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Monday, November 21, 2005

West Palm Beach Real Estate Agents Marketing to Tech Savvy Consumers

Gone are the days when West Palm Beach real estate agents were the only source for information on the local market. The Internet now offers the consumer all of the information that was once exclusive to realtors. Even large portions of MLS data can be found for free online. “As a result, the role of the real estate agent is changing from the keeper of the data to a strategist, psychologist and even more of an uber salesperson.”

Agents who want to stay afloat in the West Palm Beach real estate market have to adopt a technology positive attitude. Those who already have, find that it´s giving them the upper hand in the local market. The Internet is not only a fast and easy way to communicate with current clients (e-mail), it´s also an excellent marketing and lead generation tool.

West Palm Beach real estate agents are increasingly using their digital cameras to create virtual tours of their properties. Prospective buyers can now preview West Palm Beach real estate online and decide whether they´d actually like to visit the property from the comfort of their own home. Many agents are also saving time and paper by digitizing the purchase process, simplifying and consolidating a once “paper-intensive” undertaking.