Are You Linked In? If so, Are You Using Linked IN Effectively?

By
Services for Real Estate Pros with Micro Business Specialist

Do you use LinkedIn?

If not you should. It's free to set up a profile and a great way to network with key people in your community.

Unlike Facebook where most people are interested in socializing and sharing photos, Linked in is about business. And being in business, that's just where you want to be.

The typical Linked In member is older and more affluent than the Facebook friend as a result far more likely to appreciate your home staging services.

More importantly, they are far more likely to be used to the idea of paying for professional services.

LinkedIn is also a great way for you to network with other allied business professionals and build your referral resources.

I have just created a five part crash course highlighting the key things you need to know to put LinkedIn to work for your business.

Linked IN Crash Course

You will get the first lesson immediately and then a bite size additional lesson each day for four more days.

Comments (9)

Ritu Desai
Samson Properties - Ashburn, VA
Virginia Realtor-Fairfax/Loudoun/PW-703-625-4949

Earl, thanks I just signed up I agree with you Linked In crowd is more serious professional than the facebook or twitter.

Dec 11, 2011 02:11 AM
Kathy Sheehan
Bay Equity, LLC 770-634-4021 - Atlanta, GA
Senior Loan Officer

I have been on LinkedIn for quite some time, but not sure I an using it effectively.

Dec 11, 2011 02:12 AM
Chuck Beaumont
Royal Lepage Binder Real Estate - Windsor, ON
Going The Extra Mile...

Thanks Earl, Just a quick question has the Linked lent itself to any spamming? Also i will looking at your crash course . Thanks and a Happy Holiday to You.

Dec 11, 2011 02:13 AM
Emily Medvec
eXp Realty LLC - Santa Fe, NM
Realtor | Serving Santa Fe & Northern NM

Earl, LinkedIn is truly a valuable resource often overlooked by folks in the real estate industry. Thank you for pushing ahead with your crash course.

Dec 11, 2011 02:14 AM
Lisa Hicks
Hoang Realty - Augusta, ME
Serving Central and Southern Maine

I do have I LinkedIn account, but I certainly DO NOT use it effectively.  :D

Dec 11, 2011 02:17 AM
Earl Netwal
Micro Business Specialist - Minneapolis, MN

Chuck, I do occassionally get a message from one or another person that might be considered spammy, but it is a rarity on Linked In unlike many other platforms.

 

Dec 11, 2011 02:41 AM
Linda Urbick
RealtyOne Group - San Ramon, CA
Selling San Ramon Valley - 925-786-5132

Earl- thanks for the resource I just signed up to get a copy. I am on Linked In and I too have the feeling I am not using it effectively.

Dec 11, 2011 07:19 AM
Randi Brammer
Randi Brammer, Acctg. - Hinckley, MN
Accountant & Tax Preparer

I havebeen invited several times and just have not taken the time.

Dec 12, 2011 07:46 AM
Vern Eaton
Askov, MN
Realtor 651-674-7449

WE are actually doing an in office training on this.  So much I don't know about!

Dec 12, 2011 11:24 AM

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