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Helpful Tips on What Not to Blog in Real Estate

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Real Estate Agent with HomeStarr Realty RS143922A

Helpful Tips on What Not to Blog in Real Estate 

 

1. Do not throw sand at other agents - play nice in the sandbox 

This is a two-way street people are entitled to their own opinions 

Your way of doing business is not the only way to do business. So be nice to others. Listen to what others have to say you just may learn something new 

 

2. Do not be negative. It makes you look bad try to stay positive when writing your posts. 

People would rather read positive stories than negative 

Show you are a positive person to work with a passion for your business ethics 

 

 

3. Do not talk about politics. This is primarily a Real Estate blog. Politics is a very touchy subject and you are talking about information that may inflame emotions and could possibly lose your potential and existing clients. 

 

 

4. Some people could get upset on this one but do not get too involved in religious discussions. You could offend. It is best to avoid these topics except of course it is fine to wish them well on the holidays.

 

 

5. Worse thing you can do is write about a problem transaction while it is in process. The people involved may read it and the problem may become more intense and out of control.

 You may want to read the Active Rain Community Guidelines Weltanshauung

 Here is a video with some do and not's 

Happy Blogging just do it and try your best!

 

 

This is my second entry to Jeff Dowler, CRS  and Brian England December blog Challenge 

 

 

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Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Norma J. Elkins  We must be careful as not to offend. You have a fabulous day also!

Dec 27, 2022 10:43 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

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

Dec 27, 2022 11:17 AM
Hannah Williams

Roy Kelley  you are very welcome and thank you for reading it 😊

Dec 27, 2022 03:24 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hannah:

These are terrific tips on what NOT to do when blogging...especially #5. It's better to not write about ANY ongoing transaction (and to remind our clients about this).

Thank you for your 2 entries in the Challenge!

Jeff

Dec 27, 2022 12:13 PM
Hannah Williams

Jeff Dowler, CRS  Thank you for being a gracious host to this wonderful challenge -  Hope you had a wonderful Christmas 

Hannah 😉

Dec 27, 2022 12:20 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Hannah Williams - This is excellent advice. As agents who blog, it can be more important to know what not to blog about and what subjects to avoid than to decide what to blog! 

Thanks for writing Five Big No No's! 

Dec 27, 2022 12:42 PM
Hannah Williams

Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP  Although there are many No No 's you do not want to be afraid to let your fingers blog on and put your ideas down for others to read . Just remember to be kind. 

Happy New Year 😊

Dec 27, 2022 12:49 PM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

5 Excellent tips Hannah of what not to blog about. I never write about religion or politics and if one of my regular stops on the leader board blogs about this, I move on without commenting and keep scrolling until I find something I may have missed previously written by them.

Dec 27, 2022 01:12 PM
Hannah Williams

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400  ditto I do the same . There are just some things we should just not do .

Have a very Happy New Year 😊

Dec 27, 2022 01:16 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Hannah, definitely a great list of what NOT to do in your blog.    Great job.

Dec 27, 2022 01:41 PM
Hannah Williams

Joan Cox  It really was an easy one on what not to do . It is what how to do the right thing don't you think so Joan ? 😊

Dec 27, 2022 03:22 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Hannah these are very big No, No's that apply to not only in blogging, but also to several other things as well.

Dec 27, 2022 01:59 PM
Hannah Williams

I agree with you George Souto there are times I wonder where people's heads are at 

Hope you had a wonderful Holiday 

Dec 27, 2022 03:23 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good evening Hannah,

Love the 5 points you chose of what NOT to do when blogging. NEVER do #5! Writing about challenging deals that are currently going on is so wrong on every level and can turn around and bite you! 

Dec 27, 2022 03:59 PM
Hannah Williams

Dorie Dillard Austin TX So true if one of the people read it they may take great offense.

Have a wonderful New Year 😊 

Dec 28, 2022 09:58 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Hannah-  very well done and yes to your last point. Do not write about a transaction or its participants while it is going on. 

Dec 27, 2022 07:07 PM
Hannah Williams

Kathy Streib  change the the names around afterwards just in case 😉 they do read it and think it may be them 

Happy New Year 😊

Dec 28, 2022 10:00 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Those are five very important tips to blogging, Hannah.  I especially like tip number 5.

Dec 27, 2022 09:09 PM
Hannah Williams

Either way Myrl Jeffcoat  everyone may make mistakes. The best thing to do is jump in there blog and be kind 😊

Dec 28, 2022 10:02 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

CONGRATULATIONS Hannah, on having this blog FEATURED in the Old Farts Club group!  

Dec 27, 2022 09:10 PM
Hannah Williams

Thank You so Much Myrl Jeffcoat  

Happy New Year 🥳

Dec 28, 2022 10:03 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Hannah - words can make a difference especially when they are presented in print.  Making a good first impression is good.  And when that impression lasts a lot longer, you want it to be even better.  

Dec 28, 2022 02:58 AM
Hannah Williams

Exactly Michael Jacobs  you want to be the kind of person that people want to work with.  Positive and thoughtful

Have a very Happy New Year 😊

Dec 28, 2022 10:05 AM
Michael Jacobs

Hannah Williams - Happy New Year in advance to you, too.  

Dec 28, 2022 10:36 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Excellent tips to follow regarding what NOT to do! Thanks for sharing.

Dec 28, 2022 05:30 AM
Hannah Williams

Kat Palmiotti  Blogging should be fun! Not a battle.  Let's make a Great New Year! 😉

Dec 28, 2022 10:08 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I feel that people will feel that holding someone accountable for their actions is negative but calling a spade a spade is the right thing to do in my opinion, haha.  It can certainly be done in a tactful way but everyone is so darn sensitive these days and people are allowed to get away with doing things that aren't right.

Dec 28, 2022 06:46 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Brian England So glad you had a chance to read my post - Thank you so much for being such a gracious host .  Have a Very Happy New Year 😊

Dec 28, 2022 10:11 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Hannah, Happy New Year's Eve, and know you will be close tonight, so you can walk home!  

Dec 31, 2022 10:58 AM
Hannah Williams

Happy New Year Joan Cox It was pouring rain so it was great to be so close - It was also FOGGY 😉

Jan 02, 2023 12:01 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

It takes a second to make a bad impression and for those that choose to kick up sand in the box, that can come back to hurt especially if the wind is blowing the wrong way and a potential client reads those negative thoughts and decides that you may not be a correct fit for them

Dec 31, 2022 12:18 PM
Hannah Williams

Very well said indeed Ed Silva You are a very wise man indeed  

Happy New Year 😊

Jan 02, 2023 12:02 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Fantastic advice for any blogger in any industry, Hannah. Thanks for the direct approach!

Jan 02, 2023 11:07 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!

 

🎉

Jan 02, 2023 12:22 PM
Hannah Williams

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!  Have a very Healthy and Happy New Year 😊 Your opinion is greatly appreciated 

Jan 02, 2023 12:04 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Hannah great advice I had to laugh at #5 one must be pretty dumb to do that when everyone is on the Internet:)) Endre   Happy New Year to you and may 2023 be your best year ever, Endre

Jan 02, 2023 07:25 PM
Hannah Williams

Happy New Year Endre Barath, Jr. to YOU and your crew may 2023 bring continued success and happiness but most important good health 

Jan 03, 2023 03:52 PM
Ann Hayden 636-399-7544
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties-St. Louis Missouri - Des Peres, MO
SelectAnn.com

Hannah Williams ,

Always living up to your HelpfulHannah name!  All wise words.

Jan 04, 2023 06:57 PM