How Buying and Selling a House Has Changed in the Internet Age

The Washington Post's "Where We Live" blog took a quick look at the revolutionary changes that have occurred in buying and selling a house over the past two decades. These dramatic changes are largely the result of how the Internet, and more specifically the Web, have become essential tools to all aspects of society. And this is certainly true for those of us who make a living in real estate. And it is equally true for home owners and sellers. 

Ilyce R. Glink and Samuel J. Tamkin, Chicago-based real estate experts, wrote the post, and you can read more of their writings at Glink's blog, ThinkGlink.com. Glink and Tamkin wrote:

No question, 20 years ago, real estate was a far less efficient marketplace. You couldn’t really check up on prices, neighborhoods or the reputation of a salesperson before you hired them. In fact, it’s hard to imagine how anything got sold at all.

Check it out here. 

As always, please contact me, Mynor Herrera, for expert advice on everything real estate. I am licensed in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. And I specialize in Bethesda and Chevy Chase, as well as the subdivisions of Rosemary Hills, Rock Creek Forest, East Bethesda and Whitehall Condominium.