helped a buyer purchase a foreclosure. Also ask if they have experience with "short sales" (pre-foreclosures).
You may have to interview a lot of agents to find one who can help you, but you can probably search on the internet to find one. You could do a google search something like "town real estate, foreclosures, buyer agent" to cover all of the bases.
In general, I recommend that buyers find a good buyer agent by selecting someone who has a CRS and ABR designation. CRS means Certified Residential Specialist and ABR means Accredited Buyer Representative. CRS is the "cadillac" of designations and means that the agent has significant experience as well as has taken the time (and money) to take additional training courses. ABR courses focus on helping buyers. However, neither of these designations assure that an agent has experience with foreclosures. They just mean that the agent is conscientious about improving their skills so as to better help their clients. You would still have to interview them carefully.
There are currently a lot of foreclosures in the Multiple Listing Service (at least in my area and probably in yours). These are usually described as "corporate owned" properties. Also short sales, whereby the property will be sold for less than the owner owes on the property. And the way you buy these is the same as purchasing a home in the normal manner. The difference is that the lender must give approval for the offer (in the latter case) and that the lender is the owner (in the former case).
In any case, just because a property is a short sale or a foreclosure doesn't mean it's a "good deal." A good buyer agent will do a market analysis on the home you wish to purchase to assure that you don't pay too much for the property. In recent years, many buyers had "zero down" loans and purchased their homes at the peak prices of the market. Now, in many parts of the country, values have declined so that the home may be worth much less. That's where "short sales" come in.
Hope this helps.
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