I got an email this morning from Obeo, the provider of my virtual tours. It was the results from a survey they commissioned about home buying habits for internet users (there were a few people that weren't internet consumers). Here is part of the press release:
Search Results for ‘tuscany’
Survey Says…
Saturday, 30 August, 2008 19:45
0 Comments
Hold on just a minute there, Bub…
Monday, 25 August, 2008 11:14
Generally, when a real estate agent gets a listing, they will tell you that they are going to get the listing information back to the office and get it uploaded right away... and they say it with such enthusiasm. "I'll get this into the system RIGHT AWAY, so we can start marketing your house." But I'm going to tell you... that is the first mistake that most listing agents make in this environment. They rush to get the listing into the MLS. Instead of taking their time to get everything ready. And it is a huge waste of opportunity. Here's why...
Welcome to The Tuscany…
Wednesday, 16 July, 2008 19:47
Picture this... You work in town... maybe even Midtown. You enjoy the cool and eclectic variety of restaurants in that area. Gas is $4/gallon, and you are tired of spending 30-45 minutes each morning and evening driving out to your house in "the 'burbs." Maybe it is time for a change... After all, there is all of this talk about change... Some changes can be very good. Imagine saving $50/week on commuting expenses... and 6 hours a week in saved time. Not to mention all of the gas and time to turn around and drive right back to where you just left... to eat dinner. Try this on for size... My newest listing is a great condo in The Tuscany in Midtown. Near 10th and Peachtree on Juniper, it is only a couple of blocks from Piedont Park, not to mention a plethora of varied eateries. And you really can... Again, for this 1 bedroom condo with a den, we have posted a SpaceDesigner and StyleDesigner. These tools allow you to put furniture into a virtual floor plan and move it around, as well as paint the walls and play around with flooring and counters. When you go to the link, click on the Obeo Virtual Tour... Have fun! 955 Juniper #2324
Building a property site…
Wednesday, 09 July, 2008 22:56
There is a new wave in property marketing. Luckily, I am riding the front of it. For quite a while now, agents have been putting properties for sale on their own websites. In fact, single property web sites and house address URLs have been used now for a couple of years. But, the downfall of most of those efforts have been that there just wasn't enough info about the property. But that IS changing. MLSs have been increasing the number of pictures that they allow. Locally, FMLS has gone from 8 pictures to 12. But, buyers want to see more. And buyers are on the internet. NAR (National Association of REALTORS®) studies show that 85% or so of buyers start on the internet. And they want more. So, instead of tossing up a website with a dozen pictures and not much more of a description than the MLS, a few of us have been stretching. In the last couple of months, a few agents around the country have started building "Single Property Blog" sites. Instead of a few pictures, there are scores. Maps. Links to ALL sorts of area information; schools, restaurants, parks, local governments, shopping. Of course, I have posted up about the site I did for 9010 Brixham Court in Laurel Springs. But, now i am working on a site for a condo in midtown Atlanta. The listing will be going live on Friday. I'm building the website now. And you can get a sneak peak. I started it last night... and it will be mostly finished by Friday. There will be a few other things added after that. I have to keep some surprises.
Flickr Pics
