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Maintaining a professional image at all times.

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Education & Training with Advanced Consultation Services

One of the things I try to emphasize in training classes and with my agents is the necessity of having a consistent message and a consistent image.  Today, I found some photos of a local Realtor that were posted on Facebook that I think are definitely not in line with the image that this agent is trying to maintain.  It is difficult for some to maintain a professional image and to brand themselves as a professional at all times, but a consistent image is necessary to continue branding you as an agent people want to work with.  With the technology available to consumers today, they are likely to peruse Facebook, Twitter, and the like to gather as much information about their agent of choice prior to signing a contract.  I know this Realtor would be disappointed to learn that a customer chose another agent to work with simply because they saw an inappropriate photo of him on Facebook and decided he wasn't the right agent for them after all.  My advice is this, if you think it could hurt your business and damage your reputation or professional image, do not post it.  Even if you think Facebook and MySpace are for your "friends" only.  If you need some help with your professional image and your professional branding, call us, we can help.  We specialize in creating an image and brand that consumers can relate to and identify with. 

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Jean Terry
Keller Williams Realty Spartanburg, S.C. - Spartanburg, SC

Hi and welcome to Active Rain, a great site to network, share, learn, and have fun. Good luck. And if you ever need an agent in the upstate of South Carolina, please call me.

Jul 27, 2009 10:13 AM
The Trumm Team Omaha Homes for Sale, Real Estate
Keller Williams Greater Omaha - Omaha, NE

Welcome to ActiveRain!

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Troy Trumm, Trumm Team, Omaha NE

Jul 28, 2009 01:46 AM
Laura Dahl
Advanced Consultation Services - Virginia Beach, VA
Real Estate Coach and Consultant

Thanks guys!  I have been on active rain for the past year under my real estate business.  I truly believe there is no better way to brand yourself and to be found on the web than Active Rain.  Happy selling! 

Jul 28, 2009 03:26 AM
Lanora Campbell
NMLS#232975 - Springfield, MO
Ozarks Home Loan Professional

Lanora Campbell, Senior Loan Officer

Laura, Welcome to Active Rain.... You will find some of the most helpful people right here in the Network on Active Rain.  Have fun at it and if you ever find that you need a Loan Officer in Springfield, MO. give me a call.

Lanora M. Campbell, Senior Loan Officer, Mid Nation Mortgage

Cell:  417-844-4012

Jul 28, 2009 08:17 AM
Sergio Rebollo Jr.
Real Estate TeamMates - Miami, FL

Laura.....Welcome to ActiveRain.  This is a great community to network with others as well a great place to learn from other's experiences and knowledge.  I've enjoyed it; I hope you enjoy it as well.

Jul 28, 2009 09:35 AM
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

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Aug 12, 2016 10:44 AM