Thursday, April 26, 2012

Use Technology During Your Brantford Home Search!

Technology is everywhere today. People are reading books on their tech tablets, using apps for just about everything and beginning their Brantford home search online. As a Brantford Real Estate Agent, I not only do everything that I can to stay on top of the tech trends myself, but I also advise my clients to use the technology available to them to ensure that their transaction goes smoothly. There are a number of ways that you can accomplish this, including apps, social media sites and online directories.

I consider it one of my responsibilities as a Brantford Real Estate resource to let my seller and buyer clients know about all of the tech tools that they can use to make their transaction easier. Here are a few of my favorite tech-friendly ways of starting your home search:

•    Facebook Marketplace. Think about it: almost everyone is on Facebook. Why not tell your Brantford Real Estate Agent to market your listing on there, or use it to start looking for some potential properties? You’d likely know the person who is selling or buying the property because they would be part of, or connected to, someone in your immediate network. Social media is a powerful tool for connecting with others, and you can use those connections in day-to-day business transactions, too. Besides, you’d feel better about closing a transaction if you knew and trusted the other party, and using a social media site can help you guarantee that.

•    The New Home Buyers Network iPad app. This app is perfect because it is specific to people who live in Ontario, making it ideal for those looking to buy a home in Brantford. This iPad app, which was launched on Tuesday, is aimed to help local buyers find new condos and houses in the area. You can view floor plans, share listings and “favorite” properties that you want to see again for a closer look. Today’s home buyer is on-the-go, so these tech tablet applications are perfect for that.

•    Kijiji. Before you shy away due to the eBay connection, keep in mind that easy-to-use online classified sites aren’t the worst place to start looking. This site is free to use, and you can peruse ads for everything from real estate to jobs to automobiles. Sub-categories help you narrow down your search even further. You will have to be more careful in using these sites to answer ads that are legitimate, but if you learn to read between the lines, then you can find the perfect property for you. You should also get your Brantford Real Estate Agent to use Kijiji in order to expose your listing to even more potential buyers.

I consider it one of my main responsibilities, as a Brantford Real Estate resource, to let people know about some of the ways in which they can use technology to help guide them through their transaction. Whether you prefer to utilize your tech tablet on-the-go, log on to social media sites or peruse a classified ad online, all of the methods listed above will both ensure that your Brantford home gets more exposure and make it easier for you to find a new one.

If you have any questions on how you can use technology to your benefit during a Brantford Real Estate transaction, don’t hesitate to contact me! I would be happy to meet with you to discuss your options. I hope to hear from you soon!


Wally Dufrat | Sales Representative
RE/MAX Twin City Realty, Inc. Brokerage
Over 521 Closings!
515 Park Road North | Brantford, ON N3R 7K8
Direct:  (519) 752-5400 & (877) 759-5900 | Cell: (519) 761-7400 | Fax: 519-752-3400

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