Most consumers probably are not aware of this, but our local MLS just went through a fairly large upgrade. The implementation left a lot to be desired, with the CEO of MLS Listings issuing a public apology for the blunders. One of the new features of the upgraded system is a new status for listings: […]
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Private Sale vs. Public Sale on the MLS
In times of low inventory and strong buyer demand, it seems that any home can be sold, before even so much as a for-sale sign goes in the dirt. In fact, demand is so good that just whispering to a friend or family member that you might be selling your home is often enough to […]
[M06/S03] Getting the Word out about your Home
Once your home has finally hit the market, there’s a lot more that will need to happen, in the first two weeks in particular. While you may have done some quiet marketing prior to actually formally listing the house for sale, once the home is listed, the marketing campaign will really pick up. The kick […]
Bad Real Estate Photos
It is simply amazing to me how many bad real estate photos there are to be found on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS)! Here is a prime example I just came across: In all fairness, this is the worst of the shots on the listing – but what is it doing here at all? If […]
[M08/S19] Launching your Home on the Market
After all the hard work of getting your home ready for sale, with all your ducks in a row, the I’s dotted and the T’s crossed, it’s now time to launch your home onto the market! The property formally comes on the market with its submission to the MLS or Multiple Listing Service. This is […]
[M08/S20] SellForSure System Listing Syndication
In addition to putting your home on the MLS and having it be a featured on five of the top 10 real estate web sites, the SellForSure System Listing Syndication process will push your home’s listing out to over 800 real estate web sites. What are these other web sites? These web sites include: Realtor.com […]
[M08/S07] Traditional Real Estate Marketing Methods
The SellForSure system employs a wide number of traditional marketing techniques such as you would expect. For starters, your property will, of course, be listed on the Multiple Listing Service. Once listed, your listing will be syndicated to over 800 web sites, including 5 of the top 10 consumer web sites for real estate: Realtor.com, […]
[M08/S08] Active Real Estate Marketing
In addition to all the traditional marketing methods that most Realtors employ, I take the marketing of your home up a few notches. In addition to all the traditional – or passive – marketing methods employed by your average real estate agent, I use active real estate marketing to get your home sold quickly and […]