Stepping away from the current economy and its effect on the housing market, lets turn to technology and marketing and how your home should be marketed in today’s techno atmosphere.

The truth of the times is that for the most part print advertising and marketing for real estate is slowly becoming a thing of the past. Not because Real Estate professionals necessarily want that to be the case but because our clients want that to be the case. Buyers and Sellers use home magazines, newspapers and phone book less and less as the internet gives them the instant information that they seek. Customers no longer need to initiate contact by phone conversation. They can simply find a home they like and send a message to an agent. The agent will then call them and initiate contact.

As a seller you should be aware of the new trends your agent should be using to market your home. If your agent begins his presentation with a sign in the yard and ends with an ad in the local newspaper, you may want to start asking some questions. Your listing agent needs to be up to date on all the techniques that buyers use to find homes and know the best ways to get your property in front of potential buyers, regardless of the medium.

A well rounded agent is able to combine the new with the old and develop a strong marketing plan that fits the needs of you, the seller as well as potential buyers that are looking for your property. Utelizing marketing techniques such as listing syndication, text messaging for information, QR codes on marketing flyers, facebook posts, twitter posts, linkedIn posts, writing blog posts about the property listing, and many other options. Those along with the sign that features text messaging options and contact rather than the blow away flyer and a possible empty box is the key to getting your listing in front of as many buyers as possible.

When choosing a listing agent, the marketing plan should be one of the hot button items you discuss. Make sure that whoever is working to list your property has a solid grasp on today’s technology and how he or she plan to use that technology to market your home.

Tim Brown,Owner/Broker, Realtor®, ABR,CRS,CDPE®,
Auctioneer NCAL#8560
Hines & Associates Realty
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Tim Brown is a Owner/Broker, Realtor®, ABR,CRS,CDPE®, Auctioneer NCAL#8560 with Hines & Associates Realty. He currently serves buyers and sellers in Charlotte, Mecklenburgh, Cabarrus, Cornelius, Huntersville, and other surrounding communities in North Carolina. Charlotte Real Estate, Charlotte Homes for Sale