An interesting method for retrieving leads in the RealEstate world. Sure, it might not be that exciting on the surface. However, if you think about it the idea of using a search engine like Oodle actually makes a lot of sense.

iHOUSE Web Solutions, a division of CIS Data Systems™, Inc., and a leader in real estate web site design, hosting, and online marketing services, announced a new partnership with real estate search engine Oodle, Inc. By continuing to expand its product offerings, the company is able to further extend its customers’ Internet reach into the online real estate community.

The newly formed partnership allows the real estate web site customers of iHOUSE Web Solutions to submit all of their listings to oodle.com, making them available in local real estate search results. Each iHOUSE customer’s listing on oodle.com includes a link to the realtor’s web site in order to drive more traffic to the site and generate more homebuyer leads. “We’re very excited to partner with iHOUSE Web Solutions,” says Faith Sedlin, V.P. of Marketing for Oodle, Inc. “Oodle users benefit from the great housing content, and iHOUSE realtors gain free qualified leads. It’s truly a win-win partnership.”

According to a 2005 survey by the California Association of Realtors®, over 62% of homebuyers begin their search online. Real estate professionals benefit whenever they can increase the online exposure of their listings and their businesses. Source: re-estate.com

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