Internet Resources for Sellers 101
This document provides an overview of internet home resources for buyers. It discusses the origins of the internet and how it has revolutionized home searching. Statistics show most home buyers now use the internet during their search, with 87% using it to find listings. The top internet real estate sites are listed according to different ranking systems. Both positives and negatives of internet home searching are outlined, including that it provides a wealth of information but listings may not be fully accurate. Buyers are advised to verify any critical details with professionals.
Internet Resources for Sellers 101
- 1. AGENT MICHAEL CHALAMBAGA INTERNET HOME RESOURCES FOR BUYERS CREDENTIALS LICENSED TEXAS REAL ESTATE BROKER & CERTIFIED HOME MARKETING PROFESSIONAL
- 2. Internet Beginning and History InternetReal Estate Study Internet Resources Pros, Cons, & Caveats National, State, & Local Resources
- 3. In the Beginning Departmentof Defense Unit creates the :Internet: 1969 Universities & Government Agencies are first users 1974 World Wide Web Launches 1992(CERN) Switzerland
- 4. Internet and RealEstate Internet Home Search Nothing Short of a Revolution. Rich Home Resources Launched in 1995 at National Association of Realtors Convention with the catch phrase “ CLICK A MOUSE, Sell A HOUSE”
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- 6. Real Estate Statistics Home Seller Statistics Active home search (median): 1 Number of weeks searched: 10 2 Number of homes seen: 10 First-Time vs. Repeat Sellers: 1 First-time Sellers: 41% 2 Repeat Sellers: 59% NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS STUDY
- 7. Real Estate Statistics Information sources used in home search: 1 Internet: 87% 2 Real estate agent: 85% 3 Yard sign: 62% 4 Open house: 48% 5 Newspaper ad: 47% 6 Home book or magazine: 30% Actions taken as result of Internet home search: 1 Drove by/viewed a home: 77% 2 Walked through a home viewed online: 63% 3 Found agent used to search/Sell home: 27% NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS STUDY
- 8. Top Ten InternetReal Estate Resources by Alexa Web Information Ranking Experian Hitwise Rankings Michael’s Top Ten Company Realtor.com Realtor.com Realtor.com Zillow.com RealEstate.Yahoo.com TexasRealEstate.com Loopnet.com Zillow.com Zillow.com Remax.com ZipRealty.com ForSalebyOwner.com Century21.com Remax.com MLS.com Coldwellbanker.com Trulia.com Trulia.com Rent.com RealEstate.aol.com TexasWorkForce.com Inman.com HomeGain.com HomeGain.com Viviun.com Hud.gov Ector County Appraisal District Sotherbysrealty.com Servicemagic.com Midland County Appraisal District RANKINGS REFLECTING NOV 2008 TO JAN 2010
- 9. Positives, Negatives, and Caveats Positives Negatives Caveats Your Internet Search will Your Internet Search will yield significant amounts yield significant amounts Disclosure Statements of information of information Internet sites should Internet sites may not contain rich sets of home accurately reflect the Always verify with data or purchasing data whole property, terrain, a consult a professional or structure Your internet search can Internet sites may collect be anonymous or as Data Privacy is a Big requested data from your personal as you would Issue use of their resources desire
- 10. Questions & OpenLab Our last section of this mini course can be used as an open question and discussion session with an open laboratory to use your
- 11. Course: Internet HomeResources Email: michaelchalambaga@gmail.com Author: Michael Chalambaga Credentials: Licensed Texas Real Estate Broker Member National Association of Realtors Member Texas Association of Realtors Certified Home Marketing Specialist