Halstead launches 'National Property Search'. (Technology: Update).

In an effort to become a national as well as local real estate resource for area consumers, Halstead has launched a "National Property Search" addition to its Web home page at www.halstead.com. The site currently features 100,000 homes from across the country, with additional properties being added on a continual basis.

Unlike other national homes Web sites, www.halstead.com offers a property inventory which is updated daily and is housed on the local web site, rather than via a link to a national site. The service is available as a result of Halstead's affiliation with the RELO[R] network, the country's highest-producing national residential real estate organization.

"We are pleased to offer all relocating consumers or second-home buyers the opportunity to begin their home search with us, a brand and experience that is well-known and trusted here in Manhattan," states Allie Williamson, executive director of Halstead's relocation services division.

"Too often, consumers moving to another area select a real estate professional arbitrarily, rather than obtaining a reliable recommendation. By helping local consumers begin their search here at home, we can not only provide valuable early information, but we can also make an introduction to a qualified real estate company and associate at the destination, a service that can make a significant positive difference in the entire experience. It's a decision that's too important to leave to chance."

"And, this process provides a level of accountability and customer advocacy that is often missing in our business," comments Williamson. "By assisting area home buyers who are moving to other areas or looking to purchase vacation homes in other areas, we can facilitate that experience from start to finish.