How Lakeland Fl Home Buyers Use Technology
When searching for a Lakeland Fl real estate agent, make sure he or she is tech savvy. The internet has changed the way buyers search for homes and your agent must be able to make use of technology to market your home to these tech savvy buyers.
90% of homebuyers use the internet to search for homes. But not all these buyers are glued on their screens searching on their computers. Nearly all home buyers today are mobile and even mobile applications have made it possible for buyers to search for homes. Being "mobile" doesn't necessarily mean these buyers are on the move, but it means they might just be sitting on their desks and using their smart phones before even opening their laptop or computers.
Almost 30% shop for homes on their smart phones while waiting in line, 27% are searching over dinner, and 26% are guests at a friend's home, searching to bide away their time.
A person makes 11 searches on average before making another move such as calling an agent, attending an open houses, or making 3D searches.
This makes it a necessity for Lakeland Fl agents to jump in the online bandwagon.
While buyers are using technology to search for homes, some are also looking for mortgage loans, pay their mortgage online or by smartphone, or looking for refinancing rates on the internet.
Lakeland Fl agents have to keep up with how to efficiently maximize technology to reach out to these buyers and help their sellers market their homes online, as well as refer their clients to online resources for lenders, mortgage rates, market listings, and other relevant information made openly available on the web that will help them buy or sell their Lakeland Fl home.
Authored by Petra Norris
Managing Broker - CDV TransAtlantic, Inc.
(863) 619-6918
