Real estate blog entries tagged with marketing

Blog entries tagged with "marketing":

marketing: Using Electronic Flyers To Promote A Listing - 04/04/08 11:50 AM

There a many companies that will allow you to send a listing via email to agents in your local area such as TheAgentMarketingTool.com.
As an agent, your sellers are expecting you to market there house. Electronic flyers are a cost efficient and very professional way of demonstrating to your … (4 comments)

marketing: Now That Spring Has Arrived…… - 04/04/08 10:56 AM

Now That Spring Has Arrived......
It is time to give a FRESH look to all of your listings exterior photos. For those that live in the ‘snow belt' there have been days, even weeks, when you could not take a photo that didn't show snow. Thankfully we are now enjoying many more … (3 comments)

marketing: SEO vs. PPC - 04/04/08 08:52 AM

An associate of mine contacted me a few weeks ago asking me to handle a PPC campaign for her and I refused. I don't do PPC! PPC is a temporary (and expensive) fix to having your site found in the search engines - and more often than not, your ROI is … (4 comments)

marketing: Peter Said: "Stop Hiding" - 04/04/08 08:17 AM

So I was having a conversation with another trainer last week about 2 great book I just read. (For the second time) "Triggers" by Joe Sugarman, and "The Well Fed Writer: Back for Seconds", by Peter Bowerman. The 2nd book was a shocker for me, as it was meant primarily for author's … (9 comments)

marketing: Cran-Man or Banana-Man? - 04/04/08 07:30 AM

Huh?
Well, if you have ever seen comedian Brian Regan you will recognize this line...for those of you who haven't.. here is 'the bit' he does ( with apologies to Brian):
"I don't know what the hell is going on with cranberries, but they're getting in all the other juices. Whoever the … (2 comments)

marketing: Ok, Maybe She Didn’t Know - 04/03/08 11:44 PM

That I hate bugs! They give me the creeps.
Each week, my assistant prepares a list of Flagstaff events for the coming weekend for me to blog about. She sends it to me with her favorite picture of the week. Here is this week's picture. Ugh! The photo relates to "Bugs … (10 comments)

marketing: The importance of previewing the competition - 04/03/08 10:25 PM

Many agents and sellers overlook the value of previewing properties before putting a home on the market. Previewing saves time, and it allows both the agent and seller to get a feel for the direct competition. It is important to understand that buyers are looking at the competition that are currently on … (1 comments)

marketing: Share Your Expertise and Help A Reporter - 04/03/08 09:34 PM

I was talking last week with a couple of fellow speakers/trainers, and had an anvil drop. I always say that when God needs to get a message to me, he needs to drop an anvil because I can be dense sometimes. Well, the anvil was an Internet resource shared with me twice in one … (0 comments)

marketing: Forget Buyer's or Seller's Market - It's an Agent's Market - 04/03/08 08:34 PM

Forget about it being a Buyer's Market or a Seller's Market - It's an Agent's Market.
Well, I never heard of that. NAR is not mentioning anything of the sort - Janessa... what does that mean?
An Agent's Market simply means its time for Professional, Business-Savvy, Market-Savvy, Serious sales people, associates and … (7 comments)

marketing: Oh No Another Social Network! - 04/03/08 06:18 PM

EONS is the name
However this one is a little bit different and for those of us that market to Active Adults this might be a marketing place you want to be, that is if you are old enough. This is for age 45 and up:)
There is all sorts of things … (8 comments)

marketing: Simplest Way to Organize All of Your Contacts - 04/03/08 04:46 PM

Hi Everyone,
I just wanted to share a site that has made life a lot easier as far as organizing contacts, phone numbers and even birthdays. The best part, it's free! www.plaxo.com. Works with Mac or PC, you can upload all of your hotmail and gmail contacts, and upload them onto your … (1 comments)

marketing: Put away the brick phone - 04/03/08 02:57 PM

I'ts not so back to basics in home marketing and sales these days. The basics don't cut it any more and sellers are finding this out now. Agents need to think outside the cheesy cliche ads and bad photography that is so common. Some should consider hiring a professional photographer or just get a … (0 comments)

marketing: BNI The World's Largest Referral Based Opportunity - 04/03/08 02:24 PM

Hello From The Northland,Exciting opportunities are happening in the Brainerd Lakes Area. We started our new BNI group in Pequot Lakes 5 month's ago, our kickoff for our chapter was April 1, we recruited 23 additional members to our group. We find ourselves with 48 members and growing. We now have … (15 comments)

marketing: WHO DO YOU WANT TO WORK WITH? - 04/03/08 12:21 PM

I just read a great post, written by Bob Cumiskey. In it he was asking advice about how to handle FSBO's(for sale by owners). I thought he did a great job of describing the emotions we go through when we face rejection. Way to go Bob.Sure, you can have the attitude of … (28 comments)

marketing: Loan Workouts? - 04/03/08 10:34 AM

Hi Everyone,
I have the good fortune of encountering mortgage and real estate professionals on a daily basis to help them generate more business by various types of advertising. One of my clients shared a story of a loan workout or, at this point, loan workouts that they have funded.
Here is the … (0 comments)

marketing: Hey REALTOR, Educate or Execute: The Manifesto of Marketing Mortality - 04/03/08 08:30 AM

Paul Slaybaugh wrote a gritty thought-provoking post about 180 day listing terms. This is not a rebuttal of Paul's thesis. Rather his blog afforded me the opportunity to present My Manifesto of Marketing Mortality.
I'll start with the major consumer perceptions of the role of a REALTOR:
When it's time to sell … (28 comments)

marketing: The Amazing Power of the Referral - 04/03/08 07:21 AM

Yesterday afternoon I got a call from a young man who wants to buy his first house. But before I go into the story too far I have to tell you how he got my name and number.
About 18 months ago I got a call from a family comprised of Grandmother, … (2 comments)

marketing: I was asked today "How serious is this social networking thing?"... - 04/03/08 01:08 AM

For those folks who don't know me personally I tend to come across as "direct", that's a mild way of saying "in your face" I suppose. Sure I'm an aggressive Type A. And, my wife as well as many others consider me to be a really giving person, which I demonstrate … (12 comments)

marketing: Put yourself in my shoes, what would you do now? - 04/02/08 11:25 PM

As I walk down the street, I see many people in many different professions, but have I ever thought about them and what they do and how they do it? Have they ever looked at me, saw my name badge and thought about what I do and how they could do … (10 comments)

marketing: Feds Drop Rates Again...You Ever Wondered Why Interest Rates Change?? - 04/02/08 10:01 PM

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marketing: Are You in Prison? - 04/02/08 09:46 PM

Are you in Prison? What do I mean by that? When a person is in prison, they are locked up, confined to limited quarters, food, water, cigarettes, day to day, same o same o, basically survival. We can also be in prison even though we are FREE. Are you depending … (91 comments)

marketing: The "SHIFT" in Real Estate Marketing... - 04/02/08 04:16 PM

Imagine you're a Realtor in Phoenix Arizona and you want an edge over your competition. You may want to identify targeted buyers or sellers in areas where your competition isn't necessarily operating.
There are a few ways to accomplish this. First, an online social networking strategy that allows for you to reach … (0 comments)

marketing: BLITZ!!! - 04/02/08 03:34 PM

What a beautiful day. This was a day to be outside. So, since I had no clients to be outside with...I did our MAPLEBROOK MARKET BLITZ! What the heck is that? Well, I walked my neighborhood hanging Market Updates (neighborhood stats, my FACE) on the doors. There is probably another 100-150 more homes that … (3 comments)

marketing: The Depth and Breadth of Topics on AR - 04/02/08 03:31 PM

While still fairly new to AR and the web 2.0 scene, I've been impressed with the depth of the AR network. It's amazing to spend a few minutes scanning all the groups that cover subjects from technology, to local events and listings, to policital views or to more laid back social topics in … (0 comments)

marketing: Interesting ARticle on Low-End Buyers - 04/02/08 02:46 PM

Half of last year's low-end homebuyers are upside down
April 2nd, 2008 · 3 Comments · posted by Jeff Collins
Zillow.com reports that about half of the Orange County homeowners who bought homes last year at the bottom three-fifths of the price spectrum owe more for their mortgage than their home is now … (2 comments)

marketing: 1031 Exchanges -- Attitude and the Economy - 04/02/08 12:12 PM

Our Attitude and The Economy
It has been amazing to me to watch various players in our market and how they have reacted to the changing market. Some have slid down the "doom and gloom slide" and some have take the bear by the ears, stayed positive and changed their marketing approach … (2 comments)

marketing: A Marketing Smile Is In Your Future - 04/02/08 11:15 AM

I received the following e-mail this morning in my in-box. It is regarding a press release I posted 2 months ago.
Congratulations! Your Press Release is now featured on PressExposure.com
Your Press Release, "The Practice of Home Staging Expands in the Growing Real Estate Market" - has been approved and added to PressExposure.com:http://PressExposure.com/?id=12194Your … (10 comments)

marketing: Using ActiveRain to break the ice - 04/02/08 10:38 AM

GOOD MORNING!! I wanted to jot down a quick blog this morning and tell you guys about my experience using Active Rain as an ice breaker so-to-speak. I don't know about you other brokers out there, but if I have a short down time during the day I will jump on email and … (13 comments)

marketing: Your Marketing Future - 04/02/08 10:28 AM

Do you want a glimpse at your marketing future in real estate?
Check out this article: http://rismedia.com/wp/2008-04-01/dont-let-the-client-get-away
Technology is making some amazing things possible both now and in the foreseeable future. Some incredible things are on the way that can potentially make your work as a real estate professional just a tad easier.
As … (5 comments)

marketing: If you're a visual person, this video how-to website is excellent! - 04/02/08 09:10 AM

I came across this website to learn a few magic tricks so I could teach my 6-year-old how to do them around friends. It's very cool, and I wanted to share it with you all.
Expert Village claims to be the world's largest how-to video site with more than 80,000 videos … (3 comments)

marketing: What's In A Name? - 04/02/08 08:54 AM

I have a very common name. Just Google "Mark Boyd" and you'll find out that I was born in 1562, I'm a bicycling expert, I'm the associate professor of the Department of Computer Science at the University of North Carolina at Asheville, and I'm a professional soccer player with Barrow AFC.
Of … (4 comments)

marketing: Niche Marketing/Print Advertising--What works? - 04/02/08 08:40 AM

I need some feedback from those in the know!!I recently launched a luxury real estate magazine in the Greater Philadelphia market with what I believe to have several distinct advantages over other main stream publications for realtors/service providers in the luxury market. We target just the affluent demographic with a much broader local … (5 comments)

marketing: How To NOT Become Junk - 04/02/08 08:34 AM

One of the most fascinating things in the evolution of sales is the pollution of sales tools. Name one good communication tool for salespeople, and I can guarantee that tool has been abused.
The Do-Not-Call List exists because there have been too many people over the years who have abused the privilege … (2 comments)

marketing: Tuesday Truths....Lenders are now being Scammed; and don't they deserve it? - 04/02/08 12:03 AM

Todays Market.....What does that really mean to the Average Home Buyer or Seller? There are a ton of Articles on buying and selling....but what about the newest scams that have popped up? And yes, these scams have to do with Lenders. I just learned about it today, and I'll be a … (26 comments)

marketing: Virtual tours for listings and the benefits for Atlanta Metro Realtors and Brokers - 04/01/08 10:42 PM

There are many realtors in the Atlanta metropolitan area that have listings of homes that have been sitting on the market for more than 60 days. Virtual tours and professional still photographs can help realtors sell there homes in a shorter amount of time than not have professional marketing. Prices are … (7 comments)

marketing: Do Newsletters Work? - 04/01/08 10:35 PM

YES, THEY DO!
About 18 months ago, a young man called me who had been referred by one of my favorite clients. He was in the process of moving here from Florida and needed help finding a rental home for himself and his wife. I gathered together the information about properties available … (17 comments)

marketing: Are you enhancing your listings on Zillow for FREE? Why NOT? - 04/01/08 10:30 PM

I'm curious how many people have taken the time to update and enhance their listings on Zillow? With so many sites now feeding listing data into Zillow it's imperative, in my opinion, to keep the information correct. Specifically your own listings. If you don't enhance your listings, which again can be done FOR … (8 comments)

marketing: Tennessee's #1 Realtor Marketing Conference - 04/01/08 09:23 PM

If you are an agent in Tennessee, then you need to check out http://www.millionaireagent2008.com This years conference is going to be bigger than ever. We are turning on all the marketing engines to show you exactly what you need to do to get buyers and sellers in today's market and best … (3 comments)

marketing: Five Dream Killers Of Your Business - 04/01/08 09:13 PM

Do you suffer from one of the 5 biggest dream killers of business? Here they are and the prescription to cure each one...
1. You lack a clear vision. Many agents and business owners have in their head what they want their business to be, but they never take time to write … (5 comments)

marketing: Millionaire Agent 2008 Conference - 04/01/08 08:57 PM

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marketing: Real Estate Activity is Regional, not National - 04/01/08 08:39 PM

WOW! Can you say B-U-S-Y?? I feel so sorry for other parts of the country right now, but in the past 4 weeks, I have contracted 9 properties!! Yes, 9!! Seven of them were in March, and I contracted two today. It's only April 1, and I already have 2 contracts. Granted, … (20 comments)

marketing: A blogger's surprise! - 04/01/08 07:59 PM

I just started this blog. I don't even fully comprehend the full scale of the cyber world, but I was invited to activerain and really like the idea or theory of it. However, I really like the old world of telephone calls and shaking people's hands. I've just always needed to … (6 comments)

marketing: New Marketing Website for Agents - 04/01/08 06:50 PM

For those of you that have been getting our Agent Marketing Insider bi-monthly newsletters, you'll be happy to note that we've just created a new website (http://www.agentmarketinginsider.com/) where you can access and peruse all past articles. For those of you who don't know about them (let me know and I'll make … (6 comments)

marketing: Where's the picture of the house? - 04/01/08 06:07 PM

The other day I was searching for houses for a client. I pulled 15 properties off the MLS and started to go through them. Five out of the fifteen properties had absolutely no pictures. This isn’t a new phenomenon. I have seen it with high and low priced properties in good … (15 comments)

marketing: Free is always good....... resources. - 04/01/08 05:30 PM

If we work hard enough we will be surprised on how many free resources we can get to work for us without spending a penny.
Now, free doesn't mean NO work... Ok ?
So, here is a list of some tools that we can use for our real estate career, they include: … (7 comments)

marketing: Thanks to your suggestions, I got 3 leads this weekend!. I hope you are next - 04/01/08 04:29 PM

It is not rocket science, just follow the suggestions from those that have achieved success. This week I got 3 solid contacts. Our products stand out, but being able to inform those who need them is sometimes hard. I just want to say thank you to every one who blogs, because … (3 comments)

marketing: Craigslist = $$$ in the Bank - 04/01/08 04:18 PM

Do you like to make money? Do you like to save money?
Ostensibly, the majority of us would answer these two questions in the affirmative. Craigslist, a free online classified ad site allows agents to do both. While I can only attest to this from the Commercial side of the business, residential … (24 comments)

marketing: Promote Yourself For Free - Online Classified Ads - 04/01/08 03:09 PM

Many agents play huge fees to be listed in their daily paper.
But many agents either don't know or don't take advantage of placing free classified ads online.
You can toute your listings, promote yourself and even link back to your website.
Agents in Arizona have been consistantly promoting their listings with us.
Many post … (2 comments)

marketing: Which Direction? - 04/01/08 11:49 AM

This morning I posted to my blog looking for feedback about real estate directional signs. I can't stand them and think their usefulness is minute. Part of my distaste for them is that I think they are eyesores to the real estate we are marketing and city workers and/or kids love … (5 comments)

marketing: Talk Fusion >? - 04/01/08 11:22 AM

Hello,Is anyone else useing Video Email to talk with there prospects ? I use Talk Fusion and Love it.www.talkfusion.com/1128951 There are some great applications for this tool shoot me a message and Ill tell you how I use it daily in my RE business.Alison Creamerwww.alisoncreamer.com … (3 comments)

marketing: REO Information for Agents - 04/01/08 11:21 AM

Hi Everyone,
Although I have a real estate license, I am not a practicing real estate agent so I receive all kinds of emails pertaining to real estate agents that may or may not help you. Nonetheless, I wanted to share some information I received regarding REOs. Check it out and let me … (3 comments)

marketing: Itunes podcast - 04/01/08 11:12 AM

Hello Active Rain Community ,Who here is doing a podcast on Itunses ? Just wondering how many see the value ?I have a MAC and it makes it pretty easy just search alison creamer in the store and youll find me. Alison CreamerRemax Allegiance 757-652-8880 … (0 comments)

marketing: I found a "Brand New" Website That Brands High Quality Viral Reports Free - 04/01/08 10:25 AM

When I saw "Free High Quality Reports", my first thought was "Yeah, sure. Free AND High Quality!" But I joined. Why not - it's free.I joined with healthy skepticism. Like most of us, I am usually pretty critical of the free content you find out there. However, I soon found my … (3 comments)

marketing: What is an RSS Feed and How Can it Help Me? - 04/01/08 09:07 AM

A fairly new technology item - RSS Feeds (Really Simple Syndication) are an easy way to keep your website updated with current information. Having this info on your site helps with your website Search Engine Optimization; plus it also benefits those who use your website. Below are some of the RSS Feeds … (1 comments)

marketing: Understanding The Mysteries Of Website Aging - 03/31/08 10:21 PM

Understanding The Mysteries Of Website Aging
In general, Google gives precedence to older site's in it's results. That is, if two identical sites existed, the older of the two would likely rank higher in the search engine results than other.

This makes logical sense of course.

If a website … (2 comments)

marketing: HOW TO GET THE MOST MONEY FOR YOUR HOUSE - 03/31/08 06:51 PM

There are two sides to every coin. This is the Seller's side. In todays marketplace you have to set yourself apart from the many listings that are available. The key is for your home to show the best of any others in its' marketplace. Begin on the outside. Increase the curb appeal. … (3 comments)

marketing: March 31st, 2008 marketing week in review - 03/31/08 06:09 PM

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First I'd like to give a BIG THANK YOU to everyone for adding so many quality posts to the marketing group this week. I'd especially like to thank the newbies for bringing a fresh perspective on things and new voices to the conversation.

Teri Ellis aka The Lady In Red

While there was so much … (60 comments)

marketing: Baseball- You Gotta Love it - 03/31/08 05:50 PM

What better tool to get to meet people than Baseball? One of our best tools is the professional sports schedules we can make through our Exit Resource Center. We start the baseball season by sending out a Yankee schedule (we are Yankee fans) through email. We attach a note that upon request … (1 comments)

marketing: How to Advertise Commercial Listings - 03/31/08 05:01 PM

A few minutes ago I was browsing through the Commercial Real Estate group on Activerain, and I saw an interesting question from a member in Michigan. She was asking about how you should advertise commercial property. The ironic part of this, is that my Dad (a residential broker in Arkansas) was … (18 comments)

marketing: Chipping Away at the "PRICE IS KING" Myth Too Many Realtors Rely On - 03/31/08 04:22 PM

I hate to break some Realtor's chips... but for many of you the belief you have, regarding the role pricing plays in real estate sales, is not cracked up to what it could be. Believe it or not there is a simple yet profound parallel lesson that can be learned from how Lay's … (26 comments)

marketing: Pricing Isn't Rocket Science... - 03/31/08 02:22 PM

Investment in a home is as much emotional as it is financial and most property owners want and or need the highest and best price, when the time comes to sell. Ironically the single most common reason sellers end up settling for less, then the highest and best price, is because … (0 comments)

marketing: Tips to make your website not SUCK!!! - 03/31/08 01:47 PM

1) Start a chat room or forum.When you start a chat room or forum, you are providing a place for your visitors to voice their opinions and interact with their peers. As conversations or threads, build up, a sense of community will also follow and your visitors will come back to … (6 comments)

marketing: A RANT... - 03/31/08 01:02 PM

Sorry about the "RANT!" But after reading this LA Times Article, I had to let out some steam...
Unfortunately, the folks who made hand-over-fist-money during the boom will be the only ones laughing when it all finishes falling down. (ie, the ULTRA-RICH lending tycoons who are the only ones TRULY being protected … (23 comments)

marketing: Were you one of Verizon's 20 billion in February? - 03/31/08 10:50 AM

As popularity continues to increase, I wanted to share Verizon's press release information regarding their nearly double growth in text messages sent in just 6 months. We are beginning to see the increase of national advertisers using this marketing tactic to reach more of their customers in a more personal way, … (2 comments)

marketing: Personality Profiling - Plugging into What Others Want! - 03/31/08 10:00 AM

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marketing: Testimonials: How to Market Success - 03/31/08 09:55 AM

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marketing: Take a step back from your marketing - 03/31/08 09:42 AM

It's easy to get caught up in everyday tasks and forget to take a step back to evaluate how well your business system is working. Especially marketing. A good place to start is to ask yourself how much is your time worth? Are you participating in activities in your business that you … (4 comments)

marketing: 'The Biggest Blunder of My Real Estate Career' - 03/31/08 08:58 AM

Recently I was contacted by a video marketing company, cgicommunication (elocallink) , that was selling ad space on a city, Chanhassen, website. The company is going to be producing videos for the city of Chanhassen, MN that are supposed to showcase the city. One of the links on their video player will be labeled … (11 comments)

marketing: Why Hasn't My House Sold? It's Not Always The Price! - 03/31/08 08:48 AM

A few years ago, I was approached to be the third agent for a stately colonial on upper 16th Street. The first two agents had the distinction of being the guys who ranked number 1 and 2 in dollar volume in DC. I'm nowhere close.
I reviewed the prior listing information. The … (23 comments)

marketing: And The Winner Is!!! - 03/30/08 07:32 PM

First of all, thank you so much to everyone who has participated in this exciting contest! Whether you submitted an entry or simply commented on the submissions to help refine them, you've all made this a wonderful contest!
The object was to come up with a unique marketing idea - something … (16 comments)

marketing: The Relationship of Print to Online Marketing - 03/30/08 06:53 PM

According to Jupiter research 60% of consumers were driven online from an offline source. The number one source driving them is magazines. Does your print advertising offer you integrated web benefits? Are you effectively promoting your website in your ad? And do you have a way to pull the consumers from … (2 comments)

marketing: Want a Great Marketing Idea......I got mine by Judging an Active Rain Contest - 03/30/08 04:39 PM

This time last week I was helping Judge a Marketing Contest....there were a lot of interesting entries, but 2 of them really stood out for me, and ones that I could see myself using. That was a week ago, and tonight I just finished implementing one of them.
The results of the Contest … (32 comments)

marketing: Beat them or join them: The coming price wars between the banks and the people - 03/30/08 02:06 PM

You've probably heard the old saying " if you can't beat them join them." Well if you are planning on selling your home than this timeless saying will be of special interest to you again. The days of competing against other home owners to sell your home are rapidly becoming the glory days … (1 comments)

marketing: Holding agents to a minimum photo standard - 03/30/08 12:20 AM

Be prepared for what you are about to see. I was looking online through the local real estate listings tonight, and was amazed at the poor quality of photos. Check these out sad, but actual listing photos:Preaching to the choir here at Active Rain, but would someone please explain why there … (9 comments)

marketing: Marketing Help For Your Listings - 03/30/08 12:09 AM

I know you're still listing and selling homes in this tough market (we're still arranging loans), and I might be able to help you to better compete for those next listings, as well as generating a some buyer leads.
I have a service that will let you create a custom website for each … (0 comments)

marketing: Come On Guys, Get With It! Make The Twenty First Century Paradigm Shift! - 03/29/08 09:04 PM

Real estate is a dinosaur. Don't be one!
This has nothing to do with your age. It has EVERYTHING to do with your paradigm. Paradigm is defined by Webster.com as a philosophical or theoretical framework of any kind. Your paradigm is the way you process information - it's the way that you … (2 comments)

marketing: How does Facebook interact with Active Rain? An Experiment....Part 2 - 03/29/08 03:04 PM

Well, here is the answer.
I had 3 people join my facebook account from Active Rain.
I had 0 people go from Facebook to Active Rain.
This appears to settle what was probably a common sense question.
Which works better for Realtors to promote themselve, Active Rain or Facebook, and Active rain clearly wins.
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marketing: New, Revised BPO REO List and What's New in the BPO and REO Markets - 03/29/08 01:16 PM

Dear Agents,It's been a busy spring of BPO and REO work in Southern California. Of all the vendors on my 183 vendor list, I am having the best success with 1) REOTrans -- after struggling with their support staff, all is now well; 2) MarktoMarket and 3) PCVMurcor, who have been … (9 comments)

marketing: Google Analytics Active Rain Solution - 03/29/08 12:27 PM

Google Analytics has a new option for adding statistics to your site and I have it working on my Active Rain account. When you are on the final page, or you are editing your analytics in case you have already tried it out. There is a tab at the top … (1 comments)

marketing: 9 Recruiting tips to consider - 03/29/08 10:16 AM

Here a are a few recruiting tips. If you're looking to recruit another Realtor or anyone from another profession to team up with you or utilize as part of your service team, consider these tips.
Tips:
1. Establish professional friendships before you recruit (networking groups etc...)
2. Keep your friends posted on the … (23 comments)

marketing: 82.4% plan an increase in e-mail marketing in 2008 - 03/28/08 05:26 PM

I just read my latest copy of BtoB’s Interactive Marketing Guide. It’s full of great marketing info. In this issue, it sources a Datran Media survey from a press release, dated January 22nd, 2008: 82.4% of respondents plan to increase their e-mail marketing in 2008. 15.3% of respondents plan the … (7 comments)

marketing: NO SOLICITING!! - 03/28/08 04:09 PM

So in a desperate effort to stay productive, I hung another 155 door hangers on one of my farm areas. I call it my Carrolwood Market Update. I put a little marketing of me above a chart of the active homes in the neighborhood. I think it's pretty nice. My wife … (12 comments)

marketing: Running man brings new meaning to 10k - 03/28/08 03:47 PM

The running man? He's my logo and a metaphor for the craziness I experience when business is good. My best example?: My best day ever-(12) twelve sets of loan documents (across six counties) signed, sealed and delivered. I left for my first appointment that day at 4AM. My final appointment … (0 comments)

marketing: Seminar Idea - 03/28/08 03:17 PM

Good afternoon all,
I am thinking of using a seminar as a basis for finding and working with new listings and people who are considering re-listing their homes. I have investigated the cost of a conference room and advertising ( I figured I should start 3 weeks before the event). I have … (6 comments)

marketing: The easy way to get your listings online with Baltimoresun.com - 03/28/08 02:16 PM

Just have your broker fill out this form and fax it to MRIS. Then your listings will be added to our data feed and we can talk about how to enhance them. See if your listings are already online at www.baltimoresun.com/realestate <script></script> <script src="http://www.scribd.com/javascripts/view.js" type="text/javascript"></script>Read this doc on Scribd: … (0 comments)

marketing: WellcomeMat.com + vFlyer.com = Near RE online marketing nirvana! - 03/28/08 02:16 PM

Did you all see this?
vFlyer recently added the ability to link your WellcomeMat videos into your online listing flyers! SCORE!
Now, when you push your listing flyers to the four corners of the Intarwebs, you can also drive hits to your WellcomeMat video for that property! This is great!
Kudos and a … (0 comments)

marketing: Getting shows and potential sales for open houses! A Mesa property to sell! - 03/28/08 01:10 PM

We have an agent doing an open house this weekend and we want no less than 25 shows!How are we going to do this? Let's start with a positive attitude:Example: Two shoe salesman were sent to Africa to help a company expand its global market share. Upon arriving, each sends back … (18 comments)

marketing: Free Marketing opportunity for Green Properties - 03/28/08 01:00 PM

Our newest and most developed project here at Evolve Sustainably is the site PlugGREEN.com
Here is a little bit about the site:
PLUG INTO THE GREEN INDUSTRY WITH PLUG GREENNew Website Links Together Environmentally Conscious Businesses and ConsumersWhether it's because of high fuel prices, or worries about global warming, environmental thinking is going … (5 comments)

marketing: Photo Tips: How old is your photo? - 03/28/08 12:24 PM

Posted in response to this hilarious conversation: http://activerain.com/blogsview/437959/So-How-Old-is(Thought it was pretty key to our profile, so I am posting it now as a blog.)I just wanted to put my two cents in as a photo studio owner. Updating your photo when you make a long term change or after a couple … (4 comments)

marketing: Make it on MySpace! - 03/28/08 09:18 AM

I'm sure most of you younger users probably have a MySpace profile already for yourself personally, but maybe all of you should consider making yourself a MySpace profile! I'm just now recreating one for myself. I had one before at my last job with HomeLoan USA and of course now I … (11 comments)

marketing: Start here: Four Steps to Better Social Networking Results - 03/27/08 10:03 PM

How to do "Social Networking"
This is all about "Why" you want to do this, NOT the Web 2.0 technology itself...
Step One: Understand the different people online and their reasons for being online. Forrester Research describes us like this.
A.)Inactives - not on the Internet.
B.)Spectators - Read blogs and articles, listen to podcasts, … (3 comments)

marketing: Single Property Websites and Internet Marketing - 03/27/08 08:02 PM

We've just added a new marketing tool for our listings in the form of single property websites to compliment our marketing techniques. The first two that we have created are for townhomes for sale in Atlantic Station and homes for sale in Haynes Landing. Unlike many other single property websites, these … (1 comments)

marketing: Turbo-Charge Your Real Estate Business with PUBLICITY - 03/27/08 07:20 PM

There's an old show-biz saying that goes, 'There's no such thing as bad publicity.'That statement may be debatable, but certainly there is nothing bad about garnering a whole lot of good publicity, and a good publicity campaign sets you apart from your competitors. Right now, for real estate teams, there are … (0 comments)

marketing: Soaking the Home Inspector - 03/27/08 03:03 PM

I just read a recent post here on A.R. that prompted me to write this.
Does it ever seem to any of you that EVERYONE and their mother is out to soak the home inspector? Surely it cant be just me. I am bombarded with phone calls and emails everyday from solicitors … (14 comments)

marketing: Ever Considered an Email Newsletter? Get Started Now for $1. It'll Be the Best Money You've Ever Spent on Marketing ... - 03/27/08 01:14 PM

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marketing: Sonoma County Home Sales Marketing System - 03/27/08 11:55 AM

When the going gets tough a property marketing system will let your seller know you are doing all you can do to expose their property.
Some of the techniques we use on our team is best described as complete. We try and focus on over exposure to sell the property as well … (0 comments)

marketing: Guest post over at MyTechOpinion - 03/27/08 11:55 AM

Anyone interested in data-driven marketing might enjoy my guest post over at MyTechOpinion.com titled: Three KPIs for Real Estate Websites. … (0 comments)

marketing: Are you “MY GUY”? - 03/27/08 11:01 AM

Hello Rain Makers - You have to know your client; you have become there "MY GUY". People want to refer; they want to tell people about good experiences, they want to refer people that know them, people who have treated them the way we all want to be treated. How often … (0 comments)

marketing: Real estate marketing and twitter - 03/27/08 08:57 AM

One new tools for real estate marketing people and custmor, that is twitter. If you are using twitter i think you have seen lots of real estate servise provider, real estate agents and custmors are playing around twitter. Now twitter is becoming a big marketing tool.
Even twitter is … (1 comments)

marketing: Hey I am Here! - 03/27/08 05:19 AM

I read a post today that caught my eye: Sellers Resort to Weird Deals by Heather Joubran
She wrote about some of the creative things sellers have done in tough markets to try and sell their homes. I enjoyed the post and thought I would add my twist to the topic.
I have … (50 comments)

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