Sellers – Brace Yourself

A recent Wall Street Journal article has brought attention to a new trend in real estate Web-sites. ZipRealty and Reply are adapting the user reviews you see on sites like Amazon to real estate. The goal is to provide accurate information online, not just the exaggerated and up-beat descriptions typical to the field. A classic […]

Mona Lisa Sells Houses?

Admit it, you tour a home for sale and you don’t notice the air tight windows, capacity of the furnace, or the pitch of the roof. You notice the spaciousness, cleanliness, and swank décor. Should you concentrate more on the actual square footage and home amenities? Probably. A new industry trend devoted to this mindset […]

Map Based Real Estate Searches

Trulia is one of several recently launched Web-sites that shows real estate information by placing icons on an interactive map. When you click on the icon, you see a photo of the home, some basic information, and a link to get more details. It has expanded the area it covers to include Indiana. It’s a […]