real estate virtual assistant: Adding Your Real Estate Listings To Facebook
- 03/26/10 12:49 AM
There are many applications available to add your real estate listings to Facebook. So many in fact, it becomes very time consuming to look at each one and figure out which one best suits your needs. The purpose of this post is to save you time and aggravation by sharing my research as a real estate virtual assistant. 1. Realtor.com Realtor.com has a free Facebook application that pulls your listing information from Realtor.com and adds it to your Facebook profile in a box on your left sidebar and in a tab. All you need is your MLS ID and you are … (9 comments)
real estate virtual assistant: Social Media. Real Estate. What's the BIG Deal?
- 03/11/10 05:58 AM
Are you one of many who think social media is a Fad and you and your real estate business don't need to be there? I was! This video by Erik Qualman at Socialnomics.net will change your mind! As a real estate virtual assistant, I have been blogging for years and have understood the seo value of blogs. I also have personal profiles on the prominent social media sites, as well as created profiles for clients. But I have to admit, I did really GET social media. This video and a webinar course with Social Media Magic his opening my eyes. You … (0 comments)
real estate virtual assistant: How NOT to Promote Your Real Estate Business!
- 03/03/10 09:07 AM
I'm sure you have heard the quote 'Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.' I believe this is true. I also believe it has limits. One of the limits is copying text off the Home page of my real estate virtual assistant website without asking my permission. At first, I was not a happy camper as you can imagine. On taking a second look, it became hysterical. Here is why... I received an email from a virtual assistant friend of mine. I read: Hello, This website is stealing some of your content : http://colvas.com/default.aspx. The person left in the links … (4 comments)
real estate virtual assistant: Do You Recommend Sellers Be Home During Showings? Gary Keller Does
- 03/01/10 08:46 AM
When I heard Gary Keller, author of the best-selling "Shift: How Top Real Estate Agents Tackle Tough Times" and owner of Keller Williams Realty, was going to be on "Good Morning America" last week, I was anxious to hear what he had to what he had to say about how people can sell in a buyer's market. I was not only surprised but shocked to hear Gary Keller recommend sellers be present during showings of their homes. During my 17 years as a licensed Realtor®, common wisdom was for sellers NOT to be home and it leave the showings up to … (12 comments)
real estate virtual assistant: Real Estate Virtual Assistant Buzz: Detours on the Road to Real Estate Success
- 02/08/10 09:17 AM
Real Estate Virtual Assistant Buzz: Do you remember the brisk Buyers Market of a few years ago? Buyers were beating down your doors. Anyone who could breathe had a real estate license and was selling homes. Then the market went south. Buyers were no where to be found and your pipeline of new business dried up because you hadn’t been doing any marketing. You had neither the time nor the need to keep your name out there. A tougher real estate market requires getting back to basics and evaluating what works in our new reality and what doesn’t. Brain Buffini … (0 comments)
real estate virtual assistant: Does Your Real Estate Virtual Assistant Make You Look Good?
- 02/01/10 05:03 AM
As a real estate Virtual Assistant my satisfaction comes from knowing I have helped make my clients not only look good, but exceed expectations and set themselves a part as leaders in their real estate community. Knowing this, you will understand why I was thrilled when my client, Mike Manosky with RE/MAX Huntsville, shared a compliment he received from a Craigs List user: Hi Ruth Ann, I just wanted to pass along this email I got last night off Craigs List. I really enjoy reading the copy you create as well. Thanks for all the great work! Mike Manosky...... I am … (0 comments)
real estate virtual assistant: Real Estate Virtual Assistant Buzz: Social Media for Real Estate – What’s All the Hype About?
- 01/28/10 03:04 PM
I feel part of my job as a Real Estate Virtual Assistant is to be on top of the latest marketing techniques. I take the time to educate myself in the latest tools needed to build a successful real estate business. I then share what I have learned with my clients to help them grow their businesses. I am currently taking a 4 week course with Social Media Magic learning how to create a strategic and comprehensive social media marketing campaign for real estate. Here is what I have gleaned from the first course… I’m sure you have heard the latest … (0 comments)
real estate virtual assistant: Virtual Assistant Increases Realtor's Internet Business 17%
- 01/18/10 10:42 PM
Are you good at generating Internet leads for your real estate business, but having difficutly converting those leads? It is easy to get yourself into a vicious cycle. Business is slow. You spend money on marketing. You generate leads. You diligently follow-up on those leads. You get busy with new clients. Then don't have time to follow-up on leads and business is slow again. Don't fret! There is a way out of this cycle! A skilled real estate virtual assistant can respond to and nurture your Internet leads until they become ready, willing and able buyers. The leads can be pre-qualified … (1 comments)
real estate virtual assistant: 4th Quarter Foreclosure Statistics Reported by Certified Distressed Property Institute (CDPE)
- 04/01/09 09:14 AM
Alex Charfan of the Certified Distressed Property Institute (CDPE) reported on the 4th Quarter (2008)foreclosure statistics put out by the Mortgage Bankers Association. Take a look at the numbers: All Mortgages3.30% in Foreclosure7.88% in Default (30+ days late)11.18% Total in Default Prime Mortgages1.88% in Foreclosure5.06% in Default (30+ days late)6.94% Total in Default Subprime Mortgages13.71% in Foreclosure21.88% in Default (30+ days late)35.59% Total in Default FHA Mortgages2.43% in Foreclosure13.73% in Default (30+ days late)16.16% Total in Default VA Mortgages1.66% in Foreclosure7.52% in Default (30+ days late)9.18% Total in Default Note the dramatic difference between the number of homeowners who are actually in the foreclosure process compared … (0 comments)
real estate virtual assistant: Real Estate Virtual Assistant: 10 Steps To Successful & Profitable Websites
- 08/08/08 01:46 AM
10 website "must-haves" needed to ensure success a successful and profitable website. With 78% of home buyers starting their home search on the Internet, real estate professionals have embraced websites and an Internet presence in a big way. Let's face it, you need to be where the consumers are and that means the Internet. But how many of the hundreds of thousands of real estate websites actually bring in business and generate income. I don't have statistics, but my gut, along with discussions with agents I come into contact with as a Real Estate Virtual Assistant, tells me not many. Rismedia.com … (4 comments)
real estate virtual assistant: What Happens When Your Real Estate Assistant Is On Vacation?
- 06/14/08 02:11 AM
Last night about 9PM, I was working on marketing a listing (Listing Coordination) for one of my clients. Why so late? I have a Team of four real estate Virtual Assistants that work with me. One of them is on vacation this week...something well deserved! And the husband of another is in the hospital. Understandably, she is not focused on her virtual assistant work this week either. If these women were working as in-house assistants or maybe even working on other virtual assistant Teams, the real estate agent, whose work needed to be completed, would be working on the marketing his … (2 comments)
real estate virtual assistant: Real Estate Virtual Assistants Manage Transactions Giving You More Time!
- 06/12/08 02:56 AM
Let's face it, shuffling paperwork, scheduling inspections and tracking down addendums is not something most real estate agents like to do. The good news is, you don't have to! Real estate Virtual Assistants can manage your transaction, giving you more time to concentrate on dollar productive activities...listing, selling and negotiating. It has been awhile since I wrote about transaction management and figured it is time to give you an updated list of the basic services myREassistant.com provides when coordinating your closing (we are not limited to these, however): Brand our communication and software to your business. Review contract and addendums for … (1 comments)
real estate virtual assistant: To Advertise or Not To Advertise…That Is The Question
- 04/03/08 09:18 AM
To advertise or not to advertise your listings in your real estate blog...that is the question. Many real estate bloggers tell you not to advertise your listings in your blog. Why? The purpose of a blog is to build relationships, not to sell. This may be true for your community blogger talking about community events or your political blogger ranting and raving about current events, but not for your real estate blog. The keyword being real estate! Who visits real estate blogs? Visitors who enjoy a particular community or political blogger will most likely visit that blog on an ongoing basis...probably until they … (4 comments)
real estate virtual assistant: What's In A Name?
- 03/17/08 06:21 AM
What's in a Name? What's in a name? EVERYTHING when it comes to the domain name for your blog! Actually, it is only EVERYTHING IF you want your blog to make you money...and of course that is the point, isn't it? Your blog domain, title and site description need to be keyword rich in order to please the ‘Internet Gods'...search engines. Blogs can be search engine magnets, but only if they are keyword rich. You may be asking yourself, what constitutes keyword rich? Generally speaking, your best keywords are your farm area plus the words ‘real estate.' Example: Virginia Beach real estate, Orange … (24 comments)
real estate virtual assistant: Is Your House Made Of Bricks? (Why Your Blogging Platform Matters)
- 03/13/08 02:03 AM
Blogging became popular in the real estate community about 3 years ago and we have come a long way. One thing I have learned is how important your blogging platform is. Just like it mattered to the 3 Little Pigs if their house was made of straw, wood or bricks, it matters to you what blogging platform you are on. For this example, I have broken down blogging platforms into 3 types: website integrated, free platforms and paid platforms with SEO optimization built in. 1. Website IntegratedWebsite integrated platforms do not have a separate, keyword rich url of their own, but are internal pages … (0 comments)
real estate virtual assistant: Neighborhood Walkability
- 08/15/07 10:41 PM
WalkScore.com is a fun website that helps people find walkable places to live. Type in any address and Walk Score shows you a map of what's nearby...stores, movie theaters, parks, restaurants, schools and more. Then it calculates a Walk Score for this address. Walking is good for our health and our environment. What home buyer wouldn't want to know the amenities that are close by. To quote Walk Score, "Picture a walkable neighborhood. You lose weight each time you walk to the grocery store. You stumble home from last call without waiting for a cab. You spend less money on your … (2 comments)
real estate virtual assistant: Writing Press Releases
- 08/14/07 06:35 AM
As I was writing a Press Release for one of my clients, I came across the ‘Top 10 TipsOn How to Write a Successful Press Release' at FreePressRelease.com and thought you might find it helpful: 1. The first lines of your press releases shall include:"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE" (or FOR RELEASE Dec 25, 2002) and "For more information, contact:" followed by your contact information. 2.Craft a compelling headline. The headline makes your release stand out. Keep it short, active, and descriptive. If you don't know how, read a number of compelling headlines till you get some idea. 3.Hook reader with the first paragraph. A first … (0 comments)
real estate virtual assistant: A More Affordable Real Pro Systems
- 06/28/07 11:21 PM
In the last couple of weeks, the back office of the Real Pro Systems websites I work on changed to read 'Real Pro Gold' instead of just Real Pro Systems. I figured something must be coming but hadn't heard any rumors about it. Then, I received an email offering a more affordable Real Pro Systems website that looks like a great deal. This option, Real Pro Silver, does not include the stealth sites, but the basic site looks the same as the original product. If you already have a Real Pro site, the stealth sites may not be of interest to you anyway. … (6 comments)
real estate virtual assistant: Taking The Plunge - Hiring A Buyers Agent
- 06/05/07 04:53 PM
You have worked hard and business is good. You have more leads coming in than you can handle and have decided it is time to hire a Buyers Agent. But, you really don't have a clue how to go about doing this. You have never hired someone to work for you and don't know where to begin. There are probably 2 questions you are asking yourself right now. One, where do I find a Buyers Agent? Two, what questions do I ask in the interview process? First, let's think about where to find a Buyers Agent. There are many ways to go … (1 comments)
real estate virtual assistant: Marketing To Your 'First Class Clients'
- 04/29/07 09:04 AM
The cost of a first class postage stamp is due to increase 2 cents on May 14, 2007, increasing from 39 cents to 41 cents. This is the perfect opportunity for you to remind your First Class Clients how important they are to you. Send your clients a "My 2 Cents" letter letting them know about the rate increase and include a few 2 cent stamps. This rather small investment will bring big returns. You will get brownie points for your creativity, for your thoughtfulness, and for saving them time and money. Like the idea, but don't have time to implement it. Let a … (7 comments)
There are many applications available to add your real estate listings to Facebook. So many in fact, it becomes very time consuming to look at each one and figure out which one best suits your needs. The purpose of this post is to save you time and aggravation by sharing my research as a real estate virtual assistant. 1. Realtor.com Realtor.com has a free Facebook application that pulls your listing information from Realtor.com and adds it to your Facebook profile in a box on your left sidebar and in a tab. All you need is your MLS ID and you are … (9 comments)
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