'Internet presence key to property sales'
'Internet presence key to property sales'
Research shows that South African internet users passed the five million mark for the first time in 2010, finally breaking through the 10% mark in internet penetration for the country.
As more and more people gain access to internet facilities, online property listings will play an increasingly bigger role in the property sale process, says Grant Gavin, owner of RE/MAX Panache.
Gavin notes that in 2010 and so far during 2011, the busiest viewing times were Mondays between 7am and 10am, with the week tailing off quite rapidly, meaning that Thursdays and Fridays are slow viewing days. "Very little property surfing is done after hours," he notes.
Majority of visitors were South Africans who accounted for around 80% of all pages viewed, with the UK providing the second largest audience with an average of 5% of all pages viewed.
The USA and Germany are always in the top 5 and account for about 4% of monthly page views combined.
Lead generation and the use of integrated technology platforms are two of the 10 trends that will drive the next five years, according to US real estate expert, Steve Murray. Gavin believes that the internet is a key component of the technology platforms that will drive the market and assist in providing agents with buyer and seller leads
"The internet provides an excellent tool for sellers to showcase their property and buyers to search for their ideal home from the comfort of their own home or office. Harnessing the technology and using it effectively will mean the difference between success and failure for many estate agents," he concludes.
* 'Internet Access in South Africa 2010' study by World Wide Worx
RE/MAX Press Release
Research shows that South African internet users passed the five million mark for the first time in 2010, finally breaking through the 10% mark in internet penetration for the country.
As more and more people gain access to internet facilities, online property listings will play an increasingly bigger role in the property sale process, says Grant Gavin, owner of RE/MAX Panache.
Gavin notes that in 2010 and so far during 2011, the busiest viewing times were Mondays between 7am and 10am, with the week tailing off quite rapidly, meaning that Thursdays and Fridays are slow viewing days. "Very little property surfing is done after hours," he notes.
Majority of visitors were South Africans who accounted for around 80% of all pages viewed, with the UK providing the second largest audience with an average of 5% of all pages viewed.
The USA and Germany are always in the top 5 and account for about 4% of monthly page views combined.
Lead generation and the use of integrated technology platforms are two of the 10 trends that will drive the next five years, according to US real estate expert, Steve Murray. Gavin believes that the internet is a key component of the technology platforms that will drive the market and assist in providing agents with buyer and seller leads
"The internet provides an excellent tool for sellers to showcase their property and buyers to search for their ideal home from the comfort of their own home or office. Harnessing the technology and using it effectively will mean the difference between success and failure for many estate agents," he concludes.
* 'Internet Access in South Africa 2010' study by World Wide Worx
RE/MAX Press Release
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