My business plan this year has been comprised for the most part of building my real estate blogging website, Bucking the Real Estate Trend. It has been an adventure as well as an education for me, not only with regard to blogging, but especially as a great excuse to get out and learn about Haywood County since I have just completed my second full year here. The majority of my business now comes from my own website, as well as here on Active Rain... not through my affiliation.
The website Real Estate Radio USA is chock full of real estate information for realtors as well as the public. Today's article (link below) features a great slide show presentation. If you are a realtor wondering what to do during the 'down' time, this article and slide show may be of interest to you.
Yet Only 1-2% Of Realtors Have A Blog Presence?
"Obsolescence, lack of technological prowess, ignorance, sloth, …why is it that in a sector of the economy that direly needs professional competence that so many in the industry not only lack the skills to succeed, but exacerbate their inefficiency by deliberately choosing NOT to evolve? Just what does it say about the real estate agent “profession?” Just what does it all mean?"
The link below will take you to a Trend Map for 2009, created by Future Exploration Network’s Chief Futurist Richard Watson, featured on Ross Dawson's blog. (Thanks Pat Kitano!)
Trend Map for 2009: The vital Trends, Risks, and Red Herrings you must know.
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SUSIE BLACKMON (Broker/(REALTOR®)
COLDWELL BANKER Kasey & Assoc.
Maggie Valley, Waynesville, Canton, Clyde, North Carolina 28786 |
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Susie,, I am sooooo on your side about this. I think it's the only way to go today. Thanks for reinforcing my feelings. Merry Christmas my friend. Deb