For those seeking or wanting to sell historic property along Route 66, a new site launched last week that may provide a good resourse for such things.
HistoricForSale.com, a subsidiary of PreservationDirectory.com, launched on Wednesday. It’s an online directory of vintage homes and historic commercial property for sale, and real-estate agents who specialize in such markets.
A listing on the site includes:
- Up to 11 photos, complete seller contact information, and unlimited text that describes the property’s physical description and history.
- Instantaneous listings
- Manage listings 24 hours a day with password-protected members area.
- Upload photos directly through the listing form (no need to e-mail separately).
- Google Maps integration.
- Track hits to listing in real time.
- “Email to a Friend” feature.
The only criteria is that the property must be at least 50 years old. It does not have to be listed on the local, state or National Register of Historic Places.
Fees range from $60 for a two-month listing to $220 for a one-year listing. There is a slightly higher fee to list the property on both HistoricForSale.com and PreservationDirectory.com. There are other additional fees if you want to expand the visibility of a listing, such as the “Featured Property Page.”
I haven’t seen any property listed along the Route 66 corridor yet. But, then again, the site’s been live for only a few days.
Route 66 News has a “For Sale” page, but I don’t have the time to devote to it as much as I’d like. I’m more than happy to plug a site that would help someone sell an old Route 66 property or a preservationist who wants to buy one.
(Hat tip: Kaisa Barthuli)
I grew up traveling the 66 with my parents. I would love to travel it again. Or buy a house along the way. It was a warm fuzzy feeling looking at the old diner and motel signs. Bless you keep up the good work.