The Digitalbeat LocalHost works with any WiFi device

What do all of the devices in the photograph have in common? They are all part of the new breed of wireless (also called WiFi) capable devices. You’ve probably used wireless access points at home, on the road, or in the library to access the internet. You might even have a WiFi capable phone like a Blackberry, Iphone or Windows Smartphone. You might have a WiFi PDA like a Palm Pilot or a tablet device like the Nokia.

Millions of potential customers are carrying WiFi devices or WiFi capable laptops when they look for real estate. Do your customers see you as a market leading information provider that will help them find the perfect deal? Or, do they see you as just another salesperson?

Sweetspot is consumer electronic devices
Products are converging around entertainment and productivity combined into a single device and spending on WiFi capable devices is moving from discretionary to a checklist item. Pretty much all new handheld gaming devices will have WiFi and WiFi capability is rapidly moving down from the high-end phones to become a regular feature on most phones.

If consumers are your customers then its time to get off the fence
If your business was “on the fence” about investing in WiFi based advertising then you should definitely re-think your strategy in 2009. More and more of your present and potential customers are carrying these devices and if you are not reaching out to them then your competitors certainly are. There is an increased interest in adding WiFi to the traditional real estate toolbox of advertising services and cafes and restaurants that were providing “free” internet access are now looking at the potential for WiFi to serve up their own advertising including menus, slide-shows and recipes samples and even ads for other local business. One pet store uses its WiFi hotspot for an “on-the-spot” pet-grooming discount to clients that show the virtual coupon on their cell-phone or PDA when they come inside.

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How the “LocalHost service” works

(1) A potential Buyer spots a home for sale and notices that additional information is available over a WIFI (wireless) connection.
(2) The potential Buyer makes the connection on their WIFI enabled device (iPhone / Blackberry / PDA / Laptop). Note: The WIFI is easy to find – it will be labeled THISADDRESSFORSALE
(3) The potential Buyer can type any location into their browser address bar to begin the connection. The only site that can and will be displayed is the property For Sale.
(4) Now your potential buyer can view a slide-show or Virtual Tour and Information about the property and neighborhood (anything that you the seller want to tell them). They can also copy your contact information directly into their address book – 24 hours a day 7 days a week whether you are at home or not.  Truly information at their finger tips and placing your home ahead of the competition.