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Perhaps all these ideas aren't really the problems. Maybe they are just symptoms of the same problem. What is the problem is all agents trying to be everything to everyone? I think that if agents had niches and made their web site cater to that niche you could manage to achieve all the objective above. For instance, if you were a CBD Austin luxury condo broker and only did that, your prospects and clients would likely find very detailed information on your site making it less important for the customer to go elsewhere in search of info. Secondly, with a small segment of listings and areas, you could preview all new listings and even check on FSBOs and pocket listings. With a small market, the data about where things are going could be complete. With a small inventory you could provide extremely detailed info on each complex, the HOAs, fees, taxes, etc. The mobile issue I have no answer for and I really think that it's a fall back technology. Who wants to use a slow connection, with a small screen, and annoying keyboard as a primary searching tool? Now back to marketing to all of Austin. :) Joe Cat Mountain TX Homes MLS Search | Lakewood Real Estate and Cat Mountain Real Estate
Great article, but better graphic. :) Joe Walsh Ranch Homes for Sale in Round Rock Texas | Jester Texas Real Estate and MLS Search
Hittail.com is a pretty cool tool as well. Google Analytics is a bare minimum for most folks. You can also use things like statcounter.com. Joe Great Hills TX Homes Search | Lakeway Clusters Real Estate Listings
