The Problem With Real Estate Websites - 03/27/10 11:59 PM
First, let me say that I know a whole lot of people disagree with me about this. But I still need to say it, and I hope those who disagree will at least consider my point of view.
So… onward.
What do you see first when you visit a real estate website? Most of the time the first thing you see is an advertisement for the community.
Why?
It’s true that in my 19 years selling real estate I did come in contact with a few people who were cruising the entire Northwest looking for a place to settle. Perhaps … (14 comments)

Real Estate Letters - How to Write a Series With Continuity and Why You Should - 03/22/10 01:09 AM
Real estate letters show up in my in-box all the time, because I visit real estate websites just to see what people are doing. Sometimes I sign up for their “newsletters” so I can see what they’re writing.
Sadly, I have yet to see anything resembling a newsletter. And I have yet to see letters that make me eager to read the next one. I always do read them because that’s what copywriters do. If we aren’t writing copy, we’re often reading it. I guess you might call it an obsession.
Some of the letters just say “If you want to … (32 comments)

In 3 - 5 minutes, you can help make a wish come true today - 03/13/10 03:00 PM
Let's all help this young man reach the goal of 5,000 friends... Only takes a minute to say yes and join his team.
Via Mary Pope-Handy, ABR, CRS, ePRO, SRES, ASP (Sereno Group Real Estate):
Sam Callahan, the son of a Realtor (and my friend & Active Rain member) in Silicon Valley, is 14 years old and has cancer which is not responding to two different types of chemotherapy.  His cancer, Ewing's Sarcoma, had metasticized before it was discovered on September 22nd.  Sam writes about his battle with Ewing's Sarcoma on the Sam's Team website: http://www.samsteam.org/About_Sam.html He is an amazing 8th grader with a good … (4 comments)

ARE YOU A RESOURCE FOR YOUR LOCAL MEDIA? - 03/04/10 12:18 PM
Paula's article about becoming a resource for your local media is wonderful advice. When a newspaper chooses to print your articles it's as if they're giving you their stamp of approval - and making you their designated expert.
Via Paula Hamilton (BANDIER REALTY PARTNERS, LLC):
ARE YOU A RESOURCE FOR YOUR LOCAL MEDIA?  I am sure that many of you are already well connected with your local media however, I thought it might be a good idea to share the great experience that I have with a local newspaper The Conroe Courier.  The Conroe Courier is a division of Houston Community Newspapers which have … (7 comments)

 
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