Perhaps you've heard of Twitter, which allows people to communicate with the world in short burst of spontaneity. Maybe you have a Twitter account and follow the musings of friends and breaking news from media outlets. You might wonder: is there more to this social media network than broadcasting what you ate you lunch? What information can I glean from other "Tweeters" that I will find useful?
It's true many businesses are turning to this site to advertise products and services, but perhaps you're not aware that search functionality on this micro-blogging network practically rivals that of Google search. When people search for news, they check Twitter often these days. Lately you'll find, too, people use Twitter for large purchases, including homes.
Why pursue real estate listings on Twitter as opposed to checking tried and true classifieds and Web sites? For one, social networking brings a sense of immediacy to business. With access to the Internet via cell phones and PDA devices, a real estate agent can post a new listing or adjust an older listing in real time. If the market favors homebuyers, it's often necessary to jump on an attractive deal before others bid on the desired home, and monitoring sites like Twitter give buyers an edge.
If you're serious about buying a home and are looking into alternate methods of search, try pulling up Twitter's main search page. Test keywords relevant to your desired location with specialized "hashtags" (set keywords preceded by the pound sign to denote categorization within Twitter) like #realestate or #homes to see if any listings are active. If you find posts by a Realtor or agency, you may want to consider following their feeds for updated information.
Alongside real estate listings in the newspaper and online classifieds, Twitter is fast becoming an important tool for real estate agents and home buyers. Keep an eye out via this social site for homes for sale, and you just may find the perfect place.
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