photography but who can also provide an aggressive Internet marketing campaign to bring ready buyers to your listing.
BETTER MARKETING
Selling your home for more requires the same marketing sophistication and strategies that professional ad agencies use to sell Nike shoes, Apple products, or any other universally agreed-upon “well-marketed” product. The two most valuable tools for finding the right buyers for your home are an aggressive online marketing plan and strategic pricing. We have examined the importance of pricing. Let’s turn to how real estate is technology-driven in today’s era and how you find buyers. According to recent NAR surveys, 36 percent of home buyers first found the home they ultimately purchased on the Internet. Real estate agents were consulted at the same rate as the Internet, but they were not the first stop for buyers. A mere 2 percent found homes in the local newspaper. Fully 90 percent of home shoppers use the Internet to search for properties using syndicated realty websites. However, even though your home can be seen from anywhere, don’t rely on passive exposure alone.
INBOUND MARKETING
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