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My Social Media Marketing Strategies That Work Excellent

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Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Results MN#20344949 WI#93113-94

Social Media marketing in my opinion can be a big "Time Sucker".  In the past I had spent too much time on it with little actual business.  Sure, its nice to keep up online with past customers, but to increase your business I don't think most agents will get far doing that.

However, there is one way to get TRACKABLE BUSINESS with Social Media and that is with SOCIAL MEDIA SHARE- specifically of videos.

I have started doing a ton of videos.  Several of them I share on social media. Here are a couple ideas that work real well with SOCIAL MEDIA SHARING OF VIDEOS.

1.  I do listing videos with my voice on them describing the home. I have a template that surrounds the video with me info on it.  I share the listing to my social media and ask the sellers to do the same.  I can track how many people are watching the sellers sharing of the video. Often its 50+, meaning my "video business card" is seen by 50 of there friends!  Huge!!!  Sellers just love the fact I even do video and are happy to share it! (See example below)

2. I do testimonial videos for some of my vendors. See example below of one for my photographer.  She of course shares it on social media and so do I.  Also I think a good friend of hers then shared it to her Facebook page.  The result= another 100 plus views of my traveling video business card!

Since doing this my business has exploded. For example 8 sales so far this month. Should do 2-4 more by the end of the month!  Which will be my best month ever. Half are of normal business I would do. The other half are of people either calling me after finding me online and seeing everything I am doing, or from the increase of referred business! 

See these example videos:

 

 

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Chuck Carstensen is a Realtor with RE/MAX Results in Elk River and Cambridge, MN.  Helping buyers, sellers and investors in great Minnesota counties like Sherburne, Isanti, Wright, Anoka, Chisago, Hennipen and Mille Lacs. He is a Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE).

Contact Chuck by emailing him at chuck.carstensen@results.net or by phone at 612-290-3809. 

 

Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

While all of this comes across as a good and decent effort...I remain skeptical as to its long term strategy from this point of view. When everyone starts doing this, will it still be popular and effective?

Jun 24, 2014 12:04 AM
John Jonas
ReplaceMyself - Virtual Assistants - Highland, UT
John Jonas

Yes, you have unlocked the key to the benefits of social media. Thats is primarily what we do for our clients as well. We make sure that their marketing points are up and that is good for their businesses.

Jun 24, 2014 12:07 AM
Than Maynard
Coldwell Banker Heart of Oklahoma - Purcell, OK
Broker - Licensed to List & Sell - 405-990-8862

Getting your face and name out there is important and I suppose with a good voice that could be beneficial too? (I know that isn't the point of the post, but just read one on tone.)

Jun 24, 2014 12:15 AM
Chuck Carstensen
RE/MAX Results - Elk River, MN
Minnesota/Wisconsin Real Estate Expert

Suzanne - you are right on and I would rather do video then leave a voice mail or text email.

Thanks Kate and Michael.

Richie - almost no one is doing video, and few are catching on and if everyone starts doing it then it will be considered normal like having a cell phone and call.  Your over thinking it if that is your reasoning for not doing video. 

Than- energy is key with the voice. 

Corinne- it's a combination of how I multipurpose the videos I do.  These are just two examples, not all I do.  Posting video to my outside blog has really helped my SEO. 

John-- social media makes it easy to get your share on. 

Jun 24, 2014 12:43 AM
Anonymous
Mel Beaudry

Good stuff Chuck, I have watched your business explode over the past few months because of your work ethic and the use of video's. I am SO impressed with your professional approach to your business and your willingness to try new ways to market Real Estate. Your the Best. Mel Beaudry, RE/MAX Results.

Jun 24, 2014 12:58 AM
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Rachel Khoury
Tailwinds Mortgage - Highlands Ranch, CO
Your Wingwoman for Colorado Mortgages

Wow, great idea!  I am not sure I would be able to overcome the stage freight associated with making videos so kudos to anyone who can!

Jun 24, 2014 03:16 AM
Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

Chuck, great ideas but I probably need my grandson to help me do it.

Jun 24, 2014 04:40 AM
Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

I'll bet you have a lot of fun doing those videos, too! Good pointers, thanks.

Jun 24, 2014 04:48 AM
Steven Brand
Woodbury, MN
NMLS# 261849

Great stuff Chuck!

Jun 24, 2014 05:09 AM
D M
Winslow, ME

Nice tips, Chuck! "video business card" is a great phrase, and it also makes great sense.  Paying for 50 virtual business cards is surely cheaper than paying for 50 paper ones, too ;)

I will have to begin implementing videos into my business. Free exposure!

Jun 24, 2014 08:14 AM
John & Shannon Cox
CALL REALTY - Mesa, AZ
THE COX TEAM

This is excellent. Thank you so much for sharing. Just went to a class this morning where they discussed  a very similar idea--especially getting your clients to post the videos so you get their friend views.

Jun 24, 2014 08:27 AM
Don Sabinske
Don Sabinske, Sabinske & Associates Inc. - Zimmerman, MN
Sabinske & Associates Inc.

Nice work, Chuck.  And, as I tell my agents, now go sell something!  LOL!

Jun 24, 2014 08:31 AM
Charles Stallions
Charles Stallions Real Estate Services - Pensacola, FL
850-476-4494 - Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze, Fl.

Great idea I just wished I could find the time to do all this but I suppose when it is said and done I make enough without out all that

Jun 25, 2014 01:13 PM
Chuck Carstensen
RE/MAX Results - Elk River, MN
Minnesota/Wisconsin Real Estate Expert

Charles- I hear you...I just wanted to have the BEST marketing tool in my arsenal when presenting to sellers. 

Thanks Don, Steve, Drew, John,Mel, Rachel, Sybil and Olga...they are fun to do too!

Jun 25, 2014 11:02 PM
David & Kirsten Myers
Sold By Myers - Anthem, AZ Real Estate 623-551-1000 - Anthem, AZ
your local Anthem, AZ connection

Great reminder, Chuck.

We have been using video for a while now... mainly because Google loves it and most other agents don't use it.  Like others above me has already stated, the public likes to see their homes - not just the same listing pictures set to classical music and wiggling!  LOL

Thanks for the encouragement!

- David

Jun 26, 2014 12:15 AM
Tanya Van Blake-Coleman
Van Blake-Coleman Realty, St. Thomas/www.talk-to-Tanya.com - St Thomas, VI
Improving the Quality of Your Life

Love the idea and great results speaks volumes.  I have been a bit intimidated to try true video.  I guess I need to get out there

Jun 26, 2014 07:33 AM
Gerard Gilbers
Higher Authority Markeing - Asheboro, NC
Your Marketing Master

Social media is a monster that need to be monitored and maintained while also being productive if used right!

Jun 26, 2014 03:39 PM
Jeffrey Ditri
JAD Realty Group, LLC. - Manhattan, NY
New York City Residential Rental Specialist

Video tours and very important to home buyers looking to make a purchase. They can make a decision before stepping foot into the porperty. I have used these for most of my listings and have a very high success rate! Have a great weekend!

Jun 26, 2014 09:20 PM
Jamie R. Bell
Bell Realty Group at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices NEP - Glastonbury, CT
Your Central CT Realtor

Great video ideas! Thanks for sharing!

Jun 30, 2014 09:38 PM
Charles Stallions Property Manager
Charles Stallions Real Estate Services - Pace, FL
Pensacola, Pace & Gulf Breeze Property Management

We cannot get these to work out so what is the real trick here. Since the broker saw this post we have tried. 

Jul 13, 2014 11:30 AM