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Space Coast Association of REALTORS® Launches New Website and MLS Search

By Christine Edwards posted 09-11-2018 16:15

  

Space Coast Association of REALTORS® Launches New Website and MLS Search


Christine Edwards
Communications Director
Space Coast Association of REALTORS®
2950 Pineda Plaza Way
Palm Shores, FL 32940
321-242-2211

The Space Coast Association of REALTORS® Launches New Website and Multiple Listing Search


PALM SHORES, FL - August 14, 2018 - On July 30, 2018 the Space Coast Association of REALTORS® launched a brand new website, complete with a new multiple listing search, powered by Homesnap, and two versatile directories. These revitalized features help visitors to SpaceCoastMLS.com find Brevard County properties, Association members and Business Partners quickly.

Two years in the making, the new website operates via a platform developed by Higher Logic and is designed to enhance member engagement and communication. The project revamped every aspect of the Association's site, from the content on each page, to the visuals and the overall site structure and flow. Even the URL is new, having changed from Space321.com to SpaceCoastMLS.com.

"Our goal when changing the URL was to provide a clearer understanding of one of the many ways that our Association serves our community," said Space Coast Association of REALTORS® Chief Executive Officer Leah Selig. "Going forward, all of our Association branding will feature our new URL to help spread awareness that we offer the most accurate Space Coast property search tool out there."

A feed from the Association's multiple listing search, which provides listing information for commercial and residential properties in Brevard County, is fed to Homesnap and updated regularly throughout the day. Homesnap provides this information to SpaceCoastMLS.com visitors with filters and an interactive map, making home searches easier to conduct.

The multiple listing search is just one of the new features on SpaceCoastMLS.com. The site also offers two directories to help visitors find Association members and Business Partners. The directories offer a number of different filters to help visitors refine their searches by name, contact info, specialty or language.

"Our Global Committee sought to make the language filter tool available to aid Space Coast buyers and sellers, and I think it's a really great resource," Selig said. "Buying or selling a home is a big undertaking and this is one more way that our Association can help make the process a tad easier. Our site visitors can now search our directory and find REALTORS® and Business Partners who speak 19 languages, in addition to English."

Beyond the multiple listing search and directories, the Association's new site contains a multitude of resources designed with relevance and usefulness in mind. Visitors can click on the site's For Consumers tab to navigate with ease to information about Brevard County schools, utilities and government agencies. Association members can quickly locate and take advantage of information about member benefits and continuing education opportunities. All visitors can take a quick peek at Housing Market Snaphots. These graphics provide the latest Brevard County housing market statistics in easy-to-digest portions.

"Throughout this project, we have always been laser-focused on creating a digital space that best serves our members," said Space Coast Association of REALTORS® President Mike Artelli. "We want them to be able to communicate in the methods that are easiest for them, when and where it's convenient for them. Moreover, we want the tools and resources they need to be readily accessible. Our new site meets those needs and thereby gives our members something they can never have enough of: more time."

Members can also access additional features by logging in to the member only portion of the website. Features in this area allow members to expand their networks, and work together on committee projects in communities that operate like Facebook groups. Discussion post areas and messaging systems enable members to communicate on the site or via email. Members can choose their preferred method of correspondence while busy and on the go.

There is still more to come for SpaceCoastMLS.com. In the future, the site will also house information about cities and towns within Brevard County and photographs of prominent landmarks and historic sites. In the meantime, visitors and members are getting acclimated to the new site and providing helpful feedback.

"We are eager to improve upon this initial framework," Artelli said. "A website is a living thing, not a static display. For us to best serve visitors, we must continually improve upon what we have. I think we've made great strides and can only imagine what the future holds."

About the Space Coast Association of REALTORS®

Since 1959, the Space Coast Association of REALTORS® has been a professional trade association that provides services to our local REALTOR® community. Our membership base is comprised of more than 4,100 REALTORS® and Business Partner Members that service Brevard County and adhere to a strict Code of Ethics when working with one another and the general public. The Space Coast Association of REALTORS® takes an active part in community programs and pursues projects our members support to further real estate interests. The protection of private property rights is always our top priority.

For more information, contact Christine Edwards at 321-242-2211 or via email at christine.edwards@space321.com.

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