The '411'? LOL

With all that social media going on, sitting our asses in front of pc(s), when are we going to have time to meet with 'real' clients?

So I think today that rather than Facebook fishing, I'll get on the phone, call a prospect, and I'll either take the prospect client to lunch, or a current client to lunch for a referral.

I am the VP of comms at Homesnap, and I am sorry to hear that many of you haven't tried Homesnap or do not have a favorable opinion of it. First, let me clarify a few things. 

1. Homesnap is a consumer home search tool, and Homesnap Pro is the agent version of Homesnap. In Homesnap Pro, you'll find confidential, realtime MLS listing data, agent deal flow, Rapid CMA, an agent safety timer, and many other features for agents. Consumers don't have access to the agent-only features in Homesnap Pro.

2. Agents whose MLSs have signed up with Homesnap get Homesnap Pro for free.

3. We do offer marketing products for agents, including Facebook and Waze ads, but you don't have to buy or use those products to take advantage of Homesnap Pro. There is a *lot* more to Homesnap Pro than the Facebook Ads.

If you have Homesnap on your phone, I recommend giving it a try for a week or so. Agents who use Homesnap Pro regularly *love* it. I have a long list of 5 star testimonials from agents who use Homesnap Pro, and the list grows every day. There's a reason 100+ MLS across the country have signed on; it's a better product than what else is out there and it drives a lot of value for agents.

Homesnap is also the public-facing brand of the Broker Public Portal, an industry initiative to get behind a national home search portal that sends leads to the listing agent for free. Using Homesnap and inviting your clients to connect with you in Homesnap is a vote of support for a national portal that follows Fair Display Guidelines.

Just give Homesnap a try - you might be very surprised by what you find there. If you have any questions, please post them here and I will answer them.

Gayle Weiswasser

VP, Communications, Homesnap

I think we've reached the point of diminishing returns when it comes to apps especially from third-party ags. There are already other ways to do what Homesnap does. I mean, the best technology is what works for you. But do you really need it? And do consumers need it? Life is noisy enough already. Don't let your board get caught up in shiny things.

I have it on my phone but haven't actually done anything with it;  I did see where they will put your listings on Waze (for a fee, of course) which did appeal to my love for "cool, shiny" things for a NY minute, but then I realized it would probably be yet another thing separating me from my money and yielding nothing in return.  

Our MLS has it as a member benefit. I don't use it... I get emails from local agents with there HomeSnap flyers every day though! :-) Kasey

I use HomeSnap and I love it! It is a very cool app that bases everything on GPS location. You do not need to know MLS #s, addresses or even zip codes. If you see a property that is for sale, you open the app and it displays the info about the property AND every other listed property in the map area.

The best part is that it works across MLSs. I was recently in CA (my MLS is ARMLS) and saw some homes for sale. I was just wondering what property sells for in CA. Opened the HomeSnap app, and there was the listing. Easy Peasy.

Plus, you can send the app to your client/prospects who will then have exclusive connection to you. You can see what they are looking at and if they want more info they can message you directly.

Personally, I think it is the closest thing that agents have to combat Zillow. It is so easy to use that clients will use it instead of Zillow.

The Pro version is for agents, it helps you track clients. The consumer version for clients it connects them to you only. Similar to an MLS portal.

Never heard of it.

So the local board may show its worth and keep our dues up it is available for "free!"

I hardly use it.

My board is pushing it big time too, and in the end it is not a tool that I need. Being true to your "why" someone would want to use you as a Realtor is for more important than all these shiny objects that keep getting "endorsed" by others. 

It's a bunch of hooey. I'd written a post about it when it first came out. It basically places all your FB ads for you. They also push a few other features & the only one I thought was worthwhile was the show me the boundaries of the school district.

It is basically free but the ads cost. They do monitor the ads for you when completed telling you the hits etc.

I do not use it.

https://www.homesnap.com/university

Only $99.00 for them to set up a fb ad for you!

not that popular locally. I think you can put your name to be seen on it. It seems to send you listings that frequently search including yours.

I doubt any pro in our area bothers with it. Agent's free head shot can be identified and hopefully you get calls for showing.

I sign up with all RE sites with my name profile and pay no ads. I do get calls from them once in awhile. 

You have some good answers.

Have not used it. Looking for advice!

it's a scam...complete waste of time...nothing but an app that wants to sell you advertising....it does NOTHING for the Agent/Client relationship.

I have it on my phone but not a user of it.

Our MLS provides this to us for free, and TRIED to use it this weekend, and would not work.    

Oh Boy ... I have heard of it or am seeing ads for it ... don't know. Dare I say .... Don't care?  I'm doing fine without whatever it is and does. 

I have it and use it once in a while, but to be honest it just seems like ANOTHER APP to keep me busy doing things I should not be doing. I think it's too highly rated.

heard of it, used it once- 

They have an excellent IDX solution if you need it.  It used to be one of the best kept secrets because it was free.  Now they charge a little for it but still a good deal at under $15/month.

Here is the IDX search they provide: https://homeasap.com/jenniferandersonteam

Very nice design.  Great on mobile.  With some lead capture in place. And you get a free Facebook IDX search option to add search to your Facebook page.

Here is a 10% discount promo of homeasap:: POSTAPROP10  -  See more about it here: https://idx.homeasap.com/

The downside?  They will hit you with a steady flow of emails selling a few other services.  One of them is a Facebook posting service (I hate these) and another is for a lead generation service(I don't use it).  But all you have to do is unsubscribe and problem solved.

About using them for Facebook Ads?  Why would you pay anybody to do it?  It's so easy to setup a Facebook Ad.  Instead of paying somebody take that money and give it to Facebook for more Ad exposure.

Overall, the IDX search page alone is worth it.  You can link it to your main site, use on Facebook, and for the price it's a great deal.

Good luck.

I've never heard of it and look forward to learning more.

Huh? Nope

Homesnap is a top-rated real estate app AVAILABLE FOR IOS AND ANDROID, APPLE TV AND APPLE WATCH. Millions of people are using the app that was built for agents and loved by homebuyers.

I do not use it presently, but from time to time I expore my options and just try new things to spice up my marking and keep it fresh.  It is Highly Rated by Agents!

What's the difference between consumer and "pro" version?

The consumer version is just that for comsumers can CONNECT WITH THEIR AGENT, OR WITH THE AGENT WHO KNOWS THE MOST ABOUT THE HOME YOU'RE INTERESTED IN AND THE PRO VERSION Run your business from wherever you are.

Homesnap Pro allows you to stay connected with clients and access all of your MLS data while you’re on the go. For participating MLS real estate agents only.

Go to for the full scoop: https://www.homesnap.com/

The best part is being able to pull up  boundries in seconds on any property. And it is the fastest way to my listings from my phone. I do not use it enough but is very simple..very fast.

I really don't know

Too many things out there to keep up with.

We have Homesnap through our MLS and it looks pretty but is not moving forward. Their gimmick is to get agents to subscribe and buy ads like Facebook. I am hearing that they are not advancing and will likely be replaced.

Been using it (through our board) for over 2 years, it's an APP and I couldn't tell you much as I rarely use it....too many APPS. I decide to focus and it didn't make the cut.

It is a free( basic) for us, comes with MLS benefits. I downloaded it years before they brought it, but rarely use since my application provides the same information.

Fred,

Not worth it!

I have the app and never seem to use it.

it's nothing I would need.... 

I think I downloaded it to my phone a long time ago and promptly forgot about it!

Here's the 411...https://youtu.be/-uCVPmigjfY

Sorry, not familiar with it.

I think I recall hearing about "homesnap" in the past...can't recall any details,...sorry...interesting comment thread, though

I don't use it but it's offered through our board. I should probably pay more attention to it but not sure I get the value.