This is a terrific idea. I'm looking for a realtor now. Asking around for references doesn't work well - each individual will either refer someone they know (not useful), or someone they worked with once or twice (no comparison data).
Thanks Paul - that's exactly why we created it. Let us know if you have any feedback on the site. Feel free to contact us at (800) 862-5815 for white glove service and to leave any comments.
My first thought upon seeing your site (which looks really good), was "what do I type in the search box?" Are you looking for location? Type of property? Both? Something else? Show an example search.
Yes, It needs some default text there for sure, but it should auto detect your location and pre-populate that based on IP address. Are you outside of the USA by chance? Could also just be a limitation of the GeoIP database
This is extremely helpful. I'm looking for a local Realtor and was going to try to compile some of this myself. It would be great if you added the # of sales within the target price range and the median time to sell to the results page.
edit: I agree with the other posters, I tried zip code in the search box and it was buggy (in Chrome).
Realtors have nothing but information. They are but a middle-man. They have played the game so well leeching money from both sides of the table. Unfortunately, even with the advent of the internet, it hasn't levelled the playing field enough for the middle man to completely disappear.
This is a good step towards a better model. Pokerfaced phoneys can't hide their history of quick-bucks anymore and are forced to deal with their reputation on the line.
Lawyers, bankers, accountants, doctors.. any profession could benefit from this model?
I'm (hopefully) just finishing up my first experience with a realtor, and I wouldn't recommend anybody ever hire one on their desired terms due to the perverse incentives. This realtor talked a good game and was decent at getting people through the house, holding open houses, ongoing marketing, etc. But as soon as we got the first offer letter, she checked out and became utterly useless. I'd recommend either paying one a fixed fee for marketing only (still contingent upon closing), or a 20-30% commission on the part of the price above what a passive MLS listing would easily sell the house for. Basically, don't count on them actually representing you through negotiation and closing, as they will see it as a completed job that finishes itself and apply themselves to other clients.
The information you guys provide could be a good starting point. However, in my experience, having good metrics (number of sales etc., ) is not the only means to gauge the quality of a realtor. There are a lot of intangibles (not pushy, comfort level, knowledgeable, empathy to your buying/selling criteria etc.) are very important as well. If you simply go by sales numbers etc, the data will get heavily skewed in favor of big realtors, who can afford to hire a team of other people to work for them and thereby work on and close more deals.
I entered Santa Cruz CA in the main search bar and when I click Find Realtor, nothing happens. Horrible first impression to a real user. Some sort or message or verification would make me think the site isn't "broken". Mac, Chrome Version 23.0.1271.64
Great looking site, but the main search box needs some work. It correctly prepopulated my location as 'Brooklyn, NY', but when I hit search, it took me to a result page for 'Rye Brook, NY' with no matches.
This is great. Location search is a bit flaky (can't find anything around New York under Chrome), but it looks very solid, and it looks like something I wish I had a year ago.
Earlier today I was getting an application error when adding an agent, and now it is saying "No Agents found" when adding an agent- with email, license number, and name. The agent I am adding is a top producing agent and active on multiple MLS systems as well as a designated Realtor in California. Are you guys aware of this problem?
I really wanted to use this, but I had major problems with the search like others did. Looked for Virginia Beach and it refused to let me search there. Kept forcing Colonial Beach, VA
Thanks for the feedback. We tested the site across dozens of cities, but we clearly have some search issues in some parts of the country and will work on that.
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[ 0.30 ms ] story [ 54.7 ms ] threadedit: I agree with the other posters, I tried zip code in the search box and it was buggy (in Chrome).
Realtors have nothing but information. They are but a middle-man. They have played the game so well leeching money from both sides of the table. Unfortunately, even with the advent of the internet, it hasn't levelled the playing field enough for the middle man to completely disappear.
This is a good step towards a better model. Pokerfaced phoneys can't hide their history of quick-bucks anymore and are forced to deal with their reputation on the line.
Lawyers, bankers, accountants, doctors.. any profession could benefit from this model?
Best of luck!
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As a buyer, my ideal agent would consistently close deals at prices lower than the offering price.
On the other hand, were I a seller, my ideal agent would consistently close deals at prices higher than the offering price.