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The Bahamas Is Entering Phase 5 Of Measured Plan For Re-Opening
Bahamas Real Estate & Lifestyle Newsletter | May 2020
Think interest in real estate is slowing? Think again. Here are five stats just shared by our in-house marketing team showing that views aren’t just up… they’re way up. For those who seek the best in online marketing, there is only Damianos Sotheby’s International Realty.
SIRbahamas.com Visits Up 21% Over The Past Month.
Buyers are seeking out properties in The Bahamas at SIRbahamas.com from New York, Toronto, Montreal, London, Houston, Dallas, Los Angeles and Sydney in growing numbers. This results in a 21% increase in website visits.
Website Visits From Instagram Up 142% and Profile Views Up 50% Over The Past Month.
Since March, our Instagram account has attracted new views and website visits due to our strategic content and lifestyle plan. This plan has yielded a 142% growth in visits to SIRbahamas.com and a 50% growth in profile views.
Facebook Visitors Up 268% And Page Likes Are Up 50% Over The Past Month.
Over the last several weeks, our social media channels have seen exceptional growth in traffic and engagement. Publishing and advertising our listings across social media helps cast a wide net of potential buyers for our clients’ properties.
YouTube Views Are Up 14% Over The Past Month.
YouTube has 2 Billion logged-in monthly users. This is one of the reasons why video is an essential part of our digital strategy. We syndicate our property videos not only to YouTube, but to some of the most trafficked real estate, business and news sites in the world. Our views are up 14%.
See How Sotheby’s International Realty’s Video Strategy Compares To Other Real Estate Brands Across The World.
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Despite Destruction of Hurricane Dorian, Hope Town’s Warm, Friendly ‘Hometown Feel’ Continues to Be a Draw for Home Buyers
Sunny Beaches, Warm People. Despite the destruction caused by Hurricane Dorian in September 2019, properties like Two Rock Reef (above) in Hope Town continue to appeal to homebuyers who have been visiting Hope Town for decades, and who appreciate the friendly people and incomparable beauty of Abaco.
Hope Town, The Bahamas (February 18, 2020) – From local hangouts like Abaco Inn and Firefly Sunset Resort to endless miles of pristine white sand beaches, Hope Town’s unique charm and congenial vibe has attracted people from around the world for decades. Even now, in the midst of post-Hurricane Dorian rebuilding and restoration, the Abaco town most famous for its trademark red candy-striped lighthouse continues to attract visitors and second and third homebuyers.
“Most of the buyers I have been working with since Hurricane Dorian are people who are here, on the ground,” said Jane Patterson, an estate agent in the Hope Town office of Damianos Sotheby’s International Realty. “They’re people who have been coming here for years and have a true love for Hope Town.”
Patterson said that immediately following the storm, people weren’t as enthusiastic about the prospect of purchasing storm-damaged homes. However, as second homeowners returned to the island to check on their homes, they saw the restoration efforts taking place and experienced firsthand the resilient spirit of the community.
“We’re taking it day-by-day, but progress is happening,” she said. “Our beaches are beautiful, people are friendly, and everyone wants to come back. There are more and more people out there who are up for a project; who just want to be a part of this incredible community and are up for the adventure.”
And with homes selling at about 50% of pre-Dorian prices, interest has been so high that Patterson has put six homes under contract since December and has listed two new properties on the North and South Ends of Elbow Cay.
“I am constantly getting emails from people asking about the status of Hope Town and Abaco in general,” Patterson said. “Abaco isn’t desolate like they’re saying. Certain parts of Abaco are fine. And here in Hope Town, resorts and restaurants are reopening the closer we get to season. Right now, we’re looking at having a season in June or July.”
As of January, Abaco Inn and Turtle Hill are accepting guests and Firefly Sunset Resort is looking toward a March reopening.
“Everyone wants to come back and visit,” Patterson said. “Abaco is not going to go away.”
About Sotheby’s International Realty
The Sotheby’s International Realty network currently has approximately 22,000 affiliated independent sales associates located in over 1,000 offices in 72 countries and territories worldwide. Each office is independently owned and operated.
About Damianos Sotheby’s International Realty
Damianos Sotheby’s International Realty has 10 offices located throughout the islands of the Bahamas, providing unsurpassed market knowledge of Abaco, Eleuthera, Harbour Island, Exuma, Nassau, Paradise Island, Ocean Club Estates, Lyford Cay, Old Fort Bay, Albany and Private Islands. Head office 75 Shirley Street, Nassau. For additional information, please contact 242-322-2305 or Info@SIRbahamas.com.