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www.AppraiserRater.com, a new national Appraiser website, is now offering ad placements on its website at discounted introductory rates. We have both state and county ad spots available. Having a presence on the web is important, having a link from other sites … (1 comments)
According to a number of Realtor friends, a large chunk of inquiries about their services comes from their Craig's List marketing campaigns. In one case nearly 20% of his leads begin at Craig's List. What is the strategy in utilizing Craig's List?
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It is unbelievable how many companies want a share of your hard work.
From the Internet, television, newspapers, to bulletin boards; they want you to buy the best of the best. They will "make your sales soar" the say. I find more and more that the only way my business is … (1 comments)
mydwelling.com, a new real estate social and referral network just added another useful feature, Free Classifieds. Agents are already adding their listings at an amazing rate. To make your ads stand out, listings can be enhanced with your favorite html editors.
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We spend so much money in advertising and marketing. It is probably the number one expense other than salaries and or commissions paid to agents, of any Real Estate office.
Our budget goes toward... Newspaper Advertising, Web presence, Yellow pages, Post card mailings, general advertising.
We have gotten a pretty … (18 comments)
D V Fennell has been busy as he travels around the states doing what he does best! And that is riding bareback bronc horses in rodeos and doing promo ads for those companies that use him to advertise fo rthem. D V has some room for new advertisers via patches, … (0 comments)
Times have changed in real estate, but homes that are priced well are still selling. Unfortunately, some home sellers are in a time warp thinking things are still fantastic after all there is a real estate agent that does her hair that tells her it is a great real estate market! … (75 comments)
Hello Activerain...
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I have sold 13 ads and looking to fill the remainder of the ad spots available as Henry Joshua from … (0 comments)
This blog is published in partnership with http://www.gothouse.com/, a national Real Estate Advertising Network, where Sellers can List & Sell properties, and Buyers can Search & Buy properties.Properties for sale are listed on home page, and can be searched by city, state, or property type. Anyone can post a property for sale, and the … (5 comments)
Don't forget to post your real estate ads on our free classifieds site. FreeAdLists.com's real estate section is routinely monitored for scam ads. Unlike many other classified ads sites, we perform several database searches a day to mitigate the proliferation of scam ad promotions, such as typing at home, data … (6 comments)
Hello!I thought it might be helpful to share some of my experiences with a monthly Newsletter targeted at a specific neighborhood. This tool has been the most effective for me in obtaining new listings and referral buyers from home owners. A monthly or quarterly newsletter with just a few photgraphs and … (1 comments)
I recently acquired a new client for my Craigslist postings service and had amazing success with his listings. After posting three of his listings on Craigslist for the very first time he rented out one of his properties in just a few hours. I was thrilled! It is a great … (8 comments)
"Coldwell Banker. The company, also a unit of Realogy, tries to lighten up its approach to today's grim market in new TV ads and a companion website.The ads show portraits of late founders Colbert Coldwell and Benjamin Arthur Banker. The voiceover is banter between them about everything from interest rates to … (0 comments)
I am moving forward with a Grocery Store Marketing program. The ad will run from May to October, it is a 2ft x 2ft size ad that will be above a very large bulletin type of board. The board will feature a store map, coupons and specials items on sale and … (5 comments)
I recently read a comment that reinforced our marketing philosophy and also got me thinking about the importance of our Listing Descriptions. The comment was that people who buy a Rolex aren't buying a watch...they're buying a lifestyle. That phrase is just as true about real estate. You're not just selling … (3 comments)
If you are using Pay per Click (PPC) advertising, you should be using negative keywords in your campaigns and/or Ad Groups. Negative keywords are words and phrases that, when used in a search, you don't want your ads to show up for.
Does anyone have any successful radio ad scripts using some of the RE/MAX branding slogans? Running my first campaign and having a hard time coming up with anything on my own and radio station production staff is less than helpful. I searched RE/MAX Mainstreet postings but could not find much of … (3 comments)
Hi All, So the question is, what would you want to see in the way of Real Estate commercial? It has been the topic of discussion for the last few days. The real estate market is depressed, foreclosures are up, Realtors are leaving the business. If only the Budweiser Clydesdale horses were available! … (0 comments)
I have been in Real Estate now for years. Well long enough to start getting GRAY HAIR. LOL.I tried advertizing in the local magazines. Spent alot of money with only a few calls. My ads ranged from single property profiles to a newsletter type print ads. I even had other Realtors … (8 comments)
The marketing folks I hire to do my ads and advertising sent this ad to me today for my approval. After I fell on the floor laughing, I found myself liking it more and more. It's a front page inside cover ad that will probably cost me way more than I want to spend. … (7 comments)
I am overwhelmed with all of the affiliates I belong to, trying to keep up with all of those accounts is just crazy. But I did bump into an affiliate combo, or I guess the name of this company is appropriate, Commission Junction; it host many affiliates and one account to … (1 comments)
HEADLINES are one of your biggest weapons for getting MORE PEOPLE TO NOTICE YOUR ADVERTISING, for whatever medium you choose to use. Now you are using headlines, aren't you? And NOT your logo - that's not a headline. Only one person cares about your logo, AND THAT'S YOU. Whereas a headline … (0 comments)
What's Happening to all of the Real Estate Guides?Info on Advertising DIFFERENTLY in Print Media! This is a tad lengthy, but is well worth the read! This evening, I was pulling into a local Giant food, here in Severna Park, MD, and I noticed the new "The Real Estate Guide" of Anne … (7 comments)
Have you ever noticed that many of the catalogs you get in the mail from, say, Pottery Barn, are the same catalog with a different cover? I got the same catalog from Williams- Sonoma last week but with different covers. The insides were exactly the same.And how about products in the … (9 comments)
Anyone have any Craig's List horror stories?I've spent much of the last two days putting out fires for one of my lovely Realtor clients that all came through Craig's List. And not through any of her own ads we had been posting.First thing Thanksgiving morning, my poor client started getting phone call upon phone … (18 comments)
Colorado Springs is NOT one of the 10 best real estate markets right now, but I thank God for our steady and faithful client base in these lean times. However, times are tough and we have to cut the budget and tighten the belt. One of the places we have to … (4 comments)
One of the most effective methods of generating traffic and ultimately sales, is through the use of advertising. However, how do you design ads that that make you money and entice viewers to click on your links?First and foremost, develop a compelling headline. In only 50 characters, you must describe your … (1 comments)
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Well, I guess since I've written several different stories to help others avoid some of the costly mistakes that I've made, I might as well add one more. I've actually considered writing a book on "how to keep some of your money for yourself and not give it to people who … (3 comments)
I found a couple of tools that have worked for me that seem to be untouched in my market area. If they are being touched then, somehow, I'm just lucky. There are tons of free internet "message boards", "blogs", chatrooms, etc. What I've done is at night while surfing, I've popped … (7 comments)
We made more changes to the network this morning.Layout (which was actually yesterday)We're phasing out the banner style ads and just going with the Title/Picture/Line1/Line2/Link ads. If you go in to edit a banner ad you'll be forced to convert to a text/image ad format.We simplified the bank/budget concept. There's now … (14 comments)
I have placed two print ads in different magazines in my area. As you know this can be quite expensive. I have recieved minimal calls from the ads. Is there a trick to placing them and has anyone ever had any luck. I was thinking about placing more to run back … (7 comments)
Gretchen and I are taking part in the American Heart Association's Heart Walk on August 18. We are taking part in this walk as part of Ohio Health's Grady Memorial Hospital team.I have made a committment to raising $500, though I'd like to raise much more. And here is where you … (2 comments)
I would like to tell you about marketing using VIDEO. I am seasoned Realtor, feeling the effects of the changed market. I needed to do something drastic, that would help me stand above my competition! Several months ago, I recieved a v-mail (video email), from my mortgage broker who told me to let my … (3 comments)
Today I was doing a Google search to see if any of my listings would pop up. While I was doing this, an ad from a local competitor came up. I know him a little and he seems like a good and honest person. However, at the top and at the … (68 comments)
I'm amazed there are so many business people that believe they should try to monetize their weblog or website by selling ad space. Apparently many businesses are so dissatisfied with the benefits and performance of their online marketing strategy that they feel they must lower the total overall cost of this … (26 comments)
Good Day Everyone,Keller Williams Realty Corona Market Centeris looking for sponsors for ourRick Geha class about mastering working with buyers and sellers. This class will have 200 agents. These will the areas top agents. Sponsers will get a table in the back to set up and meet all our agents. There will be several bracks during … (0 comments)
Ever have brain freeze when trying to create a great ad for that new listing? Maybe this will help! Feel free to add your own!You need a great title, to get attention! Here are some of my favorites!Waterfront RetreatBeach BungalowSeashore BungalowCan you see youreslf living at the Beach?Watch the SunsetsYour Own … (19 comments)
Generic advertising vs. targeted marketing. Which works better, online, and in print? … (10 comments)
Advertising down payment, monthly payments and the annual percentage rate in your property ads has been proven to make your phone ring - especially when combined with a good voice mail or hotline system. Hotlines are important for two primary reasons:Structured and scripted properly, your hotline can qualify and disqualify potential … (4 comments)
I am considering buying a few zip codes, but I am hesitant because personally, when I am on a website searching for something and there are ads running along the sides of the page, I ignore them. I wonder if others do the same thing? Has anyone who actually paid for … (7 comments)
We are right about the time of year in the Seattle market where The Seattle Times has their annual spread on interest rates and various lenders who make implied promises. This ties hand in hand with the mania for people to find "the lowest rate" as if that is what matters most … (0 comments)
SpotRunner.com makes it easy to run TV ads on some major stations for a lot less than you would imagine. Nice looking ads can be produced for as little as $499.
I haven't tried it out yet and am looking for someone who might be able to share their experience with … (0 comments)
The Right Way to Sell Northern Virginia Real Estate in DC Area Sellers Stop!!! Sellers, the world has changed. Why are you paying extra to sell your Northern Virginia real estate using yesterday's methods which are actually more expensive?!?! The answer is probably that you haven't been researching this intensely … (14 comments)
As the director of an Illinois real estate pre-license school, I occasionally search key words just to see what type of real estate classes are available.More and more frequently, I find myself being led to web sites that are no more than thinly veiled classified ads designed to take advantage of … (3 comments)
About 5 months ago, I was up at 3am pulling some comps, and had the TV on in the room. An infomercial came on for a Realtor in the area, and it was pitiful - maybe. He was jumping around, yelling about how many bedrooms this house had, and how great … (6 comments)
Is it time to brush up on those ad writing skills to make your ad be the one that is chosen by the smaller pool of buyers now in the market. The foundation of Adwriting 101 is tied to the acronym, AIDA. Remember these four elements of a good ad to make the … (0 comments)
I just completed reading a blog written by Sam Thompson about using scripts when contacted as the result of an ad call or signage. Upon completion I had the feeling that too much weigh was being given to scripts as the sole source of client or deal acquisition. Experientially I know … (5 comments)
Okay, every Realtor had to start from the beginning, before they made that first Commission, before anyone had ever heard their name, seen their picture, picked up their card. What Frugal tips can you give other New Realtors to help them not BREAK the Bank Before they MAKE the bank? I … (14 comments)
I wanted to open some dialogue about marketing. I want to have your feedback on return from Homes and Land, Real Estate Guide,etc. Also like to get feelings on SAR. … (1 comments)
New ideas sometimes come dressed up like clowns or fools. It can be hard to tell whether you're looking at the next great innovation or just another flash in the pan.A hundred and three years ago, a couple of bicycle mechanics were considered nut cases. Until they flew at Kitty Hawk. … (9 comments)
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Real estate ads are funny. They use puffery to put positive spin on a property. In a given market, almost all the ads are pretty much the same--no variation. Beyond that, they almost always have a picture of the agent (almost certainly, it would make more sense to have an additional photo of … (2 comments)
I was referred to this site by a friend. Thought it might be of interest to the group. Build your ad once. Get it on several top classifieds sites. Free. Check out: Postlets Plus Postlets™ are category-specific ads that you build just once and post on several top classifieds … (8 comments)
Writing ads for listings has always been a challenge for me. One tool someone turned me on to years ago that I still use today is "The Pocket ad writer for real estate professionals" by Ernie Blood. It's a great little, easy to use book tabbed into 10 sections, each an … (4 comments)
Looking through our local Real Estate Book it seems one ad runs into the next with only the change of colors to differenciate one ad from the other. Where has the creativity gone? Can we no longer make it past "Call me for all of your Real Estate needs!" as our … (0 comments)