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   Comment by Kathy Drewien on 17 December 2008:

   Thanks, Tom, for going beyond the simplistic idea that “finding” a house you want to buy is the first, and last, step to getting the keys and arranging the furniture.
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   Comment by Andrew Olson on 17 December 2008:

   I think that’s so true, I’ve talked about that a bit on my blog, how agents must start to embrace social media tools if they want to capitalize on their markets.

   And re. your quote: “Real Estate Agents Have More Value Than Ever.” – you’re absolutely right IF they’re well versed in online marketing/social media. There is a big need for that these days.
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   Comment by Miranda Moser on 19 December 2008:

   I completely agree with Tom and Andrew. The agents that are going to survive and prosper are the agents that are technologically savvy and are constantly shaping their business to benefit their clients. If you want to be successful in today’s market then you will have actually work for your client. The people who entered into this industry without a good work ethic and being technologically savvy will not last. Realtor’s love telling their clients that real estate is a dynamic market and that if their house is to sell it must be better then all of the rest. Well, that mentality is the exact same for Realtors. The agents that are going to make it through this tough time will be the ones that are willing to change and be progressive.
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   Comment by Tara Skinner on 19 December 2008:

   I have worked for 5 years building an internet presence, I am excited to see that the internet trend is here to stay.
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   Comment by John Smalls on 19 December 2008:

   I am a new company in Thailand, we are striving to find our niche and looking at out competitors on the internet for Koh Samui, an exotic island and top 10 luxury destination. What is obvious is that those with a 1 to 5 ranking on the 1st page of google have a huge advantage. Clients do not window shop here to choose their selling agent, they research the market from their home base and then are fully prepared when they arrive.
   Internet is the key to sale on Koh Samui Island, and we hope to prosper from a well thought out internet strategy, and top client service.
   We by the way specialize in beach front and hillside villas in Koh Samui, Thailand.
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   Comment by Tony Sena on 20 December 2008:

   I launched my first Las Vegas Real Estate website in 2001 and have never looked back. I have survived this real estate market because of my website and all the leads it generates each and every month. I have seen many top real estate agents suffer in this market as they never invested time and money in building out their web presence and now they are no longer enjoying the view at the top.

   We will see a new wave of top real estate agents from across the country and it will be the ones that have a massive Internet presence!
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   Comment by Vikas on 15 May 2009:

   The Internet is the first place more and more homebuyers are beginning their search for a home. According to a study done by the National Association of Realtors, 71% of homebuyers take their search online
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   Comment by Kevin Schmidtchen on 27 May 2009:

   It amazes me that some people focus so much on the commissions…in santa barbara we are talking about $20,000 here of there to represent one side yet the homes value is in the $800,000 to $1.2 Million price point. I do not understand focusing on “saving” this $20K by not using an agent and not focusing on the $90K that one just overpaid for the home by not understanding the whole process.

   Unfortunately somewhere along the line too many bad agents joined the business and gave the industry a mixed reputation.
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   Comment by Jimmie McDougal on 20 June 2009:

   Thanks to this site: http://www.realtyclients.net

   My company is moving into a second office next month. This system does the same as those other big giants but charge the fraction of the price. The best part about it, the first 30 days are free with no commitment there after. Check it out!
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    Comment by Mark Jacobs on 22 July 2009:

    So many agents just buy a site and think it just going to change their business. “If they can’t find your site they can’t use it” having a site is just the first step to finding your Internet leads.

    Augusta Real Estate
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    Comment by Victoria on 19 August 2009:

    Totally agree, just buying a site is not gonna do it. There are sites on the web that specialize on lead generation and are doing pretty good job with it.
    Here is one example that someone might find helpful:
    http://www.homesforsale.net/
    There are others but this one I have good feedback on.
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    Comment by MarryColorado on 15 September 2009:

    In real estate business learning in never ending. Agents that are successful in the business are those who never stops learning and find ways to improve their business. Like now a days being internet savvy is really a big thing, research shows that more home buyers look for properties in the net.
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    Comment by Ashley Keller on 18 September 2009:

    I think its true that internet becomes more effective
    in helping buyers find homes than agents. Especially now that people want instant reply and buyers go to internet first in finding properties than through agents.

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