Learning to navigate the internet and use it to grow your business versus just to gain real estate comps can be tricky….Today I want to share with you a few more tips that can catapult your business just by sitting at your computer.  Let’s take a look shall we??

3. Use Google Alerts to help you receive information regarding one real estate investing subject. Real Estate investing blogs can talk about financing, wholesaling, rehabbing, land lording, etc… In order to cut the clutter down, you can set up an alert so you only get notifications regarding whatever keywords you pick. Setting up the alerts is easy, and it can do all the local research for you. It is not complicated to set it up either.

4. FREE property sites are not reliable. InvestorCompsOnline offers you reliable SMART data that you can trust to help you profit on EVERY deal.  We have several affordable plans that can give you the smart data and support that you need to valuate those deals properly.                            

6. If you are setting up a blog/website,  we suggest just setting up a blog and start writing about your niche and what you do.  Focusing on key word content, such as real estate comps or real estate investing, will drive people to your site.  Your site should have up to date content and be posting frequently.

Ok Guys,  I hope these tips will be help you to bring your “A” game when working with your real estate investment deals.  Remember stay focused, work in excellence, and honor God in all you do!

Nowadays it seems as though there is too much information available for anyone in any particular field, at any given moment. Right now you can Google the words “real estate comps“, or “Atlanta real estate investing”, and you will turn up millions of pages that vary in their effectiveness. How can an investor keep up with so much information? From navigating the internet, using websites and blogs, and social media, these tips will help many investors narrow their time online to be effective and efficient while they’re online.

1. Read local blogs when it comes to investing in real estate. When we want information, find blogs from local agents, brokers, and wholesalers because it is a great way to get introduced to other professionals, learn the latest trends, and get a beat on the investing pulse of your city. We have two blogs that we keep up to date with a wealth of articles and information about using SMART data and where to find Expert Help.  Visit my Investor Blog Here and my Valuation Blog Here.

2. Join the conversation online. Facebook is your key to getting in touch with people directly without really meeting. Do not join groups who have very generic names like, “Real estate investing”. Join groups with your city’s name in it. This narrows down the number of people in a group, but increases the quality per person within it. Side-note: If your city does not have a group, create one! This will probably get you plugged in at a faster rate.

In tomorrow’s post I will continue to discuss more details on using the internet and it’s wide reach to your advantage.  Stay tuned so you can learn the tricks of the trade and grow your business.  But if you have any questions in the interim, we offer a great opportunity to get your question answered!  Check out our ValuePro plan and get help with that important deal! Click here to find out more about Value Pro and the other plans we have to offer!

In today’s market using real estate comps to value a property is pretty much a given.  Many know that SMART data must be used to make an informed business decision.  But what are some of the best ways to market your properties?  What I’ve created below is a list of what I feel are the best ways for an investor to promote themselves and their listings in the modern economy.

Item #1 – An Effective Website

These days, not having a website can lose a lot of potential business. Aside from referrals (see item #3), most home buyers and sellers find their homes online.

Here are some of the things you should build into your real estate website:

• Listing data of some kind
• Consumer education resources
• Plenty of original, keyword-rich content
• Lead generation systems
• Regular updates, perhaps through a blog
• Basic website usability and organization

Item #2 – Internet Visibility / Web Presence

A few years ago, one could publish a 5-page website to generate business. People would eventually find the site, because there weren’t many of them competing for attention. Obviously, that has all changed. In order to be found online today, you need more than a basic real estate website — you need a highly visible multi-part web presence. This might include the main site, search engine optimization (SEO), a blog, online articles and press releases, and other publishing strategies.

When you increase your online activity in this way, you are capitalizing on something that is already occurring. People are already going online by the thousands to conduct research into their local real estate markets. So when you improve your web presence, you are tapping into an online marketplace that already exists.

Item #3 – Great Service Toward Clients

People are more willing to trust those they know. So when a colleague or recent home buyer says something about an investor, it does more to persuade the person than anything you might say.

The key to getting referrals, of course, is to provide great service. By being proactive during the real estate transaction, and by keeping your client engaged, you will have a better chance of getting referrals later on down the road. Of course, it also helps if you offer them a great price, using valuation information gained from your InvestorCompsOnline account, equaling a win-win situation for all!