The single most important aspect of a home sale is the proper marketing of the home. In years past this was largely accomplished by putting a “for sale” sign in the front yard and hoping that some people too notice. Marketing has come a long way in the past few years and has developed into an entity of its own. Your home now has the ability of being marketed to a worldwide audience and can attract more viewers then ever, if you have the right agent. There are a number of tools that the real estate agent can employ to ensure the best possible coverage for your home. After all, there is a lot of competition out there.
The primary weapon in the agent’s arsenal is the website. Internet marketing has taken over the real estate industry and agents who aren’t web savvy are being left behind. The web is likely the first place your property will be seen by almost every buyer that comes to view it. An established and cutting edge web presence has become an absolute necessity for the realtor who wants to be at the top of the game. This is not to say that traditional marketing is not a necessity, it is.
Once your home has been established on the...