Comments on: What’s Worth Knowing?

By: Ken Smith

Ken Smith — Tue, 13 May 2008 22:07:25 +0000

The top item on the list should be accurate information.

By: Mike Taylor

Mike Taylor — Tue, 13 May 2008 11:59:19 +0000

I love it when other agents don’t get it and design a site around how great they are. That means buyers will come to my site and find listings and hopefully stay.

The bar has been raised on what consumers expect out of a real estate website nowadays and your site doesn’t provide them what they want immediately you stand no chance.

By: Scott P. Rogers

Scott P. Rogers — Mon, 12 May 2008 20:59:58 +0000

Jacinda — I have to agree with the survey respondents that indicated that photos were the most useful. Multiple photos can be much more helpful than a virtual tour — though, I use both for marketing my listings. If an agent is going to manipulate the photo angles, they’ll manipulate the virtual tour too. And I DEFINITELY agree the floor plans should be included — even on single family homes, they are VERY helpful!

By: Jacinda

Jacinda — Mon, 12 May 2008 20:42:01 +0000

I’d have to say the numbers by NAR are off. How are pics more useful than a virtual tour? Pics can be taken at certain angles to manipulate the room/area, which is great for sellers, but bad for people looking for something because they can show up, realize it’s really different, and be mad that they wasted their time. It’s tough to manipulate a virtual tour like that.

I also think floor plans should definitely be up there. They’re incredibly useful when it comes to more limited spaces like condos and townhouses.

By: ines

ines — Mon, 12 May 2008 15:35:25 +0000

The informed consumer is our best client – finding that “perfect formula” for what works in your blog and to provide information that is useful to your audience is not easy, but it’s extremely powerful once you achieve it.

By: Matthew Rathbun

Matthew Rathbun — Mon, 12 May 2008 13:52:12 +0000

Thanks to everyone for reading and commenting.

Barry, I want to say that it seems that I was able to make the same point you did, without the angry comments to get our readers to the same conclusion. I know I’ve failed in the past, but I am trying to work on delivery…

By: Mack in Atlanta

Mack in Atlanta — Mon, 12 May 2008 13:01:03 +0000

You make a very important point that agents should quit designing their sites around me, me, me and start providing unique relevant information that addresses the site visitor’s needs.

By: Susan Hilton - Texas Aggie Realtor

Susan Hilton - Texas Aggie Realtor — Mon, 12 May 2008 04:50:10 +0000

Great advice! Working on posting a great deal more information about the area and our listings!

Susan Hilton – Realtor & Sales Trainer for Century 21 Beal, Inc. #1 in Real Estate in Bryan and College Station Home Sales – Bryan College Station Real Estate & Community Blog

By: Barry Cunningham

Barry Cunningham — Mon, 12 May 2008 03:46:35 +0000

Maybe my message gets diluted by angry comments but as I mentioned to you about RE Trends..it’s an amzing book and has so much data you are correct..it should be mandatory reading.

By: Eric- New Orleans Condos and Lofts

Eric- New Orleans Condos and Lofts — Mon, 12 May 2008 01:13:25 +0000

You have made some good points. I believe you too. You have to have info and yet have your own style. Most of my cleints now come from my site so something must be working. its a lot of work to blog and maintain an updated site and that is why you do not have the competition that you would think.