filter results by using criteria such as schools, neighborhoods, and subdivisions. Buyers look for a house in a place that fits their lifestyle. The dedicated website should provide a wealth of information to buyers regarding proximity to schools, shopping centers, restaurants, and entertainment. This is an excellent way to find interested buyers. When a buyer is deciding where to live, you want your home included in the search results. A neighborhood consisting of senior citizens and retired people and without a designated school bus stop would not suit a family with school-aged children, even though the house might meet their other criteria. A bachelor may not be interested in living near children, even though a two-story home with a garage is what he’s looking for. Your real estate agent should ensure your listing appears on websites that direct buyers to homes that meet their lifestyle. This will help eliminate uninterested shoppers.
GIVE YOUR HOME A “YOUTUBE” TOUR
A YouTube tour shows the buyer a personal perspective of living in the house and can be linked to most major search engines. If you choose to do this, be proactive about getting the video out there. Send links of the video to any interested parties, and make sure your real estate agent is doing the same. Insist that your agent get it on his or her company’s website. Further, make sure that you utilize marketing vehicles beyond traditional Realtor networks. Two out of three buyers start their searches online. If you are unable to do proper marketing for your video, ask your real estate agent to do it for you. Your best option is to discuss aggressive online marketing with a real estate agent who would like to list your home. You want to assure yourself that the agent has modern social media plans and
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