15 minutes. 

That’s how long it takes for your listing to be viewable on realtor.com from the time you activate a listing in Flexmls. The GAAR gurus for REALTOR.com have a few tips to share that can help ensure your listings are looking top notch from day one of listing.

Photos – Property photos are an important part of a listing. Articles about listing photos generally advise having between 10-30 photos on a listing. SWMLS rules also require a front photo of the home. Since your Active listings are displaying on realtor.com within 15 minutes of entry, you and your sellers are encouraged to have the listing will full data and photos at day one of listing. Here are some photography tips if you’d like to learn more.  

Listing Information – Having accurate information on your listing is important for several reasons. You remain complaint with SWMLS listing policies and also ensure that your listing is easily searchable by other agents and potential homebuyers. Here are a few guru tips.

• Spend 30-60 seconds reviewing your listing information before making it Active
• Or, spend 30-60 seconds reviewing your listing as soon as it is Active
• Use a reliable source of information
• If someone else (admin) is responsible for entry of your listings make sure they are trained effectively

Profile – Market yourself, too. You’ve spent a lot of time so far with the listing information and photos, but don’t forget to promote yourself and your brand. Creating a free profile on realtor.com takes about 5-10 minutes and gives you a chance to show off your local expertise. With a free profile you can also take advantage of their other free tools like the Mobile Listing Builder and sending updates to your social networking feeds.