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Midori's Real Estate Resource Secrets...

Yesterday I had a great conversation with Maggie Dokic. We talked about how we are both in the "Mode!" What I mean by in the Mode is the revamping and putting our systems into place and preparing for a better 2008. Being focused and working hard to achieve our goals.

So in honor of being in the Mode, I thought I would share some real estate resource secrets!

Either inexpensive or FREE!

Thanks Maggie for the inspiration!

Did you know that you can purchase domain names through Yahoo anywhere between $1.99 a year to $9.95 a year. Their rates change daily. That's right, if you catch yahoo on the right day and if you have never purchased domain names through them, you can get a domain name for as little as $1.99.

The best bang for your buck on websites is point2agent. I have had a success website, Meyers Internet website. At one time I had created my own with front-page. With point2agent the standard site FREE- 15 pages, 15 photo's per listing and no cap on how many listings you can place on your site. Free virtual tours, branded or unbranded and over 150,000 Realtors on their network. When you place your listings on your website your listings will be automatically placed on other sources on the web.

Did you know there is a google language translator for blogs, check out my personal blog and see. Ever since I placed the google language translator and the currency converter I have increased my traffic on the international market. Yes, it was a matter of 24 hours before I started seeing visitors from all over the world.

Did you know you can order business cards through 1print.us and get 1000 2 sided, full color, UV hi-gloss coated cards for as little as $39.95 plus shipping and handling. You provide the design or they will do it for you at an additional charge.

One of the best tricks I learned early on in my career is to use company marketing materials and personalize them. If you are on a tight budget, use your company marketing materials and attach business cards or use a stamp to make them yours. Personalize them...make them yours!

Not creative enough to create your own website content, there are many resources available and it's Free.

Want some great marketing ideas and incredible real estate training tips, become a Free member of Star Power. Read what other pro's do.

Ever wonder where I get my photo's for my blogs. Become a member of Deviant Art and use all the photos you want for FREE!

Looking for an affordable call capture system, try adtrakker, you can purchase this system for as little as $24.95 a month. Receive marketing ideas, scripts and other resources as well.

Interested in new widgets for your blogs, go to widgetbox, a great free resource for widgets.

There you have it, some of Midori's favorite real estate resource secrets. I am all about affordable or FREE! Do you have secret real estate resources that you are willing to share?

Posted by Florida Real Estate Trainer | Daytona Beach After School Training | Midori on 10/02/2007 05:38 AM

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Originally posted at: Daytona Real Estate Training: Midori's Real Estate Resource Secrets...

53 Comments on Midori's Real Estate Resource Secrets...

OCT

2007

I too have been incorporating new systems in my business. Most of the ideas were picked up either here in Active Rain or through the CRS classes and convention earlier in the year.

Well Done Midori... I have saved this one and will implement them for sure... Great Tips....

All My Best,

Connor MacIVOR
www.Paris911.com

Hi Midori - wow, what a list of great resources, and I love that they're free or pretty darn inexpensive! I love the tip on the business cards. I've tried a number of companies, and am always looking for a good company for those. I never thought to have a translator on my sites, I'll give that some thought. Widgets and graphics - who wouldn't love those tips??

Many thanks for sharing!
Ann

I do not need your tips.....you already hooked me up with point 2 and my domain is through yahoo:) Also my personal blog is moving along and my website is currently being revamped...of course your parents home is featured there. Hopefully one day soon it will sell.:)

Midori - Thanks for sharing. I have one that you could add to your list. 72hrprint.com they do 5000 business cards for $99.

What a list !! Glad this was featured. In this market everyone needs to take advantage of all the less expensive stuff that is out there. I'll go look at the translator, sounds like it really worked for you.

I just signed up over at Deviant Art, for a free account, but it looks like it is copyrighted. How do you get to use the art? There is a whole section on copyright enfringement. Thanks...

Midori,

Kudos to you--what a great post. I found the free article site to be especially valuable.

Midori, Thank you so much for passing on this information. I really appreciate it. I know I will be making changes

MIDORI: In the true spirit of sharing, this post really gives back to the community. Thank you for your suggestions and blurbs about each so that we all know what they are and what they do.

This is good info. Thanks for compiling it and send it out to all of Active rain!

Excellent resources Midori. The Devaint art site is really cool. I just saved it to explore further later. Thanks for putting this together.

Midori

What wonderful suggestions and money saving ideas ANY professional can use. Thank you for sharing this information. Excellent!

Midori, Thanks for sharing all of your tips! I too have a myers web site! I signed up for a free point to agent, but I have more success with myers.

Midori, you've got an incredible amount of stuff in that bag of tricks of yours! I'm going to start calling you Felix (as in The Cat). A lot of this stuff was news to me. You are so generous for sharing with everyone what has proven successful for you. Thanks for the link love too =)

Midori,

Excellent stuff here, a few things I didn't know about. Love my point2site and this list is one that should be bookmarked for sure! Thanks Midori! :)

Thanks for the resources. I'll definitely check out the online printshop.

Midori- great bag full of tips and tricks. I'm planning on looking at Point2 and Deviant Art soon.

Midori,

I think this is really helpful for me, I could use a few of the options that you posted!! Thank you for that.

Tom Weiss

Midori - Great suggestions and resources...I love it when you are in the "mode." 2008 will be better!

Great tips - thank you so much for sharing your findings. Some of my favorite freebie or low cost sites are www.postlets.com for posting to Craigslist and other sites, you can even use the ads for your blog. I also love www.xpressdocs.com for printing fliers and postcards. They are inexpensive and high quality and they overnight them to you. We've used their fliers to really stand out in our area.

Midori, You are awesome, thank you so much for sharing all these great resources with the rest of us. Members like you on AR make this community priceless.

Excellent list of resources Midori, I've been testing out some customized stuff with widgetbox and it's one of my favorite sites for putting widgets together quickly. Thanks for sharing this with the group, it's much appreciated.

Randy-One of the best sources of training and ideas....I love it!

Conner-Thank You...

Ann-they rock 1print.us....I have used them....A hard lesson...if your order postcards through them....dirt cheap....don't get both sides glossy.

Robert-That's awesome! Thanks....

Missy-ok, you can use any photo and yes there are some you have to ask permission. And they will let you in most instances because they are trying to promote themselves as artists! You are allowed to use stock images...it's in there FAQ's and help. Also, I get my pics from cooltext, image chef and microsoft. There are many sources out there.....these are my favorites.

WHOA! STOP! I can't keep up! So many great resources. I'll definitely be sure to check these out! I'm also in the Mode always up for new and cheap things to help me grow my business. Many thanks!

Great information. I bookmarked it and gave you a 5. Thanks for sharing.

Now this one I'll keep bookmarked for 2008! Thanks for the great tips Midori!

Bookmarked...what a great resource! Thanks Midori and I have been wondering about your photos!.

Midori, what a wonderful list of resources ! I use some of them already however there were many I wasn't aware of...thanks !

It's not everyday that agents share their "good stuff" with other agents. You are truly a wonderful human being. One of the resources I use for posting high quality content to Craigslist is www.vflyer.com they are similar to postlets.com

Hi Midori, thanks SO much for the list! I'm bookmarking this post :) Keep up the great work!!!!

very cool list of resources... I have already checked out a few

I would add on blogs that there are lots of free resources... I tend to like the low cost ones instead. My blog is hosted by GoDaddy very inexpensively.., then I installed Wordpress on it and customized it

it could be a great site for someone that is a realtor too!

Thanks for the tips, The copywrite thing is a sticky one, Do you get permission to use art from deviant?

I will comment on this in the A.M. Working on another post!

Micheal I will address your question now since, it seems to be big concern! This Should Answer Your Question.

There are so many photo's there it's not funny! I apologize as well as I used the wrong term in regards to stock photo's (the computer scientist corrected me)

See all of you on your post in the am!

Midori -- Thank you for sharing and Maggie --thxs for talking -- you two together makes an awesome combination. Its Bookmarked!

Thanks you thank you thank you!!!

OCT

2007

Thanks for posting all the tips. Appreciate the info. What about the copyright question? Went over there but it seems copyrighted?

Midori, Thanks for sharing the list. I have bookmarked it and will look into it.

Morning Midori! I got some great ideas from this! I'm checking them out as soon as I press 'submit'! Have a blessed day!

Diane-Great...hope it helps.

Matt-be on the lookout...I have lots up my sleeve and 5 posts in drafts.

Adam-my belief, we have to make the entire profession look good by sharing I do just that. An improvement. Also, I have learned in life when you give.....it comes back 3 fold...I got many rewards already. Kind e-mails, comments, a featured...points...how lucky am I? there is plenty more where that came from. Also there are occasions when I am blue, upset or angry I can go to activerain and smile, laugh, cry....it's all good. you reap what you sow in life....for me life is good.

Al-Thank You

Bryant-Your welcome. The Devient Art site has so many talented artists. I have my hubby to thank...his many connections in cyberspace.

Midori,

Great info...I too am looking to 2008 already and hope that I can jump start it early.

Thank you for taking the time to share with us.

Allison-My pleasure.

Diane-You go girl....my website now is a wreck next project...I can't wait to get started on it.

Maggie-thanks for the great conversation....the link love...the least I can do...anyone who gets my mind thinking and says you should post about it! Let the love begin.

Suzanne-Your welcome....

Bettina-you're welcome

Lisa-You're welcome

My pleasure Tom

Gary-No worries....I have about 5 posts in drafts. I got the mojo....One of my goals is to meet you face to face before 2008. So don't be suprised if I call you to let you know I am roaming your city.

Kevin and Monica-that's awesome! Thanks

Mana-Ahhhh, I love it! Thank you....

Marti-Where you been? I've missed ya...Got your e-mail...almost done! Thanks

Kotambu-Thanks for commenting...can't wait to see your first post...also thanks for the tip

Hi Vicki-good, I hope you found it useful

David-have to check that out! interesting.........

Aziz-Thank you....

David-Youre welcome

Bob and Carolin-refer to a comment I left this morning with a link.. I actually talked to someone in support just to clarify and make sure I was correct.

Gitta-Youre welcome

Elizabeth-Your welcome

Dan-My pleasure.

OCT

2007

Marvelous List Midori! Bookmarked for Future Reference. I also appreciate the picture sharing site. I frequently use flickr but it's nice to have an alternate source.

Thank you for sharing. I'm in need of some new business cards! I've bookmarked this so I can come back to it.

OCT

2007

Awesome list, thank you for sharing. Business cards, postcard (standard and large) can be purchase through vistaprint.com. They will send you emails with specials that are free from time to time, they even have t-shirts too. The specials are free but you pay for shipping and they do a good jobs on their printing.