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Can't talk now. GOOGLE me!!

Ok, just a little "quickie" today. One of the advantages to participating in ActiveRain is the excellent web exposure that it gives us. Since joining AR, back in June, my web presence has sky rocketed off the charts. That's a very good thing. The consumer has been finding me on GOOGLE searches and I have been fortunate to get quite a bit of business from the Internet since becoming a member of ActiveRain.

I've had my website www.poincianaproperties.com for many years but never really put forth much of an effort into generating web leads. I have a lot of business anyway so it just wasn't very important to me.

BUT, things have changed and my attitude about it has changed. One of the tools I have been using this year is telling people to GOOGLE me. It works great. If I'm riding down the road and get a call from a potential Seller I can direct them to do a GOOGLE search and let them know I will call them back later. By the time I get around to calling them back, they are all ready sold on my services. Try it. Pretend you are a Seller looking for a REALTOR® in Poinciana Fl. GOOGLE Broker Bryant or Bryant Tutas and see if the results you get would help you want to do business with me. Do they?

So today, I got a call off of one of my expired letters. Nice guy but I really didn't have much time to do an analysis on his property as I had a couple of listing appointments already lined up for today. I don't like to keep folks hanging, so told him I would get back to him on Monday, with my opinion of what it would take to get his house sold. In the meantime, I told him I would send him a quick E-mail with some info to read. The entire conversation took about 5 minutes. As soon as I hung up, I sent him this:

Hi XXXX,

It was a pleasure speaking with you about your property. I will do an analysis over the next day or 2 and e-mail you my opinion of what it will take to get your house sold in a 60-90 day period. In the meantime, here are a few links that will give you a good idea of how I conduct my business. I'm looking forward to working with you. Have a great weekend.

http://bryanttutas.mfr.mlxchange.com/?Page=560499

http://localism.com/real-estate/FL/Polk%20County/Poinciana

http://www.poincianaproperties.com/

http://www.brokerbryant.com/

http://activerain.com/blogs/tutas

http://www.google.com/search?q=broker+bryant&hl=en&start=0&sa=N

Sincerely,

Bryant Tutas
Broker/Owner
Tutas Towne Realty, Inc
PO Box 969
Dundee, Fl 33838
Ph# 407-873-2747
Fx# 863-439-9342
www.poincianaproperties.com

Now folks, this is powerful stuff!! I wrote this post to give you an idea of how you can utilize your web presence without relying on folks finding you. Give it a try. I can assure you that it works. What do you think? Good usable idea? Notice how many links I have in this posts? What do you think this does for my GOOGLE rankings? There is a method to my madness.

By the way. Mr. XXXX if you are reading this I will talk with you on Monday.

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Posted by Bryant Tutas Broker/REALTOR(R) Tutas Towne Realty, Inc on 02/25/2007 03:18 PM

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56 Comments on Can't talk now. GOOGLE me!!

FEB

2007

Hubba! Bubba! Wink. Wink. Sorry Darlin'...

I wanted to take a walk on the treadmill before I lost all inclination to do so :)

Yup. There's a method to the madness. The further we go with Active Rain the easier it is for me to understand that method. As I too am guilty of not paying much attention to the internet this has been quite the ride. Who would have thunk we'd be getting leads from AR and telling our customers to "Google Me"...

I love that approach...It's powerful...SVW (smiling very wide)

TLW...ROAR aka Billie Tutas (Hi Mr. XXXX) Welcome to our world :)

"Google me!" I love it, and will work on implementing this myself. I think this is a great idea - what a way to get some quick info into their hands and a great way to pre-sell yourself. Thanks for writing this post!

Ann

Well that's not one I've done when speaking to people on the phone. I have sent a button that says "search mls" in my emails. Telling them to Google my name would probably be easier than trying to give someone my web address. Thanks for the idea!

Go Google Me! How great is that? Having the internet talk about you and sell your services! I took the Tutas challenge and checked out all the links, and this one all the heads are Broker Bryants'. Yes, I love the Go Google Me idea, it's a keeper!

Wonderful idea!

Ann, it really is an easy and effective thing to do. Start tomorrow:)

Cynthia, every REALTOR(R) sends the ole' "search MLS" link. That's exactly why I don't. Be different. It will work, I promise:). GOOGLING your name is much easier for folks. I haven't implemented it yet but getting a web address, that is your (sign)phone number, is also an excellent way to make it easier for people to find your site i.e 4389003.com would be mine. Just point it to your existing site. Think how simple it would work on sign calls. I think I'll do this tomorrow.

Hun, don't get a ticket.

Deborah, How powerful was that E-mail? This is using the Internet to it's fullest potential. I spent a lot of time writing all that content, why not throw it at them? It's all about building value and trust. And I think those links do it pretty effectively.

Thanks Bryant, I am checking out to see what links I should use should the opportunity raise it's lovely head (not to be confused with TLW)!

Hey Bryant.. I stopped looking at your results after the top 40 positions!! you dominator, you!!

I like your madness, i mean, method. with you all the way! :))

aren't you crafty? knowing your market niche and exploiting it all at the same time.

Love it - such a powerful tool - we went to a listing presentation a couple of days ago where they had "googled us" and were impressed. What a tool! THANK YOU GOOGLE - THANK YOU ACTIVE RAIN - AND THANK YOU BRYANT FOR THE REMINDER.

Bryant,

I took your challenge and went to all your links. Your webpage depressed me as mine seemed lacking in comparison. You constantly raise the bar.

Thanks,

Fran

FEB

2007

I agree with Fran, I like you website too. You are just an internet Master. Since joining Active Rain I feel like referring to you as Sensei.

I love the "Google me" idea. In my case, they also think I have a great singing career in my spare time!

No wonder you are so busy.....

"google me" ROCKS! I am working on a marketing plan where, if someone is interested in one of our listed properties - they just have to google the address! So far almost all of my properties show up in the first 4+ spots, and that is just googling the house number and street name!!

As far as MY name is concerned... Just a few months ago Mariana Wagner from Brazil (not me) dominated Google. In fact, it was Mariana Wagner and the Funky Derrick All-Stars (too weird...). NOW? Well, Lets just say I AM the first 2 pages of Google. I own it. I love it. I cant wait to put it on my business card...

Mariana Wagner - Google me!

I love it, Bryant! So obvious, it was right in front of my nose - but I didn't see it. You should also tell them to google your competition - that will also put you right out front!

Google me google me.... I am there .. next to the other Desiree Daniels who happened to be 2nd runner up in the Miss USA pagent years ago.... woo hooo

Desiree www.TriCountyHomes4Sale.com (that's supposed to be a cheerleader)

Great idea! I have used variations of this but nothing so effective! My blogs/websites do lead to new business...for which I am grateful...but I find they retain so much more business it's foolish not to use them. Thanks for the great post.

Great idea. The folks on e-PRO also recommend adding your website to your email signature on each email you send.

Mario

BB... I've had a similar experience. Before I started writing on AR, if you did a search on just Jeff Turner, without any company name, I did not appear on the first few pages of the search. Seems some NBA star from Orlando stole my good name. Now, two appearances on the front page, one of them AR. Can't ask for a whole lot more than that in less than three months.

Bryant,

It's going to take me a while to go through all of this info. I feel like I'm trying to drink from a fire hydrant again! Thanks for turning on the "rain".

Lucky :)

Heeeeeeello everyone, this GOOGLE stuff is really good. I hope every one implements it into your marketing plan. I can't think of a better way to presell folks. Well actually I guess that assumes you don't have anything to hide:) Probably a good thing to check first to see what comes up.

Having a unique name and a very focused market has helped me quite a bit. But remember everything you write on AR or any where else should be directed at getting good search results. Something I do, that really helps, is in every post I write on AR, I insert links to my web site, my other blog and my listings. They are in EVERY post. Plus I continually link to other AR posts that I have written. Now I don't know much about SEO or any of that stuff but it seems to me this is a good idea. Like they say, "the proof is in the puddin." So make sure to connect all of your marketing together. Nothing should have to stand on it's own.

Now folks I am in no way an expert on this stuff. I'm just trying to apply common sense. All I know is, "the leg bone's connected to the hip bone, the hip bone's..............." well you get the idea. Works for me:)

Bryant,

You crack me up! I think I'll go back and add links to my old posts. Once again, you're the master teaching us apprentices the trade.

Thanks,

Lucky :)

You're right, this is powerful! I was talking to a fellow Realtor some weeks ago and I asked him a simple question..."Do you own your name?" The question had never occurred to him. The power of Active Rain is taking things exponentially to the next level...Do you OWN the ON-LINE territory? (You know, the place where people "go" before they physically get in their cars to see a place :) Thanks for another great post!

Broker Bryant, you're the man once again. I can't wait to implement this idea! You rock!!!

BB:

Did we read this correctly—You actually ask people to google you? Is that legal? And TLW thinks that’s OK? [[[Shudder]]]

Jay

Jay, you dirty ole' codger you:)

BB,

Wow! This one is a homerun and we appreciate that reminder and the common sense approach you applied here. We knew to tell people to Google us but the links are the connection that makes this the icing on the proverbial cake! Thanks for sharing this idea with us here in the rain.

Lisa

Interesting...I have never actually asked prospective clients to google me. Like you, I send them links to my blog/website etc, but i'll have to add googling to the repertoire!

Bryant - Are you replacing Mary as SEO Goddess? ... just wondering!

Thanks for giving yet another great idea Bryant. I am a total believer in the power of technology and the internet in general. Where some Realtors are hanging on to print advertising my business like yours has continued to explode with my internet presence. Thanks again for the tip...I will start implementing it ASAP!

Bryant, you are one smart cookie! :-)

Not only did you write a great post, but you will also benefit from all of us clicking on your links to check them out.

You obviously picked up this "internet thing" pretty quickly! Good for you!!!

Thanks for continuing to inspire me! :-)

Bryant, I tell them to Google "Honest remax agent". Of course you know who comes up as number one. You can have a lot of fun with this. It's easiest for 3 or 4 word phrases. You make sure the words or phrase is in the title tag and then use the phrase as the achor text in links pointing to the page. You might use "best looking agent in florida"

BB, I just had seller referred to me and was told they were "interviewing" a couple of agents. My suggestion: "google" each agent that you are considering. In the meantime I will put you on "my waiting list" for listing your home.

Yep, you are so right, I have the signed listing. Did not even call the other agents. Powerful!!

Love the way you share such effective ideas. How's Veronica and TLW?

Bryant, thanks for yet another fantastic idea! Hey newbies, if you're ready to get your business flying, follow Broker Bryant around here for a little while. If he rubs off on you, you've got it made!

that's a lot of websites! You SHOULD be googled...helps having a more unique last name too... especially easy to spell!

Lots of smart stuff there, Bryant. I have done this myself, and know others who have as well. It works like a charm.

Jeff

Bryant... very good idea. I just started doing this with a few clients, but just linking them to my blogs here on Active Rain. But I never told them to Google me. Great idea... thanks

I like the idea of google me, thanks for sharing.

AR certainly helped by presence on the web.

FEB

2007

What a great email template! Thanks for sharing :)

Bryant,

Wow! I finally got through all the links, to the links, to the other links, and you have been one busy man! It's no wonder you are 9 out of 10 of the top searches in google! Do you think Lucky Lang would fare as well as Broker Bryant if I did all those things? It sure seems like it's working for you!

Thanks for your caring, sharing, and bearing of us apprentices.

Lucky :)

Gooooooooood morning, I am really pleased this little idea has been accepted and will help some folks in their biz. Make your checks out to...........OK never mind. TLW would just spend it anyway.

I thought Tim had a really good add on in his comment with finding a key phrase that will pop you up number one. It's also very easy to do. I think I'll give that a try. And Margaret telling the seller to GOOGLE the competition is very good as well. Just be sure to build your presence first.

Lucky, you have an excellent name for achieving good results. I just GOOGLED you and you look good. Are you the poet too? But yes, if you are not linking everything together, start now. It will make a difference.

Ryan keep reading my friend. I hope it helps. That why I write the way I do.

OK here I go again, neglecting all of you guys. it's Monday morning and I have to fly out for a busy day. How about Kudos!!! for all the Kudos!!

Bryant,

No, the poet is Robert Burns. He was a Scott who wrote about Lucky Lang. I'm the Lucky Lang who was voted Quad Cities Favorite Realtor by the Quad City Times Reader's Choice Poll (that little tidbit didn't make the google searches top 100). I'm part Scottish though and I live in Davenport, Scott County, Iowa. I do write poetry about once every five years or so. Something has to really move me to do it.

Lucky :)

Bryant, Great post and great idea. I have bookmarked your website for future reference. Keep up the outstanding work and have a great 2007.

That's a really unique way to display your hard work online; I love it.

I want to Google myself, but I think it's against my religion. Great post BB, lots of good tips, I like the phone # .com, never would have thought of that, Thanks.

OK so I took this listing today. He didn't even want to review the analysis, just said list it. Very nice man. I am looking forward to getting it sold for him.

BB, Don't you just hate it when they make it so easy?

Michael, I have my phone number www.410-358-3375.com as a sign rider. Also use it my signature line.

BB, I went and Googled myself(it felt good) and I was on the 6 first listings under my name and city, WOW. The first two were from Active-Rain, the next two were from Localism, and the last two from my website. Think I'm having a Raingasm.

FEB

2007

What a fantastic way to set yourself apart from your competitors. It also helps me focus on driving up my presence on Google.

Bryant~ I DID Google you a while back to really see for myself how well this blogging thing works, and you were all over the place! It's an amazing thing to go back and refer to your presence on the Web..very powerful...Your blogs speak for themselves...and you of course!

gooseberry...that cannot be a fruit..?

MAR

2007

Bryant,

Good one!

Take it a step further... How about "you google me, cause I google you?" LOL...

Do you google your clients?

MAR

2007

Great post and thank you for the tips!

MAY

2009

Very good! I like how it gives the potential client time to research you.... as long as the information in Google about you is good information!

Thanks for sharing so much with us on Active Rain. It appears that I need to park on your blog for a couple of days in all my spare time.

JUN

Hi Broker Bryant...it's fun to look back at old posts and say "some things are still working"...

Google Me Broker Bryant = 4 million plus search results...how cool is that still in June 2011!!, if you have been blogging as long as we have in the Rain, Goggle Me shows what we do online to Sell Homes.

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