Imagine being able to download a free real estate template and host your properties and article blogs without any monthly fees. Wouldn't that be a dream come true? Surely, everyone would jump at that opportunity!
Here are five reasons why opting for a small fee might actually be the smarter choice:
1 - Integration2 - SEO Maintenance
3 - Time
4 - Industry Expert
5 - SupportHere at PropCon, we offer estate agents and companies website solutions throughout South Africa for only R320 per month. Over the years, we've observed several trends when clients come to us for their new website development.
1 - IntegrationImagine you've built a property website using platforms like Wix or WordPress; one of the major hurdles you'll encounter is integration.
- How do you upload your property listings?
- How do you synchronize these listings with property portals?
- How do you post your articles?
- Where do your leads get directed?
With such platforms, you often find yourself entering the same data into multiple systems, which can be both frustrating and time-consuming. This redundant work often leads to data and leads not being captured effectively.
Moreover, lacking a robust backend system means you'll frequently need help to keep your site updated. This assistance, typically from web developers, comes with additional costs.
The ideal situation would be to have a seamless system where you can input your property listings and articles once, and with a simple action, publish them directly to your website and leading property portals like
Property24 ,
Private Property and
ImmoAfrica.net.
2 - SEO MaintenanceIt's a given, but if your website isn't SEO optimized, Google will penalize it.
Optimization covers aspects like:
- Loading speeds
- Mobile-friendliness
- Proper use of schemas
- Implementation of lazy loading
You likely don't want to dive into learning SEO intricacies or worse, spend your precious time tweaking your website, hoping you're on the right track.
The ideal situation would be to have a service provider who are SEO experts, managing all the ongoing changes in SEO optimization for you.
3 – Time
As the saying goes, "time is money," and we've witnessed clients, before partnering with us, spending endless hours attempting to build their own websites or collaborating with freelance developers, only to find the end result far from their vision.
You'd surely agree that your time is best invested in running your business.
The ideal scenario would involve a service provider who respects your budget and can swiftly bring your real estate brand to life with a fresh, tailored website.
4 - Industry Expert
A significant error to steer clear of is hiring someone outside the real estate sector to develop your website.
The primary issue here is that you'll find yourself constantly guiding them through basic concepts, and even then, there's a high chance they'll misinterpret your needs, resulting in a product that misses the mark.
The optimal choice is to collaborate with a service provider who not only understands the real estate industry but also has a demonstrated history of success. Request to see a portfolio of their completed websites for clients and review their testimonials to ensure you're partnering with the best in the business.
5 - Support
As the saying goes: "You get what you pay for."
What happens when there's a problem and you need immediate help?
In such critical times, you surely want access to a real person who not only grasps the issue but is also an expert in handling real estate websites.
This is the core issue with free solutions; there's often no one to turn to for assistance when you encounter difficulties.
Summary
Over the years, we've assisted numerous clients in transitioning from inefficient, cumbersome, and expensive setups to solutions that are affordable, user-friendly, and highly effective.
Given that this is our area of expertise, we're able to offer you a top-notch real estate website at a very reasonable rate.
Think about it: our monthly fee of R320 is less than what you'd pay for just one hour with a software developer.
Click here to discover more about our website solutions.