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Dave Martin (703) 585-4687, Making Realty Dreams a Reality #WeWillGetYouHome (Fairfax Realty)

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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I'm afraid if you ask 10 people you'll get 10 different responses. Besides Katerina Gasset you might want to check in with Lori Ballen as well.

Oct 17, 2017 10:57 AM
Rainmaker
7,836,164
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I like the advice by Barbara Todaro and Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Oct 17, 2017 10:49 AM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

now, it's time to talk to Katerina Gasset ..just give her a call....it doesn't cost anything to talk and investigate...

Oct 17, 2017 10:41 AM
Rainmaker
1,502,998
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Anita Clark has some great recommendations.  I second the recommendation of Katerina and Tammy.  Both have proved very knowledgeable here.  I've seen several of Katerina's webinars (and I'm signed up for the upcoming one with Realbird) and I've always learned something.

Oct 17, 2017 01:44 PM
Rainmaker
2,462,840
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Other than a WP site, which I would recommend first and foremost, my next stop would be a call to Tyler Zey over at Easy Agent Pro. I really like the look/feel of his sites and from what I hear their customer service is very good.

For WP, you cannot go wrong with reacing out to either Tammy Emineth or Katerina Gasset for pricing/assistance.

Oct 17, 2017 12:40 PM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

I think you may want to talk to Katerina Gasset .  I am sure she can help you out well and answer all your questions.  We only do websites for our branding and strategic marketing clients.  Wishing you continued success.  A

Oct 17, 2017 10:21 AM
Rainmaker
3,988,007
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I think we all have different opinions on that subject. As others suggested, contact Katerina Gasset.

Oct 17, 2017 05:47 PM
Rainmaker
1,622,432
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

In the Rain, Katerina is an expert.

Let us know what or who you choose to work with.

Oct 17, 2017 04:23 PM
Ambassador
6,393,609
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

I use Placester, not the best but they are cheap.

 

Oct 17, 2017 11:41 AM
Rainmaker
1,129,608
Lori Ballen
Keller Williams Las Vegas - Las Vegas, NV
Digital Marketing Strategist

I appreciate the tag. I'm a real estate agent myself and understand the importance of a website. My businesses are driven on search engine optimization, social optimization, and agent referrals. 

I get the importance of content, blogging, and a quality user experience. 

I'm not going to make a sales pitch on Activerain as I know the owner also sells website platforms and I respect him. 

I'll include a link to my Youtube Channel so you can see some of what I teach. 

https://www.youtube.com/loriballen

Oct 17, 2017 11:38 AM
Rainmaker
2,220,654
Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

You have great answers here

Oct 17, 2017 11:08 AM
Rainmaker
1,955,212
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

I use Virtual Results - I wouldn't reccomend them if I didn't think they hit all the boxes.  They are a wordpress platform. Designed by and for real estate agents and brokers and teams.

My site is a responsive website and very customizable. They give you a few pages and you can continue adding and adding pages. 99% of all the pics on my site are mine - same with the content. 

I have a limelight website and because I am in a small market VR agreed (years ago) to give me this exclusive design. Doubt they do that now!

Check out my website at SellSedona.com. 

Virtualresults.com is the platform.

Oct 17, 2017 10:59 AM
Rainmaker
577,750
Gloria Valvasori, Accredited Senior Agent
BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS REAL ESTATE SIGNATURE SERVICE - Mississauga, ON
REAL Experience | REAL Commitment | REAL Results!

I have a custom wordpress based website built by Global Graphics.  I designed it, told them what I wanted, and we worked together, made changes, corrections, etc, and they were very helpful.  I have full control over my site and change the content often.  You can't go wrong with wordpress.

/https://www.globalgraphicswebdesign.com/

Oct 17, 2017 08:38 PM
Ambassador
5,230,113
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Katerina Gasset, Tammy Emineth, Inna Hardison, I know. Good luck! 

Oct 17, 2017 06:00 PM
Rainmaker
989,652
Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

Feel free to PM me for my recommendations

Oct 17, 2017 05:01 PM
Ambassador
2,684,109
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

  What Nina Hollander said in her answer to you. 

Oct 17, 2017 04:17 PM
Rainmaker
1,196,798
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

I can say that I have learned much from your question David Martin since I didn't have a suitable answer

Oct 17, 2017 02:50 PM
Rainmaker
911,338
Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

David, since you're in Alexandria VA, you might want to check with Winn Singleton at http://www.summitweb.com/

 He's an agent himself, and he has been building agent websites for several years.

Oct 17, 2017 02:28 PM
Rainer
9,875
Kathryn Messina
Real Estate 360 Now - Lynnfield, MA
Real estate agent in the greater New England area

I work with BrandYourself and they help maintain my website and manage my review platforms. 

Oct 17, 2017 12:55 PM
Rainmaker
399,703
PropertyMinder (AccelerAgent)
PropertyMinder, Inc. - San Jose, CA
Modern Tools for the Modern Agent

Hey there, David Martin! The company I'm affiliated with (PropertyMinder) provides everything you're looking for (and possibly more). If you're interested in learning more, I'd love to connect. (We're also actually having an end of the year promo).   Feel free to call or email at any time: tim@propertyminder.com or 408.213.4668 - Tim

Oct 17, 2017 11:02 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,082
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Look around and see who's website you like.  Usually, the designer/host is at the bottom of the site.

Oct 18, 2017 06:34 AM
Rainmaker
1,725,996
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

This is something that requires a subjective review that only you can do. I suggest looking at what other successful agents have and reviewing their sites.

Oct 18, 2017 06:27 AM
Rainmaker
855,369
Peter den Boer
Atlanta Communities - Woodstock, GA
MBA,GRI, Associate Broker, Realtor

Check out Ukit. I really like them.

Oct 18, 2017 04:42 AM
Rainmaker
3,986,258
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I used to be with Homes.com and looking to go back there

Oct 17, 2017 06:56 PM
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Katerina Gasset
The Gasset Group & Get It Done For Me Virtual Services - Provo, UT
Amplify Your Real Estate & Life Dreams!

I firmly believe that you need to have full control over your website. I highly recommend putting your domain on the wordpress.org platform and using a theme like Thrive that works well with IDX and also is easy to create funnels , forms, exit pop ups, quizzes, and super landing pages. You can get all of this for a very reasonable free, super low if you do much of it yourself. 

 

I would be more than happy to discuss your goals as that is very important, and to know who your target audience is, what your expectations are, are you going to drive traffic through ads or just want to blog and get organic leads? There are many variables and the answers to those will determine your choices. You can reach out to me anytime to ask more questions and research this further. I will let you know what your best options are in your particular niche and situation. Text me at 561-502-1577. 

Oct 17, 2017 06:52 PM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Before you commit, I suggest you do a little market research.

At your next open house purpose it for gathering behavioral data.

Ask those who visit to respond to your brief questionnaire.

One group of questions:

What website do you use most for your home searching?

Which website is #2?

What are the features you find most beneficial?

Regarding website #2, why would you not rate it a 10?

What do you find most distressing regarding the websites you have used? 
(the response to this will surprise you)

Now, from the active buyer responses, you know the function and features your website needs, not what vendors are selling.

Getting proper specifications is the hard part, coding is only 20% of the effort. So don't spend time on the wrong activity.

Oct 17, 2017 02:54 PM
Rainmaker
4,319,419
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

You have pretty good suggestions, David.

Jun 13, 2018 07:50 PM
Rainmaker
5,868,554
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

There are so many options, but I know many have Word Press sites.

Oct 20, 2017 08:22 AM
Ambassador
3,164,294
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

depends on budget.  I have two sites, but one is an older URL at a point2agent site I've had for years.  pretty simple to customize and build landing pages. If you aren't overly tech savvy but want to do do it yourself and have a good bit of control I'd recommend taking a look at it.  Otherwise several folks can build you a very custom webpress where you have total control, but it's not always budget friendly.

Oct 19, 2017 04:03 PM
Rainmaker
4,936,705
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Have to see what others have to say!

Oct 19, 2017 10:12 AM
Rainmaker
4,434,127
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Good luck.

Oct 19, 2017 02:52 AM
Rainer
509,449
Susie Kay
Ultra Real Estate Dallas Fort Worth - Plano, TX
North Dallas Specialist

Thanks for the question David Martin ! I'm parked and reading.

Oct 18, 2017 03:24 PM
Ambassador
3,345,091
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Lori Ballen. Corinne Guest, Managing Broker 

Tammy Emineth 

Oct 18, 2017 10:09 AM
Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Looks like many suggestions

Oct 18, 2017 04:22 AM