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Facebook Fridays - 3 Ways to Become a Facebook Champion

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Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 anitaclark160@gmail.com

Facebook Fridays - Courtesy of Anita Clark Realtor


~ Facebook Marketing Tips ~

Is social media marketing overstated? Is it a waste of time? Is it under utilized? Does it take too much time? Is it too difficult to implement? The answer to all of those questions depends on how you are using the SM platforms you frequent.

Using any social media site (like Facebook) will not generate new prospects (who convert to clients) if you do not have an actionable plan to generate consumer interest. It is literally that simple!

Here is a little tough love to get you off the FB sidelines, into the game, and ultimately hoisting a closed transaction check...

  • Hire a Virtual Assistant - Let's be honest...If you have been using FB for biz and have not figured out how to generate new leads you most likely do not have the time, inclination, or know-how to do so. There is a solution. Hire an expert and free yourself up to contact the new leads that will start asking for assistance.
  • Get Serious About Your FB Marketing - Ask questions, read trusted content, then test theories/processes. Spending a few hours a week honing your FB marketing skills will pay off when your first closed transaction check rolls in. If it is not working for you, YOU are not doing it right. It is that simple!
  • Make it Fun! - Marketing online, keeping up with SM changes, and staying social are difficult enough. If you make it seem like work you will dread doing it and eventually your interest and participation will wane. Mix in some fun things (like giveaways and contests) to  keep the mood light and your followers engaged. Try it!

PLEASE stop by the 5 Facebook Business Pages below, LIKE their page, and leave a comment. It is always nice to reciprocate, so if you are visited, please take a moment and return the favor.

As always, enjoy Rainers!


 

Sharon Altier, SFR

Real Estate Broker with Lawton Realty Group, Inc.

 

Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI

Arizona Homes and Land Group with HomeSmart

 

Joyce Thomas 

Joyce Thomas

 

Dennis Dahlberg

Level 4 Funding

 

Mary Benton

Broker, TechTown Realty, Licensed in Texas


Facebook Articles

A few folks recently asked how to get started...thankfully there is an article below that steps you through how to quickly create a Facebook business page. Of course there are plenty of other treats below too so indulge and find something your social media taste buds love! Happy reading!  ;-) 

6 Ways to Beef Up Your FB Business Page

Key Things to Consider About FB Premier

How to Manage Facebook Ad Frequency

Step-by-Step Guide to Create a Biz Page

15 Ways to Increase Your Organic Reach

Bonus: Guide to Social Media Video Specs

Happy Facebook Friday! ;-)


Facebook Fridays Information

If you enjoy these weekly Facebook tips, and want to help promote others, please consider joining the AR Facebook Fridays Group. We can all benefit from learning and growing our business through Facebook and other social media sites.

FREE Offer...If you have not already been featured, please leave the URL to your FB Biz Page in the comments below and I will make sure you are recognized on a future Facebook Fridays post. It really is that easy!

~ Anita ~

Comments(33)

Steven Nickens
Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers - Wailea, HI
R(S)GRI ABR, Maui Real Estate Hawaii

Anita once again Mahalo for all your valuable input.

Feb 01, 2019 09:10 AM
Jeff Markell
Empire Home Loans Inc. - Tustin, CA
Sr. Mortgage Consultant - Forward & Reverse

Always love your posts, Anita. Excellent advice for sure in this one. I've gone over to each FB page you recommended and gave them a Like from my business page. As you said, "return the favor."

Feb 01, 2019 09:26 AM
Joyce Marsh
Joyce Marsh Real Estate LLC - Daytona Beach, FL
Joyce Marsh Homes

Definitely food for thought and sage advice. Always appreciate your insight 

Feb 01, 2019 09:40 AM
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Scott: It depends on what she provides for the $$$. If you convert 1 prospect a month into a client from it, the benefit far outweighs the cost.

Thanks Steve. I appreciate the comps.

Jeff: Great to hear. Thank you for taking a few moments to stop by each Rainer FB page...much appreciated!

Thanks as always, Joyce.

 

Feb 01, 2019 10:17 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much, Anita, for sharing your Facebook experience and your advice.

Feb 01, 2019 11:31 AM
Beth Atalay
Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL
Cam Realty of Clermont FL

Hi Anita Clark, as always, great advice.  I would love to find someone to do FB posts for me at a reasonable price.

Feb 01, 2019 12:35 PM
Steffy Hristova
HomeSmart Elite Group Tempe AZ Tel: 602.710.8161 - Tempe, AZ
Tempe AZ Realtor - Your Home Close to Your Work!

Thanks for the reminder to include FB in our marketing, Anita, and for the tips on how to do it. I usually read your posts but forget to leave a comment. I am glad the contest last month reminded us to do so - I tend to visit the highlighted FB pages. I am seeing more visits and interaction recently on my FB posts.

Feb 01, 2019 12:48 PM
Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

If it is not fun and if you lack fire in your belly passion, examine why. Too old and need to get out? Or using analog not digital and resisting change? We all re-invent what we do and how to do it better in service providing, time management. Thanks Anita Clark !

Feb 01, 2019 01:10 PM
Amanda S. Davidson
Amanda Davidson Real Estate Group Brokered By Real - Alexandria, VA
Alexandria Virginia Homes For Sale

Anita, this is excellent advice. I started working with Katerina Gasset and her team over a year ago and have never looked back. Their consistency is something I know I could never accomplish on my own and they know far more than I do about how to do it correctly!

Feb 01, 2019 01:19 PM
Katerina Gasset

Amanda S. Davidson Thank you! The social media vas are amazing! I love them! I could never grow a business without their help! They are priceless! And we keep getting better. We keep training all the time. In fact, next month, social media vas will be getting a new training on Facebook engagement.:) It relieves so much stress to hire this out! 


All data now shows that in order to get brand recognition and get taction on organic and paid media- that you will need to have a full time person for social media and another full time person for SEO, organic, etc. That is what companies now have to do. There is no way you or I can do this all by ourselves anymore! 

Feb 01, 2019 01:59 PM
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Happy to share, Roy. Thanks for stopping by.

Beth: Check with Katerina Gasset and see what her VA's can do to help.

Thanks for visiting the pages, Steffy. That is a key part of what makes this work.

Well said Andy. The wheel keeps turning...it is up to us to keep up.

Agreed Amanda. While Katerina's VA''s do not do FB tasks for me, they are actively working on other things that I (or my team) do not have the time to accomplish.

 

Feb 01, 2019 02:01 PM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Hey Anita. Facebook can be a great tool if we use it correctly. Great tips.

Feb 01, 2019 03:08 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Thank you, Anita Clark! I appreciate the advice. 

Have a wonderful weekend!

Feb 01, 2019 03:16 PM
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Tis true, Paula. It just takes commitment.

You bet Debe. Give her a call and see what they can do for you.

Feb 01, 2019 05:27 PM
John Henry, Florida Architect
John Henry Masterworks Design International, Inc. - Orlando, FL
Residential Architect, Luxury Custom Home Design

Thanks for the tough love Anita... so much SM, so little time to do it all.  Yes, must get pro help soon!

Feb 01, 2019 06:22 PM
Debra Leisek
Bay Realty,Inc Homer Alaska - Homer, AK

thanks for the great post and the constant tips for Facebook.  It really does generate buyers and sellers love it for the marketing. I do need to polish my site up! 

Feb 01, 2019 11:44 PM
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

John: When I realized there was more to do and not enough time to do it all, I quickly hired a VA for the extra tasks. It was a smart move for me.

You are very welcome, Debra. It is a good secondary source of prospects and clients.

 

Feb 02, 2019 03:56 AM
Sham Reddy CRS
Howard Hanna RE Services, Dayton, OH - Dayton, OH
CRS

Really good suggetions. Thaks for sharing.

Marketing online, keeping up with SM changes, and staying social are difficult enough. If you make it seem like work you will dread doing it and eventually your interest and participation will wane. Mix in some fun things like give awys & contests to  keep the mood light and your followers engaged. Try it!

Feb 02, 2019 04:03 AM
Sharon Altier
Coldwell Banker Realty - Elmhurst, IL
Luxury Property Specialist, CSC, SFR

Anita Clark Thank you!    

 

Feb 03, 2019 05:46 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Anita, attended another social media class this week, and they encouraged more and more FB interaction.   Your tips are always appreciated every week.

Feb 03, 2019 07:55 AM
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Always a pleasure, Sham. Thank you for stopping by.

I hope you see new activity as a result, Sharon.

Joan: It is simple and effective.

Feb 03, 2019 08:42 AM