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.

FAQ: What Does House Connect Offer a 'For Sale By Owner'?

     Since launching our flat fee MLS listing service back in January, our listing agents have run into a few common questions that home sellers have about our discount realty company. House Connect President & Owner Mike Prewett has decided to take a minute to answer each question personally, so that our readers can better understand what a Flat Fee MLS Listing can do for YOU!

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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 home staging, DIY home renovations, and 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 selling your home without the pricey commissions.

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

Meet The Team - Mike Prewett President

     Reading our employee’s profile is a way to learn how diverse the positions at House Connect are! We employee educated Georgia real estate professionals dedicated to making the most out of your flat fee MLS listing experience. Check out their intro videos below as well as their professional social media pages. We’re proud of who’s working for you & want you to be too!

Mike Prewett President

     Mike Prewett is the President/Owner of House Connect. As a 26 year veteran of Atlanta real estate, he has sold more than 15,000 homes and has become a nationally recognized speaker on the topic of REO transactions. Mike’s current focus is providing a flat fee listing service that can save home sellers thousands of dollars as an alternative to pricey commissions.

Mike is a proven leader in the real estate community and continues to share his knowledge locally and nationally through public speaking events, industry events, and his involvement with real estate agent training.

Check Out Mike Online:         

                   

Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/105587556729533349171/about

Facebook: http://facebook.com/houseconnectNOW

Instagram: http://instagram.com/houseconnect

Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/houseconnect

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 home staging, DIY home renovations, and 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 678-256-2753 for more info. We have dedicated, knowledgeable professionals waiting to assist you with selling your home without the pricey commissions.

**House Connect is a Roswell discount real estate brokerage offering an alternative to the high cost of selling your home. We offer a flat fee Atlanta MLS listing service which saves thousands of dollars versus using the traditional real estate agency.

Meet the Team - Marcus Stallworth Listing Specialist

     Reading our employee’s profile is a way to learn how diverse the positions at House Connect are! We employee educated Atlanta real estate professionals dedicated to making the most out of your flat fee MLS listing experience. Check out their intro videos below as well as their professional social media pages. We’re proud of who’s working for you & want you to be too!

Marcus Stallworth – Listing Specialist

    

   Marcus is a native of Kentucky that has lived in Atlanta for the past 12 years. He has a 19 year old daughter, Alexys who currently attends the University of Kentucky; Go Wildcats! Since joining the House Connect team earlier this year, Marcus has listed 15+ properties with an average of just 18 days on market! Marcus specializes in working with For Sale By Owner (FSBO) sellers by offering them maximum exposure via discount realty. He will make sure your Flat Fee MLS Atlanta listing reaches its highest potential audience, so give him a call today! 770-640-6800

 Check Out House Connect Online:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HouseConnectNow

Twitter: https://twitter.com/HouseConnectNOW

Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/117285474537459892967/117285474537459892967/posts

Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/houseconnect/

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 home staging, DIY home renovations, and 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 selling your home without the pricey commissions.

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

Meet The Team - Bobby Clarkson Listing Agent

Reading our employee’s profile is a way to learn how diverse the positions at House Connect are! We employee educated professionals dedicated to making the most out of your listing experience. Check out their intro videos below as well as their professional social media pages. We’re proud of who’s working for you & want you to be too!

Bobby Clarkson – Listing Agent

Bobby is a licensed real estate agent who has lived in Roswell, GA his whole life. He has been in the real estate industry for 5 years & recently became our lead listing agent at House Connect. Since transitioning to our company in March he has listed over 20 properties. Bobby enjoys sports, music, spending time with friends, family and his two dogs. He is also involved with several local sports teams, as well as coaches a 14U travel baseball team. Bobby hopes to become a successful broker in the near future.

Check Out Bobby Online:

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/pub/bobby-clarkson/66/937/3b5

Social Bios: http://socialbios.com/BobbyClarkson

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AubTigr5

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 home staging, DIY home renovations, and 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 678-256-2753 for more info. We have dedicated, knowledgeable professionals waiting to assist you with selling your home without the pricey commissions.

**House Connect is a Roswell discount real estate broker offering an alternative to the high cost of selling your home. We offer Atlanta residents a flat fee MLS listing service which saves thousands of dollars versus using the traditional real estate consultant.

Get Your Home Ready for a Spring Listing Now

               According to a recent report, the number one market for home searches in the month of March is the South Atlantic, specifically: Delaware, Maryland, Virginia & Georgia - our very own Peach State. That means it’s important for sellers to be ready to list today to take full advantage of this peak season.  Just like retail stores and current fashion magazines are promoting their spring attire, you too should promote your home for the warmer season.

           

    Spring Clean-up: the first thought associated with the spring season is Spring Cleaning. Therefore, it’s important to present your home as fresh and clean as possible. Start your spring cleaning early and apply a new coat of paint. This will instantly freshen up your home & improve those crucial first impressions.

Next, replace signs of winter! Even if the temperatures have not yet risen, this is the time that people are experiencing extreme Spring Fever. Prepping your landscape for spring by applying new mulch in plant beds, ridding gutters of leaves and sidewalks of weeds, and even placing a decorative floral wreath on your front door will help buyers picture spending the approaching months in your house.

Don’t forget your interior! Be sure to display pictures of your family on summer vacations, open windows & blinds to let in natural light, and use plug-ins that have floral, fruity, or fresh linen scents to add to the spring appeal. Outside, prep your deck or patio by putting umbrellas, cushions, and a spring place-setting on display.

Most importantly, remember to look at your home objectively; by following these simple tips and getting your home ready for a spring listing now, you could be the one house a potential buyer sees that stands out among the rest.

We also offer plenty of selling tips online! Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Google+, Twitter, & Pinterest as well as subscribing to this blog. We’re constantly sharing our market-insider tips on home staging, DIY home renovations, and 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 678-256-2753 for more info. We have dedicated, knowledgeable professionals waiting to assist you with selling your home without the pricey commissions.

**House Connect is a Roswell, Georgia real estate company offering an alternative to the high cost of selling your home. We offer Atlanta residents a flat fee MLS listing service which saves thousands of dollars versus using the traditional real estate consultant.

So What IS House Connect?

The most common question we get is “How is House Connect different than any other real estate company?” so we decided to post a blog about it. House Connect was developed based on the principle of offering a solution to home sellers here in the Metro Atlanta Market because the majority of Home Sellers today do not have as much equity in their homes today as they did just 5 years ago.  Additionally, many sellers argue the value of a listing agent since they can research the internet and find many tools online to help them.

Some home sellers still may not know it, but the Listing Agent commission is part of YOUR selling fees. If you list your home for sale with many of the traditional real estate brokerages, you’re responsible for paying commissions. 

So how is House Connect different? With House Connect, you pay a one-time fee to list your house. Instead of 6 %, you’re only responsible for the 3% Selling Agent commission (which will be calculated on the final sales price and charged at closing), saving you potentially thousands of dollars. Here’s an example:

If you listed your house for $100,000 with a traditional real estate agency, 3% would go to the Listing Agent and 3% would go to the Buyers Agent, costing you $6,000. List the same home with House Connect, and a flat fee of $499 plus an FMLS fee of .0012% ($120) is all you pay for your listing ($619 total), saving you $2,381! YOU can decide if that savings goes towards making your listing price more competitive or directly into your pocket!

         

         

…and the proof is in the pudding. We recently listed a house in Roswell that sold within 15 days! Still trying to sell on your own or using traditional Real Estate companies? Check out our website and see what we can do for you.

Some of the services you will receive for free when listing with House Connect include:

·       a comparative market analysis (CMA) to help you determine the right asking price for your home

·        a House Connect expert that will assist in showing your home, negotiating offers, and completing the closing process

·       entry into 2 multiple listing services that are utilized in the Atlanta area as well as over 55 real estate for-sale specialty sites.

…and much more!

We also offer plenty of selling tips online! Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Google+, Twitter, & Pinterest as well as subscribing to this blog. We’re constantly sharing our market-insider tips on home staging, DIY home renovations, and 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 selling your home without the pricey commissions.