Comments on: SEO Tips for Listing Agents

By: International property listing

International property listing — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:35:32 +0000

You have good points in here. You know, when I started working online, the only question that hit my mind is “WHAT and HOW”.. At first I was really clueless on this stuff, but thanks to those website you mentioned earlier. Because as of now, I know WHAT and HOW isn't a question anymore.

By: cheltenhamlettingagent

cheltenhamlettingagent — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 07:09:25 +0000

Great article, I'm from the UK and trying to learn about how you guy's over in the US do things. Thanks for taking the time to put this article online. There are some really good references and websites but sadly not useable over here in the UK yet. I will try listing properties to rent on twitter I must admit I sign on made one tweet and have not bothered since. Free traffic can not be sniffed at though.

By: Margaret

Margaret — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 05:51:54 +0000

I recently came across your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I don't know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog. I will keep visiting this blog very often.

Margaret

http://lotterymegamillions.net

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By: Lyn Sims

Lyn Sims — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 15:07:00 +0000

Well heck that would be me, I would welcome the opportunity to be your crash test dummy! I have listings on both right now.

By: Geordy Rostad

Geordy Rostad — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 06:42:52 +0000

No worries Lyn, we were never not friends. I guess I have gotten used to Postlets and spoiled by the price. I know a lot of agents out there are struggling and $free fits their budgets. Postlets syndicates to backpage, ByOwnerMLS, DotHomes, Enormo, FrontDoor, Google Base, HotPads, Local.com, Lycos, Oodle, Trulia, Vast and of course Zillow. Postlets also has the extra tools for Craigslist, Twitter, Facebook and the rest of the social networking bunch. Supposedly Postlets is soon going to offer more control of the actual design of the look and feel of the flyer. This is likely a reaction to what vflyer already offers in the design department.

Both have some nice features that differentiate themselves from each other but they are direct competition for certain. I’ve love to hear comments from someone who has RECENTLY used both. If you Google “vflyer vs. postlets” the arguments are based on outdated information since both services have been significantly adding to their offerings as of late.

Does anyone out there use both simultaneously on all your listings as a habit?

By: Lyn Sims

Lyn Sims — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:16:44 +0000

Lyn,

Our website provider has security in place to monitor their database. Your client information is not displaying on the consumer site, so there shouldn’t be an issue of your data being compromised.

This is what my tech people said about my site there Swansonager.

Geordy: Well we talked about pictures but with Postlets & VFlyers it is all about the pictures! Why do a nice virtual flyer and look at a toilet seat in a bathroom? Each flyer syndicates to a minimum of 10 and on Trulia, AR & CraigsList once you get the HTML you’re on your way! Most of my activity comes thru ActiveRain on a Postlets or VFlyer. Both virtual flyers gives you the opportunity to see where your traffic is coming from thus judging if that site is effective. I’ve had lots of activity from HotPads, FrontDoor, Yahoo and you didn’t mention that. I can’t even remember who sends that feed!
If your a listing agent, your want your listing everywhere it can be seen painlessly! Using the virtual flyers also gives the look of being unique that another agent might not do.
VFlyers let’s you do 2 listings free to check it out and do a test drive.

Are we all friends again?

By: Geordy Rostad

Geordy Rostad — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:26:52 +0000

So back on topic Lyn, did you have any more input? What sites are you using to syndicate on the net and spread the word about your listings? Postlets covers a lot of sites like Trulia, Zillow, Googlebase, Craigslist, etc but are there more important ones that I’m completely overlooking?

By: Lyn Sims

Lyn Sims — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:13:12 +0000

We’re off the topic now, I’ve sent along what you’ve mentioned to the RE/MAX tech site. Thanks for your suggestions.

By: Swansonager

Swansonager — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 18:55:03 +0000

In fact, your database tables are also exposed in the html source as well – MAJOR security issues. Wanted to give you a heads up.