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Ask an Ambassador: finding blog post ideas from your clients

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 GREC# 169695

I get the same questions over and over from clients. A few years ago there was a contest here on ActiveRain that addressed that and I've gotten away from using those client questions to write posts, so I'm trying to get myself back on that wagon.  And I thought that I would share my lesson in how great it is to have a post with the answer when that question comes in on the phone or email.

This past week I had a client ask "what does GA power lease lot mean?" when I had sent them some listings. Fortunately even though I was having a slammed week I remembered I'd written a post that talks about the types of ownership on Lake Sinclair. I went to my stats and  typed "ownership" and in seconds I had found the post and emailed a link to the buyer who asked the question. 

Not only did that answer the question for them, but it took them to ActiveRain to my blog post and that has a link right back to my site. They are now there and explore other blog posts I've written and the recent ones. 

So it's a really great idea to take your frequently asked questions and turn them into "answers in a blog post" and have them on hand to zip out a quick and very well explained answer. Your potential clients will love you for a great answer in a timely manner. Perhaps if they are googling that question they will find your answer and then call you.

Some of the FAQ I get and have blog posts for are (just to give you some ideas)

  • Are there areas with HOAs?
  • Are there lake lots not in HOAs?
  • Where is the closest movie theater to the lake?
  • Are there restaurants you can get to by boat?
  • Where can I rent a boat?
  • How can I find local school information?
  • Are there homes on the lake that also have a pool?
  • How can I find only homes with garages?
  • Can I get a list of homes that have workshops?
  • What's the best place to take friends to eat dinner?
  • Are there any condos on Lake Sinclair?
  • Are there any acreage tracts available on Lake Sinclair?

Those are just few and I hope they spark some ideas for you.

 

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Comments (36)

Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Lynn B. Friedman yup, two incredibly smart and helpful people.

Kathy Streib yes, they sure do and it makes it easy on us when we have the answer at our fingertips too

Melissa E. Spittel great idea to jot them down

Jul 30, 2016 04:26 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Lou Ludwig listening is key in this business

Thank you Gita Bantwal 

Lyn Sims I tend to get in a rut and forget to do something of the basic things when I'm busy trying new shiny stuff.  Have to remember to stick to basic things we learned eons ago too.

Jul 30, 2016 04:28 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi oh you just gave me an idea for my Ask an Ambassador post for next week.  Thanks bunches.

Kathleen Daniels I have some waiting to be written too.  It's been uber busy

Jul 30, 2016 04:29 AM
Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi

I have no idea what I said yet, Tammy Lankford, ... but I'm mighty glad I said it!!


Gene

Aug 01, 2016 01:19 AM
Karen Feltman
Cedar Rapids/Iowa City, IA KW Legacy Group - Cedar Rapids, IA
Relocation Specialist in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

I have used this tactic as well on my blog. It works great to be able to answer the question once and then send future askers a link to the post. Thank you for reminding me that I need to do that again as well. And polish/update the ones that I had previously written. 

Jul 30, 2016 07:50 AM
Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

There are times I write blogs before I visit my clients to show them the power of blogging.

Jul 30, 2016 08:21 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Karen Feltman yes, polishing and updating is very important too.

Harry F. D'Elia another excellent idea to show potential sellers the power of blogging

 

Jul 30, 2016 08:26 AM
Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

Grats on the feature Tammy Lankford, - there are so many ways to get ideas for blogs posts, we just have to open up and be susceptible what's around us

Jul 30, 2016 10:05 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Jennifer Mackay I'm inspired by things around me all the time.

Jul 30, 2016 11:34 AM
Christina Sanchez Hood
Palo Alto, CA
#SiliconValleyHOODS | Inspired Living

Great post Tammy!  In the past, I started doing the same.  Now I realize that your post has inspired me to get back to being a wealth of knowledge for my clients!  What a great way to start a new month of blogging!  Thank you 

Jul 30, 2016 03:52 PM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

One of the best contests AR has had. All my FAQ on my website are links to my posts written then. 

Jul 30, 2016 09:29 PM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Christina Sanchez Hood me too Christina, me too.  I have been really busy so feeling like a slacker when it comes to blogging.

Sharon Tara I totally agree it was a great contest and has served us all well.  Those who weren't here for it need to get on board with writting that kind of great post.  Mine work so well.

Jul 30, 2016 09:56 PM
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Tammy Lankford, "So it's a really great idea to take your frequently asked questions and turn them into "answers in a blog post" and have them on hand to zip out a quick and very well explained answer...Perhaps if they are googling that question they will find your answer and then call you."

Right on target - and - Re-Blog!

Jul 30, 2016 10:08 PM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

 Hi Tammy Lankford, I saw this on Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers  reblog. I am not sure how I missed it, because I follow you.

 I have a philosophy that I learned from "surfing the web".  I call it "one stop shopping".  Questions asked and questions anticipated are content I work to include in my website blog.  I write on the website and pull it over to activerain.  My website blog now includes a search engine that searches just my website - all pages - all posts. I highly recommend this feature.  This keeps the customer on your website if they search from the blog. Great for SEO also! 

You just reminded me that I have a blog to explain this feature of the website and I need to sit down and write it!

Jul 30, 2016 11:05 PM
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Another good reason to subscribe to Tammy Lankford, and her ways & means

Jul 30, 2016 11:57 PM
Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker
Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA
Put 40 years of experience to work for you

I send links to my blogs and articles all the time to clients. It's easier than reinventing the wheel. The information is all there. Part of the reason I write stuff is to answer questions, and after I've answered them, it's the blog that keeps right on giving. Besides, half the time they don't even notice who wrote the content, if you can believe that.

Jul 31, 2016 09:37 AM
Tammy Adams ~ Realtor / Podcaster
Maricopa Real Estate Co - Maricopa, AZ
A Maricopa Agent who Works, Lives & Loves Maricopa

This gives me a great idea. I've been trying to think of some new blog posts I need and you have my mind thinking.. Thanks!

Jul 31, 2016 12:00 PM
Mike Bjork
Evolve Bank & Trust - Redondo Beach, CA

Most definitely.  The best blog posts and lead generator is posting questions that past clients have asked.  If they've asked those questions, then good chance others will have the same questions.  I've received a number of leads from comments that I've posted on Zillow's Advice forum.  These are free leads.  Obviously, then real reason to blog is to generate leads, so this is the best source for ideas to generate those leads.

Aug 01, 2016 02:35 AM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Tammy, great tips for those of us who get blogging block :)

Aug 01, 2016 12:41 PM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Excellent!  I could write on this for days.  Thank you for the inspiration and the idea :)  

Aug 01, 2016 01:26 PM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Tammy Lankford, - our day-today conversation with our clients are surely good topics for the blog posts.

I use this 'trick' for some of my questions (and sometimes, I really need the answer....lol!)

Aug 01, 2016 02:57 PM