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Tech Tools & Trends Part 3 of 3

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Education & Training with Advantage Solutions Group

Tech Tools and Trends, Part 1 & 2 can be read here in my newsletter archives

The Four Areas I see as worth paying attention to are:

In Part 3,  we'll look at Web 2.0. Maybe you are not ready to use all of these tools, the knowledge of what is available and what your competition is using, gives you the edge. You may want to plan to include these into a future plan and budget.

 

 Web 2.0

The Internet has been used for information gathering since it's inception, but, now, we are seeing the concept of community becoming a more integral part of the expectations of users. As this expands, the sharing of information through interactive means, such as blogs, becomes preferable to posting static information. People who engage their prospects are finding it gives them an edge. Some of the ways to jump on this bandwagon are by creating a Blog, creating more video and using it in creative ways, joining listservs and communities that will let you get to know people and build your online presence. Here are some links that will connect you:

  • MP3 Players & Podcasts - Create Podcasts on your listings! Download podcasts from http://www.itunes.com/ on real estate and sales training My Fossland's Forums has archived MP3 Files from previous calls
  • Communities - Both http://www.myspace.com/ and http://www.youtube.com/ are sites you should be aware of. Right here on ActiveRain you have access to a wonderful community and it is a great example of web 2.0. Also, if you are not familiar with http://www.realtown.com/ you'll want to subscribe to their listserv and check out all the articles & content. 
  • Blogs - Set yours up in 30 minutes! There are lots of posts on how to do this effectively here
  • RSS Feeds - allow you to follow the blogs and information you are interested in and allow others to tap into your content easily!
  • Agent Rating - Consumers love this! Post your information and testimonials at http://www.ilovemyagent.org/ for no cost!
Posted by

Cathy Tishhouse
RE/MAX Showcase Homes - Royal Oak, MI
Royal Oak Real Estate

Joeann:

Thanks - I have book marked this so that I can come back to it when I have more time.  I am hearing a lot about Web 2.0 and have not yet completely grasped the RSS - know what it is but have not incorporated it anywhere yet.  I am really busy (which is a great thing) but I love creating more strategies and tools on the web when I have time.

Jun 06, 2007 06:31 AM
Spokane Home Loans Spokane Mortgage
Spokane Mortgage - Spokane, WA
Great Post.... I love places to post links an info
Jun 06, 2007 06:37 AM
Joeann Fossland
Advantage Solutions Group - Tucson, AZ
Master Certified Coach to Motivated Agents

Cathy- Yep, Web 2.0 is the NEW connectivity!

Scott-Thanks for reading and coming by!

Cheryl-I wish I was in Montana today! It is HOT in Tucson! Thanks for the kind words and for reading!

Jun 14, 2007 02:53 AM