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Mango avatar
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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. :roll:

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. :idontno:

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Smiling JOe avatar
Smiling JOeSoWal Expert
#2
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 avatar
Bobby JBeach Fanatic
#3
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 avatar
MangoSoWal InsiderAuthor
#4
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 avatar
MangoSoWal InsiderAuthor
#5
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. :clap_1: and the pictures too. :lol:
First born........funny.

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Smiling JOe avatar
Smiling JOeSoWal Expert
#6
Mango, I hear your frustration. My advice is to let your mouse finger do the walking.
Mango avatar
MangoSoWal InsiderAuthor
#7
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. :lol:
TooFarTampa avatar
TooFarTampaSoWal Insider
#8
Bobby your site is great!! Very easy to navigate. :clap_1:
mfBanned
#9
not only that..but your site really "sells it"! this is the charm and lifestyle people want to buy!!!! love it!
Bobby J avatar
Bobby JBeach Fanatic
#10
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!!!! :bang: 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 avatar
DDSoWal Expert
#11
Bobby: great site :clap_1:

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! :shock:
willieBeach Comber
#12
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!! :roll:
Babyblue avatar
BabyblueBeach Fanatic
#13
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. :roll:

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. :idontno:

Try this one www.discountfloridaproperties.com
Mango avatar
MangoSoWal InsiderAuthor
#15
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 avatar
BabyblueBeach Fanatic
#16
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 avatar
PirateBeach Fanatic
#17
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 avatar
Smiling JOeSoWal Expert
#18
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. " :floor:
Maybe the whole family needs some Heroin and a Bible. :idontno:


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

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Mango avatar
MangoSoWal InsiderAuthor
#19
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. " :floor:
Maybe the whole family needs some Heroin and a Bible. :idontno:


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 avatar
Smiling JOeSoWal Expert
#20
It gets worse as you pan down that page. 😱
:idontno: What, like the Human Skull Found on the Beach story? Wouldn't that be like treasure hunting for the entire family?

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