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The Social Networking Buzz: Getting Started

By Debra Drummond

Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Gallery

October 25, 2008 04:13 PM

Last month I signed up for the first Social Media webinar series from the Domus Consulting Group mentioned on the ActiveRain network.

I had a website, I'd been blogging over the years, and even had profiles on Facebook and LinkedIn. What I didn't get was how to leverage that presence and take it to the next level...Web 2.0 or social networking.

What is social networking? Here's a quick Common Craft video overview:

So the shocking thing I learned in the first class? Email is for people over 30. That made me feel really old.

I was even more surprised to talk to a couple of 20-somethings and find out they don't even have email. The MySpace generation primarily relies on text mesages and notes on a friend's online wall.

First assignment: sign in and check out Twitter, something else I just didn't get

The Social Networking Buzz: Twitterland, TweetBeeps & Tweet-Ups, Twitter Synchronicity

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Vickie Nagy

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate - Palm Springs, CA

Vickie Jean the Palm Springs Condo Queen

OMG. email is over 30! Unbelievable! Of course I have text, but only use it with my 21 YO son.

Oct 25, 2008 05:30 PM

Debra Drummond

RE/MAX Gallery - Plymouth, MI

MichiganMoves Real Estate in SE Michigan

Crazy, isn't it? I couldn't believe it either, but I've since talked to agents who have had clients they only texted. Also many agents are beginning to advertise "text me" to draw in that demographic.

I guess the lesson is that we have to adapt...and get used to texting

Oct 25, 2008 06:17 PM

Ann Dail

Baton Rouge Area Homes, Louisiana, USA, 225-761-0551 - Baton Rouge, LA

Broker/Realtor,CRS, ePRO, SRS, B.A.Chem

Debra,

You have once again broadened my horizon! Emails for over 30?, hum. Guess I must explore Twitter as I have learned that the older 20's have money either thru inheritance from grandparents, the boomer, or from technology high-paying jobs. Maybe that's a reason to get a blackberry as I've been trying to find one. My cell phone works good, but I don't have a cell internet address. maybe Twitter will give me some clues. Nice post.

Oct 27, 2008 09:40 AM

Ruthmarie Hicks

Keller Williams NY Realty - 120 Bloomingdale Road #101, White Plains NY 10605 - White Plains, NY

My problem with twitter is that all I ever end up with is talking to other agents. This is fine for networking but I really want to connect with people in my community. Suprisingly, not that many converse on Twitter....we are right outside NYC...you would think with blackberry/iphone frenzy going on that Twitter and my blog would be crack-cocaine for younger buyers - sadly, it hasn't happened that way.

Oct 27, 2008 05:12 PM

Ann - Yes, you should really explore getting a smartphone. I just got a Blackberry Curve and I LOVE it!

Ruthmarie - It's my understanding Twitter is just starting to catch on. Seems like if you hang with it, you'll be ahead of the wave.

Oct 27, 2008 05:19 PM

Eileen Begley

Coldwell Banker, DelMonte - Carmel, CA

Monterey Real Estate

Loved the video! It's so simple and so cute. email for the over 30's augh!!! Depressing. At least I do know how to text message.

Oct 27, 2008 05:20 PM

Sam Miller

RE/MAX Stars Realty - Howard, OH

Knox County Ohio Real Estate Specialist

Gee Dunsten has been teaching Generational Marketing and I heard him at CRS Sellabration this year. Gee shares some very good insight on this topic and how we need to relates to our more youthful generations.

Oct 29, 2008 03:02 PM

Eileen - Somehow, I think we'll be doing a lot more of it!

Sam - That's interesting and totally dovetails with this trend. We will be left behind if we don't adapt.

Oct 30, 2008 02:45 AM

Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807

HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ

Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Wow, I really enjoy the You Tube Common Craft videos. They truly simplify the whole social networking stuff, and put it into laymans terms. Even I can start to understand it!

Nov 04, 2008 05:50 AM

Pat Cheung

Townizen.com (Social Network for Real Estate Professionals) - Huntington Beach, CA

Townizen.com

hey debra! you seem really interested in being at the forefront of technology. let me recommend you check out Townizen.com. It's a great new social network platform designed specifically for the real estate industry! check it out and invite your friends!

Nov 20, 2008 12:37 PM

Myrtle Beach South Carolina Marketing

Myrtle-Beach.com - Myrtle Beach, SC

Wow...

I just put up our the Myrtle Beach area social network for all things Myrtle Beach. It is supposed to be a place where locals, tourists and businesses can connect.

I am now wondering if I invested wisely?

Nov 24, 2008 01:34 PM

Interesting website! I've never investigated ning but seems like an interesting concept.

Nov 24, 2008 02:13 PM

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