Estate Agents Look to the Internet to survive the credit crunch
The credit crunch has affected most businesses across industries. Estate agents and property businesses are probably one of the worst hit in the market. Not only have the property prices fallen, but the number of properties being sold have declined month on month. Many estate agents in UK have been forced to close operations while many property businesses been forced into administration.
However all is not lost for estate agents just yet. Estate agents and property businesses than have continued to build a strong online presence have continued to do well in spite of the receding economy. In spite of the slowdown in global economy, the internet has continued to grow. Property businesses with a strong online presence have managed to flourish and grow. Even smaller businesses are now focusing on online marketing and search engine optimisation in order to remain competitive. Businesses that have failed to realise the importance of website marketing to the success of their business are loosing out those that do.
Almost 70% of property buyers begin their search on the internet. Estate agents who rank high on search engines have a competitive advantage over those who do not. An increasing number of smaller businesses are now seen investing in online marketing which is fast becoming an essential element of any successful business model.
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I would agree and disagree with this article.. I think that Yes agents are looking to online but its hardly saving them through the credit crunch, the only real way to market online is through the Rightmove website, and that is very expensive to advertise on! ££££££’s! not far of the cost of the costs of having a high street shop! So yes online is the way to go but it is hardly cost effective due to the great monopoly Rightmove have.
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