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May. 31, 2007

The Power of the Web from a Buyer's Perspective

From my May 2007 Real Living eNewsletter.  Yes most of the newsletter is professionally written as are most real estate newsletters.  That's why it does not sound the same as my blogs.  Good info just not 100% original: 

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"Today, 80% of those in the market for a new home are beginning their search online. Aimlessly driving around looking for open houses and sifting through classifieds are practices of the past. The Internet has made the home-buying process fun, simple and less stressful, and we at Real Living are helping homebuyers search from the comfort of their very own home. "

Here's what my (Real Living's)  May 2007 e Newsletter had to say about what buyers are using on the internet today to find homes: 

"Virtual Tours
By logging-on to 
my Web site, you can now view hundreds of home listings — and these listings contain more than just a straight-on photo of the home with a few details. Real Living agents have the ability to create a virtual tour of a home, allowing our homebuyers to view each room at multiple angles in sharp, colorful images as well as an extensive floor plan.

Podcasting
Real Living agents are also using podcasts, which are pre-recorded media files posted to a Web site and made available for download, so homebuyers can listen to them on personal computers or mobile devices. Our agents are creating podcasts to showcase their listings, communities and dynamic marketing skills to potential homebuyers.

Getting Started on My Real Living

MyRealLiving 2.0
Real Living offers our customers a password-protected portal at
RealLiving.com via MaureenMcCabe.com where they can create an account; personalize, organize, save and share property information and searches; keep a calendar of key events; and sign-up to receive alerts for new listings, price reductions and open houses.

Blogs
It's a good idea to stay educated on real estate industry news and trends. Newspapers, trade publications and the Internet have always been great sources of information, but now blogs are also a good source. Real Living discusses the latest real estate news and company updates on our blog site at
Blog.RealLiving.com.

The Internet has given us so much over the years, and its presence in the real estate industry is now making a big impact in the way we buy and sell homes. Contact me to learn more."

Yeah Real Living's been blogging since October 2006... I've been blogging since August 2005 on this blog.   I have not done podcasts yet!!!

Visit me also on ColumbusBestBlog.com or Columbus Ohio Real Estate on Active Rain as well. 

Subscribe to MyRealLiving.com for homes and more in your mailbox. This is real estate 2.0 in Central Ohio.

Copyright 2007 Discover Columbus and Maureen McCabe

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Jun. 3, 2007 - re: The Power of the Web from a Buyer's Perspective

Posted by Lola Audu

Hi Maureen,

I like the ideas in the Newsletter.  It really underscores just how much has chenged in the way in which real estate is bought & sold.  Within the last decade, in my area, we've seen our MLS system & lock box system completely computerized & the process of prospecting bares little semlance to the tools we used a 10 years ago...remember photcopied letters...now it's e-mail campaigns.  :)

 

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Jun. 4, 2007 - re: The Power of the Web from a Buyer's Perspective

Posted by Maureen McCabe
Our newsletter used to be much more elaborate both on a company level and what I added to it.  I think my blogging satisifies that need now.  Thanks for the comment Lola.  

Edited by Maureen on June 4, 2007 at 6:43 am
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