Comments on: Some Tips for Getting Attention to Your Real Estate Listings http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2007/11/02/some-tips-for-getting-attention-to-your-real-estate-listings/ Learn, Network, Invest Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:43:41 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: FSBO Jane » Out-of-the-Box Selling Ideas http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2007/11/02/some-tips-for-getting-attention-to-your-real-estate-listings/comment-page-1/#comment-52021 FSBO Jane » Out-of-the-Box Selling Ideas Mon, 05 Nov 2007 11:30:46 +0000 http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2007/11/02/some-tips-for-getting-attention-to-your-real-estate-listings/#comment-52021 [...] I caught this recent post at Bigger Pockets written by a commenter, Linda P., who’s a real estate agent. Want the “insider” tips she’s using? You can view the entire post here. [...] [...] I caught this recent post at Bigger Pockets written by a commenter, Linda P., who’s a real estate agent. Want the “insider” tips she’s using? You can view the entire post here. [...]

]]> By: Hojin http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2007/11/02/some-tips-for-getting-attention-to-your-real-estate-listings/comment-page-1/#comment-52009 Hojin Sun, 04 Nov 2007 16:39:00 +0000 http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2007/11/02/some-tips-for-getting-attention-to-your-real-estate-listings/#comment-52009 I agree with Lynda that higher commissions do attract attention. I believe unless you're going to offer a commission that is significantly higher than the higher commission does not work. Here in Orlando, the typical commission offered to cooperating agents is 3%. I've tried offering 3.5% and 4% but with no increased activity. Once I began offering 5% and above, it did increase activity on my listing. I've tried posting at the bulletin board at the local grocery store and Wal-Mart but with no success. One thing I did not see on this post that I believe not too many agents are doing is listing syndication at portals such as point2homes, postlets, realinvent, etc. to get the property on as many search outlets. Finally, the most effective way to increase traffic on your home is face to face. You gotta promote it among agents in person. Everyone knows sales are done face to face. I agree with Lynda that higher commissions do attract attention. I believe unless you’re going to offer a commission that is significantly higher than the higher commission does not work. Here in Orlando, the typical commission offered to cooperating agents is 3%. I’ve tried offering 3.5% and 4% but with no increased activity. Once I began offering 5% and above, it did increase activity on my listing.

I’ve tried posting at the bulletin board at the local grocery store and Wal-Mart but with no success.

One thing I did not see on this post that I believe not too many agents are doing is listing syndication at portals such as point2homes, postlets, realinvent, etc. to get the property on as many search outlets.

Finally, the most effective way to increase traffic on your home is face to face. You gotta promote it among agents in person. Everyone knows sales are done face to face.

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