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Realtors - 3 Reasons Why You Need To Start A Website Before It's Too Late
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Realtors - 3 Reasons Why You Need To Start A Website Before It's Too
Late
You know who you are. You're sitting on the fence. You see that
other real estate professionals are rushing to set-up their
website. After a lot of thought, you are trying to decide if you
should take the next step. However, you are still being nagged
by one question - does a website really make sense for your real
estate business? If I am talking to you - I believe that this
article will be very valuable to you because I am going to help
you get off the fence. Together, we are going to look at some
smart facts you need to know to make your decision. Let's get
started.
#1 - You Gotta Fish Where the Fish Are:
Right now, 2 out of 3 homebuyers are using the Internet to
research their new home and find a real estate agent. The
largest untapped pool of hot leads in history are on the
Internet actively searching for a real estate agent to help them
with the biggest financial decision of their life. If you do
not have a website - you are dead in the water - frankly you are
fishing without bait. A 2002 National Association of Realtors
study revealed that these Internet Homebuyers spend more money
and make their buying decision quicker than non-internet users.
Simply, if you want prospects who actively seek you out, have
money, and willing to make a quick decision then you need to be
online. Next -
#2 - Biggest Bang For Your Buck
Traditional forms of real estate advertising, classified
listings, homes magazines, television have an expensive Achilles
heel. These advertising options while common can get very
expensive. They also lack the depth of information,
versatility, and personal touch that is needed to court and
close hot prospects. True, you can spend thousands on
postcards, letters, magnets, and newsletters to achieve top-dog
status in your community. But why waste the money when you can
spend pennies a day and give your prospects full access to your
listings, contact information, and helpful advice? Winning the
real estate marketing game isn't about who spends the most
money, but who is the smartest at spending their money.
#3 - Advertising that Never Sleeps
A website never sleeps, never needs vacation days, and never
quits. A website allows you to constantly be available for
prospective clients - even when the office is closed. Also,
your website can be automated so that it can collect email
addresses, email your newsletter, and alert your prospects to
new listings without you touching a button. Your website can
even host virtual walkthroughs of your properties 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. A website allows you to
work smarter not harder - the key to success in any business
What Elite Producers Don't Want You To Know
Elite Producers are investing in their websites because they know
something you may not. Here it is - they know that setting up a
website is simple, cheap (less than $20 a month) and incredibly
effective. They know that most territories are wide-open for
website marketing simply because many realtors don't even bother
to set-up a lead-generation website. They bet on the fact that
many agents will fail to take the extra time to learn how to
market their websites - even though any realtor can master the
fundamentals of Internet marketing within a few hours (check out
www.RealtorInternetTips.com for some great resources). Don't be
fooled. Start now and set-up your lead generating real estate
website - you'll be that much further ahead in becoming an Elite
Producer.
Stan Smith is the author of Internet Strategies of the Master
Realtor. Do you know how to create a successful website without
spending thousands of dollars? It's easier than you may think
and anybody can do it within minutes - It's a secret your
business can't live without. See for yourself at
www.RealtorInternetTips.com/?secrets
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