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Why Real Estate Blogging Makes You A Better Realtor - Part 3 of 3

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Real Estate Technology with Real Estate Tomato

SuperRealtorToday’s article is the final installment of a series called “Why Real Estate Blogging Makes You A Better Realtor” that has been inspired by conversations I have had with the hundreds of real estate blogging clients we train and ourselves learn from.

The idea is that the act of blogging as a Realtor actually has the unintended, yet beneficial consequence of improving your skills as a Realtor in addition to the improving the perception of you by your current, past and future clients.

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This final installment is focused on how there are certain disciplines required of a successful blog, and how the development of these disciplines will improve your personal skills and the perception of these traits by your audience.

Dedication

Blogging is a Marathon, not a Sprint.  This point becomes all that much more clear the more you look around the real estate blogosphere and see just how long and how regularly the top bloggers in the industry have been blogging.

Success, both in the Search Engines and in the Incubation of your Audience is achieved with Perseverance and Consistency

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Focus and Organization

Presenting a clear organization of the focus of your blog is essential to your audience’s understanding of your strengths and interests.

The Categories of your Blog define the Outline of your Content.  Much like a newspaper organizes their media into dependable categories (Front Page News, Local News, Sports, Business, Life, etc.), your blog’s focus and overall perceived value can depend on a similar approach.

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Networking

It can be argued that networking with other bloggers, in and outside of your niche (or area), is absolutely essential to your blog’s success. 
Yet, it also seems to be the most commonly overlooked effort by newer, invigorated bloggers.

Blogging is a relationship building tool.  The outward effort of publishing articles and responding to the comments is just half the battle.  Reading and participating with those in your industry helps build your knowledge, reach, referral base, and exposure.

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 The 3 elements above improve your life as a Realtor in two significant ways:

To Continue Reading and To Find Out What The 2 Significant Ways Are, Follow Our Link To:
Why Real Estate Blogging Makes You A Better Realtor - Part 3 of 3

Comments(9)

Christopher Myers
Orlando Property Group - Orlando, FL
Greater Orlando and Central Florida Real Estate
Thanks for the thorough advice!  It's great for a new blogger like myself.
Sep 25, 2007 02:47 PM
Laura Monroe
Inman News - San Francisco, CA
Dir. of Industry Engagement & Social Media
Hey Tomato~  I love this! In fact I'll bookmark it for my clients still on the fence about blogging. Some just can't seem to wrap their head around it..? Any suggestions?
Sep 25, 2007 02:51 PM
Chris and Maria Jeantet
Shasta Living Real Estate - Redding, CA
Top Realtors in Redding CA
You get a 5 on this one Mr. Tomato!  We booked market and will share it with others just joining the blogging world.
Sep 25, 2007 03:11 PM
Cyndee Haydon
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL
727-710-8035 Clearwater, Beach Short Sales Luxury Condos &Homes
Jim - One of your points about networking is a great one - I actually wrote an article about "Google Freaky Juice" and how I can attribute EVERY lead that has called or emailed wanting to work with me this year comes from a City of a blog I comment on - that's the Google Blogosphere Karma kicking in an added benefit to networking with other bloggers.  Thanks for lots of great tips and good reading - off to peel back the Tomato for more info!!! 
Sep 25, 2007 03:12 PM
Eric Bouler
Gardner Realtors, Licensed in La. - New Orleans, LA
Listening to your Needs
Great points, I will also save the blog for later reading.
Sep 25, 2007 03:17 PM
William Johnson
Retired - La Jolla, CA
Retired
Great Advice from one who knows. Still one of my greatest weaknesses. But I am getting better. Soon I will be proficient. You are right about being a marathon. And one thing, If anyone doesn't think this is work, isn't doing it right. Fun at first because you are over coming a challenge. More serious later on as you begin to realize the consequences of your work, both good and even better. Building online friendships is way cool and it almost makes for the many scarified houres of sleep we give up so easily as a fair trade.
Sep 25, 2007 05:24 PM
Roberta Murphy
San Diego Previews Real Estate - Carlsbad, CA
Carlsbad Real Estate and Homes
Jim: This is great stuff--and I thank you for organizing the links. I am forwarding to some great friends who are about to become real estate bloggers.
Sep 26, 2007 01:02 AM
Diane Aurit
LKN Realty, LLC - Mooresville, NC
Lake Norman Real Estate
I love hearing your perspective, it validates and elaborates!  I am new enough that I still need reassurance that I am heading in the right direction and making the most of my time blogging.  Thanks!
Sep 26, 2007 01:36 AM
Chris Tesch
RE/MAX Bryan-College Station - College Station, TX
College Station, Texas Real Estate
Ah...here's that poor superheros cape!  Finally, hope it's not too late!!!  (see post 2)
Sep 26, 2007 07:02 AM