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HOW TO USE YOUR BLOG TO CREATE BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS

By Valerie Osterhoudt

Real Estate Agent with Johnson Real Estate, Inc. RES.0761759

October 30, 2009 05:00 AM

Last week Bob Stewart announced a new ActiveRain Challenge called Using Your Blog To Enhance Existing Relationships. Write a post detailing how you have used the content of your blog to reach out to an existing prospect or client.

The purpose of my blogging is to provide information and to better educate prospective clients whether they be buyers or sellers. Not always do they like to have their name in print on my blogs so I created a booklet that I keep in my office for prospects to take a look at. In this it covers how ActiveRain is a place to get more information and what it has to offer... also there are events that happen in Cromwell, issues they should be aware of, as well as listings.

A link to my profile on ActiveRain is on the cover too.

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Examples of blogs that I have created for prospective Buyers and/or sellers are:

http://activerain.com/blogsview/1288773/jensen-s-fair-cromwell-ct

http://activerain.com/blogsview/1262831/annual-taste-of-cromwell-is-right-around-the-corner

http://activerain.com/blogsview/691610/time-to-interview-a-realtor

http://activerain.com/blogsview/799907/activerain-is-3-for-3-thank-you-give-yourself-a-pat-on-the-back

http://activerain.com/blogsview/465483/own-your-own-home-in-the-country

FOR ACCURATE INFORMATION ON REAL ESTATE.. CONTACT YOUR LOCAL AGENT

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Info about the author:

Valerie Osterhoudt is a Cromwell Connecticut Residential Realtor who can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in the Middlesex County of CT, which includes Cromwell, Rocky Hill, Berlin, Middletown, Wethersfield, Newington, as well as all other surrounding areas. Please visit me at www.CTrealtorMLS.com for all your relocation and/or local needs.

For real estate... all you need to know, is VALERIEO

If you're thinking about buying a home in Cromwell CT there are plenty of great buys in today's market. There is no better time than now to take advantage of these homes while interest rates remain at an all time low. For more information on Cromwell CT real estate's homes and/or condos please visit Johnson Real Estate to access the newest listings.

Valerie Osterhoudt, ABR - Johnson Real Estate, Inc. - 860.883.8889 cell- valerierealtor@sbcglobal.net.

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Tammy Lankford,

Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA

Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Wow, the booklet is a great idea. I'm going to have to do something like that. Thanks for the idea.

Oct 30, 2009 05:21 AM

Ted Tyndall

Davidson Realty Inc. - Saint Augustine, FL

I will help You find the Home YOU want to Buy

Valerie, thanks for the idea.

Oct 30, 2009 05:35 AM

Valerie Osterhoudt

Johnson Real Estate, Inc. - Cromwell, CT

ABR, Cromwell, CT Real Estate ~ 860.883.8889

Tammy... I had some clients that did not feel comfortable about my blogging their name(s) on ActiveRain, so I came up with the booklet. This way I can put their comments in here, and only people coming into the office would see it. My clients felt better about it. It isn't so public.

Oct 30, 2009 05:53 AM

Ted.. I'm glad to help, and pass along whatever I can to a fellow realtor.

Oct 30, 2009 07:54 AM

George Souto

George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT

Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Valerie, you must be feeling better if you are back to blogging. AR can be a great tool in getting our message out.

Oct 30, 2009 01:53 PM

Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®

RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI

Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Valerie, you always have great posts and information. Keep it up! Happy Halloween to you too!

Oct 31, 2009 01:27 AM

George.. Yesterday was the deadline for this challenge. I dragged my sorry butt out of bed to do this. Can you tell I'm addicted to AR?

Oct 31, 2009 02:51 AM

Kristin... I try to get information relavent to people who might be moving into town, as well as out. Happy Halloween to you too. Are you dressing up for the occassion today?

Oct 31, 2009 02:53 AM

Philip.... Not all people are inclined to go public with information.. they *do* like their privacy. This booklet respects that.. and at the same time is available for prospects and/or clients to review. This booklet also has testimonials in it as well.

Nov 01, 2009 01:28 AM

Toula Rosebrock

Diane Turton, Realtors, Forked River, NJ - Lacey Township, NJ

Broker/Sales Associate, Realtor, Lacey Township,

Hi Valerie:

That's a good idea to have a booklet

and to place the link of your blog on your brochures...

Nov 01, 2009 06:14 AM

Toula..

That is exactly it. Make it convenient.. and unforgettable. It will be a win-win for everyone. Thanks for commenting.

Nov 01, 2009 07:00 AM

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