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Alistair Helm

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Realestate.co.nz

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I am CEO of realestate.co.nz, the most comprehensive real estate website in New Zealand. The site has a subscriber base of around 90% of the real estate industry showcasing over 100,000 listings.

The website is owned by the industry through a number of shareholder groups and is run as a private commercial business. The site attracts a monthly audience of around 250,000 UB's.

In addition to running the business, I also author the bog called "Unconditional" which launched in Nov '07 - this is a very enjoyable, highly engaging and stimulating experience! - have a read at www.realestate.co.nz/blog

My Comments

  • Thanks for this reference
    By Alistair HelmSeptember 8, 2008 - 3:06pm

    Thanks for this reference guys. I have learnt so much over the past 2 years through attending Connect. The conference has been pivotal to the development of our website for real estate agents in New Zealand. The web is such a valuable and powerful database of information that can be of such value to all in this industry. I am a passionate believer in the principle of open access to as much information as possible thereby empowering the consumer.

  • I am interested by the
    By Alistair HelmAugust 21, 2008 - 12:38pm

    I am interested by the statistic on the percentage of sellers using online options to attempt FSBO marketing at just 1%, and conversely 80% choosing an agent. In New Zealand we have been monitoring this through an annual Nielsen Online survey. The latest statistics from May of this year showed that 41% of sellers would definitely list with an agent compared with 35% last year. A year ago during a much more active "sellers" market close to half of all respondents said they would "try" and sell without an agent, recognising that eventually they would use an agent. Further details of this analysis can be found at http://www.realestate.co.nz/blog/belief-in-private-sales-falls-as-property-market-falls.html

  • Congrats Daniel - great
    By Alistair HelmJune 12, 2008 - 12:46am

    Congrats Daniel - great opportunity, you are perfect for the role. See you in SF.