AustinHomeSearch.com Reveals New Look and Improved Functionality

Aug. 15, 2012 - PRLog -- The Austin Board of REALTORS® (ABoR) today announced the launch of its revamped consumer property search website, AustinHomeSearch.com. Updates to the design and functionality of the website were integrated using input from ABoR REALTOR® members and prospective homebuyers. Upon visiting the restructured website, users will discover an overall improvement in website navigation, search functionality and real estate tools.

“As trusted resources for accurate and timely Austin area real estate market information, the members of the Austin Board of REALTORS® are pleased to offer a public website that will more effectively meet the needs of those who are contemplating steps to buy or lease property,” said Angela Brutsché, ABoR Director of Marketing and Communications. “Visitors will enjoy identifying REALTORS® and properties that match a multitude of preferences using the available AustinHomeSearch advanced search features.”

“Rather than competing with member websites, this portal ensures that consumer traffic goes back to the brokers and agents,” said John Hensley, Chief Product and Technology Officer with Real Estate Digital, the company providing AustinHomeSearch’s property search platform. “Recent research shows that consumers who are allowed independent access to listings are better informed and more loyal to the real estate professional that helps with their sale or purchase.”

The user-friendly website showcases more than 20,000 active listings in various property types and over 8,500 Central Texas REALTORS®. A new property search component allows users to easily search based on city, county, zip code, area, subdivision and region without dropdown menus. Improved mapping capabilities have also been added, allowing visitors an aerial view of available properties. Additionally, the website contains detailed neighborhood information, consumer tools including a mortgage calculator and enhanced REALTOR® profiles.

Visit http://www.AustinHomeSearch.com to locate a property, find a REALTOR® or to view the many improvements.

About the Austin Board of REALTORS®
The Austin Board of REALTORS® is a non-profit, voluntary organization representing nearly 9,000 licensed REALTORS® in Central Texas. As the primary source for accurate and comprehensive property listing information for REALTORS® in greater Austin, ABoR works to advance the REALTOR® mission and protect homeowner rights. For further information, please contact the ABoR Marketing Department at marketing@abor.com or 512-454-7636. Visit us on the web at www.abor.com.

About Real Estate Digital
Real Estate Digital is the leading provider of truly integrated technology, media and data solutions to real estate franchisors, brokerages, agents and MLS organizations and associations. Its offerings include rDesk® Websites, Real Estate & Living Media®, reDataVaultTM, TransactionPoint®, DocCentralTM, FormCentralTM, MLS Portal, Neighborhood and School Reports, rDesk® CRM, rDesk® CMA and rDesk® IDX. The company has relationships with over 500 MLS organizations, 350 broker companies, nearly 60 settlement services companies and more than 250,000 real estate professionals. Visit us on the web at www.realestatedigital.com,and follow us on Twitter: @re_digital.