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- Spencer Rascoff, "spencer"
- Contributions:2093
I was very skeptical, but it has been very valuable to me in getting the word out about Zillow, and staying connected with various real estate friends around the blogosphere.
I'm not sure if it helps individual agents get business, though many have told me that it is.
I'm not sure if it helps individual agents get business, though many have told me that it is.
- Hank Bailey, "hankbailey"
- Contributions:1519
Thanks Spencer. It seems that while Facebook is a good way to meet and grow a relationship, Twitter has been useful to me in keeping up with people. Just curious what the thought is with Twitter among the realtor community. I have had realtors who told me they never expected to obtain any business from Twitter. What I find useful however is a mix when I meeet someone on Twitter or Facebook I try to also connect via Linkedin which helps build credibility I think on both sides.
Hank-
Here is a post on Geek Estate Blog that you might find valuable.
Disclaimer - I'm the editor of the blog.
Here is a post on Geek Estate Blog that you might find valuable.
Disclaimer - I'm the editor of the blog.
- Hank Bailey, "hankbailey"
- Contributions:1519
Drew,
Which post was that you were referring to in your blog?
Sorry. Hank
Which post was that you were referring to in your blog?
Sorry. Hank
Yea, i realized the link broke. Not sure why.
Try this link http://www.geekestateblog.com/social-media-in-real-estate-–-part-1-twitter/
If that doesn't work, it's the top link in this search result.
Try this link http://www.geekestateblog.com/social-media-in-real-estate-–-part-1-twitter/
If that doesn't work, it's the top link in this search result.
- girouard property RE
- Contributions:981
yes I tweet
- Jo Soss, "JoSoss"
- Contributions:161
Yes, I tweet - you can follow me @jososs
- Geordy Rostad, "geordy"
- Contributions:991
I have found that twitter is a good advertisement tool for my listings more so than for actually trying to win clients or even stay in touch. If someone googles an address of one of my listings, for instance, twitter seems to score high on relevancy for that address. From twitter, someone can easily find my listings since I post them once a month or so on there.
It's another bullet point to add to my listing presentation. "Yes, I do social network advertising such as twitter, facebook, etc". Twitter's effectiveness comes from the fact that anyone can follow you with or without even being a member as opposed to facebook with it's emphasis on privacy.
It's another bullet point to add to my listing presentation. "Yes, I do social network advertising such as twitter, facebook, etc". Twitter's effectiveness comes from the fact that anyone can follow you with or without even being a member as opposed to facebook with it's emphasis on privacy.
- Sam DeBord, "SeattleHome.com"
- Contributions:3472
I'm on Twitter ( @SeattleWater ), it's entertaining for now, but it's definitely an acquired taste. Good for keeping up to date with a network.
- Dawn Maloney, "dawnmaloney"
- Contributions:130
I tweet. @dawnmaloney is my twitter name. It's definitely worthwhile. I am meeting many locals who I would never have met in daily life. It's fun and I am getting the chance to share what I am like and let people get to know me. Good question!
- Jo-Ann Cervin, "LVCheapHouses"
- Contributions:10
I'm on Twitter at LV_Cheap_Houses
I've received a few leads from people who have contacted me direct from my Tweets as I always post my name, tel&email address.
I Tweet interesting facts about activity in the Las Vegas market, such as which properties are listed for less than $20/sf, where the deals are, which properties have entered multiple offer status, etc.
I've had good reception and I get about 8 people/day subscribing to my Tweets!
I've received a few leads from people who have contacted me direct from my Tweets as I always post my name, tel&email address.
I Tweet interesting facts about activity in the Las Vegas market, such as which properties are listed for less than $20/sf, where the deals are, which properties have entered multiple offer status, etc.
I've had good reception and I get about 8 people/day subscribing to my Tweets!
- Hugo Torres, "Monrovia21"
- Contributions:83
I tweet all the time @ monrovian21
Its not so much about getting business from it. Its about becomming a resource for your followers.
Its not so much about getting business from it. Its about becomming a resource for your followers.
- Amanda Wilson, "WilsonAmanda"
- Contributions:1610
There is so much to twitter----check out www.twitter/localtweeps...let's you know the local tweeters!
- Maria Kernahan, "Maria Kernahan"
- Contributions:22
I find that Twitter is great for Open Houses, updates about my listings, and generally keeping my "followers" up to date on what is going on with my business. My sellers like the exposure.
- Donna LaConte, "donnalaconte"
- Contributions:328
I just can't get into Twitter. I love facebook.com and also myspace.com I think I just have to get used to Twitter.
- Jeff Prescott, "Jeff Prescott"
- Contributions:74
I tweet - @realtyseattle - and found over time that people do pay attention. I can't say Twitter was a direct cause of business but I can say people notice. I tweet Open Houses and listing info. People think I'm more techno savvy than I can claim to be! I enjoy it as well.
- girouard property RE
- Contributions:981
I stopped tweeting, There's only so much I can say about myself, sorry if this is not a popular answer
- Hank Bailey, "hankbailey"
- Contributions:1519
Okay Phyllis, now you disappointment me <g>. On the 6th you Tweet, but on the 17th you don't?!?! That was quick turnaround...
What is your experience of people contacting you through Facebook vs. Twitter, or dare I say, Zillow (via the advice section)?
What is your experience of people contacting you through Facebook vs. Twitter, or dare I say, Zillow (via the advice section)?
- sunnyview
- Contributions:25127
Do you think that people will still Tweet if Twitter starts charging for the service? I see no word on what it would cost yet, but do you get enough bang for your tweet to pay is the question I have.
- Hank Bailey, "hankbailey"
- Contributions:1519
sunnyview,
No way. I don't think most would tweet. I wouldn't.
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No way. I don't think most would tweet. I wouldn't.
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- Craig Bassignani
- Contributions:48
I haven't received any business from twitter and think it may have run it's newness course.
I started doing seo on my own sites in sonoma county and am ranked on the first pages for anything Sonoma County or Santa Rosa Homes, Shorts Sales, Mls etc and receive 10,000 Unique Visitors a Month. More than I can or will want to keep up with.
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I started doing seo on my own sites in sonoma county and am ranked on the first pages for anything Sonoma County or Santa Rosa Homes, Shorts Sales, Mls etc and receive 10,000 Unique Visitors a Month. More than I can or will want to keep up with.
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- Joe Spake, "joespake"
- Contributions:104
I tweet to stay engaged with my network of friends and clients. I don't use twitter for "push" marketing, and I unfollow those who do.
- Kristin Acker, "Kristin Acker"
- Contributions:479
I wrote an article telling how you can autotweet your Zillow activities. Makes it easier to keep tweeting, if you wish.
- Claire Hammerstrom, "Hometownlender"
- Contributions:3
I've been know to Tweet! @C_Hammerstrom
- Em Wallace, "Can They See Me"
- Contributions:4
The topic should specify for personal use or for business. There's really not a need to have a personal twitter account. No one cares what you have to say unless you're a celebrity. Social media is most effective for WARM leads when you a) Give something (anything!) away for free b) When you cross-promote (leave comment on blogs) c) Aren't trying to sell in every update you make (spammy and insincere) d) Are targeting a local market e) Actually reply to people who follow or comment. People are resistant to robots you know!
Em Wallace @cantheyseeme
Em Wallace @cantheyseeme
- don bro, "Broker_Dave"
- Contributions:41
I auto-tweet all kinds of things, you tube vids, zillow, truliabog, worldpress blog etc, I have rss's set up all over the place: zillow auot-quotes, , .zillow Q&A, trulia blog, trulia Q&A, etc .....I think I need help please send the whitecoats
- Jennifer Lewis, "jenryanbend"
- Contributions:20
I'm on twitter and facebook, but I can't really see how either can be used for Real Estate Marketing. For me it's just a fun thing to do in my free time!
- Matt Johnson, "ListingMoves"
- Contributions:11
I fully agree with Em Wallace. I think it's very pointless to have a personal account but for business to it's got some valid points if you can break into it which so far not many have been. If you become the point of contact for people seeking resources around your community/city and provide free newsletters about your market I believe you will see results from twitter but it does take immense amount of discipline and consistency.
- Ed Bisquera, "edbisquera"
- Contributions:31
I think auto-tweeting is okay, but probably should be kept to 1/4 of all posts, because the whole point of Twitter is to use as a communication tool.
I know we post Tweets for "one-way" messages, but the last 9 months I've been using as a conversation tool.
Have I received business from using Twitter and Facebook? Yes, I have, but it was from establishing relationships and from continuing conversations.
I admit, it isn't easy taking time to use these tools, and I agree with Matt Johnson, it takes commitment.
But in a year, the communication tool might change from Twitter to something else. I believe it's understanding about being the publishing source and the center of communication.
Happy Tweeting & Facebooking! :-)
Ed
I know we post Tweets for "one-way" messages, but the last 9 months I've been using as a conversation tool.
Have I received business from using Twitter and Facebook? Yes, I have, but it was from establishing relationships and from continuing conversations.
I admit, it isn't easy taking time to use these tools, and I agree with Matt Johnson, it takes commitment.
But in a year, the communication tool might change from Twitter to something else. I believe it's understanding about being the publishing source and the center of communication.
Happy Tweeting & Facebooking! :-)
Ed
- Pat Bourgo, "Pat Bourgo"
- Contributions:1051
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Do you Tweet?
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