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frobn · 05-15-2006, 09:41 AM

I originally posted this in another forum in respose to a question by a new Realtor and thought might be of interest to others:

Web site tips for a new Realtor.

Whatever your needs in a website are today you can be assured they will grow along with your growth as a Realtor.

Build on a solid foundation that lets you prepare for the future. If you are planning to build the site yourself, don't waste a time on flash and eye candy. Use standards--css/xhtml--anything less is pre 2000 and in the technology age it is pre-historic.

If you plan to hire someone validate their site for html/xhtml
at: http://validator.w3.org/

and for css at: http://jigsaw.w3.org/css-validator/

It's acceptable to have a few errors.

Content is extremely important and you need a framework that allows you to add pages easily. Add at least a page a week about your community, local schools, neighborhoods and real estate related topics.

Add a blog

Add a framed IDX (its usually free from your local MLS)

Display your contact information prominently and have easy to use forms for visitors to ask questions, make appointments, get a CMA, etc.

Add listing management to your site

When you are ready add an integrated IDX.

Here is information that describes the proper use of templates. http://cssdesignmagic.com/template-modules.htm

05-15-2006, 09:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
frobn Status: Real Estate Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 55	Web site tips for a new Realtor. I originally posted this in another forum in respose to a question by a new Realtor and thought might be of interest to others: Web site tips for a new Realtor. Whatever your needs in a website are today you can be assured they will grow along with your growth as a Realtor. Build on a solid foundation that lets you prepare for the future. If you are planning to build the site yourself, don't waste a time on flash and eye candy. Use standards--css/xhtml--anything less is pre 2000 and in the technology age it is pre-historic. If you plan to hire someone validate their site for html/xhtml at: http://validator.w3.org/ and for css at: http://jigsaw.w3.org/css-validator/ It's acceptable to have a few errors. Content is extremely important and you need a framework that allows you to add pages easily. Add at least a page a week about your community, local schools, neighborhoods and real estate related topics. Add a blog Add a framed IDX (its usually free from your local MLS) Display your contact information prominently and have easy to use forms for visitors to ask questions, make appointments, get a CMA, etc. Add listing management to your site When you are ready add an integrated IDX. Here is information that describes the proper use of templates. http://cssdesignmagic.com/template-modules.htm Last edited by frobn : 05-22-2006 at 07:40 AM.