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Interest in PINTEREST.....Need a bit of help or advice here!

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Mortgage and Lending with Cherry Creek Mortgage Illinois Residential Mortgage License LMB #0005759 Cherry Creek Mortgage NMLS #: 3001 NMLS ID# 158606

Can someone help me here.  I have some folks saying that they're done with Facebook and that Pinterest is it.  I just joined this week and am following a ton of peeps, but have a few peeps following me.  I like "pinning" things on all my boards...but so what?  For me it's like a rolodex maybe?

Is there anyone out there that loves it, and gets it and can tell me:

  1. How do I use it to be social;

  2. How am I even supposed to use it;

  3. Can you build a business on it;

  4. Why are so many Active Rainer's on it...and mostly....

  5. What and the heck am I missing?

 

Bueller?  Bueller?  Anyone?

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Comments(11)

John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Morning Larry -

Thank goodness I'm not the only one that hasn't jumped on this Pinterest boat.  There was controversy about it in the beginning so I laid back and have not had time now to investigate.  I'll be watching to see what comments you get. 

Have a great day!

John

Apr 12, 2012 11:47 PM
Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

I wouldn't quit fb, they are copying Pinterest. that's what all the timline photo ideas came from. Also, the VP of Pinterest recently resigned, and many people think Pinterest is in trouble. Many people have canceled their Pinterest accounts due to their annoying copyright restrictions and policy. You need to be aware of re-pinning, because if the photo you are re-pinning was posted by someone that wasn't licensed to use that photo, you may also be subject to a copyright violation and fine. You can survive without Pinterest just like we all did before it came along. Don't bank on Pinteest, but it's worht trying out. You'll find certain uses for it. Just take your time learning the in and outs.

Apr 13, 2012 12:05 AM
Toni Weidman
Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL
20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

Larry - I haven't gone there yet either but Roy Kelley is very into it and may be able to advise you on it. I'll be watching to see what you get.

Apr 13, 2012 12:27 AM
Edward & Celia Maddox
The Celtic Connection Realty - Queen Creek, AZ
EXPERIENCE & INTEGRITY - WE TAKE THE HIGH ROAD

We still use the other social media sites as well.  Want to test drive Pinterest

Apr 13, 2012 12:29 AM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Never even heard of Pinterest...boy, I feel so behind....always so much to keep up on...think I will let this one go

Apr 13, 2012 12:37 AM
Steven Cook
No Longer Processing Mortgages. - Tacoma, WA

Larry -- there are only so many hours in a day. Devoting time to AR, work, and family as well as LinkedIn, and Facebook -- I would think you are probably getting more than Pinterest is likely to add.

Apr 13, 2012 04:06 AM
Dick Greenberg
New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO
Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Larry - You may want to post this request in Sensei/Grasshopper for the April Challenge - it looks like a good opportunity for some productive mentoring.

 

Apr 14, 2012 02:23 AM
Michelle Gibson
Hansen Real Estate Group Inc. - Wellington, FL
REALTOR

Larry - I have yet to explore Pinterest, but I know a lot of people have jumped on the band wagon.

Apr 19, 2012 10:35 AM
Beth and Richard Witt
New York, NY
The best Retired Brokers !!!!

Larry... I'm still learning Active Rain... Now Pinterest... Why can't we just rest -   Will you please teach me when you learn - Beth

Apr 20, 2012 04:28 AM
Simone Bercu
Metro Referral - Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Not state specific Real Estate - GRI, e-PRO, AB

Larry, I was hoping to find some answers here, because I just joined two hours ago.  What about if they repin your personal pictures?  should it not have the owners name?  Did you learn anything, yet?  How do you pin the pin to your site???

Apr 20, 2012 08:26 AM
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

I love Pinterest ( posted few blogs about it)

I think it would be great for you, since i noticed you have a lot of pictures in your blog posts.

I haven't had any real estate referrals from Pinterest, but i constantly growing followers( even i spend the least time on this social networks)

See my boards and let me know what you think:)

May 02, 2012 05:24 PM