Has anyone used Housevalue real estate leads or Realtor.com leads from Lending tree. Which company is better?

Has anyone used Housevalues.com leads or Realtor.com leads from Lending tree? I’ve been getting Real estate leads from Housevalues "Just Listed" and was wondering if Realtor.com with Lending tree provides better leads or a better lead generation program. It would be great to hear from real estate agents that have actually utilized either lead generation programs and how they like it. Thanks

House Values had a bevy of promises and answers for every question I asked. I am not easily persuaded and did my due diligence with regards to how effective their screening process was. The sales rep promised, albeit their contract didn’t, that each person that made an internet query was contacted by phone, to ensure it was legitimate, before it ever got sent to a Realtor as a viable lead. My first 5 leads, upon speaking with them, had never been contacted by anyone to inquire if they were truly seeking the assistance of a Realtor. They were simply trying to glean the value of their homes and "had to fill out all the blanks to get to the next screen", etc.

I cancelled the contract – immediately for their blatant misrepresentation – again, not in writing. They did not refund my advance payment either.

Realtor.com is expensive in my opinion and not worth the money.

I would seek a company that only gets paid when you actually close a deal; whether you’re representing the buyer or the seller.

I’ve established a great referral source and have sold 3 of their leads in 2 months, which of course yields me more leads, because they’re making 25%. It’s a true mutually beneficial working relationship.

If I may make one suggestion. With 74% of the population seeking information on the internet first, when planning to sell or purchase – I would spend all of my money on internet advertising and ensuring that you have a great webmaster. I have acquired the majority of my clientele from the internet, for the Las Vegas market.

Best of luck to you.

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8 Responses to “Has anyone used Housevalue real estate leads or Realtor.com leads from Lending tree. Which company is better?”

Mrs.Brea Says:
January 4th, 2010 at 5:36 am
I will not partake in either. I know agents who have though. Recently Blanch Evans, Realty Times Editor and Real-Estate writer, has been speaking about her research on these types of companies and how they are basically trying to steal our commission and faze out Realtors. Be watchful of these companies. Some of the leads can cost you more than if you just went back to your marketing basics. I’ll stick with my basics. General consensus in my area is the same. Blanch Evans has published her findings and gave a speach about them at Coldwell Banker Gundakers Kick Off Rally here in Missouri, you should check it out. She is a very smart woman and very educated on our business.
References :
Realtor for Coldwell Banker Gundaker and Owner of a Real-Estate Investment Company

http://realtytimes.com/rtapages/blanche.htm
☼High☼Voltage☼Blonde☼ Says:
January 4th, 2010 at 5:41 am
House Values had a bevy of promises and answers for every question I asked. I am not easily persuaded and did my due diligence with regards to how effective their screening process was. The sales rep promised, albeit their contract didn’t, that each person that made an internet query was contacted by phone, to ensure it was legitimate, before it ever got sent to a Realtor as a viable lead. My first 5 leads, upon speaking with them, had never been contacted by anyone to inquire if they were truly seeking the assistance of a Realtor. They were simply trying to glean the value of their homes and "had to fill out all the blanks to get to the next screen", etc.

I cancelled the contract – immediately for their blatant misrepresentation – again, not in writing. They did not refund my advance payment either.

Realtor.com is expensive in my opinion and not worth the money.

I would seek a company that only gets paid when you actually close a deal; whether you’re representing the buyer or the seller.

I’ve established a great referral source and have sold 3 of their leads in 2 months, which of course yields me more leads, because they’re making 25%. It’s a true mutually beneficial working relationship.

If I may make one suggestion. With 74% of the population seeking information on the internet first, when planning to sell or purchase – I would spend all of my money on internet advertising and ensuring that you have a great webmaster. I have acquired the majority of my clientele from the internet, for the Las Vegas market.

Best of luck to you.
References :
Lulupooh Says:
January 4th, 2010 at 6:13 am
Yes through Realtor.com, and I never got any leads. The best way is to work for referrals and network with your local businesses and friends.
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