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Twitter is Stupid, I don't have the time for Twitter!

That is a direct quote from a Realtor I met on Friday.

When I asked him how much time he spent on Twitter before making that generalization he told me that he signed up, typed in what he was doing, and no one ever responded and he NEVER got any leads from Twitter. So I guess it must be true!

The reality is that Social Networking (including Twitter) is the best tool to come along for Realtors since the Website. Do you remember the agents who said, "I don't need a website, this Internet thing won't last"! When those agents snubbed their noses at websites and the Internet, the early adopters got all the good URLs, established themselves with the Search Engines, and reaped the benefits of good search engine rankings while the nay-sayers played catch up.

For those that don't know, Twitter is like a bull horn on steroids. A tool you can use to get your message out to the entire world, and all this for free. Caveat that by saying that I DO NOT recommend you use it as a bull horn, but I've already beat that horse dead in my blog post, How in the heck do you use Twitter for business?

For this post, I want to go in a different direction and address what everyone WANTS to know. How has Twitter translated directly into dollars and opportunities? Well, here it is, as a DIRECT RESULT of using Twitter, I have benefited in the following ways:

I have been featured not once, but twice in local newspapers. This resulted in free publicity that I would otherwise never have received, and I have 2 new clients because of it. These clients will continue to use my services well into the future.

I am completely in touch with business & networking events in my area that I would otherwise have never known about. I have made excellent business alliances and some darn good new friends at these events.

I am completely in the loop with most technology seminars that are occurring around the country. Some of the greatest minds in using New and Social Media are speaking in your backyard and you don't know it because they don't have to advertise. They get large audiences by getting the word out in Social Networking circles.

I have been approached by several business owners to partner in new endeavors that I would have never had the opportunity to meet, if it had not been for Twitter.

Some people I know have been invited to speak about Twitter on NPR, they have been featured in the Wall Street Journal, television shows, and the like. All this publicity, and all of it free.

Can you put a value on friendship? Think the concept of a "Tweet-up" (a place where Twitter users meet in real life) is ridiculous? I have met some wonderful people at these Tweet-ups. All very intelligent, and most of them business owners - all congregating for the purpose of networking and finding new ways to help each other be even more successful. Yeah - that's stupid! NOT!

So, to those of you who say, I don't have the time for Twitter, and Twitter is stupid - You are entitled to your opinion, but I have to tell you - there's a (social) revolution going on, and a fundamental shift in how we market to the masses, and you just might be missing it. If you want to learn how to use Twitter for Business, check out my Twitter Made Easy for Business Video series by clicking here BTW - it won't cost you anything either.

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129 Comments on Twitter is Stupid, I don't have the time for Twitter!

OCT

Steve, I will NEVER say Twitter is stupid, I promise! I have read your posts, and am trying to make the time, now I have to DO it. Sometimes it is all very overwhelming, but what a great tool it is! I know, I tweet and do not make the most of it. Shame on me...

Great post!

Steve - I recruited two of our best agents from Twitter, including our #1 producer. I am on the verge of making an additional $22,500 from their efforts. I think I'll stick with it. :)

I would say that about Twitter. I DID check it out. I looked around a while, and could find NO mention of our area, no one from our area, so I decided it really wasn't worth the time. We can't do everything, and that looked unproductive given our small town. Might someone interested in moving to our town be on there? Yeah, but the sky might fall, too.

Steve..This is a fantastic Post ! I am frantic today because I cannot sign in to my twitter account....I am patiently waiting for assistance from twitter staff ..It is a wonderful tool.. People look for instant gratification...Yes I do remember when people said they did not need a website ..funny thing is I still hear it....Thanks

HELPFULHANNAH your friend in Philadelphia twitter@helpfulhannah

Steve - The social media revolution is one I want to be a part of - so thanks for the motivation.

Steve, I am just now getting into Twitter...time gets away from me so I really don't use it to its fullest. The jury is still out with me on whether it is worth it or not. I guess I need to give it a chance, it is going to be the way of the future I think. Thanks for the post.

Twitter RAWKS! You can lead a REALTOR to a computer, but you can't make him TWEET! ;-)

Hi Steve.

I have several Twitters. In my experience it is valuable *when* used effectively :-)

~ Lana

I once that about blogs. However I wonder if we didnt blog and tweet and worked more would we be further ahead??

Steve - The favorite part of my Twitter workshops is finding the Twitter-hater in the group, and watching them open up to the possibilities by the end of the session... It happens every time. Show them how to use it effectively, and they're hooked! Leslie in Payson, I could show you too if I could get you off the mountain for a couple hours...

I love Twitter - and you are so right - you really can get to know other intelligent individuals looking to network with others...it's a great thing!

I don't use twitter...............yet, but it's another great way to communicate and expand our businesses.

As more and more people get their information online, it only makes sense for us be there too. And with the ease of connectivity and viral nature, Twitter is a great utility to get our message out and connect with others.

Plain & simple, you get out of it what you put into it... I can't stress that enough to other agents and the fact is, MOST of them will never put anything into it, but will spend plenty of time talking about what a waste of time social networking is. So the question then is, who's really wasting their time? The ones talking about what a waste it is, or the ones putting in an effort?

Steve.. I don't poo poo Twitter, just haven't found the necessary time to give it my best shot. Yes, I should, but I am still trying to figure out how to do that. ActiveRain takes up time, and so does actually working... Then through in taking care of a household, children (and everything that entails.. homework, sports, etc) there leaves very little time for anything else.

If you had to choose between Twitter and ActiveRain... which one for you is better?

valerie osterhoudt

Hey everyone has a different idea of what works and what doesn't. If it's right for you .....great!

patricia/Seacoast NH

Indeed!... nice post... I just posted a similar one about twitter on my AR blog...

Twitter has been proven to be very good, I just have not got the hang of it yet, but I will keep trying as I know once Google features Twitter posts it will soar!

Thanks for the post off to become one of your tweeple!

Hi Steve~ I have experimented with twitter, but have not figured out how to use it effectively.

I had trouble understaing Twitter at first, but I can see it does help get information out.

Twitter is ok... I'm there... have been for a couple of years. It isn't my favorite platform, but it is important...

From your post, I gathered that you spend time on twitter but have yet to actually put money in your pocket from using it.

Sounds like your friend was right. @jarvisteam

Leslie - Prest Realty - I just did a Twitter search for Payson, AZ, using Tweetdeck. More than a dozen different tweets filled the column. Everything from someone having breakfast at the Knotty Pine, to another speaking at the Expedition Church. From one couple returning home to Payson after a vacation, to another who just got back from camping in Payson. From a job listing for a pharmacist to Community Health Systems looking to hire a registered nurse.

You may not think it's worth your time, but it's not because there is no one in Payson listening. Connecting with people in a small community may very well be more productive than trying to do it in a big city.

Steve, I intend to watch your video series and begin to use Twitter as part of my marketing and business plan.

Steve: I have dabbled in Twitter, but I just can't seem to find time. My blogs here on AR will feed twitter...but I just haven't found time to sit in front of a tweet deck all day and make business. I guess I haven't gotten into the business groove with Twitter yet.

Steve, don't be so fast to judge. Twitter CAN be helpful or a waste of time. It all depends on its use.

For that matter a HUGE chunk of your potential clientele is not on Twitter nor ever heard of it.

Hi Steve -- You got my attention and I'm going to read some of your posts.

Steve, thanks for your blog. After Raincamp seminar, I've been trying to keep up with Twitter and FaceBook, since they put so much emphasis on them. It is very helpful to get all of these pep talks.

Steve...

I'm still not sure about it ... although I do tweet my posts and some listings. To me, it is a little like shouting in a crowd.

I'm not saying it isn't useful, I'm just saying that it might not be for everyone.

Hi Steve ~ I'm new to twitter with my 60 something followers, but I gotta say, I love it! We all want everything in a hurry these days and twitter delivers...Haven't totally figured out the business angle yet, but I figure I'm putting myself out there, I'll get noticed and at some point it will start paying off for me.

It's already paying off in the sense that I'm starting to develop relationships. (If you don't "get" twitter you won't understand that comment I know). Obviously long term I'm hoping it will also pay off in other ways.

Enjoyed the post. Hope you convert a few to appreciate twitter for the unique tool it is.

Denise

Steve - I completely agree with you!! These are some excellent points! I started on twitter a little less than a year ago and started very slowly because I didn't really "get" it. In the last several months it really started to click for me. I have attended several tweetups, met (in person) some really great people and while I haven't officially gotten a lead from it, I am certain it will pay off.

p.s. I just followed you...I'm am @sahomesales

i have to jump into twitter. I just haven't had the time to do it yet. I'm busy selling real estate

I use twitter much better then Larry Johnson does and thats all I can say.

Twitter is a huge tool to add to your business development plan. For one reason, to hear what people are saying about you or your company or your brand. You want to make sure that you are not getting bad PR out there. Another reason is you can connect with people that could want or need your services. You can use search.twitter for both these methods.

you are going to need to be there sooner or later, you might as well be there now. If it helps to have this perspective, twitter is AKA a micro-blogging platform. micro-blogging is growing much faster than blogging. You might want to evaluate how much time you spend "blogging" and start using that time "micro-blogging".

But if you don't plan on being in business 3 years from now. don't worry about it.

I agree that keeping up with all of these social networking sites can be a major pain in the ass, however it seems to be a necessary evil in these times of high tech marketing techniques. I try to take advantage of every free media source out there, but between Facebook, Linkedin, MySpace, etc, etc, there are just not enough hours in our 14 to 16 hour days to do it all. If I get a sale off of any of these free sites, it is gravy compared to some of the other marketing efforts which we invest big bucks in.

"Keep on keeping on!" Bob Dylan

I think its a matter of what works for some doesn't always work for others. The other issue of course is whether Twitter is really popular in your area. Also, if your primary consumer is a boomer - they are less likely to be found on Twitter than a Gen X/Y consumer. I do tweet, though not extensively and am thinking of ramping that up. But I don't cold call and I don't knock doors. That doesn't mean that these things don't WORK...they do for those who practice them. No one should be saying that Twitter - or any other method of self-promotion doesn't work.

Twitter is definitely among the top resources in my business development plan...I just have to figure out how to incorporate it effectively. :)

Leilani

P.S. Thanks for the post, Steve...I bookmarked it and will read your related blog post links. :)

Hi Steve - Your Twitter story reminds me of a friend who is not the world's best housekeeper. I bought her a selection of what I consider the best cleaning products in a handy carry case for her new home. Two weeks later I went to her house and it was obvious that she hadn't cleaned.

I asked her how she liked the products and she complained to me that this stuff didn't work. About a week later I was there and noticed that she still hadn't even broken the seals on any of the bottles.

Moral: Nothing works if you won't use it!

Someone recently told me - Automation will not replace Realtors...However Realtors that use Automation will replace Realtors that dont.

Twitter will be a growing tool for realtors

Thanks for the post and ideas.

I'm on your page. I am completely fascinated by Twitter.

I'm just now sure about Twitter yet, I don't doubt it works for some people and who knows I could be a fan someday.

I love that those of that get it are the pioneers that in 10 years will be looked upon as great visionaries :)

Okay . . . you've got me interested. I'll have to mosey on over to your other blog entries to learn more!

I will review your blogs about Twitter. I tweet occasionally and some people are following. Not sure how much actual biz, but it's always good to have another platform.

I am just getting the hang of Twitter, but Facebook has been amazing for networking and reconnecting with folks I had lost touch with. Its been invaluable in getting the word out about my business!

Thanks for the post! I am trying to figure out how to best utilize Twitter.

Jason

Great job for showing where the money is. The additional benies are just iceing on the cake. You've inspired me to delve deeper into the world of tweetering. (not teetering)

Wow, I am humbled and overwhelmed by the response this post has generated.

Obviously there will always be two (or more) sides to every discussion. I appreciate everybody's input and I respect the opinions of those that disagree with me on the whole social media front. The reason I am so passionate about social media is because housing statistics say that baby boomers have (on average) 1 buying cycle left; Gen X-rs have (on average) 6 buying cycles left; and Gen Y-rs have (on average) 7 buying cycles left. If you compile that with the fact that Gen Y-rs spend (on average) over 3 hours a day on the Internet and these social networks, that alone is why I encourage Realtors to be on these networks. And to be on these networks to ENGAGE these younger generations, and not strictly to SELL to them.

Wow...everytime I want to walk away...I get pulled back in! Thanks.

I haven't yet started to use Twitter but I am investigating whether it will work for me.

Great insight on how to use these outlets in a profitable way, thanks.

Valerie - I can't choose between AR and Twitter because I think they are both critical tools that serve different purposes. I also use them interchangeably. I blog about Twitter and use Twitter to announce my blogs :)

I ♥ twitter.

The "Not enough time" dilemma is the single most cited reason people do not embrace new technology. To those people, I ask to consider this: According to The Nielsen Company, the average American watches 153 hours of television per month (guess what that is per day)!

When I teach classes on social media, I ask them, "Does Big Brother, or 2 hours of The Biggest Loser really need to consume 100% of your attention"? The answer is overwhelmingly NO. That's when I tell agents to grab their laptop (or better yet, their iPhone or Blackberry) and do their social networking in front of the TV. See - no time lost!

whoa whoa whoa, you people are saying you can make money on Twitter???? NO WAY

I have heard the "I don't need a blog...period!" from a client before, Steve. Twitter is so totally beyond them that I can't even broach the subject. Well thoughtout post.

Thanks to Bill Risser's and his workshops we are twitter addicts already.

OCT

Great post! I have only used Twitter to out my message out to the world but it seems like I need to do a better job at engaging my peeps!

This is a great post. Thank you so much for the information. You might say it's "tweet!"

That was a great post...so many realtors/agents are new to social networking, and they just don't quite get it. Many agents have told me that they aren't involved with networks like Twitter and Facebook, because they either think it's only for young people, or they just don't have the time.

Social Networking is growing exponentially everyday, and that's why we built our platform, www.eHomePost.com We let agents post to Twitter, Facebook, and MySpace all with only one entry...then to enhance and keep their presence consistent, we place other updates for them everyday.

Agents that don't jump in the game now are just plain crazy, because social networking is nothing short of the second coming of the internet...like it or not, it's time to sink or swim, and make your presence known.

As far as being just for kids, the largest growing demographic getting involved in social networking is 35 years and older...talk about a prime target for potential home buyers and sellers....

Twitter is all about your network. Start following some professionals that you respect, follow their network, then as you are comfortable start contributing to the amazing discussion. I learn more about trends, markets and technology on twitter than any other single activity I do. Thanks for the great article. Follow me @TiffanyCloud

Well i have bookmarked this post for later when business is slower because I haven't heard about any success using Twitter for real estate. Good comment on the TV time but that's when I write my blogs and read Active Rain.

I first talked about blogging back in 2006. It took me 3 yrs to feel comfortable enough to do it. I have a twitter account, but I can't remember the last time I tweeted. I just don't understand how I can keep up with all of the folks that I am following.............and how/why would they want to keep up with me?

Can you explain, specifically? Thanks!

Love twitter, Steve. Great post. This guy sounds like those people who attend one networking event and then say, "I'm not going back. I didn't get any business out of it."

Josh Jarvis - I think you must have missed the part where Steve said he'd gotten two new clients from the free PR that resulted from his activity on twitter.

Love Twitter... I've had an account since 2007 but just recently "got it" and how to use it.... now being followed by several real estate investors.

Great post -- thanks for explaining all the good things that have come your way as a result.

Steve- with Google announcing that they are adding Twitter to searches, it has become even more essential! Great post...

thanks for the motivation I am working on getting social media into my dialy routine including twitter.

I don't tweet for business - I tweet for knowledge and to meet awesome people....really smart people that are funny and wise and a little kooky at times. We share and laugh and have a good time learning with one another.

Just wanted to give a sincere thank you for the time you spent on the videos. I thought Twitter was really stupid. I watched your videos and "get it" now. I set up an account 2 hours ago, am doing it right with no spamming, and already have 12 followers. Thanks to you!!

Ok Steve, I've been reluctant to tweet for business... but this sounds like we all need to toot tweet our own horn.

I am going to seriously look it over for broadening my business and social horizon. BUT not this week.

I also am going to read your other posts that you provided links for.

Thanks for the post and for sharing the info.

I'm one of those that just can't get into twitter. I sent my 2nd (ever!) tweet the other day. And I've had an account for about a year. Really need to figure out what all the fuss is about and get on board.

Twitter is my secret weapon. . .so please stop writing about it! :)

Hi Steve,

I just follow certain individuals that I find interesting and view their entries for information I might want to know. Other than that, I don't usually don't leave comments, I just absorb information. ;>))

Social networks are great! and any realtor or person in the business who says these networks are stupid, should not be a part of Activerain, Myspace,Funonvaca, facebook etc. the list goes on.

I use twitter yet I don't think realtors have to use it if they don't like it. It is usually best to choose the tools that we like to use and will use.

I do tweet but I havent had much success with it yet. Maybe Im doing something wrong? Im going to check out the videos.

Twitter is just one of the tools we use. Use it effectively and it can help your business. But you gotta work it! Great post!

Jean Richer
Ottawa, ON

Ok, I opened a twitter account and I have 2 followers already. Will be interesting. :)

I had been using Twitter without much success until I found TweetDeck. It's a great application that keeps track of your direct messages, mentions, and all friend tweets. I've expanded my own followings so I get news feeds from CNN and WSJ as well as NAR.

I also use Twitter to tell my followers when I've updated my AR blog, and I'm getting more followers because of it! Is it money yet? No, but it's marketing and that will translate into dollars. I'm patient.

Oh, and I'm in a small town with few local users -- yet -- although the Mayor, the newspaper Publisher, and other prominent local citizens are all following me. Does that matter?

Good post!

I must admit I'm still warming up to Twitter. I feel a little more comfortable with FB. But I did get your message loud and clear about the bullhorn !!!

Steve -

Twitter absolutely works when used properly. Also, very easy to link to Twitter, and, at the same time, to Facebook and Craigslist.

More bang for the buck!

These days, you need every bang you can get - especially if they are FREE!

Hey . . . I wonder if the computerized MLS will ever replace those fat listing books?

DEAN & DEAN'S TEAM CHICAGO

Interesting, I keep trying twitter but do not become addicted to it, maybe it is because I live in a remote part of VT and there just are not many tweeters around here to help my business, but I will keep trying.

Twitter is the infant of social media, but boy is it growing fast. Like anything that grows at about 100% per month it can be messy and chaotic, but that also makes it fun, and you have got to know how and where to find the truffles.

You can not just join...you have to participate, watch and learn and see the possibilities. It's like service clubs, you get out what you put in. Nothing in, missing what you could have coming back as a result of some work, creativity. Good post! www.twitter.com/mooersrealty

I have a Twitter account and several times over the course of a day check in and tweet if I have something to say or comment on a tweet. However, I am still not able to love this venue but I want to. Maybe it is those I choose to follow. I am picky. I get LOTS of - ahem - porn sounding folks wanting to follow me. I don't know why or where they come from but I delete them asap. The others are mostly fellow REALTORS or somehow connected to the real estate business, or just businesses or individuals that I know that I think would be beneficial to my business. I don't have many family or close friends on Twitter. I save that for my personal FaceBook account. For those I do have, most of what I see is just chatter between a few that seems more like a personal chat room. Maybe it is because the tweets are limited in characters, but I feel very "left out" of these tweets, like there is some secret going on that the rest of us are not priviledged to be in on. When I tweet, I want everyone to feel as if I am tweeting to them and not just one individual. Maybe I just need more followers because I would love to make this work for me.

Amen brother.

Build it and they will come - never worked - however. Adopt early and be ahead of the game - Yeppers on that one, sure, I have been down a couple of roads that led nowhere - which is why you don't bet the barn on one horse.

Nicely written.

Amen brother.

Nicely written.

That REALTOR should have just said, "New leads are stupid, I don't have time for new leads!" Oh well...all I can say is that leaves more business for me!!!

So true Steve! Twitter and social media may make your day a bit longer, but it's proven to be a great tool for my business. Thanks for such a great post!

Twitter is one of many tools we have. Do I think i tis the best one, no. Sure there will be people for whom it worked great. But the same can be said of the lottery. I strongly believe that for most, other uses of the internet will prove more profit-producing than Twitter or FaceBook. But to each his own.

I'm glad I found this post. Just finished my e-PRO, and prior to that had very negative feelings about Twitter (yet I had never been on the site before). I just couldn't see how it can do anything but eat up your time. I think I am wrong. I can see from this post and all the great replies, that I have to find a way to incorporate Twitter to my marketing plan.

Twitter is a great tool but you have to work it correctly and not be a one time tweeter or a twitty spammer. You hit it straight on that it's about the relationships and the sharing of information. Great post.

I think Twitter has a lot of potential though I'm still struggling to understand it.

Twitter is what you make of it, like anything else. If you put the time & effort in, then you can expect some type of benefits.

It is too much. There are way too many people posting useless crap. I use it but my day certainly doesn't center around it. It is just another distraction on the overloaded information highway.

Twitter is what you make of it, like anything else. If you put the time & effort in, then you can expect some type of benefits.

I find it dificult balancing the workload, but I always do my best to find minimum 30min for social networking sites. It is the future now.

I use twitter all of the time and I can honestly say that 75% of my clients come from this social networking site. If you don't use it, then you are missing out on a big window of opportunity! It's not about who responds to you. You have to get on there and connect with people. You have to not be about business all of the time. You need to follow people, your news media. I live in Columbus, Ohio and I "tweet" with the local news anchors daily. I have met a lot of them and went to their events. As a Realtor, you need to get your name out there and brand yourself! It doesn't matter how small your community is, be the one to start something new in your area! Get people talking!

I use the heck out of Facebook but have yet to embrace twitter as much.

I for one have never thought twitter is stupid though I question the value. I mean, I can stand on the corner with a sign that says, "will work for a new listing" and odds are I will eventually land a listing from it.

Different things work for different people. Twitter has some great business uses including receiving alerts, etc from reliable sources like CNN, etc.

I'm glad it works for you and others. It is not my cup of tea.

Thanks Everyone for your comments, pro or con!

Bill Risser - I totally agree with you. It is a joy turning the "haters" into lovers in just an hour. Check out Jon Judd and Randy Bolton's posts, they kinda confirm it for you!

Andrew Mooers - So true. Social Media is a "Contact" Sport

Randy Bolton - Your comment made my day. It's so fun to watch someone take the time to actually investigate and learn before just slamming the door on something they don't understand. I wish you (and all the others that are giving it a shot) Much success with Twitter!

Tammy - 75%, thats awesome! Nicely put!

Fernando - You crack me up, I'm sorry man!

To everyone who said it's just one tool in the toolbox, I totally agree!

I have not gotten any direct leads from twitter just yet but that doesn't mean that I am going to stop doing it right? It takes a while for everything to come to fruition these days. I need to learn some additional ways to put better info on twitter to get the leads I am looking for. Blessings for a great week!

twitter: allstarmom3

Funny how people who are the most critical of Twitter have never even tried it. Or they have done so barely...by signing up and writing five tweets over the course a month. It's a tool...buying a hammer does not build a house.

@davemurrayteam

I've been using Twitter, not to its fullest, and I still feel it's "stupid". There are many stupid things that make a lot of people lots of money like the snugglie and ped-egg. It's still stupid.

I'm trying to learn how to use twitter in an effective way. As another thing to add to the day, I need to find my groove with it.

Steve, I agree. When used properly, Web 2.0 like Facebook, Twitter and Myspace can be a gold mine for Realtors. Thanks for the post.

Steve, thaanks for the write up. Also the link on the business videos.

I don't see how anyone couldn't take the time to do ANYTHING to help their business. So... The guy who says its a waste of time? Would he say it was a waste of time if it gave him 2 or 3 extra closings per year? I doubt it.

Twitter is still new to me and I'm still trying to figure out the most effective use. Twitter and Facebook take in investment of time to learn how to use and make the most of the sites. Like anything in life, you get in return what you put in to it. Yes. it takes effort and time.

Shari

Steve-

Thanks for bringing that up. It is a very good tool that I'm still learning how to use. I'm reading your other blog right now about how to use it for business. What I've been using is facebook and myspace. I already sold a house from myspace. Now, I want to do the twitter thing!

Time to get my twitter up and running, thanks!

-Nelson

Steve ~ You have nailed it on the head. The people that snub their noses at it just really don't understand the magnitude and unfortunately will be left behind.

Great Post. Thank You for telling us. This goes for any avenue to get your name out there, blogs, facebook, websites etc.

I know twitter works that works this works but you cannot do everything

I have hopefully found my first online client strictly through tweets. I will let everyone know if this prospect becomes a buyer. Please feel welcome to follow me on Twitter.

Great thoughts - Now I just need to learn! So, thanks for your link to the "how to use" post. I'm visiting it next.

Twitter is the communication tool of "now", never mind the "future". In our time famine world, it's the lead in to any further communication, whether a traditional blog or face to face. Thanks for sharing your important post.

Paying $500 for your photo to be published in a cowboy hat holding a dog in a publication nobody reads is stupid.

Thanks for the info... I just downloaded Tweetdeck... so easy to use any easy to see what's up w/ everyone. Too bad there's no app for blackberry... any ideas?

Well, I don't remember our conversation - but, twitter is stupid. ;-)

I can send off an email with the same number of characters in the subject line and include a link or additional info in the body. Everyone who has twitter has mobile email. I have turned off almost all of the people I "follow" because I don't care for the shared information they think is important. Of course, I feel the same way about much of the facebook chatter about mafia this and game that - I just pull down the "hide" button.

Am I going to get every customer and client looking for a home? No. And neither is the guy using all the "social Media" networking. Balance. Wax on. Wax off.

I will follow you on twitter Steve. Twitter is time well spent in my opinion. I keep kicking myself for not going to the Twitter hour at Re-bar Denver. I need more twitter followers and still am slow to use tweetdeck for posting.

ALL FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER: Greencolorado

Jason Crouch reports recruiting success using twitter; I wonder what content he is offering that landed two new agents to his brokerage. Jason, do you care to chime in and enlighten us?

OCT

OH steve we are like two Twitter peas in a pod! I actually just got done teaching a Twitter class this morning. I hope you will visit my blog where I talk a TON about Twitter and other social networking sites. Its located at http://www.thecoloradogirlblog.com

I would be interested to hear what you think about my views on Twitter and Social media in general.

People are always telling me they do not have time for Twitter but if they use the tools I talk about in my training and in my blog then it really frees up your time while still using Twitter in a way to help grow your business.

We are getting bombarded with all this social media a'fjas'lkfjsakfjsdajf. If I were to get all the Tweets I hear about from others it would drive me nuts and Turn Me Off...........Big Time.

Just a new fad...............maybe I am wrong.

OCT

What a great mix of pro and con! Thanks for all your comments. Kelly - I'm gonna bookmark your site!

NOV

I twitter, but I really need to refine my list of followers. That is the part that takes time... if you don't do it at the get go... just having lots of peeps... may not be all that.

NOV

Steve, you get it. However, I say don't yell too loud about why you should be involved in social media in the real estate business. Let the naysayers play catch up later. Meanwhile, we keep building and building, and that strong foundation will be hard to break when the masses finally decide to jump in.

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