First Team(R) Real Estate Earns Website Quality Certification

COSTA MESA, Calif., March 8 /PRNewswire/ -- First Team® Real Estate, the #1 independent real estate brokerage in Southern California* has earned the Website Quality Certification (WQC), presented by Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® to member companies that have demonstrated excellence in website design, functionality and execution.

Every aspect of the site, www.FirstTeam.com, was reviewed to ensure exacting standards were met in eight key areas, ranging from design, content and human interactivity to search engine optimization.  The WQC was introduced in 2009 to recognize and encourage superior websites among Leading Real Estate Companies of the World's 600 member firms.  First Team Real Estate is one of only 64 initial applicants to earn the designation.

"A real estate company's website plays an increasingly significant role with today's consumers, who often go there first when considering buying or selling a home.  It is thus critical to use this Internet medium to attract and engage consumers in a meaningful way," said Pam O'Connor, President/CEO of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®.

Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® commented on the company's website property search ability and detailed property description, offering high rankings for both. Additionally, they praised the site for its visual elements and sophisticated core design, clever synergies of its visual elements, effective use of video content, ease of use and consistent navigation with minimal clicks required to access essential information and enable innovative property searches.

"We appreciate the recognition that the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World 'WQC' designation brings to the efforts of our organization.  First Team Real Estate has always been consumer focused, working to provide the best possible real estate search and service experience.  Our local expert agents are tied in directly to a consumer's website experience with the ability to instantly connect with interested buyers online or over the phone during a home search on our website," said Cameron Merage, CEO/Founder of First Team Real Estate.

For more information about First Team Real Estate, visit www.FirstTeam.com.

*2008 Power Broker Survey, RISMedia.

SOURCE First Team Real Estate

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