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The Main Reason to Blog...Get My Listings SOLD!

By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Real Estate Broker/Owner with HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 311291

August 31, 2010 11:15 PM

The Main Reason to Blog...Get My Listings SOLD!

If you google any of my listings, you can find the blogs and how I encourage sellers, buyers, clients, customers, neighbors, friends, and even other agents to see my properties.

How did I find out about this? Way back in 2006 when ActiveRain was a newbie, a wonderful giving and sharing agent by the name of Gena Riede started a group called Listing By Address. This is just what I had been looking for. Each and every one of my listings are special, had to have a story and had to have a bit of a WOW...and this group gave me a place to show off!

Yes, blogging about Fruit stories Taking the Cherry Challenge and Flat Caleb were a lot of fun and a way to get started. There were dozens of posts about the paper dolls like this one Flat Caleb Gets High... Does anyone remember? Even used Caleb to celebrate my 100,000 point milestone.

Remember Flat Caleb HomeRome Realty

Maybe it was like playing solitaire to learn how to use the mouse.

Solataire HomeRome Realty

We had a lot of fun, a lot of late nights but .... but come on guys!!

The reason to blog (other than the enjoyment, meeting professionals, networking, finding instant gratification and constant learning about this fabulous career of real estate) is to get my listings SOLD! That's right, my job is to get homes marketed to the widest audience, get them shown and get them SOLD. The Main Reason to Blog...Get My Listings SOLD!

You don't forget someone who is a giver like Gena...and her generosity. Today I realized she has been absent for a long time when reading Active Rain Emails Continue to Come. This is the comment I made.. "Gena, Delighted to see your post and delighted for the mention. I love your Listing by address group...Oh there is a blog a coming...stay tuned! There are over 2400 subscribers and over 18,000 posts. You have made a difference...thank you!!"

Please make contact with Gena! Let's bring her back to ActiveRain. Let's show Gena the importance of her futuristic thinking and how she made us all better listing agents. Thank You to Gena Riede.

The reason to blog ( other than the enjoyment, meeting professionals, networking, finding instant gratification and constant learning about this fabulous career of real estate) is to get my listings SOLD! That's right, my job is to get homes marketed to the widest audience, get them shown and get them SOLD. The Main Reason to Blog...Get My Listings SOLD!

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Allison Stewart

St.Cloud Homes - Saint Cloud, FL

St. Cloud Fl Realtor, Osceola County Real Estate 407-616-9904

Margaret - words to live by- Yes I remember flat caleb making his way around the country! That was a lot of fun. Like you AR has been a driving force for my business and the number of leads, referrals, and friends has been phenomenal!

Sep 01, 2010 02:25 AM

Missy Caulk

Missy Caulk TEAM - Ann Arbor, MI

Savvy Realtor - Ann Arbor Real Estate

I remember Flat Caleb, I was so new I had no clue what was going on and how he arrrived all over the United States, that was fun to watch. Yes I blog for my business, first and foremost.

Sep 01, 2010 04:36 AM

Christine O'Shea

Christine E O'Shea Broker - Naples, FL

Hi Margaret, I had no idea that group existed, I will have to check it out...I just stopped by to see how things were going in Baltimore!

Sep 01, 2010 07:06 AM

Ann Allen Hoover

RE/MAX Advantage South - Hoover, AL

CDPE SRES ASP e-PRO Realtor - Homes for Sale - AL

Hi Margaret, you are right on! You do a wonderful job showcasing all your listings and it's no surprise that you get them sold.

Sep 01, 2010 08:55 AM

Holly Weatherwax

Associate Broker, Momentum Realty - Reston, VA

A Great Real Estate Experience

You are absolutely right, Margaret. All this blogging is fun :), but the main objective is to sell home, isn't it!

Sep 01, 2010 09:01 AM

Evelyn Johnston

Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN

The People You Know, Like and Trust!

I have not heard of that group before either and will check it out. I agree Margaret, the idea is to get our listings sold, and then all of that other stuff goes along with it. I use one address blogs too.

Sep 01, 2010 12:08 PM

Heather Fitzgerald

REALTY WORLD-Harbert Company, Inc. - Greenwood, IN

REALTOR Greenwood Indiana Real Estate

Margaret, great reason to blog! I blog to get listings

Sep 01, 2010 02:37 PM

Kristen Correa, Broker

Kristen Correa Real Estate & Reedy Creek Realty Services - Keller, TX

I love coffee & real estate. I am out of coffee!

Thanks for that reminder, missy... I need to spend more time on my listings this week!

Sep 01, 2010 03:02 PM

Ralph Janisch ABR CRS Broker

Janisch & Co. - Conroe, TX

Selling Northwest Houston to good people like you!

I don't know.... while selling our listings is definitely important I think developing relationships with all my peers here on AR is just as important. There's so much wonderful brainpower here and it's really fun to pick and choose among all the electrons that fly back and forth each day to grab the nuggets that are most important to me!!

Sep 01, 2010 03:13 PM

Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD

Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Kristen, Thanks for stopping by.

Heather, Me Too! But then we need to get them sold.

Holly, You are so right..get them sold.

Ann, Thinking about you. Thanks for taking to time to say such nice things.

Evelyn, Go check out the group...and thank Gena Riede.

Christine, Baltimore is fine. Go check out the group.

Missy, I knew you would remember our crazy times with Flat Caleb. Think I did 9 posts..my friends thought I had lost it!!

Paul, You are going to pay for business one way or the other..either with $$ or with time...you choose.

Roy, You are doing a good job with referrals for your agents. Good speaking with you yesterday.

Phil, The more you participate...the quicker you learn.

Gita, We have all learned so much from each other.

Lizette, That's why you are so successful!

Fernando, Learning from each other...good to meet you at RainCamp DC.

Michelle, We love to have newbies..we learn from you. Thanks for being the first to comment. Please let me know if I can do anything to help.

Sep 01, 2010 03:17 PM

Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD

Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Allison, We were having a lot of fun back them with Flat Caleb...learning from each other, developing friendships while still doing real estate. Not much has changed!

Jeanne and Ralph, You are definitely right! Love your comment..

"I don't know.... while selling our listings is definitely important I think developing relationships with all my peers here on AR is just as important. There's so much wonderful brainpower here and it's really fun to pick and choose among all the electrons that fly back and forth each day to grab the nuggets that are most important to me!!"

Sep 01, 2010 03:23 PM

Kerry Lucasse

eXp Realty - Urban Nest Real Estate Group - Atlanta, GA

Your Urban Nest Atlanta Real Estate Consultant

I couldn't agree more! I blog to sell my listings and hopefully get a few new ones....

Sep 01, 2010 03:24 PM

Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD

Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

I was so busy fixing this post that was actually written on the 29th and answering everyone's comments...did not realize this was featured. Thank you!!

Kerry, Good for you listing and selling and using blogging as one of your tools!

Sep 01, 2010 03:26 PM

Chris Olsen

Olsen Ziegler Realty - Cleveland, OH

Broker Owner Cleveland Ohio Real Estate

Hi Margaret -- I have had a few buyers attend my open houses after finding it on AR.

Sep 01, 2010 04:07 PM

Karen Bernetti

Southington, CT

Great post Margaret - now exactly why is it you blog on Active Rain?? ... (just kidding) ... must be to get your listings sold or something. Sounds like a great plan to me! And it was nice to finally meet Caleb after hearing so much about him. He seems like a real fun guy. BTW be on the lookout for a package that is on its way to you.

Sep 01, 2010 05:45 PM

Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD

Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Chris, Good to hear AR is working well for you. Buyers at an open house...other than a "sold" what more could you ask?

Karen, I am on AR to meet inspiring people like you...and I am NOT kidding. Glad you met Caleb. Oh goody a package...I am waiting.

Margaret

Sep 02, 2010 03:58 PM

Gail C. Harris

Resource Network, LLC SFR, AHWD, ACRE, SMAR Board Director - Chesapeake Beach, MD

Reach the BEACH with Gail C. Harris (cell: 703.868

I thought I commented on this post...hmmm

Yes, isn't it great when our clients are amazed at the "magic" when they google their proeperty!

:) Gail

Sep 03, 2010 01:09 AM

Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD

Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Gail, Love when it "magically" appears!

Sep 03, 2010 01:59 AM

Gena Riede

Riede Real Estate, Lic. 01310792 - Sacramento, CA

Real Estate Broker - Sacramento CA Real Estate (916) 417-2699

Margaret, thank you for the mention and glad to see that what was started so many years ago is alive and thriving!

Sep 03, 2010 06:05 AM

Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD

Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Gena, You did so much for so many. Going to put the SOLD on yet another listing. Thank you!

Margaret

Sep 09, 2010 05:56 PM

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