Realtor.com’s Search-by-School Feature a Favorite among Millennial Home Buyers
The search-by-school feature on realtor.com® allows consumers to conduct a search for a specific school with results only showing homes that fall within that school district. This feature helps buyers quickly and easily filter accurate local school information so they can decide which homes meet their family’s educational needs.
“Local schools are clearly more important to specific population segments – such as today’s millennials, who either have or are planning to have children. High-ranking schools can have a positive impact on home values over time as new families pay a premium for access to better schools,” said Jonathan Smoke, chief economist for realtor.com®.
According to a recent realtor.com® study, fifty-two percent of millennials report that school districts are a deal breaker in their home search, compared with 31 percent of all buyers.
Click here to learn more about the search-by-school feature on realtor.com®.
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HotPads Reveals New Website & Mobile App
HotPads, a Zillow company, has unveiled a redesigned website and mobile app to make the experience of searching for a property even faster. The new website and app will feature additional tools and features that make the search experience more intuitive.
“Rental markets are moving faster than ever, and there is more competition for homes and apartments – especially in urban markets where HotPads’ young, mobile and tech-savvy users tend to live,” said Matt Corgan, HotPads co-founder and general manager. “HotPads has completely revitalized its site with this in mind, including a whole new look and feel, and a user-experience designed to help renters find a place to rent faster by giving them more information, and making that information easier to find.”
Check out the new website at www.hotpads.com.
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Trulia Releases Updated Agent Profiles to Connect with Consumers and Grow Business
Trulia recently revamped their Agent Profiles in order for agents to more easily build their online brand and connect with consumers. The new Agent Profiles now include ratings and reviews, larger photos and infographics, enhanced editing tools, and an optimized lead generation form. Consumers are able to search for an agent based on their specific needs and agents can use the profile as a free endorsement from past clients.
“With the new Trulia Profiles, we are delivering a service that exemplifies Trulia’s thriving, two-sided marketplace serving the needs of consumers who are looking for insights during their home search, while generating opportunities for brokers and agents to connect with them,” said Pete Flint, CEO of Trulia.
Check out our video to learn how to set up your free Agent Profile.