social networking: Create a Branded Google+ Page! - 11/16/11 06:12 PM
The long-anticipated day has finally arrived: you can now create a Google+ page for your business! They are called “Branded Google+ pages”, and they are not only very easy to set up, but they’re also another way that you can truly expand your online presence. As your real estate virtual assistants, we like to keep you in the loop about the latest technology updates, so when we saw that Google+ rolled out this new feature early last week, we immediately created a branded Google+ page of our own.
We know what you’re thinking: yet ANOTHER profile for me to maintain? Trust … (5 comments)
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social networking: Is Social Media Really Worth My Time? - 10/26/11 04:33 PM
Despite the recent rise in social media marketing applications, techniques and success stories, several real estate agents across the country still don’t see social networking as a valuable resource. They consider it to be a waste of time and far too difficult to figure out. Overall, they just don’t see how getting interaction and posting updates translates into getting new business.
As real estate virtual assistants, we make it a priority to keep our clients informed about how they can use social media in order to enhance their online presence. Whenever we come across an agent who is skeptical, we point … (3 comments)
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social networking: Build Your Social Networking Presence Without Lifting a Finger! - 04/13/11 05:15 PM
Many of the agents that we speak to everyday know the importance of having a strong social networking presence. Much of marketing has gone virtual, and having active Facebook and Twitter accounts is important to expanding your presence in your community and building your brand. The problem is this: most agents don’t have the time it takes to create and execute a successful social media marketing campaign. Think about it: you have to have the time to build your Facebook page and Twitter account, find a list of quality resources to use for your posts, and then take the time each … (4 comments)
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social networking: Digging Deeper- Social Networking vs. Networking Socially - 01/20/11 12:13 PM
In this week’s previous post, The Importance of Networking- People Need People, I addressed the issue of finding a balance between online networking in the social media realm and face to face networking. The responses to this blog were great and it seemed many wanted to chime in! We love getting feedback, but it made me begin to wonder what it was about that topic that sparked so much interest. Networking is an age old topic and all agents understand its importance. So my thoughts went to the deeper level behind in-person networking. Here are the questions that came to mind, … (6 comments)
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social networking: The Importance of Networking- People Need People - 01/18/11 05:59 PM
In our social media age, we often lose sight of the value of face to face contact and interaction with actual people. It seems that because we can interact quickly with a multitude of people on five different sites within a matter of minutes; we’re convinced that we’ve done our networking for the day. Thank goodness we don’t put the same qualifications on our entire life! Why do we want to get together with friends to talk over dinner when we using our cell phones would be so much more convenient? Why take the time to go to our kids soccer … (19 comments)
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social networking: Your Bi-Weekly Bright Idea Update from RealSupport! - 12/16/10 10:35 AM
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social networking: Get Engaged This Holiday Season! - 12/09/10 02:01 PM
It comes as no surprise that the holidays tend to produce many engagement rings as it seems an ideal, and romantic, time to pop the question! The twinkling lights, cozy evenings around the fireplace and a spirit of celebration set the stage for a resounding “YES!”. I’m one such girl who got engaged last Christmas Eve, and with a June wedding and 6 months under my belt; I can say that it was a decision that I’m still very glad I made! Now, before you leave this seemingly sappy blog post, I’ll reassure you there is a Real Estate point in … (5 comments)
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social networking: Use Social Shopping for a Less Stressful Holiday Season - 11/18/10 10:02 AM
The holiday season is a time that’s full of fun, family, and, of course, shopping! While this is possibly the most fun time of the year, it’s also one of the most stressful. Real estate agents are busy, and all of the shopping that needs to be done in order to get yourself ready for the holidays, whether it be for your Thanksgiving dinner, Grandma’s perfect present, or decorations for your house, is very time-consuming. Even online-shopping can be stressful as you can’t always read reviews of the products you’re purchasing or see how many people really like what you’re planning … (0 comments)
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social networking: Twitter Tools Top Tweeters Should Use - 11/12/10 10:04 AM
There has been a recent rise in the number of social networking tools available to frequent users in order to help them maximize their online presence quickly and easily. We’ve found these user-friendly, free Twitter tools that can help you maximize your Twitter presence, build your following, and expand your social networking plan. We feel that all top Tweeters should use some or all of these tools to help expand their online presence without taking up too much of your precious time.
Twoolr gives you complete Twitter stats. While some might think that Twoolr reminds them of TweetStats.com, this free … (4 comments)
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social networking: YOU ARE HERE: Facebook Places & Why You Need to Use Them - 09/07/10 04:09 PM
Some of you may have noticed a new type of "status update" on Facebook over the past few weeks. Gyms, restaurants, retail stores, and their visitors are now a part of Facebook with Facebook Places.
If you have the Facebook application for your Smartphone (and you should) you can now use this tool to establish your office location, list open houses, and connect with your neighbors by sharing your favorite places in town!The most common concern with this is “what if I don’t want people to know my every move?” You control what is shared and when. When you visit a … (1 comments)
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social networking: Our Top Ten Twitter Tips All Tweeters Should Know - 09/03/10 08:40 PM
Twitter is one of the fastest-growing marketing and networking websites in the country. Sometimes, however, it seems as though Twitter has its own language! It can be hard to build, maintain, and engage with your followers if you don’t know how to most efficiently communicate with them! We have complied the top ten (there are SO many!) Twitter tips for all tweeters to know in order to help you communicate better with your followers!1.) Twitter Etiquette can enhance your presence on Twitter: In order to have a strong presence on Twitter, it is very important that you always follow someone who … (7 comments)
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social networking: How to Be a Social Media Wizard...the Virtual Way! - 08/04/10 09:17 PM
You understand the importance of social media in the real estate industry. You've heard that social media can be a very powerful tool when it comes to interacting with potential leads to earn their trust and effectively let them know that you're an expert in your community. You just don't have the time to incorporate social media into your overall marketing plan. Not to mention coming up with a strategy, setting goals and measuing the success of your social media efforts.
Blogging frequently and having an active presence on Facebook and Twitter aren't really an option anymore. I know, you don't … (1 comments)
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social networking: Measuring Your Social Media ROI - 07/15/10 02:20 PM
If you’ve gotten on the right track with social media and launched your Real Estate Blog, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube campaigns, you’re now thinking one thing, “how can I tell if this is working?” If you aren’t measuring your success/ROI, you aren’t done. There is more to social media marketing than setting up accounts, running ads and adding friends.
You want to be sure your efforts are effective and that you’re “doing it right.” The time it takes you to execute your social media campaign, (or cost in most cases if you have hired someone to handle your social media) should be … (1 comments)
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social networking: Your Website's Socialite Sibling - 06/18/10 09:25 AM
Imagine if your website did more than just track traffic. Imagine if it allowed you to immediately see visitor responses.Imagine if everyone could ask their questions directly on your site, and from there you could instantly find out who they are, where they live, and what they do.Imagine if your website could link up with an unlimited number of neighborhood businesses, allowing you to easily cross-promote and mingle among your shared clientele.Imagine if your website gave you the resources to reach out to the friends, family, and neighbors of your sphere of influence and expanding clientele. Sound ahead of its … (4 comments)
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social networking: Have Other Agents Taken Over Your Facebook? - 05/20/10 03:12 PM
What is Social Prospecting? Social Prospecting is the use of a site like Facebook or Twitter for the purpose of meeting new people within your community and adding them to your sphere of influence by becoming their friend first, and real estate resource second. It is a soft sell approach. Restaurant recommendations and helping with gardening tips replace New Listing notices and Open House invitations.
So you log into your Facebook, eager to find new connections and new opportunities for Social Prospecting. So what are all these talking heads with open houses doing all over your home page?? Different agents may … (4 comments)
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social networking: Tweeting in the Name Of... - 05/04/10 11:37 AM
We can be certain about one thing… Twitter has lost its simple social innocence, if it ever had any. Unlike Facebook where your old college friends, co-workers and neighbors are still now joining because they feel “out of the loop,” the same pressures don’t seem to apply on Twitter. That little blue “t” stamped on your pizza box, hair dressers business card and the one scrolling on the bottom of the screen during Sports Center is sending the message that this site is quickly becoming the modern day mailing list.
Does that render it ineffective? Not yet. Of course with any … (5 comments)
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social networking: Your Bi-Weekly Bright Idea Update from RealSupport! - 04/22/10 09:42 AM
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social networking: Your Bi-Weekly Bright Idea Update from RealSupport! - 03/11/10 11:12 AM
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social networking: Get Ready, We're Sharing Our Favorite Facebook Applications to Expose Your Listings! - 12/03/09 02:26 PM
As a team of Real Estate Virtual Assistants, we’ve done our research and wanted to share some of our favorite Facebook Applications with you. They’re an easy and effective way to help you promote your business at little to no cost!Your REALTOR.com listings on Facebook:The first widget or application works with www.REALTOR.com. REALTOR.com has just updated their page on Facebook and is now granting access to their application to all REALTORS! Click HERE to view the REALTOR.com Facebook application! You can now add your REALTOR.com listings to your Facebook page. They will have their own tab called “View My Listings” … (3 comments)
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social networking: Zillow has Jumped on the Social Networking Bandwagon! - 10/27/09 01:45 PM
I know most of you post your listings on Zillow.com and hopefully have your profiles in the directory on the site as well (If you don't - it's easy - sign up here). Zillow is now offering the ability to add your social networking links to your profile - and the best part is they display them in a great little social networking package - see below!
This is quick and easy for you or your virtual assistant to implement as well! People are looking on these social networking sites, so why not take advantage! Simply follow the steps below:
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