Comments on: Real Estate Blog Growing Pains? Share the Load, Multiply the Success.

By: Jerald

Jerald — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 13:17:00 +0000

I’m not really sure yet, At the time you acquire fresh new optin leads; you need a responder or perhaps email bulk sender platform to mail them out, in starting a lead generation

By: Burnay Real Estate Agent

Burnay Real Estate Agent — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:43:30 +0000

If just 1% of REALTORS® are actually blogging, then it is a huge advantage for those that do. I appreciate the insight, but disagree on some level with some things. I have been using blogs, but more an a source of information for people. They do look at it at soak it up, but I am hoping they pick up the phone and call me with their question. I think, having read this, that I will start a blog that does encourage discussion, though… If it gets more people paying attention and engaging, then good idea. The extra content certainly can’t hurt.
I think that REALTOR® to REALTOR® chat is useful… I like the insight offered by others in the profession. And Active Rain ranks pretty high in searches, so those participants are going to dominate the google searches., and I think a lot of buyers and sellers are looking for a REALTOR® who who has an understanding of modern technology. Even if they are not participating, I think they will like to know that you are.

By: Kevin Schmidtchen

Kevin Schmidtchen — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 13:39:34 +0000

Customers that find you to be authoritative on your topic and to have a decent personality will call and be in touch. Provide the consumer with content and stayed focused. We are all constantly on the internet searching for the exact infomation tidbit. Make your blog be this tidbit in your local area.

By: Bergen County Real Estate

Bergen County Real Estate — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 17:53:43 +0000

Blogs need to become more detailed. Sometimes the internet can be too impersonal, so adding a personal and welcoming touch to everything wouldn’t hurt at all.

By: Carole Cohen

Carole Cohen — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 22:58:59 +0000

Was discussing something similar with Brian Brady. We referred to it (him first) as pressing the flesh. In reality, it’s meeting people and making relationships. So I would say your point about content and not just sitting behind the computer makes for a better life as well as a marketing strategy. AR comments make friends and referrals. Websites and blogs in the outside world are where I get most of my solid leads that are not referrals.

By: James Bridges

James Bridges — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 21:54:39 +0000

Jim,
I would agree that opening up the conversation is one that is a challenge. I think that adding authors, as you have suggested, could be a great way to expose new opinions and get people to join the conversation. Looking beyond vendors into clients that may want to post on their neighborhood is a great way to get that conversation to the level that many can appreciate.
Let’s face it, even though it is in blog form, many just don’t want to talk t the “salesperson”. 🙂

By: Chuck Marunde, J.D.

Chuck Marunde, J.D. — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 18:13:47 +0000

Spot on. Hey, for those among us Realtors who “get it,” these coming years are going to be great, because consumers get it and are using blogs and the Internet. I’m not thrilled to be in slow times in the market, but I am thrilled to be positioning myself for a powerful future on blogging platforms that reach consumers. I can testify that after practicing law for 20 years and now being a Realtor, this blogging stuff is some of the most fun . . . and most effective marketing I’ve done in my life. Thanks Al Gore for inventing the Internet.

By: Santa Barbara Real Estate Voice

Santa Barbara Real Estate Voice — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:58:36 +0000

Jim,
Good article. I feel that everyone must here and there find themselves at times not knowing what to blog about…and this in an of itself takes time away from getting to work. The most important thing for me is to stay focused on content for your clients. So much in the blogosphere is commenting done between people in the business and not with potential customers. Most all of my comments as well on my blog come from the industry. Most of my clients tend to contact me directly and are not commenting. That is fine with me.
Stay focused on what can be helpful and useful to your clients…the main reason you are blogging in the first place.

By: Jjohn Harper

Jjohn Harper — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:20:10 +0000

Sorry I will miss all of you at the Connect – other committment for the entire week. Here is an example of how you can reach out further into the community via your blog – http://tinyurl.com/59k6fb

By: Jim Cronin

Jim Cronin — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:41:27 +0000

DJ Swan,
That’s why we recognize you as another leader in this industry. Great ideas.