Atlanta Real Estate Marketing: Don't Overlook Social Media

There is one vital element to selling your property quickly: EXPOSURE!

While the best form of exposure is to make sure your listing is in both Atlanta Multiple Listing Services, another form of internet exposure should not be overlooked: social media. 

Here are 10 statistics that explain who social media exposure is important.

1. 90% of home buyers begin their real estate search online.
2. Home buyers are 26% more likely to contact us via social media platform than they were just a year ago.
3. Total number of minutes spent on social media sites is up 21% from 2011.
4. One in three social media users prefer contact via social media or “social care” over contacting a business by telephone.
5. The median age of first time buyers is 31 –Generation Y.
6. 96% of Generation Y uses social media sites, outnumbering baby boomers.
7. Home buyers who use the internet take just over two weeks to find the real estate of their choice. However, a traditional buyer takes close to two months to make a decision.
8. Online buyers are clear about the type of real estate they are shopping for, making it easier & quicker to complete a deal.
9. Customers who watch a YouTube video of a product or service are 85% more likely to purchase.
10. 55% of consumers share their purchases socially on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest & other social sites.

At House Connect, we’re ahead of the curve on what’s trending. Your listing will be advertised on all major social media platforms to guarantee maximum exposure for your property. 

Don’t take my word for it: Check out House Connect online to see for yourself.

We also offer plenty of real estate tips online! Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Google+, Twitter, & Pinterest as well as subscribing to this blog. We’re always sharing our market-insider tips on DIY renovations, home staging tips, and Atlanta market trends to keep you ahead of the competition. Not to mention the money you’ll save in commission prices!

Please feel free to post comments, send emails, visit our social media pages and the House Connect website, or call us directly at 770-640-6800 for more info. We have dedicated, knowledgeable professionals waiting to assist you with listing your Atlanta property without the pricey commissions.

**House Connect is an flat fee Atlanta MLS listing company offering an alternative to the high cost of selling your home. We offer a discount realty service which saves Metro-Atlanta home sellers thousands of dollars versus using the traditional real estate agent.