Opinion

Google Glass: 5 Things Every Portal Should Know

by Property Portal Watch on 17 June, 2013

in Opinion, Technology News

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The question is how and, actually, if Google Glass will affect the way that property and technology interact? Is Glass “Gimmick or Game-Changer?”

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Short Stay Home Rentals on the Rise

by Bill Striker on 14 June, 2013

in Features, Opinion

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A new trend is sweeping in, people are skipping hotels and resorts, choosing to rent homesfor vacation or for business.

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Aussie Properties Get More Views in China

by Property Portal Watch on 16 May, 2013

in Company News, Opinion

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Some high-end clients prefer not to list their properties in Australia at all. They only list in China on Juwai.com.

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Portals are adjusting their presentation to feature larger image sizes, however I judge not fast enough

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REA Group or ALL US Property Portals?

by Simon Baker on 2 May, 2013

in Company News, Opinion

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On the surface, the answer is simple – who wouldn’t want to own all property portals in the US. However when you dig into the numbers, the answer may not be that simple.

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Property Portal Report Card

by Property Portal Watch on 26 April, 2013

in News, Opinion

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Marketing site 1000watt compiled a property portal report card: Zillow tweets, Trulia and Redfin get facelifts, Realtor.com gets smart.

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A few days into this new role as CEO of PPW I am keen to share some thoughts

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Moscow International Property Show

by Property Portal Watch on 23 April, 2013

in Features, News, Opinion

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The Moscow International Property Show held its first show in 2003, since then it has established itself as the premier event for international properties in Russia.

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ImmobilienScout24 Says Increase Apartment Availability

by Property Portal Watch on 27 March, 2013

in Opinion

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Marc Stilke, CEO of ImmobilienScout24 commented on capping rent: “If you want to help the majority of apartment-seekers, you have to increase availability.”

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Newspapers = Dinosaurs

by Property Portal Watch on 21 March, 2013

in News, Opinion

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Australian real estate agent Philip Webb chooses to stop advertising in – what it refers as ‘jurassic’ – local newspapers.

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