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Create Your Landslide by Blogging on Active Rain

I recently posted a blog in which I said I successfully closed 51 transactions in 2009.  One of my readers asked me for my statistics.  I do not have buyers or sellers agent, I'm a one person operation and I'm too busy to keep statistics on where the lead came from. 

ActiveRain real estate agent networkBlogging has a landslide effect.  An example is that a few years ago I obtained a listing from a gentleman who read my blog.  He was moving to Texas and wanted to work with me since both he and I have a project management backgrounds.  I listed and sold his property within 3 months.  About 1 year later he referred his friend, a lady who wanted to move to Florida with her children.  Her property sold at the first open house.  This morning I received a telephone call from her neighbor, who wants to me to a different retirement community. 

Sally CheesemanOne blog client who receives quality customer service will result in additional business.  I did not get any business from my blog for over a year.  I was persistent and dedicated in writing. I didn't write every day, but tried to comment and write as often as possible. Sometimes I didn't know what to say, I'd contact my fellow Hawaiian wahine Sally Chessman who would provide me excellent ideas.

Start your landslide, blog as often as possible.  Need help?  Write a blog asking for help, read active bloggers or ask an Ambassador.

Represent your buyer or seller to the best of your ability and you will obtain additional referrals.  Does blogging on Active Rain work?  Absolutely! 

 

 

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Leolinda Bowers
Associate Broker
Ken Meade Realty
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About The Author
Leolinda Bowers is an Associate Broker with Ken Meade Realty. She specializes in Arizona West Valley Retirement (55+) Communities. Leolinda has Bachelor of Science Degrees and a Masters Degree in Business Administration with Project Management concentration. In an organization of approximately 350 agents, she is a leading sales person who has an established sales experience in the current real estate market. Leolinda can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in the adult communities of Sun City Grand, Sun City West, Surprise or Sun City Arizona.

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Claudette Millette
The Buyers' Counsel - Ashland, MA
Buyer, Broker - Metrowest Mass

Leolinda:

That is quite an impressive landslide and a great inspiration to others to keep on blogging (and commenting.)

 

 

Aug 01, 2010 01:12 AM
Loreena and Michael Yeo
3:16 team REALTY ~ Locally-owned Prosper TX Real Estate Co. - Prosper, TX
Real Estate Agents

I just stopped by to say, you dont write as often as you like. But you have 2 featured posts, back to back. Now, that's some celebration!

Aug 01, 2010 01:29 AM
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Leolinda, good advice that persistence usually ends up paying off. Thanks.

Aug 01, 2010 03:06 AM
Brent Wells
The LivingWell Team - Prosper, TX
Dallas - Fort Worth

Leolinda - congrats on all the success, sounds like you are on the right path to massive success.

Aug 01, 2010 03:16 AM
Russell Lewis
Realty Austin, Austin Texas Real Estate - Austin, TX
Broker,CLHMS,GRI

Leolinda, congrats on the success of your blogging! It's a testament to the power of AR to build our business!

Aug 01, 2010 03:55 AM
Sun City Grand Homes Surprise AZ Real Estate Leolinda Bowers Designated Broker Leolinda Realty
Leolinda Realty - Surprise, AZ
Sun City Grand in Surprise Arizona

Lorraine, Referrals are the best of all!

Patrick, you are welcomed.

Stephanie, it will come.

Lana, Sally Cheeseman is an awesome Lady!

Aug 01, 2010 04:02 AM
Sun City Grand Homes Surprise AZ Real Estate Leolinda Bowers Designated Broker Leolinda Realty
Leolinda Realty - Surprise, AZ
Sun City Grand in Surprise Arizona

Michael, who wants to fail?

Melissa, keeping your eyes on your goal. 

Deborah, I've frequently questioned my blogging plan also.

Vince, Aloha means hello and goodbye.

Aug 01, 2010 04:03 AM
Sun City Grand Homes Surprise AZ Real Estate Leolinda Bowers Designated Broker Leolinda Realty
Leolinda Realty - Surprise, AZ
Sun City Grand in Surprise Arizona

Sally, it takes a while but it does come.

Geri, well said, just be persistent.

Lanre, Sally is an excellent resource; she's creative and very helpful.

Margaret, yes, I started with just commenting on blogs that I found helpful many of which were members only; then proceeded in writing.

Aug 01, 2010 04:05 AM
Bill Burchard
3B Realty: 951-347-3818, CA - Murrieta, CA
Broker, Realtor, Representing Buyers and Sellers

Thanks for the encouragement, Leolinda... and congratulations on your business success through blogging!

Aug 01, 2010 04:42 AM
Gary Woltal
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX
Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Hi Leolinda. I like your attitude reminding everyone to be consistent. It is a lost personality trait with many I have found.

Aug 01, 2010 04:59 AM
Ted Tyndall
Davidson Realty Inc. - Saint Augustine, FL
I will help You find the Home YOU want to Buy

Leolinda, good article. You never know who is reading your post.

Aug 01, 2010 06:18 AM
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE

The power of AR and the domino effect lol.  I got your message but out showing property yesterday...I finally got to respond!  I have been busy...amongst other things but as always...come back to blog, to comment and trying oh so hard to remain consistent....it's reminders from friends like you who keep giving me reminders!

Aug 01, 2010 09:31 AM
Lesley Wagstaff
Re/Max Results Realty in Vancouver, BC - Coquitlam, BC
For Real Estate and Mortgages

Great post and it should really inspire any of us who don't blog often enough.  Me included!! Thank you for the push!!

Aug 01, 2010 09:34 AM
Tamara Inzunza
Realty One Group Capital - Alexandria, VA
Close-In Alexandria and Arlington Living

Thanks for the encouraging words!  I hope your 2010 is much better than your 2009!  Although 51 transactions without an assistant is a great accomplishment.

Aug 01, 2010 12:28 PM
Rosalinda Morgan
Brookville, NY
"The Rose Lady"

Great post.  Blogging does work.  I'm surprised there are still agents who won't embrace it. 

Aug 01, 2010 02:34 PM
Sheldon Neal
Bergen County, NJ - RE/MAX Real Estate Limited - Maywood, NJ
That British Agent Bergen County NJ

Outstanding results Leolinda :o) Love to read stories like this !

... and Ms Cheeseman is a pretty good partner to be able to turn to :o)

 

Aug 01, 2010 02:54 PM
Sharon Parisi
United Real Estate Dallas - Dallas, TX
Dallas Homes

Leolinda, all I have to say is, WOW!  Congrats on your 51 transactions and this great post.

Aug 01, 2010 03:04 PM
Anonymous
john

Wow! 51 transactions in 52 weeks with no help ? Hat's off to you!

Aug 02, 2010 04:11 AM
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Anonymous
john

Wow! 51 transactions in 52 weeks with no help ? Hat's off to you!

Aug 02, 2010 04:11 AM
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Anonymous
john

Wow! 51 transactions in 52 weeks with no help ? Hat's off to you!

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