va: How to Handle Failure (Productively)
- 06/05/12 06:32 AM
We’ve all had those days where we feel like absolutely nothing is going right. It starts off with hitting every red light on your way to work and slowly trickles into a downright miserable day. Sometimes the cause of a bad day is straight up failure. Maybe you lost a client, or maybe your clients were outbid on a property they really loved or maybe you simply forgot it was your friend’s birthday. Whether the feat be big or small, how you choose to handle it can be the key to moving on.
Take it from me first hand – … (0 comments)
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va: 3 Tips for Staying Proactive at Work!
- 05/29/12 06:53 AM
Between all things mobile, the World Wide Web and the assortment of tasks to be completed each day, staying focused can be a chore in itself. So how do we implement a system where staying proactive is just as easy as being distracted? As real estate virtual assistants, we know how easy it is to lose focus. One minute you’re searching for valuable information about the real estate market and the next thing you know you’re shopping for shoes as a result of a distracting web advertisement. Recently, we sat down and discussed how we can make work time 100% proactive. … (2 comments)
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va: Your RealBuzz Update: How to Not Fail Successfully!
- 05/17/12 06:58 AM
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va: Instagram for Real Estate Pros
- 05/15/12 06:39 AM
Instagram: the new word that has swept through the world of social media and the app that was downloaded 50 million times in just one short year. This new wave of “social” has taken the social media world by storm, and was recently purchased by Facebook for a whopping $1 billion. But why? Why has an app as simple as snapping a photo been so successful? Well, if you haven’t heard, photos control the web – and that is especially true in real estate. Without photos, who would come see any of your properties? Although the program was designed to help … (5 comments)
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va: Get The Most Out of LinkedIn!
- 05/01/12 08:10 AM
Today, LinkedIn has over 150 million users. As experienced real estate agents, it’s no surprise that you are one of them. But how well do you know how to utilize this professional social network? If you don’t use this platform very often or have yet to explore the facets of its use, you’ve come to the right place. As your real estate virtual assistants, we want to make sure you are getting the most out of your social networking efforts, and we know LinkedIn can often times get over looked. LinkedIn is more than just obtaining a ton of connections and … (5 comments)
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va: Your RealBuzz Update: Our New Team Members & 3 Ways to Stand Out From the Competition!
- 04/25/12 05:53 AM
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va: Business Etiquette: Back to Basics
- 04/24/12 07:50 AM
Being seasoned real estate agents, you know proper work etiquette and practice it daily. But wait - do you? When you’re young, straight out of college or fresh on the working scene, you put on your best suit and attitude to make a great professional impression on your colleagues and superiors. But as time goes by, things get more casual and you might lose your grasp on what’s appropriate and what’s not in the working world.
With the growth of mobile and cyber communication, it seems like “professionalism” has toned down a notch. Instead of scheduling a meeting (whether it … (3 comments)
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va: Enhance Your Twitter Profile!
- 04/10/12 06:35 AM
With the introduction of Facebook’s new Timeline for ALL business pages, your focus may have drifted away from keeping up with your other social media efforts. I mean, creating the perfect cover photo takes time and you of course want to monitor all the feedback it’s getting.
Now that the initial shock of the Timeline has subsided, it’s time to start getting back into the swing of what I’d like to call “Facebook and Beyond.”
Let’s talk about Twitter: A few years ago Twitter was viewed as the ultimate online cocktail party. It was easy to get found and even easier … (0 comments)
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va: Managing Social Media for Real Results
- 04/03/12 07:46 AM
Managing social media for both your personal life and your business life can be a sticky situation. With the little amount of time you have each day to work on social media, it can be difficult to keep track of what you’re posting or blogging about to ensure it’s timely, relevant and engaging. As always, your real estate virtual assistants are here to give you a few reminders on how to stay on top of things!
As real estate virtual assistants, we are also planners and know that everything we do needs to have a clear purpose. What we tweet … (0 comments)
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va: Facebook Timeline: The Countdown Has Begun
- 03/27/12 08:05 AM
So here’s the deal. You’ve seen the Timeline popping up on your friends’, colleagues’ and family member’s Facebook pages, but you haven’t taken the plunge and converted yet. You like your page the way it is and change can be frightening--even over something as simple as your Facebook page. But I’ve got news for you. The Timeline is coming whether you like or not, and as of March 30th, 2012, there’s no turning back.
As someone who was completely opposed to converting, I can tell you that the Timeline isn’t as scary and weird as it may seem. Just last week … (4 comments)
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va: Facebook Changes: Get Your Business Up to Speed
- 03/06/12 06:47 AM
If you’ve been on Facebook in the past few months, you have noticed some changes taking place. The layout of our pages has changed, apps your friends and acquaintances use are evolving and the importance of our posts and interactivity is being affected. With all of the changes that constantly take place within Facebook everyday, it’s hard to keep up and make sure your social media strategy remains effective. As a real estate virtual assistant, my team and I have the opportunity of staying in “the know” about the ever changing world of social media. Anyone with a Facebook page will … (3 comments)
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va: Pinterest for Your Real Estate Brand
- 02/28/12 03:17 AM
If you haven’t heard all the hubbub, Pinterest is the new big thing in social media. This new platform is not only a way to stay social, but also a way to share your interests with an entire community with thousands of participants. From food to sports to interior design and real estate, Pinterest allows you to showcase your work and the work of others with just a short caption and a click of a button. Still confused? Don’t worry, it took me about three weeks to understand what it’s all about (that was after the two weeks I waited for … (53 comments)
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va: Your RealBuzz Update: What Your Color Scheme Says About Your Website
- 02/23/12 03:18 AM
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va: What Your Color Scheme Says About Your Website
- 02/21/12 04:01 AM
Have you ever logged onto a website and been bombarded with color that was too much for your eyes to bare? Whether your site has the best content or the worst, the overall color scheme is critical in attracting visitors and keeping them coming back. Colors play a tremendous role in creating that ultimate first impression when introducing a website or a product, and have an enormous effect on how the consumer connects with it. When choosing a color scheme for your real estate website, you want to make sure that it not only reflects your business in terms of logo … (8 comments)
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va: 4 Step Guide to Staying Productive During an Open House
- 02/14/12 08:29 AM
Hosting an open house can be a fun and exciting experience. On the other hand, unfavorable weather, a popular holiday weekend or even coincidence can result in few to no visitors. If you’re hosting an open house that turns out to be lonely, make use of that time to your advantage. There are plenty of things you could be working on, and many of them may the things you have difficulty finding time for in the first place. (Does social media, blogging or lead management ring a bell?) As your real estate virtual assistants, we’re here to tell you how to … (5 comments)
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va: Your RealBuzz Update: 5 Easy Ways to Connect with Your Clients
- 02/10/12 06:50 AM
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va: Kick "Blogger's Block" to the Curb!
- 01/31/12 09:02 AM
Have you ever sat down to write your weekly blog only to find out that you have absolutely no idea what to write about? Even with the perfect topic at hand, sometimes the words just don’t come out. If anyone can relate to this feeling, it’s me. Even as we speak I can spend minutes reconstructing each sentence and take several moments to rub my temple in frustration as I think of how to begin the next paragraph.
While it may seem that our weekly blog posts come easy, sometimes we spend hours, or even days trying to find the … (0 comments)
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va: Your RealBuzz Update: 2 Cutting Edge Tools for 2012!
- 01/26/12 02:51 AM
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va: 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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va: 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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We’ve all had those days where we feel like absolutely nothing is going right. It starts off with hitting every red light on your way to work and slowly trickles into a downright miserable day. Sometimes the cause of a bad day is straight up failure. Maybe you lost a client, or maybe your clients were outbid on a property they really loved or maybe you simply forgot it was your friend’s birthday. Whether the feat be big or small, how you choose to handle it can be the key to moving on. 
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