Resources for Finding the Right Home
Whether you’re a first time homebuyer or someone looking for the ideal spot to retire, finding the right home can be a daunting process. The good news is that consumers today have access to more information and insights on real estate, through more channels, than ever before.
Much of this information is enabled by technology and the wealth of data now available through computers and other Internet-enabled devices. Most people are aware that they can access detailed properties listings through Web sites like www.coldwellbanker.com. What they may not know is that these listings and related information have also gone mobile.
In recent years,
Coldwell Banker has made significant investments to help ensure that consumers can access property listings ‘anytime, anywhere.’ The real estate brand created a custom browser platform that works seamlessly with the iPhone – making it as easy to check local property listings on the go as it is sitting in front of a computer at home.
Coldwell Banker created a similar custom interview for Blackberry smart phones, opening mobile property listing access to millions of people across a huge array of wireless devices.
Property listings are also getting smarter, in terms of serving up the information you want where you want it.
Coldwell Banker has developed special interfaces to bring home listings to major GPS devices like Garmin and Dash. This means that when you’re visiting a specific neighborhood or street, your GPS device can access property listings in that immediate area and display them as icons on a map.
But online or mobile access is only part of the story. These tools provide a vital starting point for finding the right home. But when it comes to digging deeper into the unique features and trends related to a given neighborhood or town, there is no resource that can replace the ‘on the ground’ insights of an experienced real estate professional.
Your
Coldwell Banker sales associate can provide detailed information on almost any property currently listed for sale, whether it is listed by a
Coldwell Banker affiliate or another real estate company. Your sales associate can also work closely with you to understand the nuances of your real estate ‘wants and needs,’ as well as help you consider the right steps to take from a financial and logistical perspective. These two links provide more insights into the kinds of questions your sales associate will explore with you:
Home Finding Needs Worksheet
Home Finding Evaluation Worksheet
By leveraging a combination of smart technology tools and the knowledge base of an experienced real estate professional, you can make finding the right home a faster, easier and more rewarding process.
About Coldwell Banker®
Since 1906, the
Coldwell Banker® organization has been a premier
full-service real estate provider. In 2008,
Franchise Times magazine's prestigious Top 200 issue
ranked the Coldwell Banker system No. 1 in real estate for the ninth straight year and 12th among franchisors
in all industries. The
Coldwell Banker System has approximately 3,500 residential real estate offices
and approximately 100,000 sales associates in 47 countries and territories. The
Coldwell Banker System is a leader in
the industry in residential and commercial real estate, and in niche markets such as resort, new home and
luxury property through its
Coldwell Banker Previews International®
division. It is a pioneer in consumer services with its
Coldwell Banker Concierge
® Service Program and award-winning Web site,
www.coldwellbanker.com.
Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC is a subsidiary of Realogy Corporation, a global provider of real estate and
relocation services.
Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate
LLC.
Each office is independently owned and operated.
