New International Property Portal Site Launched
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Simon Baker, former CEO of Australian REA Group, has launched a new web site he’s calling Property Portal Watch. From his blog:
Property Portal Watch will be the one stop shop for all information on property portals around the word. It is designed to provide news, views, rumours, overviews and general information on property portal sites throughout the world. In addition it will provide tips and techniques for those wanting to advertise online. Its first incarnation is as a blog (while i get the proper site built).
Simon helped build REA Group into a truly global real estate search powerhouse that now has operations in 10 countries. It owns 22 websites, eight print publications and its web sites have over 8 million unique visitors each month.
Given that background, I’m sure there will be some great info coming out of there. For anyone who’s interested in watching the Real Estate 2.0 space - make sure you give it a visit and subscribe.
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Adam | Aug 26, 2008 | Reply
This could be really useful, especially if I can get a better idea of demographics that visit a site, traffic to expect from running ads, number of leads others have received, etc. The more data the better.
Vancouver realtor | Aug 26, 2008 | Reply
Cool! You know, I was waiting for a site like this: the more global the world becomes, the more interesting (and, I admit, profitable) portals like these will develop. Myself being a Vancouver realtor, I look forward to that with great expectations. I think Adam above hit it on the head - the more, and I should add, more useful data one has at their disposal, the better they can operate for the benefit of all involved.
Thanks for the good news, and keep writing when there’s more!
Cheers,
Jay
Misty Faucheux | Aug 26, 2008 | Reply
Hi Joel:
This site could really help. Thanks for sharing.
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Brian Requarth | Aug 29, 2008 | Reply
Simon’s site proves to be a good resource from an international perspective. There aren’t a lot of resources that break down things from a global point of view. I met with Simon the other day and he is a seasoned veteran when it comes to the online real estate world. It is admirable what he was able to do with REA Group. I was surprised to find out about his exit as he did so much to bring them to market leader status and a strong international player. I am excited for Connect 09 and really like the direction it is headed. “Eat local, but go global!”
Overland Park Real Estate | Sep 18, 2008 | Reply
Great looking tool, I will have to check it out.
TheSarasotaDeed.COM | Sep 22, 2008 | Reply
Nice.. I’m always looking for the international exposure for my listings.. This site helps alot.. Any other sites you know of, let me know..
Justin