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"I just don't get it" - What does Social Media do for Me as an agent?

So I was having a conversation with a co-worker today about a transaction and some how we got onto the topic of "Social Media"

"Dez, all this social media stuff has me overwhelmed and I really don't get it."

So I started talking about facebook and twitter and giving her some pointers. You know the typical blah blah blah.

"Hey I laughed really hard this morning when I read your status... actually your status always makes me laugh"

... and the light bulb went on.

This was this morning's post she was referring too.

Social media to me is about engaging others ... its networking... its reconnecting... its keeping your face in front of the people you know.

My status very rarely has anything "directly" to do with Real Estate, but I keep it fun and interesting enough that alot of my past clients and friends comment.

We reconnect.... open up conversation, dialog that could lead to hey ... who knows........ real estate.

Just on this one "Status" I had two past clients chime in and I ended up chatting with them both just shooting the BS today.... They know what I do, and by me engaging them in conversation I am in the forefront of their brain. They won't say "Oh crap I forgot about Dez, she sells real estate" That I am sure won't happen. I am sure that if they have a friend or family member looking to buy our sell they'll say "Oh I was just talking to my old agent the other day... you should give her a call'

And so it begins.............................. Now do you kinda get it???? Sorta???

Posted by Desiree Daniels on 06/08/2009 11:09 PM

Comments (20)

social media, i dont get it, blah blah, road kill

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20 Comments on "I just don't get it" - What does Social Media do for Me as an agent?

JUN

I don't get it........ :-P

I don't get it either.......(must be hereditary)

I don't get it or me either so there we all agree

Kelan and I put our heads together and now we get it :-)

Nice to see you!! Are you going to throw your hat in the HGTV ring? I think I saw you leave a comment.......

I am feeling an itchy finger to hit the delete entry key

Ya know I was intereviewed by them before.. and would certainly be willing to again. I had been for the trading spaces and one of the clients last minute didn't have the budjet they needed to move foward...............

:::::::::::::hat is tossed in:::::::::::::::::::::::

Delete entry? Don't you dare!! :-P

Hit delete comment before you hit delete entry :-)

yeah I really need to start writing again............ *sigh* fine fine I know they all miss me

JUN

I get it... but there are days that I wish I didn't. Does that make me fickle?

There you are! I was just doing a pitty pot thing not seeing my friends here.... next trip? Is that when I get to see you again?

Dez, excellent succinct explanation of the whole social media thing -- what and why!

Desiree, what a great esplanation of the social media phenomenon! We do engage our sphere of influence and keep our name in front of them! It is a good thing!!

Desiree - The greatest part of social media is that you don't have to get it. If it helps you market your self or brands you than it is well worth the time. Heck it is alot more fun than mailing postcards !

JUN

"Heck it is alot more fun than mailing postcards !"

Ain't that the truth. And in my experience it costs less and has a better ROI...

JUN

I get it, but I never get the Realtors who use it as though they were still in high school. Stay away from Real Estate talk - yes, but also stay away from gossip, off-colour humour, inflamatory statements, etc. and so on and so forthe. Either that or set up a "Professional Profile" and then a private one that only your closest friends have access to!

Steve - doesn't make you fickle.... social media certainly isn't for everyone

Sally my love - miss you too............... hope to make it out your way the end of this year!

I like thew way you gave the facebook example of engaging with your firends including some past clients. I came on to Active Rain after taking a tech continuing education class lthis past January. The best money ever spent I found out about this community and have been addicted ever since my first blog. I love all the social media tools we have to use.

JUN

I dig it!

JUN

Hi,

This is Erica Smith, owner of some quality financial websites having strong internet presence,high traffic and good quality content. I'd like to have you as my link partner.

Kindly mail me your website or blog urls.

If you agree to do link exchange with me, then both of our sites will be benefited in terms of visitors and page ranking.

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AUG

I get it! I have yet to get a client from Facebook, Linkedin or Twitter. Most all my business comes from AR.

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