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Trulia is offering free exposure to Realtors that write a "How to blog".

By Betina Foreman

Real Estate Agent with WJK Realty 0570241

April 01, 2009 01:42 AM

I know the jury is out on if Trulia helps or hurts Realtors. Check this out. They are asking for "How to blogs" from Realtors. They are billing it as a way to reach more consumers for free. At the moment I have not decided if I will contribute, as the number of clients I have received from Trulia is negligible. Some might say getting clients form any source is worth continuing. I am not sure that I agree.

For the over two years I have answered questions on Trulia and I have gotten one sale and a couple of leases out of it. So in my book that is not a screaming success. Plus I have to spend time answering emails from people in other states looking for CMA's on out of state property. They always start out with "you are such a helpful Realtor with so many answers, I am hoping you can help me too." Of course I can't assist someone in another state with property in that state as I am only licensed by the state of Texas.

So the question is do I write a How to blog for them, or just ignore this plea for more ammo to do away with Realtors.... Hmmmm what would you do?

Below see a portion of their request for Realtor blogs.

You could be featured in front of hundreds of thousands of home buyers and sellers in Trulia's weekly consumer newsletterthis month. Just write an original "How-To" post on your Trulia Blog to enter the Trulia Consumer Blog Contest. If you're an expert in a particular area, this is your chance for fantastic FREE exposure to an engaged group of consumers.

Enter with two easy steps:

Post an original How-To article on your Trulia Voices blog.
Post a link to your blog as a comment here.

The top 3 winners will be featured in a special consumer newsletter at the end of this month! Winners will be selected based on these evaluation criteria from an expert panel of social media gurus. So in between open houses, what do you have to lose?

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Alan May

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL

Home is where the hearth is.

Betina - I ignored that request too.

Apr 01, 2009 01:47 AM

Patricia Aulson

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOME SERVICES Verani Realty NH Real Estate - Exeter, NH

Realtor - Portsmouth NH Homes-Hampton NH Homes

So is this a good thing to do? Is it legitimate?

Portsmouth NH Real Estate

Apr 01, 2009 02:58 AM

Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807

HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ

Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Betina - I hate to say it, but I get tired of giving and giving free advice and information with no return on what I do. I have decided not to be as actively involved in things that do not reward me for my efforts.

Apr 02, 2009 11:17 AM

Betina Foreman

WJK Realty - Austin, TX

Realtor, C.N.E., with WJK REALTY

Dear Alan,

I too am taking a pass on this opportunity.

Betina

Apr 03, 2009 03:03 AM

Dear Patricia,

I think the jury is still out. That is why I was asking my AR friends for opinions. How do you feel about it?

Apr 03, 2009 03:04 AM

Dear Troy,

I think you are correct. I too am focusing on marketing and blogging efforts that show some sort of pay off in the end. Like they say "why buy the cow if you get the milk for free."

Apr 03, 2009 03:06 AM

Trulia is offering free exposure to Realtors that write a "How to blog".

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