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Pay It Forward - Teaching Others to Blog

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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Indy NE 317-290-7775 www.marchantteam.com

Once upon a time agoI walked into a Keller Williams Technology Class that was in a hallway off the beaten path at the conference.  It was 2008.  A KW agent named Mariana Wagner was talking about blogging.

I had never heard of it; didn’t know what it was or how to do it…yet I was intrigued by the concept.

Three years later, I have three blogs for the different suburbs (I use the term loosely) of Indianapolis Real Estate.  I also write fairly consistently for Active Rain.  It took 8 months to go from page 33 to page 1 for my key words (Fishers Real Estate) and I still am working toward page 1 for the Carmel Real Estate area. 

Blogging takes creating consistent content in a nutshell.Blogging Panel at Keller Williams Family Reunion

This year I was asked to be on a panel at Family Reunion with two other Top Bloggers.  The room was packed with folks sitting on the floor on both sides and into the aisles and people flowing out of the doorways into the halls.  What a difference three years makes, from a hallway classroom to a classroom with over 500 people in it.

It was thrilling to pay it forward; to give ideas, pointers and education about blogging to those willing to learn.  Mariana facilitated the session.  The Q & A was amazing, 30 minutes of questions.  And about a hundred cards exchanged after the session.

I look for a good Pay it Forward every week; not just one where I was nice to another agent or helped a team member…I want that to be part of my everyday life.  I look for a Pay it Forward moment where I step out and do something a little outside my comfort zone.  This challenge forces me to make those attempts. 

Anyone reading this blogs…but think back to when you first learned about it and stepped your toe into the blogging waters.  We can all help those who are just beginning, because we all know the rewards are there in terms of education, friendship and of course, business.

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 Cindy "in Indy" Marchant - Fishers Real Estate Agent
Keller Williams Realty Indy Metro NE
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Comments (10)

Joe Kenny
Realty Executive Midwest - Darien, IL
Better Than Your Average Joe

Cindy, I'm just getting my feet wet here and think I'm doing a good job but spend a good amount of time in the Rain.  How in God's green earth are you able to write three different blogs?  Wow.  Have a great weekend.

Feb 25, 2011 02:17 AM
Kat DeLong
Realty ONE Group Mountain Desert - Prescott, AZ
REALTOR

Great post, Cindy:   What I have found is that many people are still resisting the the social media platform. I have people ask me weekly, "How to you get most of your leads?" and I say blogging. I really owe it to blogging.  They then ask if I'll help them learn to blog, which I am happy to do... but they soon give up.  I think some people need/want NOW results, and that''s not what it's about. 

 

Feb 25, 2011 02:18 AM
Derek and Mariana Wagner
The Artisan Group- Keller Williams Premier Realty - Colorado Springs, CO
The Artisan Group - Colorado Springs REALTORS®

Cindy - You did an amazing job!! Thank you for being a part of what I have been told repeatedly was "one of the best blogging panels ever!"

Feb 25, 2011 02:30 AM
Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Well said Cindy.  I hit the 'suggest' button and hope others agree with me. 

Like you I had only heard about blogging in foggy terms and wouldn't have dreamt of being addicted to ActiveRain three years later.  Blogging is somewhat like the real estate business.  People get into real estate or start blogging thinking that it will be easy to make a lot of money with little work.  As soon as they realize that both time and consistency are needed they bail.  Oh well, that means there is more opportunity for the dedicated.  Good job, Cindy.

Feb 25, 2011 02:36 AM
Rita Fong
RE/MAX REAL ESTATE TODAY, Executive Broker 901-488-9590 - Marion, AR
Realtor - Marion Arkansas Homes for Sale

Cindy, blogging makes a big difference in an agent's business.  I am glad they picked you on the panel and you are a great teacher. 

Feb 25, 2011 02:36 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Cindy,

It looks like picked the right person for the panel who can give some real good tips and show the value of blogging. Great play it forward to tech others to Blog! Suggest for sure on this post!

Feb 25, 2011 03:45 AM
Dawn A Fabiszak
Private Label Realty ( Denver metro area, Colorado - Aurora, CO
The Dawn of a New Real Estate Experience!

Cindy ~ I was wondering how Family Reunion went for you.  I bet you were one of the top classes there!  Good for you, my friend!

Feb 25, 2011 04:24 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Good Morning Cindy! I wish I could have been at Family Reunion just to be in your blogging class. I love reading your blogs and I am constantly learning a lot of tips from you. Your are a great blogger. It does take endurance and commitment to stay the course.

Feb 25, 2011 05:19 AM
Cindy Marchant
Keller Williams Indy NE 317-290-7775 www.marchantteam.com - Carmel, IN
"Cindy in Indy" , Realtor, Fishers Real Estate

Joe...with a lot of time blocking skills...lol

Hi Kat...it is the staying power that sets bloggers apart from other "wanna be" bloggers.

Mary, thanks so much for the suggest!

Rita...it was an honor to be selected to talk on the panel.

Hi Dorie, I can definitely hold my own on that topic!  lol

Hey Dawn, hope you can go next year in Orlando!

And you too Jerry...Orlando next year!

Feb 25, 2011 07:48 AM
Cindy Marchant
Keller Williams Indy NE 317-290-7775 www.marchantteam.com - Carmel, IN
"Cindy in Indy" , Realtor, Fishers Real Estate

Mariana...you changed my Real Estate career...

Feb 25, 2011 07:50 AM