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Old 08-28-2008, 08:21 AM
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Besides making the design of the site more "urban" there needs to be easier access to the current inventory. You have the search by price at the bottom of the page. I really like the maps and videos and description of the buildings but realized I wasn't seeing what is currently for sale. This is a great resource for people looking for condos in Uptown Charlotte but you want to make sure they stay focused on what is currently for sale.

Although sites (in my opinion) should not be focused on the agent, I do think there could be more about you or your company on a separate page. When people go from being a casual visitor to considering using your services they often want to know something about who is behind the site.
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Old 08-28-2008, 10:08 AM
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Only one IDX per firm in the state of North Carolina. I can't do all those things you would like to see.

I wish I could have my own IDX with listings in each building, but can't. I think this may change soon.


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Nice website. A few comments though;

I would add a color theme, the white looks a little sterile. Remember, the future is Eco, so maybe earth tones and shades of green color perhaps.

I notice on the condo map link that when I highlight a condo image, I can enter the high rise page with just content and exterior image of the Complex, and no specific units for sale. For me, as a buyer, I am looking for specific unit addresses for sale with all pics and detail information to include pricing.

In addition, To much running around on the website for condo information. I personally think your bounce rate will be high, and potiential buyers will get tired of going in and out of pages with no objectives accomplished and leave the site early.

I'm sitting here imaging myself as a buyer of a condo. Any condo link I hit, it takes me to the content and exterior Complex pics, but no specific units for sale. The only thing I can do is contact you about the Complex Building. Remember, the internet is there for specific address searches, when I find a unit, I then can contact you for a showing. I am a little confused on your value data base, still no IDX solution for specific units for sale. Nice Complex pages with content and the building pictures, but then what?


Just a few comments going through your web. Now, remember, I am no web designer myself, that is why REW is currently constructing my web with an IDX solution.
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Old 08-28-2008, 10:59 AM
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Roger that, sorry, didn't know your local area policies.
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Let me see, yep your right, it is there. However, typically a geographic location is typed in with the search term real estate, homes for sale, condos for sale, etc. IE atl condos
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Maybe you can talk your broker into customizing their IDX, or if you are serious about building a presense on the web even switching brokers to someone who has NO web presence that you could work around and create an idx that works for your site. I would also consider getting involved in your local MLS committee to get that rule changed.
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Maybe you can talk your broker into customizing their IDX, or if you are serious about building a presense on the web even switching brokers to someone who has NO web presence that you could work around and create an idx that works for your site. I would also consider getting involved in your local MLS committee to get that rule changed.
I've talked to the broker but we use a solution that all agents use.

http://realtygenerator.com/

We can't customize it.

Switching brokers isn't an option either. The comission split I have with my company is very good. They only take out $300 per transaction.

The MLS committee has been getting lots of heat as everyone has that rule. One of the guys from the MLS told me to e mail him in one month, he may have good news!
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