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Laurie Manny Challenge - 3 Posts I Think You Should Read

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Real Estate Agent with Brokered by eXp Realty LLC SL # 3014652

365.76 - Blog

I usually do not go into contests ...but I was encouraged to try this one. So here goes...

When I was growing up on the eastern seaboard of Long Island New York. I had no idea that many years later I would become a Realtor®. I also had no idea that I would be pursuing one of my passions.....writing. I really enjoy writing real articles that have meaning about my life and about my business. Well... I guess I figured that out after I wrote my first newsletter back in 1999 when I moved to Florida. I started to branch off by getting my message out into the public eye and I felt that I constantly needed to improve on it. But now I have reached many new heights and I am starting to incorporate my writing into my marketing plan. I spent some time recently reading and came across of few blogs I wanted to read. I felt that the content was interesting to me and my business. I know I am a good Realtor®. My writing style has changed dramatically and has gotten better..but I always feel there is room for even more improvement so I can be the best at it.

Now I realize that there are many great blogs outside of Activerain that I missed and I am inspired to produce my own. With a little time and effort I shall get there.

 

Here are a few writers that I think you should check out and some of the articles they wrote.

Negative Blog Comments: How to prepare for and handle a bad Consumer Generated Media Thread written by Scout....this article talks about how to handle negative comments and how to adress the commentator. Being transparent but still addressing the comment sincerely. Let them speak their mind..listen and read every line so you understand what they are really trying to say. This is a great post for those who take comments as an insult when they really should be able to clearly understand and engage in a more constructive manner.

Checking in With Yourself written by Kristen Fischer of Freelance Switch....she talks about the ups and downs of blogger burn out and how she tackles those issues and the different exercises she does to alleviate the stress,taking those stress breaks while keeping those creative juices flowing and her mind energized. I really enjoyed this one because I was experiencing writers block a few weeks ago and this will help me the next time it happens.

1031 Exchange BLOG written by Steve Hickox...This subject is extremely important to me and anyone that gets the chance to understand what working with a buyer that needs to do a 1031 exchange. I am currently working with one at the moment so I am sure Steves blog will help me and my buyer understand what the process is all about.

Hopefully I did this right. If not ...it was still fun checking out other blogs in the outside world!

John Novak posted an excellant example of how to post for the challenge.

If you want to add your picks for this contest..please check out Colleens post.

 

Posted by

Neal Bloom

Comments (29)

Thomas Weiss
Thomas R. Weiss - West Palm Beach, FL

Neil,

It looks like good sites to check out...

Tom Weiss

Aug 13, 2007 04:14 AM
Neal Bloom
Brokered by eXp Realty LLC - Weston, FL
Realtor CRS-Weston FL Real Estate

Tom,

Please let me know what you think.

Aug 13, 2007 04:26 AM
Allison Stewart
St.Cloud Homes - Saint Cloud, FL
St. Cloud Fl Realtor, Osceola County Real Estate 407-616-9904
So much to read...so little time.  These were very good choices Neal- Thanks.
Aug 13, 2007 04:34 AM
Neal Bloom
Brokered by eXp Realty LLC - Weston, FL
Realtor CRS-Weston FL Real Estate

Allison,

I tried to pick something of value to me. Not as much of how much was written..but more to the point of what I was looking for ...thanks

Aug 13, 2007 04:36 AM
Thomas Weiss
Thomas R. Weiss - West Palm Beach, FL

Neil,

Yes Sir!

Tom Weiss

Aug 13, 2007 04:40 AM
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE

I'll go read these....I think it's better with a link here so I can find stuff that relates.

Aug 13, 2007 05:26 AM
Neal Bloom
Brokered by eXp Realty LLC - Weston, FL
Realtor CRS-Weston FL Real Estate

Sally,

There are links.. not sure what you mean?

Aug 13, 2007 05:29 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Neal, from you brief description of each blog, it seems that all three have great information to offer.  Your summary of each was good, quick and to the point, I like that.

Aug 13, 2007 09:38 AM
Neal Bloom
Brokered by eXp Realty LLC - Weston, FL
Realtor CRS-Weston FL Real Estate

George,

I might be a good Realtor(R) but I'm still trying to improve on the blogging concept as well. I didn't want to make a story out of it..just a summary.

Aug 13, 2007 09:49 AM
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE

Meaning....I like that you have links so I don't have to look all over cyberspace to check out outside blogs.

Aug 13, 2007 12:11 PM
Neal Bloom
Brokered by eXp Realty LLC - Weston, FL
Realtor CRS-Weston FL Real Estate
ok...just making sure:)
Aug 13, 2007 01:00 PM
Steve Scheer
Realty Oasis - Metro Brokers - Highlands Ranch, CO
Highlands Ranch Real Estate - Denver Real Estate
I am off to check those out right now.  They sound like a great variety Neal. 
Aug 13, 2007 02:52 PM
Neal Bloom
Brokered by eXp Realty LLC - Weston, FL
Realtor CRS-Weston FL Real Estate
Thanks Steve
Aug 14, 2007 12:47 AM
Colleen Irwin
Retired - Irondequoit, NY
Creative Real Estate Solutions...
Nice Job!  I am glad to see that you entered!  
Aug 14, 2007 01:51 AM
Leah Ross
Your Tampa Bay Mortgage Source - Tampa, FL
Tampa, Florida Mortgage
Looks like great reading...Thanks Neal!
Aug 14, 2007 03:07 AM
Laurie Manny
Long Beach CA Real Estate - Long Beach, CA
Great choices Neal, more reading for me.................
Aug 14, 2007 05:11 AM
Neal Bloom
Brokered by eXp Realty LLC - Weston, FL
Realtor CRS-Weston FL Real Estate

Colleen,

It is done...hopefully I'll compete with the other good writers.

Thanks Leah!

Thanks for checking it out Laurie!

Aug 14, 2007 10:17 AM
Carole Cohen
Howard Hanna Cleveland City Office - Cleveland, OH
Realtor, ePRO

Neal, very cool choices. The Scout post was thoughtful and did a great job discussing how to keep emotions at bay when analyzing negative threads and comments. It was a great read. I liked Freelance Switch....the suggestions showed you can keep on task but not have to drive yourself crazy doing so. All three were very interesting, thanks!

It occurs to me that there is no way I can find all this on my own, even browsing a lot, and I appreciate the whole idea behind this contest, helping us see things we might not otherwise discover.

Aug 16, 2007 04:20 AM
ASHEVILLE REALTY REFERRAL RESOURCE 828-776-0779
REAL ESTATE REFERRAL NETWORK - Asheville, NC
CONTACT janeAnne365@gmail.com

Neal~

I really enjoyed reading your story...how you came to be a real estate professional and how that relates to this particular challenge. I also found your choice of BLOGS intriguing. . .

Aug 19, 2007 07:24 AM
Neal Bloom
Brokered by eXp Realty LLC - Weston, FL
Realtor CRS-Weston FL Real Estate

Carole,

Thank you for taking the time to read my choices and my post.

janeAnne,

I appreciate it and thank you for coming by..hopefully my choices were as appealing to others. It is about thinga that I am involved in.

Aug 19, 2007 07:30 AM