reva: A Positive Outlook for 2012!
- 01/26/12 05:42 AM
Whether people are just tired of moping about the economic downturn of the past few years or they’re sensing true change, it seems there’s an overarching sense of positivity for 2012... and that’s exciting! Of course just thinking positively is not a magical formula for boosting the economy, but it’s the actions that spring from a positive outlook that are agents of change.
A survey from The National Federation of Independent Business this past December noted that small business owners confidence in the economy had risen for the fourth month in a row. This positive momentum is just the thing … (0 comments)
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reva: Your RealBuzz Update: 2 Cutting Edge Tools for 2012!
- 01/26/12 02:51 AM
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reva: Creative Tips for Your Real Estate Blog
- 01/24/12 05:03 AM
As real estate agents, you jumped on the blogging bandwagon a long time ago. You know the basics: Blog frequently, create custom content, make it engaging and use keywords and hyperlinks throughout the posts. Now that you’ve got those things down pat, it’s time to take your blog to the next level by giving it a little edge.
What do I mean by that? To do this, you will need to really juice up your creativity and expand your blogging horizons. As real estate virtual assistants, we blog on a daily basis and know the ins and outs of keeping … (2 comments)
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reva: 5 Key Reasons to Take On Video Marketing in 2012!
- 01/19/12 08:22 AM
We’re all aware that videos are the next big thing in online marketing, but you may be asking yourself... “Is it really worth it?” Sure, it’s eye-catching and a huge trend, but you’re probably wondering whether to jump on the bandwagon or wait and see if it ends up taking a back seat to the tried and true marketing strategies.
Hey, we get it! You want to invest your time, energy and marketing funds into something that’s going to last, and that’s smart! So, as your trusted Real Estate Virtual Assistants, we wanted to share our professional opinion on the … (2 comments)
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reva: Have You Mastered the Blogging Basics?
- 01/18/12 09:20 AM
Search-engine optimization. Who knew that these three little words could become so important to successful online marketing? Many real estate agents spend several hours obsessing over how they can give themselves the most SEO possible so that they can achieve the ultimate dream: landing on page 1 of Google. As real estate virtual assistants, we completely understand the importance of having a strong, SEO-friendly online presence. After all, several of our clients come to us because they have found us on Google, but our secret wasn’t hiring an expensive SEO company or having search engine superpowers. Our secret can be summed … (2 comments)
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reva: Real Estate Technology: What’s In, What’s Out and What’s Next
- 01/17/12 07:48 AM
The world of social media is ever changing. That is why your real estate virtual assistant wants to make sure that your marketing strategy is fresh and engaging. From Facebook to Twitter to Google+ and your own website, there are plenty of areas to think about when considering your marketing and social media tactics. This year, it's out with the old and in with the new.
What’s In:
Facebook Timeline: If you haven’t seen it yet, this is something everyone should check out. While Facebook is continuously introducing new interaction tools and layouts, the new Timeline is something to give … (4 comments)
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reva: 2 Cutting Edge Tools for 2012!
- 01/12/12 09:08 AM
Each year, new innovative tools come on the market, and 2012 is no different! Although it can seem nearly impossible to keep up with the latest and greatest thing out there, it’s worth it if you find something you know you’ll use all the time.
As Real Estate Virtual Assistants, we enjoy being your eyes and ears for the latest in marketing and technology as our goal is to help make your life easier. Below are a few new gadgets that may spark your interest. Take a look!
Cutting Edge Video
Product: Dot
Company: Kogeto
Description: A 360 degree … (4 comments)
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reva: Your RealBuzz Update: Are You Prioritizing Community or Content?
- 01/12/12 02:56 AM
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reva: Increase Your Company's Google Rank!
- 01/10/12 03:34 AM
Everybody wants to increase their search engine optimization (SEO), right? And if you want to increase your SEO, you probably know the importance of it and how it could dramatically impact the success of your business. If you aren’t in perfect tune with your SEO knowledge, don’t sweat it. Many of us still see SEO as a foreign language, and have yet to master its mysteries. That’s where the help of your real estate virtual assistant comes in. We are here to give you all the tips on increasing your SEO by boosting your Google search rankings, and showing you why … (3 comments)
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reva: Social Media as a Marketing Tool: What Should I Expect?
- 01/05/12 08:52 AM
As real estate virtual assistants, one of the biggest aspects of our job is managing our clients’ expectations. When it comes to a new marketing tool or fresh approach to publicizing their businesses, we need to be honest about what they should expect and differentiate what the benefits of each service actually are. When it comes to a newer, more innovative approach to marketing like social networking, managing expectations has become imperative to the success of the growth of that part of our business.
As a marketing tool, social media genuinely works. We have seen a few of our clients’ fan … (1 comments)
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reva: Create a High Quality Blog Following in 2012!
- 01/03/12 09:30 AM
First and foremost, happy 2012! I know everyone is ready and raring to go this year. Whether 2011 was great or downright miserable, it’s time to step into high-gear. As real estate virtual assistants, we have the grand opportunity of figuring out what the priorities are of many real estate agents when it comes to their social networking and marketing strategies. One of the main things we see realtors neglecting is a huge part of maintaining an active presence in the networking world. What could it be, you ask? It’s not Facebook. It’s not Twitter. And surprisingly it’s not keeping up … (0 comments)
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reva: Getting Back Into Work Mode After the Holidays
- 12/27/11 09:06 AM
As you toss the last empty carton of eggnog into the recycling, you think of all the memories you created over the past couple of days. Opening presents with the kids, reuniting with family and friends, a kitchen full of wonderful food. Then, a new thought comes to mind. It’s something you haven’t thought of since mid last week. Tomorrow it’s time to return to work.
As a real estate agent, you love what you do and are eager to return to your work. But even with all that positivity, returning to work after a long weekend (and no to … (2 comments)
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reva: Boost Your Real Estate Marketing Strategy in 2012!
- 12/20/11 05:04 AM
December is a great time to start thinking about your goals for the next year – especially when it comes to your real estate marketing strategy. You tried a lot of new things in 2011, with some of them working and some of them dwindling. With New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day on their way, it’s time to start looking back on 2011 and evaluate what worked and what didn’t, and what you will do to reach better results in 2012.
Nearly half of the United States population will make a New Year’s resolution, but only 8% will be … (2 comments)
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reva: Are You Prioritizing Community or Content?
- 12/14/11 09:35 AM
When you look at the words “social media” separately, it’s easy to know what each word means by itself. The word “social” means to engage or interact with other people. The word “media” can best be described as a means of communication, whether you do so through words, pictures or video. When you put the two words together, what comes to be is a combination of content and sharing. You want to provide quality content to your community, but you also want to make sure that you’re getting engagement from that content. This is where many real estate agents miss the … (2 comments)
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reva: Balancing Work and the Holidays
- 12/13/11 08:21 AM
For most of us, the holidays are a hectic time. Our schedules get turned upside down, additional time is spent on holiday planning and activities, and combined with working and managing employees we are even more exhausted than usual (is that even possible?). Most of us probably never think of how we are going to balance this time before it actually happens. I mean, what’s the point? It’s inevitable that appointments will overlap with family time and school functions will collide with going over documents with your most important client.
Take a step back. Breathe. It’s going to be ok.
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reva: The Foundation for Successful Marketing for 2012
- 12/08/11 05:11 AM
The beginning of a new year can be very inspiring as it offers the opportunity to implement change. If you’re thinking through ways to really make your real estate business stand out in the coming year, there are a wide variety of ways to do so! From social media marketing, creating videos and a customized YouTube channel, real estate blogging, enhancing your website and networking; your options are nearly limitless!
Yet at the core of all of your marketing, and even at the core of your company, there needs to be a solid foundation of your brand. Defining the brand … (2 comments)
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reva: Stay On Top of the Real Estate Game With “Entrepreneur-Like” Traits
- 12/06/11 09:48 AM
When you hear the word “entrepreneur” who, or what do you think of? If names like Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg, Oprah Winfrey and Martha Stewart come to mind, you’re probably on the same track as most other people. As an outsider, it may seem like these people reached success out of nowhere, or with a simple idea or little effort. But as we all know, reaching success isn’t always a cakewalk. Most successful entrepreneurs back up their success stories with plenty of hard work, dedication and a few other traits that make them all the more awesome.
While there are dozens … (3 comments)
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reva: Do You Use These Google Analytics Features?
- 11/30/11 08:22 AM
Part of having an active presence online is monitoring and tracking the traffic and interaction you are seeing in all aspects of your internet marketing. From your website to your Facebook business page, there are several marketing tools that you may have set up by now that are meant to translate into new business. Many real estate agents use Google Analytics to track their online presence, which is a great tool to use. In March of this year, Google rolled out a new analytics interface. Up until this point, people have had the option to either convert to the new platform … (5 comments)
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reva: Increase Blog Traffic With Groupon's Referral Widget!
- 11/29/11 04:54 AM
When fans visit your blog, wouldn’t it be cool to offer them a fun incentive to keep them even more engaged? With Groupon’s new referral widget, you can! By adding the Groupon Referral Widget to your blog, visitors will have a chance to take advantage of your city’s daily deal provided by Groupon. For every Groupon purchased from your blog, you will receive $10 that will go directly into your Groupon account! Pretty neat, huh? You give a little and you get a little, what a great compromise. For those of you who don’t know, here’s a little information about the … (0 comments)
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reva: 7 Signs You Need a Break!
- 11/17/11 07:07 AM
With the holidays just around the corner, many of you are probably looking forward to a much needed break! Whether you’re gathering with family or friends, or are just craving a few days of personal R&R, having a little time to switch gears and turn off the noise of work can be just the thing you need to get refreshed and ready to go for the new year.
Now you may be one of those real estate agents that thinks, “Take a break? I wish!” As Real Estate Virtual Assistants, we know that there’s a lot of hard work … (7 comments)
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