Frequently Asked Questions

who is realestate.com.lb?

Introduction

The Lebanese real estate market continues to beat the odds, surprising investors with strong signs of resilience despite the recent global financial crisis.

In fact, the real estate sector in Lebanon has grown from strength to strength, posting record sales in spite of regional concerns over security and geopolitical instability.

As its global peers have suffered, real estate in Lebanon has emerged intact, with analysts crediting its fortitude to solid market drivers based on need, not speculation and investment.

The key audiences driving supply and demand in the real estate sector in Lebanon are Arab nationals, Lebanese expatriates and locals; hence real estate prices witnessed continuous growth throughout the past few years, rising by an average of 50% to 60% following the 2008 Doha agreement.

Through its resilient, friendly and welcoming people, as well as its natural beauty, historical sites and seasonal attractions, Lebanon has seen faith restored in its people and businesses. Extensive post-war real estate construction has transformed the rubble of Beirut into the Switzerland of the Middle East.

Demand in the Lebanese real estate market is characterized by purchase from a needs-based perspective rather than from an investment one. This brings more stability to the market and provides it with a unique position as compared to its regional peers.

Real estate .com.lb Mission

Real estate .com.lb - Your Leading Lebanese Real Estate Directory was launched in April 2010.

Realestate.com.lb main object is to link the seller in real estate in Lebanon to the buyer in Lebanon and around the world in a cost-effective and easy way, providing for both of them the ability to search, find and contact each other.
As a primary objective, real estate .com.lb will provide online real estate listing as well online advertising solution targeting Lebanon and the entire MENA region.

Real estate.com.lb subscription options allow you to market your properties to a visitor searching for property to buy, rent as well as market leading agents in Lebanon Realestate.com.lb is targeted for user who's looking with the intentions of finding his need, which is real estate in Lebanon

Our range of additional display advertising options is designed to increase your exposure and brand while driving greater results for your property marketing.

As part of its continuous efforts, realestate.com.lb has managed to sign a partnership with msn Arabia, The number one online network, with the largest number of subscriptions and users in the region to support the Lebanese real estate market.

This partnership is considered to be the first agreement between the internationally renowned digital medium and a Lebanese company. The announcement comes as part of realestate.com.lb continuous efforts to bring the best services and content of the real estate sector to the Middle East. This partnership was done in June 2010.

Also another partnership was signed between realestate.com.lb and list globally to bring international listing to the Lebanese market. This partnership was done in August 2011.

Real estate.com.lb is committed to bringing the best real estate advertising service in Lebanon. Our services will soon reach out many countries other than Lebanon, such as Jordan, Qatar, Egypt, Syria� Stay Tuned!!

Thank you for visiting real estate .com.lb - Your leading Lebanese real estate directory. Enjoy your search.

For more info please contact us on

+961 1 512191

info@realestate.com.lb

What's the commission's scheme of realestate.com.lb

Real estate .com.lb - Your Leading Lebanese Real Estate Directory is a marketing website for real estate in Lebanon. Agents, Developers and Individual book our advertising packages for posting listings and for banners. As a visitor you can surf realestate.com.lb free of charge, find your real estate property and contact the seller directly. We do not take commissions from agent, developers, or individual. We are simply providing you with an online tool to market your real estate in Lebanon to the global market.

It is a requirement to put your contact details, and email address once you register online or want to place a listing online, because all the sales leads will be redirected to you to handle.

What service does realestate.com.lb offer?

Why advertise my properties in Lebanon with realestate.com.lb?

Advertise Property for Agents, Developers and Individual

Advertising with Real estate .com.lb solves your internet marketing problem. Regardless of the number of properties you have for sale or rent, you can list them all for a small monthly fee. All enquiries are delivered to your email address or to your phone number.

Register today and get:

Unlimited listings on Real estate .com.lb.

Up to 10 images per property.

No charge for commissions or lead fees.

An Agent / Developer profile page for your company displaying all your contact details including your website, phone number and logo.

Direct contact from buyers who find your properties on real estate .com.lb.

An independent page for all properties which makes them search engines friendly.

All the features and information you need to monitor and adjust your property listings.

Option to upgrade to Highlighted listing and Guaranteed Top Listing

Properties can be submitted to us via XML Feed or manually on real estate .com.lb

Display of your listings on the co-branded page between real estate .com.lb and Msn Arabia

Inclusion of your listings in real estate .com.lb monthly newsletters

To advertise your properties kindly choose one of the 3 below options:

How to post my properties in Lebanon on realestate.com.lb?

Posting online on real estate .com.lb is so easy and fast, you just need to follow the below steps and your listing will be online:

Wait for a phone call and/or an activation email from real estate .com.lb

Click on "Add Listing"

Fill in the necessary information:

- Note that titles of the listing should be descriptive of "type of listing, Status, Location" E.G: Apartment for sale in Badaro�

- Note that the more descriptive you are, the more search engine friendly your listing will be�

- Note that you do not need to put the currency in the price field. Just put the number and automatically the system will put the USD currency next to it.

Submit your listing.

Now your property is online, you just need to add more pictures to it.

Click on "Edit Listing"

Scroll down to reach the property that you want to add pictures too

Click View Property Details

Click on "Bulk Photos Upload" and start uploading up to 10 pictures.

Submit Photo Information

Did you know that you can at anytime update your listing on realestate.com.lb to ensure primary position in the area of your property by simply modifying the description or any other field of your listing.

Did you know that your property can have the same property ID as your MLS (Multiple Listing Service)? Once you are adding a new property and your reached Property ID field ( real estate.com.lb will generate an ID for you) change it to match your MLS ID.

Can you give me tips on the best way to post my properties in Lebanon on realestate.com.lb?

Tips for your property:

Writing an effective real estate listing can attract people to the home or property you want to sell or rent. Knowing how to properly use real estate language and write descriptions that generate interest is essential when writing real estate ads. Hereafter some tips.

Write positive and direct headlines when writing a real estate listing. "Very Nice Apartment For Sale in Adma" it grabs a home buyer's attention right away.

Describe the best features of the home. Include the number of bathrooms and bedrooms, any landscaping features, square meters and any other appealing extras, such as family room or swimming pool�

Direct the listing toward potential buyers. For instance, if the home is close to a school, include this fact to draw buyers who have school-age children. If there's a home office, direct the listing to potential work-at-home moms. Lawyers�Talk about the neighborhood. Mention the location and nearby conveniences like the market, mall, library or coffee shop.

Be accurate. Prospective buyers are bound to feel disappointed or manipulated if the home doesn't match your description

Highlight updates and additions. List cosmetic updates like new paint, carpet and fixtures, and major updates like a new roof, heating system or water heater.

Put the price of the home in the real estate listing. Listings without prices often mislead home buyers into thinking the home is too expensive.

Use positive words throughout the listing. "Cozy" instead of "small," "charming" for "old". Make sure that you use as much description as you can. A nice and detailed description will attract more potential buyers/renters, as well as making your listing search engine friendly.

Too little information will lead a buyer to wonder if there is something wrong with your property that you're not mentioning, No one wants to read an essay on every little detail of your house; however, they want to be given an appropriate amount of information which will give them the general idea.

Pictures! Remember the saying that goes "A picture is equivalent to 1000 words". Well, they are! Remember, to add pictures in your listing as well. Make sure the pictures show your house when the kitchen is all cleaned up, and the toys aren't all over the floor. Also, have clear pictures which show your house in the best state. Generally, people use photos of the exterior of a home, but you don't have to. It all depends on which pictures look more attractive to you.

Don't use uncommon abbreviations that can confuse a home buyer. Use "Apartment" instead of "Aprt", "Bedroom" Instead of "Bdr"�

End the listing with a reason for a home buyer to call. Something like "Don't let this home get away" or "Will sell fast, call now" can make a buyer call for details.

You can at anytime check the real estate dictionary list. It is also available next to your "Post your Listing" once you are logged in.

What question should I be asking before I give my home for an agent to sell/rent it?

Selling you Home? Questions to ask before you choose an agent

Smart consumers interview potential real estate agents before deciding on whom to hire. Just as you are sizing up the potential for a good fit, rest assured that the real estate agent will likely be interviewing you, too. Be wary of agents who don't ask you questions. You wouldn't work with just any agent off the street, and good agents are just as selective about their clients, too.

So before choosing your agency and agent, here are some questions that you might ask:

How long have you been in business?

What is Your Best Marketing Plan or Strategy for My Needs?

Specifically, how will you sell my home?

How do you market online?

What are the 3 top things that separate you from your competition?

What are your statistics?

Why are you saying my home is worth $300,000 when I think it�s worth $350,000?

May I review documents beforehand that I will be asked to sign?

How much do you charge?

What kind of guarantee do you offer?

How accessible are you?

How can I prepare to show my home?

Can I have the name and phone number of 3 people that listed with you?

How many other sellers are you representing right now?

Will you handle all aspects of my transaction or will you delegate some tasks to a sales associate or administrative assistant?

What haven�t I asked that I need to know?

Note that you can at anytime rate the agents and developers on realestate.com.lb, as well as writing a review on your experience with them.

The review will be sent directly to the agent�s inbox and will be also posted on realestate.com.lb/relator

Click here for a list of all the agents and developers advertising on realestate.com.lb

What's the difference between a normal listing highlighted listing and guaranteed top listing?

What's the difference between Fixed Banner and CPM banner?

On real estate .com.lb you will find 2 kind of advertising spaces.

Fixed Banner

CPM Banner

First of all, let's start by explain what's the meaning of banner.

Banner is a form of advertising on the World Wide Web (www). This form of online advertising entails embedding an advertisement into a Web Page. It is intended to attract traffic to a website by linking to the website of the advertiser. In other words, a banner is an online advertising space that displays your animated ad, that once the visitor's clicks on it; he will be redirected to the client's web page.

Fixed Banner is a space on the publisher�s website (advertising portal) that can be served for one client only. It is booked on monthly basis, and it only displays one ad only (or one client only).

CPM Banner means Cost per Mille or cost per 1000 views of the banner. The publisher (advertising portal), will present his statistics to his clients on monthly basis, and according to this, clients will book how many times they want their banner to be displayed on the publisher�s website (advertising portal).

Real estate .com.lb offers both banners. For more details, please contact us!

What benefit do I get once I register on realestate.com.lb if I am not a real estate company?

Individual Listing Section:

By listing on realestate.com.lb you will be exposing your property to a global market interested in real estate in Lebanon.

Selling or renting your property in a cost effective way is one click away!!

Now, with 10 USD for a normal listing, 20USD for a highlighted listing and 100 USD for a guaranteed top listing, you can expose your real estate in Lebanon to hundreds of thousands of visitors visiting realestate.com.lb from all over the word, whether they are Lebanese expatriates or investors.

Real estate .com.lb is your leading Lebanese real estate directory; NO BROKARAGE FEES needed, sign up now, post your listing, and get all the sales leads straight to your phone number or to your inbox.

Have a wonderful experience!!

Each listing can have up to 10 pictures, unlimited description and your contacts (email and phone number).

What are the email alerts and favorites for?

As part of realestate.com.lb free services, the email alerts and the favorites are 2 essential sections on the website, created to facilitate the surfing experience and to bring the best out of the time spent searching for properties in Lebanon.

Email Alerts: Haven't found what you are looking for on realestate.com.lb? Sign up now on the email alerts, tell us what you are looking for and we will send it to you as soon as it is online to your inbox and soon to your mobile number!

This section was created to help you find your perfect property and to help you with your online search.

Favorites: Found several real estate listings that you need to look them up and no time right now? Register on realestate.com.lb and get the chance to save some properties into favorites to check them later.

How can I calculate my loan and what competitive advantage do I get from your loan calculator section?

The loan calculator is another essential section on real estate .com.lb, created to give a professional calculation for your housing loan.

Now you can find your perfect house and know the exact loan details.

Blom Bank the official bank for real estate .com.lb is providing you with his calculation, and with fast approval on your loan.

Calculate your loan, apply online through real estate .com.lb and get approval within 3 working days. YES! 3 days only. Calculate and Apply now!

How to set up utilities in your new rental?

Now that you've found your perfect new rental home in Lebanon, you will want to get everything ready for your impending move. It's time to make sure your power, water, gas, TV and Internet will be up and running on moving day. We have put together an easy utility set-up guide to help you get started.

Your utilities are services including electricity, water, gas, telephone, internet, and television. Sometimes utilities are includes in the cost of your rent in Lebanon, but in most cases they aren't. If your lease doesn't mention utilities, they are your responsibility to setup and pay for each month.

When you first move into a new rental home in Lebanon, the first thing you need to do, actually, wait, before you moving into a new rental home in Lebanon, you need to start thinking about your utility needs. Here are a few important things you can't live without.

Instructions

Plan Ahead.

Setting up utilities can feel like a real chore. Trying to compare prices-per-therm, Internet connection packages, Gaz, Water, Electricity... In the weeks approaching your move, you�ll have a lot of other things to take care of, so start planning your utilities as soon as you can, as much as a month in advance, if possible.

Electricity.

First, read your lease agreement to make sure whose responsibility it is to set up utility for your new rental. If it's your responsibility, ask your landlord to provide you a list of providers, unfortunately for most areas, you won't have a choice. Call that provider in advance and make sure the day you move in, you won't be in the dark!

Water.

Same as electricity, call the provider before you moving in. You are sometimes required to put down a deposit. Sometimes that deposit is waivable if the landlord wants to do so by talking to the water company.

Internet.

Nowadays who could live a day without internet access? The good news is you will almost always find competition from several different providers such cable companies and phone companies, or even wireless companies. Shop around and ask if there is any promotion going on. You can always switch later on.

Phone lines.

Do you still need a fixed line? If you used to have a fixed line, now maybe is the perfect time to cut the cord by going with wireless only to save some money.

Looking to rent, visit our rent section now for latest deals!!

How to pack for a move?

Finding a new house in Lebanon is exciting. Getting ready to leave your old one is, well, not. Simplify the process with our tips for packing-up.

Get rid of it. Piling stuff you don't need into boxes is ultimately a big waste of time, money, and moving-day manpower. So before you start packing, get your junk under control. We recommend going room by room and committing to selling, donating, or trashing at least 20 percent of what you own. The closet is a great place to start -- if you haven't worn something in 12 months, it's gotta go

Clean up. Once you have shed the excess, give everything in the house a good cleaning. Trust us, you'll be glad to unpack dust-free items after the move.

Go shopping. One thing we will encourage you to stock pile moving supplies. Start by figuring out how many boxes you'll need in each room. Think about what shapes and sizes will best fit your things, remembering that it�s easier to carry smaller, lighter boxes than heavy, overloaded ones. Don�t forget packing paper (newspaper will do), tape dispensers with extra rolls, bubble wrap, and permanent markers for labeling.

Create a system. Simplify the process by making a packing plan and schedule. If possible, commit to packing up one whole room every 2 to 3 days. Have less time? Get some pizza and wine and host a moving party for your friends. Find a consistent, out-of-the-way place to keep the taped-up boxes for each room, whether it's stacked up in the corner or in the basement.

Wrap your delicates. Even if you're not moving far, remember to wrap fragile items carefully in bubble wrap. If it's an irreplaceable favorite, consider having it make the move with you instead of with movers.

Label everything. Make unpacking simpler by giving every box a label and a number. And keep a list of contents for each one. Try to keep categories together (like kitchen, living room, DVD collection, winter coats).

Give yourself a break. Organization will help keep you sane during the process, but if you end up with one "miscellaneous" box with a toaster, a sweater, and a tape dispenser, it wont be the end of the world.

Leave it to the experts. Sometimes it's worth the extra charge to let your moving company put the finishing touches on your packing job. They can do things like wrap up bulky furniture, pack your flat-screen TV, and find a way to transport your vacuum cleaner.

Save a box to ship. Once everything is cleared out, you�re sure to find a few forgotten items. Keep an extra box for these odds and ends -- then when it's time to lock up and leave, simply ship it to your new home.

Don't forget to cancel you plan with the cable, telephone, newspapers, magazines, home security�

Enjoy Your new home and don't forget to visit our new home solution section for latest offers on Electronics�. (add the sections with hyperlinks on each section)

Real Estate Key Words that you need to know, whether you are selling, buying or renting

Who should be registering on realestate.com.lb?

Real estate .com.lb is the leading Lebanese real estate directory.

This portal is dedicated to all the Lebanese people looking to sell or rent their properties all over Lebanon whether they are individual (click here to register) , agents or developers (click here to register) or buyers and renters from all over the world looking for opportunities in the Lebanese real estate market.

This website is free for the buyers and renters and paid for the sellers and rentals.

Everyone can register on real estate .com.lb. Browsers can benefit from the email alerts, favorites and our weekly email newsletters, and companies can benefit from real estate .com.lb exceptional offers for online real estate advertising.

Do you want to sell your properties? Click here!

Do you want to get the latest updates from the real estate sector in Lebanon? Click here!

Can I use realestate.com.lb without registering online?

Real estate .com.lb is the leading Lebanese real estate directory.

This website is free for the buyers and renters and paid for the sellers and rentals.

Do you want to sell your properties? Click here!

Do you want to get the latest updates from the real estate sector in Lebanon? Click here!

Why should I give my contacts details when registering/uploading a listing?

It is a requirement to put your contact details, and email address once you register online or want to place a listing online, because all the sales leads will be redirected to you to handle.

How many leads can realestate.com.lb generates for me?

This is a very important question to ask and there is no direct answer or number we can give. What we can do is give you tips and insights about the best way to advertise your properties, and sticking to our tips and recommendations will guarantee a high ROI.

Check the: How to post my properties in Lebanon with real estate .com.lb.

Check the Can you give me tips on the best way to post my properties in Lebanon on real estate .com.lb?

Check the: Why should I give my contact details when uploading a listing online

We can summarize in 6 important points:

Good and direct titles for your listings

Pictures, Pictures, Pictures!!!

Nice description

High number of quality listings

Update your listing on a daily basis

Stay tuned on realestate.com.lb new services and activities.

Are there any hidden fees that I should know about?

Please check Advertise with us section

And also see What's the commissions scheme of realestate.com.lb

What is the best way to stay tuned on realestate.com.lb activities and listings?

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