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IS SOCIAL MEDIA A SINKHOLE FOR REALTORS? OF COURSE IT IS...

Reblogger Clint Miller

Services for Real Estate Pros with Real Estate Pipeline, Inc.

December 17, 2009 12:48 PM

Can I get an 'Amen'??

I just read yet another featured post on Active Rain questioning if social media was a sinkhole for most Realtors...

Of course it is!

This is such a tiring debate.

Social media IS a "sinkhole" for most Realtors.

But so are:

Open houses

Door knocking

Email campaigns

Newsletters

Cold Calling

Most things we try don't work. At first. That is why 70% of agents quit in the first year...

I have hosted many open houses with little or no visitors...



But I still host open houses...

Real estate sales is hard. Social media is hard too.

Is social media a sinkhole for most Realtors? Of course it is...

But it is still my most valuable tool.

Ken

Ken Tracy Real Estate on Facebook

www.KensFeaturedHomes.com

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Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

The Internet itself is a sink hole if you let it be. Consider how long folks can spend watching videos, shopping, and more.

Dec 18, 2009 01:27 AM

Clint Miller

Real Estate Pipeline, Inc. - Missoula, MT

Jeff -- and getting wrapped up in widgets and games........Gack!!

Dec 18, 2009 01:30 AM

Ken Tracy

Coldwell Banker Residential - Naperville, IL

Helping clients buy and sell since 2005

Hi Clint. Thanks.

Amen...

Ken

Dec 18, 2009 01:31 AM

Ken -- I told you before I thought this was a great post. Very pleased it got the attention that it did.

Dec 18, 2009 01:40 AM

William Queen

William D. Queen, Real Estate Broker, Richmond, Virginia - West End, VA

Social Media, Sinkholes and Gack what a mix of metaphors. And your point is? Ok I will take a guess at the point. Realtors put time and effort into unsolicited commentary (Social Media) which disappears without a trace (Sinkhole) except on rare occasion some gooey slimy illegal or otherwise limited use stuff (Gack) is the reward. OK I get it. Amen. Unless of course the realtor receives some pleasure expressing one's self as I have just done.

Dec 18, 2009 02:14 AM

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Clint - At this point I don't think either camp is going to change the other one's mind, but I like you am tired of hearing the debate regurgitated.

Dec 18, 2009 04:08 AM

William -- my forum is open to all who feel the need to post. :-) Thanks!

Jason -- Yeah, its starting to feel like the dead horse thing...

Dec 18, 2009 04:15 AM

Jason, you are most likely right. But I did not think of it as opposing camps. I would think if you do not support Social Media then stay away and let those who find favor with it go at it.

Clint, your response was my point. If indeed one is tired of hearing the debate regurgitated as beating on a dead horse then for god's sake stop regurgitating and beating.

Dec 18, 2009 05:00 AM

Pam Hockensmith

DevStar Realty - Peoria, AZ

I want social media to work because I enjoy it!

Dec 18, 2009 03:47 PM

Bill Jones

Discovery Real Estate Ltd. - "Homes By Jones" - Airdrie, AB

Realtor (403-701-1739) Airdrie & Calgary Area Homes and Condos

Hey Clint, so true, most things don't work at first including Social Media. The all take Stick-to-it-iveness, with persistence most things will work in or business. Anyone looking for a Magic bullet in sales is prove to failure, so when it comes to Socail Media go Deep and Wide and stick with it .

Bill

Dec 20, 2009 03:28 PM

William -- Take note that I am merely agreeing with the author...I didnt write the post.

Pam -- You and I both! :-)

Bill -- I completely agree.

Dec 20, 2009 11:25 PM

Robin Taylor Roth

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach REALTORS® - Metuchen, NJ

24K Gold Customer Service

Jason ...

I met you through social media, therefore all the time has paid off. :-)

As for "real business"? Amen!

... Robin

Dec 21, 2009 01:08 AM

Robin -- Amen indeed.

Dec 21, 2009 01:12 AM

Christianne O'Malley

Dickson Realty - Reno, NV

Exceptional Service - Delivering Results in Reno!

Well said Clint! I'd engage in blogging and social media when I'm AT an open house - then at least I feel productive!

Dec 21, 2009 10:06 AM

Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807

HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ

Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Clint - I believe it's like anything else, you have to put in time and effort. If you don't, you won't get any results. If you pound the pavement/keyboard, I believe it will benefit you in the long run. But, you have to be doing things the right way.

Dec 21, 2009 02:21 PM

Christianne -- Now THAT is a good idea!

Troy -- Exactly. It takes time to get good at it and even more time to see a reward from it.

Dec 22, 2009 12:12 AM

Anonymous

Ed Wilberg

" If you don't quit you CAN NOT FAIL "

An auctioneer gave me this advice...when I stated I was getting

alot of resistance to selling via Auction on east coast. He was right it...

is the biggest drawing card for me now.

Dec 22, 2009 01:00 AM

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Ed -- sound advice, my friend.

Dec 22, 2009 01:06 AM

Marzena Melby

Coldwell Banker Burnet Realty - Richfield, MN

Realtor, Twin Cities Minnesota Real Estate

It's like anything in life: if you hate doing it, do something else!

Jan 04, 2010 10:27 PM

Marzena -- Amen! :-)

Jan 04, 2010 11:05 PM

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