2010: Online Real Estate Forecast

A January 2010 report from Borrell Associates notes that real estate advertising is expected to continue to grow online, and decline in other media, as agents realize online is an excellent way to reach consumers:

Online advertising continues to dominate the real estate market, reflecting the consumer's ongoing rapid adoption of the Web as a preferred method for researching homes for sale. The Web has now caught up to Agents as the top way that consumers found the homes they ended up buying.

Video, especially, is cited as a powerful marketing tool for real estate, and should continue to grow in 2010:

A more immediate development within online advertising is the strong growth of video, which provides real estate shoppers with a much more immersive and compelling experience of the attributes of each unique property.

Want to jump on the bandwagon? Contact Spartina Studios and order a walkthrough video today. Serving Fairfield County, CT and beyond.

On-Location Video Production in Fairfield County, CT

Spartina Studios recently produced this video for William Raveis Real Estate at their corporate headquarters in Shelton, CT. Many clients prefer doing the videoshoot at their offices. It is not only more convenient for the client; it also gives viewers a glimpse into the corporate offices, creating more familiarity with viewers. Turnaround was two days after the videoshoot.

Managing Partner Chris Raveis discusses how major indicators are aligned now, making this a great time to purchase real estate.

Green Home -- New Construction -- for Sale in New Canaan, CT

This magnificent new construction New Canaan CT home is as beautiful as it is eco-friendly. Its Energy Star certification ensures it will saves the environment as well as an owner's pocketbook.

It boasts 6 bedrooms, 8.5 baths, 8000SQFT on 2.8 hilltop acres. Green features include a state-of-the-art geothermal heating and cooling, high performance Icynene insulation, Energy Star Pella windows and doors, 100 yr architectural slate style roof w/copper gutters, as well as maintenance free Hardiplank siding and architectural Azek exterior molding and trim.

Enjoy the grand 2 story entrance with mahogany curved staircase, 4 stone fireplaces. Kitchen, butlers pantry and baths designed by Kitchens by Deane. Other features include a covered outdoor room with fireplace, 3 finished floors framed for elevator. Back up generator. Setting a new standard in environmentally conscious New Construction.

For more information, contact William Raveis Real Estate Agents Denise Gannalo at 203-966-4444, gannalod@raveisre.com or Amy Gabriele at 203-653-5685, gabrielea@raveisre.com. More information can be found at www.newcanaanhomes.blogspot.com.