Where’s My Listing? Part 2

Part 2

I realized that my first post on this topic was rather lengthy, so I decided to post a list of the key points from that posting:

1. Get every scrap of information you can about the listing, no matter how insignificant. You never know what a buyer might search for.
2. Create a template that you can use to write the text that you will use when you post the listing. I’ve attached a copy of one I am using for one of our listings.
3. When you take your photos, set them up in a sequence for easier uploading. I number mine (01-Front of house.jpg, 02-Living Room.jpg) etc., so that I know the order I want them in.
4. The number of photos you can upload depends on the site you are posting to – MLX allows 16 photos, Realtor.com is up to 25 photos. Some sites allow unlimited. Here’s the thing: I think the first group of photos should give the viewer an idea of the character of the house, so in most cases, my first 8-10 photos are always the same. Then, I add supplemental photos for more info.
5. When possible, turn in your listings early in the day, or soon enough so that you can review what was entered BEFORE the MLS office closes – listings are syndicated out each day; if you don’t catch an error right away, it can take days or weeks to fix the problem on the syndicated sites.

Bob Galivan