In today’s high tech world of real estate agents should know that consumers are consistently using databases on the internet to find properties in places other than traditional MLS systems. Here are a few of the top sites being used by consumers, the link to them and a few facts you should know in regard to exploring these sites. They can be utilized by listing agents as a value added service and used by buyer representatives as an additional channels to find your buyers the home of their dreams. Just click on the name of the site to connect.

GOOGLE BASE

A free property listing database within Google that has the additional feature of placing a listing location on Google maps. You can link directly back to your website or the original location of the listing information.

CRAIGS LIST

You can list properties for free on Craigs List. You are able to upload photos and links. In addition consider using Craigs List as a way of providing items of value in the classified or real estate section. You could offer FREE market reports, tips that buyers and sellers should know and other reports and information to drive Craigs List traffic to your site.

LIST HUB

A service which will distribute your listings to multiple internet sites

YAHOO REAL ESTATE

Although Yahoo does charge a fee for listings, those buyers and sellers who are devoted Yahoo users will find additional value in the listing of properties on this site.

ZILLOW

The most misunderstood real estate site on the internet. Although Zillow creates automated valuations of properties, it is also a great listing database, a way to interact with consumers and a way to connect with future clients. Did you know you can change the zestimate for a home? Create your own estimate? Edit a home’s facts to make Zillow more accurate?

You can learn more about how to use Zillow with Course Creators video training cd, “Maximizing Zillow and Trulia”

TRULIA

With over 5 million unique visitors who are in the buying process and also looking for agents, you can post your listings for free on Trulia.You can also engage in direct conversations with interested buyers and sellers through Trulia voices. You can create open house invites and post pictures of your listings.

You can learn more about how to use Zillow with Course Creators video training cd, “Maximizing Zillow and Trulia”

Real Estate CE 3 Hrs. Agency Law

Do you know that every day millions of buyers go to Trulia and Zillow to look for homes? Do you know that 70% of them are going to buy in the next year and that 42% are already pre-qualified. When they go to these sites can they find you as a real estate professional? Do they find your listings? Are you frustrated with what Zillow says about home values?

Creating accounts on Zillow and Trulia where you can post your listings is FREE! So is creating a profile! We will share with you how to set up your accounts, how to use the forum discussions to get more clients and how you can create a source of referrals from anywhere in the country using these two powerful websites.

How To Use Trulia & Zillow

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The “Should I rent or buy” dilemna is usually in the forefront of a home buyers mind.  And there is nothing like having the facts in black and white that will help you make that decision, especially if the decision is strictly a monetary one.

One of the best Rent vs. Buy Calculators is hosted on the Trulia website.  Seeing as how about 5 million folks visit Trulia each month, this calculator probably gets used quite a bit.

We recommend that you play around with it and see the reality of renting vs. owning.  Here is the calculator.  Have at it!