More and more of the agents I talk to have listings in areas that attract overseas buyers.  Most of the time an agent looking for an international audience is in a resort location, or they live in a city that’s easily reachable on international flights.

Atlanta, for example, isn’t really a resort town, but it is easy for international travelers to reach.  For example, a number of years ago a friend of mine worked in an art gallery in Atlanta.  Sir Elton John stopped in one day.   I’m not sure if he still lives in Atlanta, but he’s an example of the type of person who might be looking for luxury real estate in the states.

In case you’re interested, Elton John purchased some tens of thousands of dollars worth of paintings when he was at the gallery.  My friend was pretty amazed when he mentioned to his companion that the art would really brighten up his closet. . .

In any event, I’ve rarely heard any mention of using Craig’s List to reach an international audience.  Take a look at the real estate listings in London and Berlin, for example.  Most of them are in English (yes, the London listings are all in English), and many are from the US and other countries.

I know there is controversy over whether Craig’s List is useful for advertising real estate.  If anyone has an opinion, especially about international listings, please let us know!