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Is my slip showing? 👀

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Real Estate Agent with Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 UT DRE# 6541633-SA00

Is my slip showing? 👀

 

No. 1 - Spicing up posts with catchy titles and photos gets attention! When blogging, engaging an intended audience, can make the phone ring for business. I highly recommend it for increased exposure.

 

A post I did a few years ago talks about an article that disparaged blogging, saying it has no business value. I never expected to be visited by mythical unicorns who fart real estate leads but blogging does work!

 

Unicorn farts and false promises.

 

I continue to get phone calls from past clients about local community market trends, monthly and yearly local events, sales and statistical driven reports. Some have resulted in closed transactions!

 

No. 2 - Be helpful when possible to others within the industry. This next post talks about professional standards and the importance of slowing down the process to avoid making hasty or costly mistakes.

 

That last brisk market had most of us rushing around to be in best offer position because that was the only way as a buyer agent to achieve their goals. No time or room for weak work ethics!

 

STOP Running with Scissors!

 

Most of use know how time should be spent but an occasional reminder can be most welcome. Offering insights to fellow bloggers shows care while being an active participant in the AR community.

 

My 14th year of blogging here is coming up in January 2023. Am still enjoying the online company of like-minded industry pro's, the education and ah-ha moments. And if someone happens to send business...

 

I welcome that too! 

 

This is part 1 of Option 2 (2 DO's) of the December 2022 Challenge - A Guide for Blogging Success, hosted by Jeff Dowler, CRS. By Jeff Dowler, CRS

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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin is a southern Utah REALTOR® assisting buyers and sellers in in the St. George area, Dammeron Valley, Diamond Valley, Veyo, Central, Hurricane, Ivins, La Verkin, Leeds, Santa Clara, and Washington real estate markets.
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

One thing for certain, Michael Jacobs, a well-written, targeted blog gets the right kind of attention and creates conversations!

Dec 06, 2022 04:16 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

It is FUN to come up with titles that pique people's curiosity enough to read through to the end. That is one of my goals, Lise Howe!

Dec 06, 2022 04:17 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Thank you Will Hamm, am glad it got your attention and I appreciate you offering a comment. Hope you had a very productive day!

Dec 06, 2022 04:18 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

THANK YOU for offering to host this month's challenge, Jeff Dowler, CRS. It is a lot of work and will be one that offers a lot of past experience and knowledge about successful blogging.

I do appreciate the kind words as well!

Dec 06, 2022 04:21 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Am glad that you appreciated the subject and helpfulness of the post, Roy. Wishing you and Dolores a wonderful evening!

Dec 06, 2022 04:22 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Thank you so much, Sheri Sperry - MCNE®! ActiveRain is a true community that requires participating to benefit. I look forward to logging every day to offer something of value, the return is very appreciated!

Dec 06, 2022 04:47 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Fun posts are the ones that I prefer reading and they only play second fiddle to posts with lots of pictures of people's families, haha.

Dec 07, 2022 04:33 AM
Ray Henson
eXp Realty of California, Inc. (lic. #01878277) - Elk Grove, CA
Realtor

You are one of the best.  Thank you for the blogging tips and the inspiration to blog even better.

Dec 07, 2022 05:07 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

A variety of styles grab my attention, Brian England. A continuous wall of nothing but type with no spaces will get me to click off for sure, though!

Dec 07, 2022 07:12 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Why, thank you for the compliment, Ray Henson! Everyone has their own style when writing a blog to engage readers on this platform and when they are consumer facing. A variety of subjects works well in my opinion!

Dec 07, 2022 07:18 AM
Adam Feinberg
Elegran - Manhattan, NY
NYC Condo, Co-op, and Townhouse Advisor

There was a blog/website  written by a guy that was a tv and movie scout that posted all the cool places he had searched for throughout NYC. He moved out to California many years ago at this point- but I still go back to read his site from time to time. No business value in writting a blog, HA! I think when agents blog while it might be great to have some basics out there because you never know when that might come in handy- the blog should have some unique posts- which really distinguish you from any other agent in your market. I am instead choosing a podcast to separate me from the rest - but the form matter less than the fact that I have some truly original and valuable content...especially true for the episodes I have begun writing the scripts for but haven't yet recorded.  I don't know how engaged the public is for podcasts throughout the nation- but they are a big deal in my market and Hulu even created a show around the passion around podcasts (Only Murders in the Building with Steve Martin, Selena Gomez and  Martin Short).

Dec 10, 2022 08:35 PM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Wanda,
Creating headlines is one of my favorite parts of blogging. You, my friend, are the master.

Those who say blogging doesn't work are those who have never been patient enough to let it work... or haven't studied the strategies of successful blogging. There probably isn't any place better than ActiveRain to learn what you need to know about creating and sustaining a successful blog.

Dec 11, 2022 06:19 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Your podcast looks to be promising, Adam Feinberg and setting yourself apart when blogging, advertising, in the local community does matter in this industry!

Dec 11, 2022 07:34 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Well, thank you for the kind words. Too many want an instant return when first starting out, Carol Williams and quit soon after. The people here at ActiveRain are happy to share helpful information, it keeps me coming back!

Dec 11, 2022 08:02 AM
Scott Schulte
Scott Schulte LLC - Phoenix, AZ

Oh wow, I have questions!   "I never expected to be visited by mythical unicorns who fart real estate leads."  Are these SEO-generated Unicorn farts?  When they farted, how exactly were the leads delivered? 😂😂 

Dec 11, 2022 09:37 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

They were distributed via a high velocity, fairy dust rainbow blaster, Scott Schulte! Many were useless and never reached their intended target though.

Dec 11, 2022 10:17 AM
Buzz Mackintosh
Mackintosh REALTORS - Frederick, MD
“Experience, reliable, leadership”

Definitely an eye catching title . Great post!

Dec 16, 2022 03:49 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Thanks Buzz Mackintosh, glad it grabbed your attention. Wishing you a wonderful day!

Dec 16, 2022 07:33 AM
Diana Dahlberg
1 Month Realty - Pleasant Prairie, WI
Real Estate in Kenosha, WI since 1994 262-308-3563

Always enjoy your posts!  Thank you for sharing and bring a smile to my face!  I needed that happy grin today!

Dec 26, 2022 12:50 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

So glad you enjoyed this, Diana Dahlberg. We can all use more smiles!

Dec 26, 2022 03:07 PM