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Blog Like You Are Being Watched....and Read!

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Real Estate Agent with Beasley Realty

Yesterday I had a very interesting phone call.  A lady in Moscow Idaho called me wanting to have a few numbers of people I would recommend to blow out her sprinkler system.  She went on to tell me she had lost the number of the folks who had done it for her last year.  And when she went to google blowing out sprinkler systems, she had come across my blog that I had recently written on getting your Pullman WA or Moscow Idaho home ready for fall.

To me that was an amazing phone call.  I have sent people to read my blog.  I have sent particular blogs off to clients.  I have even had a client go to a nearby recreation spot and find a blog I had posted there a year before.  In fact, we  are moving toward closing next month.  But I have never had a total who had come across my blog and tell me they found be because of my blog.

As a pretty dedicated blogger here in Active Rain, I have written my share of blogs.  Often we post a blog hoping for some sort of response.  Maybe a few comments from some of the fellow members.  Maybe if we are really lucky a gold star.  And for most of us, the little gold stars are extremely rare.  But, if you are like me, often you feel that very rarely does it fall into the hands of the consumer.  But they do.....so just keep writing good fresh content for your readers, whether you see them or not...they see you!

Comments(40)

Cindy Marchant
Keller Williams Indy NE 317-290-7775 www.marchantteam.com - Carmel, IN
"Cindy in Indy" , Realtor, Fishers Real Estate

Looky, you got the gold star!  My favorite phone call is, "You don't know me yet, but I've been reading your blog".  My Googe Analytics show that my "public" is growing.  Most of the traffic comes on event type posts...Halloween Hours, a new restaurant, etc.

Realtors struggle with consistency; your post is well taken and addresses that.

Cindy in Indy

Nov 04, 2010 01:29 AM
Cheryl Ritchie
RE/MAX Leading Edge www.GoldenResults.com - Huntingtown, MD
Southern Maryland 301-980-7566

What a good feeling that must be. We toss out seeds and it is fun when they are finally snatched up.

Nov 04, 2010 01:32 AM
James McGary
Agents Set Free, Inc - Irvine, CA

It's true, you never know who is watching.

Nov 04, 2010 03:32 AM
Karen Feltman
Cedar Rapids/Iowa City, IA KW Legacy Group - Cedar Rapids, IA
Relocation Specialist in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

That is a great testimonial to how you are being found in your community!  Good for you and thank you for sharing!

Nov 04, 2010 03:34 AM
Cindy Jones
Integrity Real Estate Group - Woodbridge, VA
Pentagon, Fort Belvoir & Quantico Real Estate News

I've had two calls this week from serviceman stationed in the Middle East.  Our blogs reach far beyond the borders of our local community.

Nov 04, 2010 04:07 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I remember the first time that happened to me.  Rather amazing feeling.  Great job and people are reading.

Nov 04, 2010 04:18 AM
Lori Churchill Cofer
Beasley Realty - Pullman, WA
Realtor - 509-330-0086 - Pullman, WA

I really enjoyed reading each and everyone of your responses and to see how blogging has helped you as well....and I was very surprised when I woke up this morning to see a gold star...that is like icing on the cake for sure!  Thanks all!

Nov 04, 2010 05:36 AM
Scott May, M.S., CRS.
Newnan - Peachtree City and surrounding areas - Newnan, GA
REALTOR Coldwell Banker Bullard Newnan GA

That's great Lori!  We must be thinking alike;  I just posted about sprinkle blow outs yesterday and this morning came in and started scrolling through the blog entries and ran across yours and thought "I recognise her from blogging about Moscow area" (can you quote a thought?) and anyway.  Hope all is well.  I have a bunch of showings for several clients to schedule and keep busy with so, not bad here at all.  Take Care, Scott.

Nov 04, 2010 05:41 AM
Dondra Parsons
Southern Premier Living Realty powered by eXp Realty - Pinehurst, NC
Realtor®, ​ABR®,​ MRP®

Thanks for letting us know how it's working for you!

Nov 04, 2010 05:41 AM
Debbie Walsh
SHAHAR Management - Middletown, NY
Hudson Valley NY Real Estate 845.283-3036

Lor-Congrats on the feature!  How great to know you are being noticed!  What a great feeling!  (How did that day go?)  Buzz me!

Nov 04, 2010 05:52 AM
Phil & Celeste Pafford
PaffordHomes.com, Corona CA - Corona, CA
Corona Short Sale Broker

Yep, Google is king right now.  Good points!

Nov 04, 2010 05:52 AM
Bryan Robertson
Los Altos, CA

The internet is forever so you have to be careful what you say and who you say it to.  However, the more good stuff you post, the more chances you have of getting business.

Nov 04, 2010 06:23 AM
James Locklear
Online Marketing Advertising Consultant - Seattle, WA
Social Media Training , Virtual Services, Search Engine Optimization Lattitude - SEOL

We are all viewed in the search engines, Lori.  Perfect observation. Absolutely to the point!  Is this a continual type of experience from your blogs?  Thanks!

Nov 04, 2010 06:27 AM
Hilary Young
The Nines Team Realty - Lodi, CA
Team Assistant - The Nines Team in Lodi
What a great reminder Lori!
Nov 04, 2010 12:40 PM
Lana Robbins Realtor ® Licensed Real Estate Broker
Aloha Kai Real Estate - Clearwater, FL
Licensed in Florida, Washington, and Hawai'i

Hi Lori. I receive phone calls from business owners as well. It is amazing....

Nov 04, 2010 01:44 PM
Patricia Aulson
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOME SERVICES Verani Realty NH Real Estate - Exeter, NH
Realtor - Portsmouth NH Homes-Hampton NH Homes

That's great, good luck with that.  I hope it works out for you into a deal. You just never know where the next lead will come from.

Patricia/Seacoast NH & ME

Nov 04, 2010 02:33 PM
Carla Freund
Keller Williams Preferred Realty - Raleigh, NC
NC Real Estate Transition & Relocation 919-602-848

Lori - Great to hear how Active Rain is working for you.  Thanks for shairing.

Nov 04, 2010 03:20 PM
Chris Olsen
Olsen Ziegler Realty - Cleveland, OH
Broker Owner Cleveland Ohio Real Estate

Hi Lori -- The Google Juice is amazing, to say the least, and when it's combined with relevant content, even the better.

Nov 04, 2010 04:39 PM
Christine Donovan
Donovan Blatt Realty - Costa Mesa, CA
Broker/Attorney 714-319-9751 DRE01267479 - Costa M

I had a call today from someone who wanted to know if I was the number to call to find out if a particular home was on leased land.  It's amazing what people find.

Nov 04, 2010 04:49 PM
Norma Toering Broker for Palos Verdes and Beach Cities
Charlemagne International Properties - Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Palos Verdes Luxury Homes in L.A.

Excellent reminder that consumers often read, sometimes contact, but rarely comment on blog posts.

Nov 19, 2010 08:17 AM