Recently Facebook allowed members to create a username so that you can be identified by a url.  i.e. www.facebook.com/yourusername.  In all the rage to choose your username, what kind of consideration did you give to your username? This same concept applies to twitter also.   In all things we do as realtors, mortgage lenders, or any other business for that matter, we are always branding ourselves whether we like it or not.  It starts with the business card, then email header, and then the list goes on and on.  Facebook, twitter and other social media sites are changing the face of how we reach out to consumers.  If you aren't jumping on the bandwagon, now is the time.  If you are, I hope you will carefully consider this suggestion as an extension of your branding strategy. 

Personally, I use my facebook page to connect with people I know versus connecting with possible links for referral via other realtors, lenders, vendors, etc.  But I do have a twitter account for business use. Most people might choose something simple like your full name or your first initial with your middle name for your username.  But in case your 1^st choice is not available, I'd like make a suggestion if you are using facebook or twitter as a business tool. Consider choosing a username that reflects your business.  For example, www.twitter.com/chasreexpert.  My user name for twitter is an abbreviated version of Charleston RE (or real estate) Expert.  If you are using these platforms as a business tool, this might be a great way to brand yourself or advertise your niche market so you can connect with people that are looking for your product or assistance. So you might choose LuxuryRealtor or CondoQueen instead. 

So what's your twitter/facebook username? Are you going to reconsider your username choice ?

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