Why Should I use Twitter for Real Estate?
By now you have heard about Twitter and maybe even some of your colleagues are using Twitter for real estate communication, and then you might be asking yourself, how can it really help you? Twitter is a great way to send out short (140 characters or less), timely messages about what you are doing, reading, etc…that others may find interest in. Ideally, these messages will help you gain followers (people that want to read your messages) because they find value in your messages. The more followers you have, the more reach / opportunity you will have. Examples Let’s say a mortgage broker you... (more...)
Free Social Media Icons for Your Website
I am always amazed at how long I will spend looking for that perfect graphic, free or paid, so our sites keep their clean / professional appearance. I am also amazed at how many really talented people are out there and willing to provide their work for free. I found a great set of icons that I want to share with you. The following icons are free to use for both personal and commercial websites provided you either link to their site or spread the word about them online…so here you go, enjoy. The designer has a very nice collection. Free Social Media Icons (more...)
Hot Sheet Slide Show
The Hot Sheet slide show is a dynamic new way to display listings from a Hot Sheet on a webpage. If you’re unfamiliar with iHomefinder’s Hot Sheets, they are site pages that include listings from either a saved search or a list of specific MLS IDs. With Hot Sheets, Realtors can personalize their site by showing expertise in a particular area or highlighting a noteworthy collection of listings. The Hot Sheet slide show pulls the listings from a Hot Sheet into a customizable slide show for display on any webpage. To place the Hot Sheet slide show on a website page, use the following JavaScript... (more...)
Featured Listings Add-on
The Featured Listings section on your website is to serve two primary functions: Improve your ranking in the Search Engines / increase your exposure. Allow you to better showcase your listing. Unlimited photos (bigger photos), text, video, pdf flyers, etc. Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Your featured listings pages will be optimally set up so when Search Engines index your pages they are much more likely to rank well for the properties address. User Friendly and Professional Appearance Since these pages will be found by visitors on search engines, they will sometimes be the first page... (more...)
Neighborhood Profile Add-on
The Neighborhood Profile add-on benefits: Improve your ranking in the Search Engines / increase your exposure. Offer visitors a better idea of different areas you serve. Quick Search that will allow visitors to easily find property in that neighborhood (mls / idx dependent). Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Neighborhood profile pages will be optimally set up so when Search Engines index your pages they are much more likely to rank well for the neighborhood name. User Friendly and Professional Appearance Well designed pages offering your visitors a consistent format to compare neighborhoods and... (more...)
