Realtor Web sites

[Mango]

I wanted to look at properties today for my sister, since she is relocating to Ga., and what a nuisance it was trying to get a peek at the pictures of houses she was interested in in the MLS. Quite a few sites asked me for my life history, e-mail address, login id's. So, I left the sites and went to find one that eventually allowed me access to the MLS without doing all the above.

Do realtors really get that big of a pull of clients from web hits?
I personally would be interviewing realtors if I was looking to purchase a home.

I think if I ever become a realtor, I would focus more on my qualifications vs. making people go through a horse and dance to see what's available in the market.

[Smiling JOe]

I agree and cannot stand having to register to look around. There are sites that don't do that crap. I think those agents which require registration scare off more customers than they draw by all of the hoop jumping.

[Bobby J]

Whew!!!! I had to check my site. My personal web site brings you straight into the properties. I tend to move on when they start asking for my first born.

www.lifeonshore.com

[Mango]

I agree and cannot stand having to register to look around. There are sites that don't do that crap. I think those agents which require registration scare off more customers than they draw by all of the hoop jumping.

Sure scared me away. If I have access, and see something, I'd be more likely to hang around the site, and then take a closer look at the realtor to call and make inquiries and see how market savvy they are.

[Mango]

Whew!!!! I had to check my site. My personal web site brings you straight into the properties. I tend to move on when they start asking for my first born.

www.lifeonshore.com

I love your site. and the pictures too.
First born........funny.

[Smiling JOe]

Mango, I hear your frustration. My advice is to let your mouse finger do the walking.

[Mango]

Mango, I hear your frustration. My advice is to let your mouse finger do the walking.

It was funny. I googled real estate in Atlanta and someone very smart had in their tag line.........No registration required.

[TooFarTampa]

Bobby your site is great!! Very easy to navigate.

[mf]

not only that..but your site really "sells it"! this is the charm and lifestyle people want to buy!!!! love it!

[Bobby J]

Wow! Thanks for the nice comments on my site. It has been a process trying to put together a site that is user friendly and that people will navigate. This is actually my third attempt!!!! I feel I am finally getting it together. We also have our company site but I like to have my own personal space. Thanks again!

[DD]

Bobby: great site

Mango and all: I so agree with you all. I look at RE all the time...(I know, that's hard to believe) and I always RUN from the ones where you have to tell them your life history and blood type!

[willie]

Yes, very nice site!

If any of you other realtors (or other small business folks) want an affordable website designed and hosted, let me know.

....signed,

a stay-at-home-mom trying to earn a living (and put her education/experience to good use!) while the kids are at school and/or asleep!!

[Babyblue]

I wanted to look at properties today for my sister, since she is relocating to Ga., and what a nuisance it was trying to get a peek at the pictures of houses she was interested in in the MLS. Quite a few sites asked me for my life history, e-mail address, login id's. So, I left the sites and went to find one that eventually allowed me access to the MLS without doing all the above.

Do realtors really get that big of a pull of clients from web hits?
I personally would be interviewing realtors if I was looking to purchase a home.

I think if I ever become a realtor, I would focus more on my qualifications vs. making people go through a horse and dance to see what's available in the market.

Try this one www.discountfloridaproperties.com

[luvthebeach]

Mango - have you tried www.realtor.com?

[Mango]

Try this one www.discountfloridaproperties.com

Nice site, but I was looking in Georgia, not florida.

Mango - have you tried www.realtor.com?

No I didn't. I like the MLS directly and wanted to narrow down houses by exact zip codes. I am not sure that you can do that with realtor.com
I'll take a look see, but I did find a site that I bookmarked with a Georgia realtor that I can refer too.

Thanks for the tips ya'll

[Babyblue]

[QUOTE=Mango;217547]Nice site, but I was looking in Georgia, not florida.



Go back to it and look at the "my blog". There is a link to re/max in Atlanta.

www.discountfloridaproperties.com I was able to look around the great state of GA!

[Pirate]

I am a builder in Atlanta. If you want a Realtor for the purchase who will actually take care of you PM me. Or just buy one of my houses

[Smiling JOe]

www.discountfloridaproperties.com I was able to look around the great state of GA!

Too funny! When I clicked on Florida panhandle, on this link, a news page comes up with the top two headlines being:
Largest Heroin Bust in Walton County

Should the Bible be a textbook in Florida schools?

While that may not seem to strange, let me put Florida panhandle in context for you, from the words of that site:

"Come see what the Florida Panhandle has to offer, from lush beaches to entertainment for the whole family, there is something for everyone. "
Maybe the whole family needs some Heroin and a Bible.


Also very interesting, is the introduction which has a background of NYC-looking skyscrapers for a 30A Realty website.

[Mango]

Too funny! When I clicked on Florida panhandle, on this link, a news page comes up with the top two headlines being:
Largest Heroin Bust in Walton County

Should the Bible be a textbook in Florida schools?

While that may not seem to strange, let me put Florida panhandle in context for you, from the words of that site:

"Come see what the Florida Panhandle has to offer, from lush beaches to entertainment for the whole family, there is something for everyone. "
Maybe the whole family needs some Heroin and a Bible.


Also very interesting, is the introduction which has a background of NYC-looking skyscrapers for a 30A Realty website.

It gets worse as you pan down that page.

[Smiling JOe]

It gets worse as you pan down that page.

What, like the Human Skull Found on the Beach story? Wouldn't that be like treasure hunting for the entire family?

[Camp Creek Kid]

Too funny! When I clicked on Florida panhandle, on this link, a news page comes up with the top two headlines being:
Largest Heroin Bust in Walton County

Should the Bible be a textbook in Florida schools?

While that may not seem to strange, let me put Florida panhandle in context for you, from the words of that site:

"Come see what the Florida Panhandle has to offer, from lush beaches to entertainment for the whole family, there is something for everyone. "
Maybe the whole family needs some Heroin and a Bible.


Also very interesting, is the introduction which has a background of NYC-looking skyscrapers for a 30A Realty website.

Very strange. Although he does have a link to the Beach Cam . . .

[Babyblue]

Too funny! When I clicked on Florida panhandle, on this link, a news page comes up with the top two headlines being:
Largest Heroin Bust in Walton County

Should the Bible be a textbook in Florida schools?

While that may not seem to strange, let me put Florida panhandle in context for you, from the words of that site:

"Come see what the Florida Panhandle has to offer, from lush beaches to entertainment for the whole family, there is something for everyone. "
Maybe the whole family needs some Heroin and a Bible.


Also very interesting, is the introduction which has a background of NYC-looking skyscrapers for a 30A Realty website.

Now that is funny!!

[llsnd98]

Hi!
I am a homeowner in Seagrove, but I live in the Atlanta area (I'd rather be living in Seagrove year-round, but I digress..). I live in a resort community called Chateau Elan in north Gwinnett County and I know exactly what you mean about the real estate listings and their MLS links. I currently have my house on the market and am using a site called Century 21 Clickit, which is actually a flat-fee broker. I am my own selling agent but I'm listed on the MLS. I didn't have to go through an individual agent in order to get listed on the MLS, which is nice because I was able to list at a lower price since I am only paying the 3% buyer's agent commission.

The MLS is a must for anyone wanting to sell or buy and it should be easier for anyone and everyone to gain access to. If anyone is interested in living in Chateau Elan at a great price for an almost brand new house, send me a PM!!

Good Luck to your sister!

[Mango]

A house has been found and closing is in 2 weeks.

[Babyblue]

Too funny! When I clicked on Florida panhandle, on this link, a news page comes up with the top two headlines being:
Largest Heroin Bust in Walton County

Should the Bible be a textbook in Florida schools?

While that may not seem to strange, let me put Florida panhandle in context for you, from the words of that site:

"Come see what the Florida Panhandle has to offer, from lush beaches to entertainment for the whole family, there is something for everyone. "
Maybe the whole family needs some Heroin and a Bible.


Also very interesting, is the introduction which has a background of NYC-looking skyscrapers for a 30A Realty website.

I just hope the news folks don't report poor sales and huricanes, again.

[Smiling JOe]

Try this one www.discountfloridaproperties.com

One other think which bothers me about this guy's site is that he features properties which are not his listings without giving credit to the listing agent. In addition, he has a link to his own name beside those listings. In fact, at the top of the page of those listings, it states, "Michael Harbin's Listings." Sounds like trouble to me.

[SHELLY]

One other think which bothers me about this guy's site is that he features properties which are not his listings without giving credit to the listing agent. In addition, he has a link to his own name beside those listings. In fact, at the top of the page of those listings, it states, "Michael Harbin's Listings." Sounds like trouble to me.

I didn't think there were any "rules" in the Florida RE game.

Ya gotta love the News links on the guy's website though. My personal favorite: "Arson Gives Cash-Strapped Homeowner Hope"


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[Bobby J]

I didn't think there were any "rules" in the Florida RE game.

This is how I know you are not an agent....rules and disclosures is all it is.

[mf]

Too funny! When I clicked on Florida panhandle, on this link, a news page comes up with the top two headlines being:
Largest Heroin Bust in Walton County

Should the Bible be a textbook in Florida schools?

While that may not seem to strange, let me put Florida panhandle in context for you, from the words of that site:

"Come see what the Florida Panhandle has to offer, from lush beaches to entertainment for the whole family, there is something for everyone. "
Maybe the whole family needs some Heroin and a Bible.


Also very interesting, is the introduction which has a background of NYC-looking skyscrapers for a 30A Realty website.

hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!

[SHELLY]

This is how I know you are not an agent....rules and disclosures is all it is.

What do the rules say about REALTORS® touting properties as good investments and relaying "return on investment" info for condo/vacation home purchases?



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[Babyblue]

This is how I know you are not an agent....rules and disclosures is all it is.

Booby J 1. Shelly zip.

[Babyblue]

One other think which bothers me about this guy's site is that he features properties which are not his listings without giving credit to the listing agent. In addition, he has a link to his own name beside those listings. In fact, at the top of the page of those listings, it states, "Michael Harbin's Listings." Sounds like trouble to me.

Loopnet looks like trouble?

[Bobby J]

What do the rules say about REALTORS® touting properties as good investments and relaying "return on investment" info for condo/vacation home purchases?



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If you really would like to have/know all the rules take a 6 day course. To sign up here is a link.

link

[SHELLY]

If you really would like to have/know all the rules take a 6 day course. To sign up here is a link.

link

After that 6 days of learning the rules can the students also take the Series 7 exam?

BTW: Florida State law and Federal Securities law prohibits any Real Estate agent from selling property as an investment and giving projections as to future earnings. (I just saved some students one day's worth of classes.)

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[Bobby J]

After that 6 days of learning the rules can the students also take the Series 7 exam?

BTW: Florida State law and Federal Securities law prohibits any Real Estate agent from selling property as an investment and giving projections as to future earnings. (I just saved some students one day's worth of classes.)

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You can find that answer here http://www.nasd.com/index.htm
My bet is you already know the answer.

[wetwilly]

If you really would like to have/know all the rules take a 6 day course. To sign up here is a link.

link

[Beach Crazy]

My city is on www.ezmls.com and I find it very easy navigating. We look all the time! You just put in your zip or county and can narrow the results several different ways.

[Bobby J]

My city is on www.ezmls.com and I find it very easy navigating. We look all the time! You just put in your zip or county and can narrow the results several different ways.

That is a cool site!!

[Bobby J]

After that 6 days of learning the rules can the students also take the Series 7 exam?

BTW: Florida State law and Federal Securities law prohibits any Real Estate agent from selling property as an investment and giving projections as to future earnings. (I just saved some students one day's worth of classes.)

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BTW,

Do you have your series 7 lic. ? I hear it is a really tough test.

[Smiling JOe]

Making big competition for realtor.com is trulia.com. Check it out.

[SHELLY]

BTW,

I hear it is a really tough test.

Compared to what...


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[coastaljewel]

Hey...haven't been out here for a while. As a realtor, I hate having to sign in, and, like you will not do it. I just keep trolling away to find one that will let me surf without registration. Bobbie's site is great. If you want to look some more, check out www.GoneCoastal.com. There is a portal to Emerald Coast Homes Online as well as featured listings.

Julie

[Bobby J]

Compared to what...


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Just a question Shelly. No angle.

[Babyblue]

Compared to what...


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Compared to the exam!

[Joe Mammy]

Well, as a web developer and a realtor I think I offer just what the public desires- with no registration required:

Daily reports updated by 7:00am every biz day:

1. The HOTSHEET (brand new listings)

2. Price changes (including the DSS - Destin Seller's Sentiment - increases vs decreases)

3. What is currently under contract- broken down by single family, condo and townhome

4. What has sold in past 30 days

5. Easy navigation to active listings by price ranges for single family and condo- 1 click

7. My market sentiment- backed by facts usually updated monthly under "market pulse"

6. MLS - every agent offers MLS these days - it's no biggie - my solution is custom and I partnered with Bank of America by porting raw data to their inhouse solution powered by FNIS. There is registration required here if you delve into wanting further info on a specific property but you can find it without even going into the MLS by using #5 above.

Comments welcome:
www.TheWiredAgent.com

[rapunzel]

Comments welcome:
www.TheWiredAgent.com

Great website. I only wish it covered Walton County, too!

[Joe Mammy]

Great website. I only wish it covered Walton County, too!

Thanks for the compliment.

I am a Destin guy and that is where I primarily focus. I can set anyone up with Walton County info as well...email your request and I can have it all automated directly to you.

[SHELLY]

Originally Posted by SHELLY
Compared to what...

Compared to incessant (and boring) negativity about everything and everyone which you seem to handle with relative ease.

What can I say....it's a gift

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[SHELLY]

Comments welcome:
www.TheWiredAgent.com

Congrats on a "gutsy" site!

It puts the info out there with a refreshing absence of piffling puffery.

It's a keeper...I wouldn't hesitate to pass along to anyone who's seriously interested in shopping Destin RE.

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[Joe Mammy]

Congrats on a "gutsy" site!

It puts the info out there with a refreshing absence of piffling puffery.

It's a keeper...I wouldn't hesitate to pass along to anyone who's seriously interested in shopping Destin RE.

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And they said you were only good for negatives...

Thank you for the accolades.