Single Property Sites FAQ's
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How can a single property site help me?
They'll impress sellers, win listings, promote you online, produce more qualified buyer leads, save time, save advertising dollars, eliminate the need for web designers, help you manage property documents, distribute listing info across the internet (syndication), get better search engine placement (SEO) and so much more...
How will buyers find my single property websites?
Place your property-specific domain (555MainSt.com) everywhere you would normally advertise: flyers, postcards, sign riders, newspaper ads, e-mail, craigslist. All websites are also automatically syndicated across a large network of real estate portals (Trulia, Oodle, etc). You can even use it as a virtual tour on Realtor.com.
I have a website already, how is a single listing site different?
A single property
website allows you to describe every feature of the property without limitations. Add as much descriptive text as you need, a 100 photos, videos, flyers, documents and lots more.
Can they be used on Realtor.com as a virtual tour?
Yes. iPropertyWebsites is an approved picturepath
tour provider. You can automatically submit your site
to Realtor.com (as a virtual tour) through our website
once you've created an account and have activated your website. There is a $25 fee that
we collect on behalf of Realtor.com for this option.
Submission is free if you are a Showcase
Listing Enhancement subscriber.
Are there any monthly reoccurring charges?
No! Many of our competitors charge monthly
subscription fees which can get costly. We charge a
reasonable flat rate per website that includes everything
you need (hosting, domain, etc). You can also purchase
packages (5 & 10-packs) of sites for deeper discounts.
Do you offer a free trial? When do I pay for my site?
Yes. You can use your account to create and preview as many
property sites as you want without risking a penny.
Once the site is built you have the option to publish it (make it live) for one flat rate per year. Real estate agents can even e-mail clients a link to the website
before it's published. This makes it an excellent listing
appointment tool.
How hard is it to create a property website?
It's extremely easy! Anyone can do it, no
html or programming experience required. If you ever get stuck, just give us a call and we'll be happy to help you out.
What kind of information can I add to my site?
There is no real limit to what kind of content
you can add to your site...photos, videos, music, slideshows,
blogs, custom pages, custom links and the list goes
on...
How long does it take to create a single-property website?
If you already have your photos and descriptions
ready, you can have a nice site built in about 10-15
minutes. A more simple site can be created in just a
few minutes. It's all up to you and how much content
you want to add. There are quite a few time saving features
such as a custom page library and a feature picker that
will save you tons of time as you create more sites.
How often can I change my property-specific web sites?
You have full control over the editing and
updating of content on your sites. Login to your account
24/7 and make changes at your convenience.
How long will it be before my web site is live on the internet?
It only takes a couple minutes to publish
your web site after it's been built. Our wizard will
walk you through the domain registration and activation
automatically. Usually sites are online with an hour
but sometimes it can take up to 24 hours for the domain
name to propagate.
Will a single property site help my search engine rankings?
You have the ability to customize
your site meta-tags to fit your SEO needs. You can create
unlimited custom keyword rich pages , link to blogs,
your other listing and link back to your regular business
web site. Cross linking between sites is the key. Done
properly, you can turn your property sites into SEO
machines.
Can I add a video or 360 degree tour to my listing websites?
Yes. You can actually do both. Our intuitive
interface makes it easy to link to a Virtual tour and/or
add video. You can even add a video and display it on
your home page (instead of a slide show or static image).
Are the property websites submitted to search engines?
Yes. We automatically submit your site to
Google & Yahoo (MSN no longer takes manual submissions).
Typically we see single property web sites hosted on
our platform indexed within a week.
What should I do with a site after my property has sold?
Turn it into a 24/7 lead generator by changing the status to sold, adding a "Sold" banner to the home page picture and customizing the meta-tags and custom pages to be very keyword rich. Some agents even take a photo of the happy new buyers and post it on the site. The first thing they'll do after purchasing their new home is e-mail all their friends and family (possible future leads) the property web site. At the end of the year of hosting you have the option to renew your site or let it expire.
Can I re-use my web site for another property?
A website can only be used for one property
and is not transferable.
Who owns the listing website domain name?
You do. At anytime during the 1 year domain
registration period you can transfer the domain away
to a new registrar. We will approve the transfer and
the domain will be yours.
Can I use a domain name I already own?
Yes but we do not offer a discount for this
and still require you to register a new domain when
activating your site. Once the site is active you simply
forward the domain you own to the new site. Please contact
our support team if you would like to do this after your site is published.
Do you offer sign riders?
Yes. You can purchase a sign rider during
or after the website publication process directly from your account.
How do I show my client a site before it's been published?
There are a couple ways. One way is to login to your account and show them the site during your listing presentation. The other option is to use our Free-Preview tool, which allows you to e-mail a user name and password to the client so they can view the website (and statistics) on there own time.
Is there a limit to how many photos I can upload?
You can upload as many as 100 large photos to your site. Our flash slideshow has full screen capabilities so make sure to use photos that are 1000 pixels wide or larger.
How large will my photos display in my property web sites?
Our new flash slideshow interface allows visitors to view photos at full screen sizes! Most people these days use monitor resolutions of 1024x768 or larger so make sure you upload images that are 1000 pixels wide or larger.
Will my website have traffic statistics?
Yes, we have an extremely user friendly
statistic
utility built into each website. You can even give
your sellers access to the stats.
Can I send my clients website traffic reports?
Yes, you can e-mail
your sellers their own user name and password to
the site so they can check the stats at anytime.
Do you offer custom template designs?
We have many customizable templates. We can also design a completely custom template for your exclusive use. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.
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