Buying and selling real estate in today’s market can be a risky proposition. No one is sure how much more prices will decline, it is more difficult than ever to obtain a home loan, and people across the country are in a holding pattern. If you are a realtor at this time, marketing yourself and your business becomes a necessity in order to stay in business.
There are still homes being bought and sold every day. The market is not exactly at a standstill. But you much reach more people in a faster and less expensive way than you may have done in the past. This is the time to market yourself on the internet. You will be able to reach thousands of people and focus on the ones who are ready to take action now.
Starting a blog is a must. If you already have one, look at it objectively. Is there a way for people to register to get updates on what you write? Is there a current picture of you with your contact information? These things must be visible when someone goes to your site, which means they must be above the fold. This is an old newspaper term and for the internet it means the area of your site that can be seen without having to scroll down further on the page.
Choose a specific niched area to focus on. You can’t be all things to all people. Do you specialize in helping first time buyers find a home? Or do you prefer to take listings in a certain geographic area? Working within a niche will help you to find the people who are looking specifically for what you do best.
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