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Developing a First Class Real Estate Listing

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While a good real estate listing can introduce your property to the public and get it out in circulation, it is better to think of it as the very first time your property and its prospective buyer will meet. It should not only be thorough and full of facts, it should be easy to understand and enticing enough to make the reader want to see the property for him or herself. This can be done in a number of ways. With the number of technological advances available in print and on the internet, grabbing the attention of prospective buyers can be a simple and effortless task.

While a real estate listing that is too vague can make readers wary as to why so much information has been left out, an excessive amount of information can be confusing, especially when it is full of nothing but abbreviations. It is always good to start out with the basics, such as number of bedroom or bathrooms for homes or location and zoning for raw land or lots. The next step is to offer a few words on the property's strongest selling points, such as large yard, pool or proximity to popular attractions. Obviously, the use of clear, detailed pictures with a real estate listing is always of great help, especially if they are in color.

It is imperative that a real estate listing is not only factual but honest. Many prospective buyers invest a lot of time and energy to get out and view properties. They are therefore not likely to appreciate finding that the home they see listed as lakefront is actually one overlooking the sewage water treatment plant. The more inflated the claims, the less likely buyers will be willing to work with a property owner. Since buyers ultimately want to feel good about their purchase, it is better to be honest and show credibility than to be dishonest and run the risk of having no one to sell to.

One of the best options for marketing a home is to obtain an online real estate listing. Visualization plays an extremely vital role when it comes to marketing a property and the internet is a perfect venue for creating stunning visual portfolios. The number of technological advances, such as the 360 degree camera shot, allows prospective buyers to pan around and see a property from every angle without ever having to leave the comfort of their home. This is a bonus for those who find themselves in need of a residence in an entirely different city or state. Properties with these types of listings are also likely to get a higher number of views as compared to the conventional real estate listing.



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Pennsylvania Real Estate News

Philly Deals: He takes a fresh look at Philadelphia real estate - Philadelphia Inquirer


Philly Deals: He takes a fresh look at Philadelphia real estate
Philadelphia Inquirer
He went to coastal Florida — where real estate is the only business — and found things even deader: “Down 50 percent. Around Tampa, St. Petersburg, you can buy a new condo for $50000.” Great bargains. But “not so good for business.

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Anne Hathaway's Italian ex-boyfriend to be released from Pa. prison after real ... - Washington Post


Anne Hathaway's Italian ex-boyfriend to be released from Pa. prison after real ...
Washington Post
LORETTO, Pa. — An Italian ex-boyfriend of actress Anne Hathaway is about to be released from a Pennsylvania federal prison following a real-estate scam. Federal Bureau of Prisons spokesman Chris Burke says Raffaello Follieri is scheduled to be ...

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Property in PA – It's a Buyer's Market if you Know Where to Look - WebWire (press release)


Property in PA – It's a Buyer's Market if you Know Where to Look
WebWire (press release)
Prospective buyers of property in Pennsylvania may have had a difficult time finding quality land at an affordable price. But that may be about to change. Most sites that sell Pennsylvania land could be properly characterized as advertising aggregators ...

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CalSTRS buys control of Berwyn real estate firm for $800M - Bizjournals.com (blog)


Wall Street Journal

CalSTRS buys control of Berwyn real estate firm for $800M
Bizjournals.com (blog)
The California State Teachers' Retirement System has purchased a majority interest in LCOR, a Berwyn, Pa., real estate company, as well as other assets affiliated with the firm, in a deal valued at more than $800 million.
Statler Arms Apartments in downtown Cleveland changes hands, but pension fund ...Plain Dealer
LCOR and CalSTRS Announce Formation of Real Estate PlatformMarketWatch (press release)
CalSTRS puts $820 million in East Coast realtySacramento Bee
Private Equity Hub (press release) -Crain's Cleveland Business -Washington Post (blog)
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Southern budget passes, brings tax increase - York Daily Record


Southern budget passes, brings tax increase
York Daily Record
By BARB KREBS York, PA - Property owners in the Southern School District will be paying more in property taxes based on the 2012-13 budget approved Thursday by the school board. The final $47.5 million budget includes a 1.96 percent tax increase.

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