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Are you currently working with an agent

If you are not reading this at CharlestonOnlineHomes, the site you see is likely stealing content

When you register to save your search or favorite a property when using the map based Charleston MLS search, one of the (optional) questions is whether you are currently working with an agent. And once in a while, and I guess it surprised me, that answer is yes.

So I have a question. If you are currently working with an agent, why are you searching for Charleston homes on my website instead of your agent's website.

Now of course, the easy answer is that the map based search on my website is by far the best search in the Charleston real estate market. And by the way, it will be even better this afternoon or tomorrow when Diverse Solutions (my IDX provider) releases improvements to making your search experience even faster and easier to use.

But back to the question. Why did you choose to work with another agent but not use their website to search the Charleston MLS.

I have tried to build the best Charleston real estate website with the best search, neighborhood information, market statistics, lots of resources and this blog as an example of the kind of service that you can expect from me if you choose me to be your real estate agent.

So start searching and when you find a home or homes that interest you, if you aren't currently working with an agent, I'd appreciate it if you would consider choosing me to be your real estate agent.  

Published Thursday, November 06, 2008 8:23 AM by Howard Arnoff

Comments

# re: Are you currently working with an agent

Eeeeek!  "If you are currently working with an agent, why are you searching for Charleston homes on my website instead of your agent's website".....wow that is way harsh!

Remember the sarcasm is hard to portray via a blog.

Also "If you are not reading this at CharlestonOnlineHomes, the site you see is likely stealing content"......errrrrr well, let them steal your content, in this case Low Country Bloggers is doing you a favor by posting your blog via their fed.

But the line is scrolling across the main page right now, and people like me are thinking "What a hubris pile of cow dung" ....

As Carolina kid who married a girl from Ill I've have to get her to tone it down sometimes.  

Just my two cents.

Thursday, November 06, 2008 12:03 PM by Cedar Posts

# re: Are you currently working with an agent

Cedar posts, first of all, it isn't lowcountry bloggers stealing content that I'm worried about, rather, there is a bogus site including gambling and what not that is hijacking my posts and I'm a little concerned with the ping backs coming from there.

Now as to searching the MLS on my site, my intent was not sarcasm and I'm sorry you saw it as harsh. I wanted to highlight the new better search coming coming soon and that if you are searching, please consider using me as your agent if you don't have one.

Frankly I was surprised to find out that searchers on my site were working with another agent.

Thursday, November 06, 2008 12:48 PM by Howard Arnoff

# re: Are you currently working with an agent

LOOKING TO MAKE A MOVE TO SC MUST BE A GREAT DEAL WITH LAND. MAYBE JOHNS ISILAND .HAVE 100K CASH ON HAND TO WORK WITH. PS YOU HAVE THE BEST REAL ESTATE WEB S I HAVE LOOKED AT

JERRY DONOVAN   

Thursday, November 20, 2008 8:04 PM by JERRY DONOVAN

# re: Are you currently working with an agent

Jerry, thanks for the very nice compliment.

Friday, November 21, 2008 6:14 AM by Howard Arnoff
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