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Are you taking the time to invest in your future? What you do today, will effect you months and months from now. That holds true with your marketing for your real estate business...
So I was writing a post today about convergence for my Marketing Artfully blog and I started to think about how we are percieved by our writing style - our topics, tone and the amount of personal information that we convey in our writing.
Yes it's true, consumers today have much more access to information that once was only seen by the real estate agent community. There are webistes out there with nearly all the properties for sale in a given location. These sites have a lot of information, including photos, neighborhood & school details. Well, that's great. But, what … (0 comments)
Contributed by Elliot, Alan, John, and Brad.
I have been blogging steadily since the beginning of 2008. I have used forums on Blogger, here and other venues. It first began as a way to express opinions on the real estate market. It was and is a great outlet. Then it grew to become an educational avenue for other … (16 comments)
Was listening to real estate radio usa tonight and they were talking about how Broker Bryant had 'Gone Fishing" and recommended that perhaps bloggers should go back and like rock stars republish their back catalogues.
So many books, both business and non-business, have influenced my life and the way I run my business. One that I'm reading now is destined to make that list: "Groundswell" by Charlene Li and Josh Bernoff.
I purchased Snagit last year after reading a post here on ActiveRain for it...and I must say I use it daily for many things. My banners for my Atlanta real estate site, art work for web, Blogging, are all touched by Snagit at some time each day. Yesterday I received an email … (41 comments)
Ironic as it may seem, my 100th post here on ActiveRain is about a lady who died with the title of "world's oldest blogger". 
Having spent years developing websites, both as a REALTOR® and as the Director of Business Development for Windermere Exclusive Properties, I’ve sometimes felt like Indiana Jones on a quest for the Arc of the Covenant. The “Arc” I’m after is a page-one search result from Google, the greatest treasure an agent … (0 comments)
The Web has changed the way we do real estate. And now with the new, improved Web 2.0, the Web itself has changed. So what does this mean for traditional (computer-phobic) real estate pros who are still playing catch-up?
Like many of my fellow AR's, I am often obsessed with maximizing my visibility online and increasing my rank with the main search engines. To keep my OCD in check, I usually try to just focus on 10 - 15 keywords and key phrases (i.e. "Atlanta Real Estate" or "Homes for Sale in XYZ neighborhood") … (8 comments)
In every bloggers life comes a special day - the day they first launch a new blog. Now unless you went out and purchased someone else''s blog chances are your blog launched with only one very loyal reader - you. Maybe a few days later you received a few hits when … (3 comments)
When blogging, use keywords that your prospects would use to find homes within your posts.If you're writing about home financing, don't be afraid to say so. Insert words related to yourlocal area liberally and don't forget words like homes, real estate, mortgage, loans, buying,selling, etc...
Just about every kid loves a good peanut butter and jelly sandwich. They were certainly my favorite . In fact, I don't remember ever tasting a peanut butter sandwich and not thinking it was good. Even when the bread was not fresh...something about the combo of buttery tasting peanut spread and the … (17 comments)
RSS Pieces and 1parkplace are offering a sneak peek at our latest collaborative product - a high-end customizable template blog called 1-2-3. These feature rich blog teamplates can be customized and setup within hours so you can be live faster! All you supply are your logo, area images and your lead … (14 comments)
This is my first blog post on Active Rain and I look forward to more. I have been an active blogger for years writing the Raleigh Real Estate News where I have maintained a relatively objective news source for readers. I have begun hosting on my own, I burn my feed and … (3 comments)
I'd like to invite all ActiveRain members with an interest in the Oklahoma City Metro Real Estate market to check out my new blog with daily commentary and links to relevant stories and data regarding our market.
ModernLandRun is bent towards an optimistic view of market conditions and opportunities OKC, and … (0 comments)
I was reading my daily email version of Realtor- The Daily Real Estate News and came across another tool to help enhance Real Estate Blogs. The Adobe Store has available a product called Vlog It which creates video blogs, according to the advertising it's faster and easier than traditional video editing software. In fact … (30 comments)
Hi everybody, I have finally landed on a Blog platform that I can call "permanent" (till something better comes along). Wordpress is my new favorite! You can find me here from now on...Same great stuff and cool tools for your Real Estate Business, just a fancy new sign!The Coach
Have you noticed the horrendous real estate photos on some listings? I realize most realtors are not photographers but why bother list photographs that look like there is a Lunar Eclipse taking place? Some so dark you cant even begin to see what's in the photo? Need help editing your photos? I … (4 comments)
Which came first? The Active Rain or the Kinetic Blog?
I have posted quit a few blogs. Here are some of my favorites that i posted on Active rain. Send me your favorite blogs and i will link to them 
I know I am preaching to the choir when I send this out to fellow bloggers but in the current economic climate, it is essential that realtors continue to try something new. 
NuWire Investor announced the first half of their Top 20 Real Estate Blogs earlier this week. NuWire is a media site that seeks to "educate and update investors on the news, trends and opportunities in the alternative investment marketplace."
I am not sure who Geek Realtors is... but they published a top 100 real estate blogs list recently. I saw a discussion of the list on Twitter.
We have obviously been experiencing a changing real estate market in Owatonna, MN. I know many of you are as well. Some say they saw it coming, others thought the robust activity of the early to mid 2000's would last forever. Many of us planned for the rainy days (or monsoons), … (4 comments)
Can someone shed some light on why so many people join Active Rain and other blogging sites then do not participate? There are so many people that belong but don't even put their photo in much less write a blog. What advantage is there to this? Do they dissapear after this … (11 comments)
Here's some great news:
I have started a blog regarding real estate issues and would like to invite all to come read and comment. Nothing is for sale, just information, humor and ideas.
I've come to realize that there are a few things that just do not matter and I wish did matter, with as much energy as I put into them. First, the weather predictions - they are rarely right and yet I look every night. Second, the economist's predictions of the housing … (0 comments)
Just wanted to let fellow AR members know about a blog directory I just found online. They have a pretty good Google pagerank, so linking to/from them also helps your active rain blog increase in the search engines:
I saw this in the online REALTOR Magazine. Blogs also are effective lead generation tools, and podcasts can be used to provide local market information to contacts; however, just 2 percent of associates use blogs and 1 percent use podcasts on a regular basis. 
Blogging may not ever go mainstream in real estate, and that's a good thing for those who practice the art. In an industry where fast results are preferred and successful people usually have more client turnover, those who take time to document the market and offer their thoughts will likely always … (0 comments)
Although blogs, specifically real estate blogs, have increased in number and credibility, many still think that they're "mumbo jumbo". In speaking with other real estate agents, brokers and other industry professionals, we still hear things like:
I am looking to see if I kind of find either a program or service that will chart real estate trends in Florida and maybe other states in different price ranges. I can compile some of the information, but I was wondering how I would put into a chart or graph? … (1 comments)
Livepads1.com has showcased over 300 real estate web sites from around the web. Our goal is to present new real estate sites, blogs, technology, and tips to our users. With over 4000 readers today, we have quickly become a key source of information for real estate professionals. If you have not … (0 comments)
This is a real estate blog site and there are so many groups that there is literally room for everyone. I have to wonder though, when is a blog more than a blog? Is the information we are sharing more than the public deserves, or more than our families, friends, associates, should be expected … (13 comments)
Long before I got into real estate I was a software developer. So it was pretty natural that within a short time after getting into real estate I'd start to really get interested in Internet marketing. I was the first Realtor in Sacramento to publish a blog (back before ActiveRain), and … (9 comments)
Wow, I am so honored! I just got the following message: 
Real Estate Blogs Directory - Directory of real estate blogs and blogs of industries affiliated with and serving the real estate industry. This is a site where you can list your Active Rain blog and give it more exposure and marketing. It's important to stay in tune with the changes in … (2 comments)
It's been quite awhile since I've been back here. 
WHY DOES LENN WORK HARD ON ACTIVE RAIN?BECAUSE IT'S FUN!!BECAUSE IT GIVES ME GOOGLE JUICE!!BECAUSE I LEARN A LOT!!and BECAUSE IT'S MY JOB!!Thanks to all who sent congratulations for the latest milestone, 300,000 points.Sounds like a lot, doesn't it? It really isn't. We're in this adventure together. We are a community.I post, … (59 comments)
I read an article this morning that gave ten tips for bloggers on how to improve a blog. It was a great article, that went into detail about each tip that was given. For example, "Focus on what you know best" deals with writing a blog that is based on your experiences and knowledge. Another … (16 comments)
As I promised her I would, here is a link to my client Sheri's new blog about her and her fiancee's move to New Jersey.
The big NAR convention has ended and many of the participants have headed home. The industry is still amidst the slow down, the likes many have not observed in years. So one would surmise that those that did attend the Las Vegas gala, are doing pretty good or they are on … (3 comments)
Popular real estate blog, Curbed, raised $1.5 million from angel investors. Blogging networks that are specific to a niche are become much more profitable than ever before. RentBits Blog
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Many people have been entering the real estate market as investors for the first time and have been exploring the benefits of tax deferral using a 1031 Exchange. Speaking with a trusted tax advisor is key to learning the requirements, but many investors have questions about how an exchange will affect … (5 comments)
There are many types of blogging as we have seen over the past few years. Kids are blogging as well as professionals on many sites including Myspace.com as well as professional/career web sites such as our activerain.com. Those who are into blogging know they can expect great things to come … (4 comments)
Real Estate Blogs Directory
- Directory of real estate blogs and blogs of industries affiliated with and
serving the real estate industry.
I’ve heard some talk lately from discouraged real estate bloggers that can’t seem to rank well in the search engines. They try blogging for a few weeks and then give up often times assuming that there are simply too many competing blogs and websites in their market area. In most markets, … (21 comments)
In the following articles, I am going to discuss specific features I mentioned in my last article. Today, I am going to discuss why it is important for realtors to blog.
Bloggers like to tinker and constantly update things, which is part of what makes them so fun to watch. If you follow a blog you've probably noticed its look changing over time, and the writer's voice evolving as particular stories and catchphrases shape his or her language. Real estate, in particular, … (0 comments)
So yes, I am new to blogging. But once I understood what blooging is and how easy it is to do it and that it is FREE!, I decided to get all over it. I have met many agents that swear about the leads and referrals they get through blogging. I … (10 comments)
Everybody out of the pool! The St. Louis Real Estate Buyer pool that is. When the mortgage industry finishes shaking out, the pool of qualified buyers will certainly look different than it has for a lot of years. Sellers better start putting the pencil to the paper and re-doing their home … (1 comments)