http://www.hometradecentre.com Research findings show that 60 percent of home buyers are using the Internet to get home buying information and by 2005, that number will be as high as 80 percent.* Why are homebuyers turning to the Internet before talking to their local Realtors? Therefore using real estate software makes a whole lot of sense. *(Source: National Association of Realtors)   How does a real estate website benefit the customer? Internet technologies make searching easier. Database technologies have enabled brokers, agents and third-parties to distribute and display more information about listings, loans, and other home buying information than ever possible before. To make a competitive bid on a home, get the right loan at the right rate, and appear somewhat knowledgeable before making such an investment, many buyers feel that they have to start the information gathering process far ahead of talking to a Realtor. Therefore Realtors who have a website have a competitive edge. Where else can buyers take a virtual tour of a home's interior, view loan products and calculators to buy the home, find neighborhood and ask questions of the listing agent all at the same place? This is something akin to the personalized service they receive from a real estate agent. Adding to the appeal of the Internet is its 24-hour service, enabling these buyers to do their homework at their own pace. They can search for homes after the children go to bed, or at work using the boss' high-speed Internet access. Having a real estate website can help you capture this market. Having a real estate website can help you capture this market.   Featues Internet Lead Management (ILM) Home Listing Management Content Management System(CMS) Customer Response Management (CRM) Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) Online Marketing Financial Tools Tools Inventory Exports Real Estate Software Development has many benefits.These features can easily be customized for your website using real estate software.