Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Debbie, thanks for sharing the great tips. I will bookmark this post and read it later.Suggested.

Nov 19, 2012 07:44 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Gita - Thank you so much.  I hope it comes in handy.

Nov 19, 2012 08:02 PM
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Debbie: It would take me ages to share all that G+ is doing for my business, my new found understanding of SEO principles, and for the connections and re-connections I have made as a result of being active on that platform.  I am truly honored to be included with this group of wonderful G+ers...thanks for the shout-out.  

BTW...for anyone not sure how to locally leverage G+ for your business, you can do a search from within your G+ profile (search on your "city", "county" or whatever niche you want) and circle consumers in your local area.  Since many of you are already doing market reports, subdivision blogs, community events, etc. this new local circle/group is the perfect audience for that information.  Spend a few minutes a day commenting, +1ing, and sharing with them and you can have a hundreds-long list of potential buyers/sellers in literally days.

Nov 19, 2012 08:03 PM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Google+ seems to really be catching on. We just started but have not read up about it too much yet so will keep coming back to your series to check-out all your informative tips!

Nov 19, 2012 08:22 PM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

One thing that I do not do enough is ask questions, which is a damn shame as I know it brings results. I will keep a reminder in front of me, when I am writing a blog.

Nov 19, 2012 08:43 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Anita - I know, it's been amazing.  Thx for sharing that great tip.  I'll need to share something similar in a future one...or else feel free to do so yourself.

Larry & Sheila - Yes, it's been great.  Great for biz and fun at the same time. I'll look out for you guys there.

Joe - Yes, I need to do this a lot more too...I forget.

Nov 19, 2012 08:46 PM
Bill Gassett
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Hopkinton, MA
Metrowest Massachusetts Real Estate

Debbie thanks for another great Google plus post. It is great to be networking with folks "who get it". I just hope those than continue to join realize that to make this work it is not all about sharing your own content! Interacting with others is the key to any social media platform.

Anyone who joins can connect with me at Bill Gassett Google+.

Nov 19, 2012 08:54 PM
Julie Bentley
Watson Realty Corp, Jacksonville, FL - St Johns, FL
Saint Johns, FL REALTOR

More good G+ info; thanks Debbie. Since becoming active on G+ two weeks ago I have learned so much from Rainmakers like yourself and the people they have recommended. As a result of that I had already circled all of the people in this Gaga blog. Can't wait to see G+ work for my business!
 

Nov 19, 2012 08:55 PM
Bobbie Smith
Stroudsburg, PA
570-242-1891

Debbie, Excellent post, again.  Thank you.  Anita really is an excellent role model. She always has time to help you out too.  She has helped me numerous times.  I do not know how the two of you find the time to do what you do.

Thanks.

Nov 19, 2012 09:00 PM
Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta GA 404-939-2727
Atlanta Homes ODAT Realty - Buckhead - Midtown - Westside ... Love our City - Love our Clients! - Atlanta, GA
Concierge Service for Our Atlanta Sellers & Buyers

Dear Debbie -

Always something good to learn when reading your posts!
Thanks for the insights about G+.

Have a happy day -
Lynn

Nov 19, 2012 09:09 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Debbie,

Your tips and posts are invaluable! Google+ is really catching on and you and others are really helping us all out!!

Nov 19, 2012 09:11 PM
Ginny Gorman
RI Real Estate Services ~ 401-529-7849~ RI Waterfront Real Estate - North Kingstown, RI
Homes for Sale in Southern RI and beyond

Deb, i love Google+ it is just I have no time to spend what I need right now since I'm crazy busy!! Which means I've had a good year....love to have people on AR connect with me on Google + & share!! 

Connect with Ginny Lacey Gorman Google+

Nov 19, 2012 09:15 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Bill - EXCELLENT point.  And, I will need to flush that out further in next week's issue.

Julie -I'm so glad to hear that.  Yes, we have a great bunch there and i'm learning a ton, too.

All - I have to go to an appt & mtg...be back in the afternoon.

Nov 19, 2012 09:16 PM
Daniel J. Brudnok, REALTOR
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Fox & Roach, REALTORS - Exton - PA License #RS-225179-L / Delaware License #RS-0025038 - Downingtown, PA
SRES, e-PRO,ABR,GREEN,CSP

Thanks Debbie,

The more the better I say.....keep the information flowing......Happy Thanksgiving

Nov 19, 2012 09:20 PM
Anonymous
Ronnie Bincer

Thanks for the kind mention here in your articla and on Google Plus!

If people want to read more about Google+ Hashtags - what they are and why you should care ...they can click on that link. Plus when you Realtors (or otherwise) are ready to start using Hangouts and Hangouts on Air (HOA) as part of your work, let me know, because that is actually my specalty on G+ since it combines so much of my prior expertise together (Video SEO, Content Marketing & Social).

Welcome to the fun!

Nov 19, 2012 11:03 PM
#15
Anonymous
Ronnie Bincer

Whoops, I guess the link feature does not work for me! Here is a short link to get to the Google+ Hashtag post: http://goo.gl/DAiID

Nov 19, 2012 11:06 PM
#16
Rich Cederberg
eXp Realty - Albuquerque, NM
eXp Realty Agent Albuquerque

Debbie, Thanks for the shout out, I really appreciate it.

I'm back on ActiveRain because community matters. Nothing has made this more obvious to me than being involved on Google+. I think ActiveRain and Google+ are the perfect combination for getting found in today's online world. Posting your blog post on AR, then promoting it on Google+ is a winning combination!

And meeting people on AR and then getting to know them better on Google+ is a great strategy too, because you never know what may come out of a great relationship. There are all kinds of possible rewards.

Thanks for starting Ga Ga for Google Plus!

Nov 19, 2012 11:27 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Lynn - Thx so much.

Dorie - Thank you and yes it really is.

Ginny - Yes, I'm so glad you're on it and thx for pasting your link

Dan - Thank you and same to you.

Ronnie - Wow, thx so much for stopping by and your comments.  That link will really come in handy for some.  I will also post in a follow up update.  You are such a wealth of info.

Rich - You are so welcome, and you are so right.  It's the perfect combo and I've definitely gotten to know a few on there much better and it's amazing how the comraderie has led to some real smart biz ideas.

Nov 19, 2012 11:43 PM
Eric Proulx
RealEstate.com - Kirkland, WA

Thanks Debbie for including me in this list! See everyone on the plus!

Nov 20, 2012 12:01 AM
Gary Frimann, CRS, GRI
Eagle Ridge Realty / Signature Homes & Estates - Gilroy, CA
REALTOR and Broker

Hi Debbie.  I gave you a Suggest, as I originally found this on a reBlog.  Thanks for all these tips and doing such a thorough job investigating Google +.  I am new to Google + but I have already seen some positive results, and need to speed up my learning about it.

Nov 20, 2012 12:13 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi Debbie,

Okay..I'm back.... you inspired me this morning and I have made a point to Google+ posts today..including yours..I'm going to take your tips and try and run with them! Still can't believe this post is not featured!

Nov 20, 2012 12:44 AM
Lori Cain
eXp Realty - Tulsa, OK
Midtown Tulsa Real Estate Top Producer

Debbie - thanks for including me in this week's GaGa Google+ - it's an honor to be amon Anita, Rich, Eric and Ronnie! Welcome everyone - please circle us and we look forward to learning more about Google+ together!!

Nov 20, 2012 01:09 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Debbie this is good information.  I have not heard of "Hashtags" before so I have not used them.  Guess I need to change that.

Nov 20, 2012 04:48 AM
Kimberly Tapscott
Keller Williams Prestige Properties - Stamford, CT
Giving you the service you deserve!
Debbie of course great post. I'm checking for the first installment. Thank you for sharing. Happy thanksgiving!
Nov 20, 2012 06:12 AM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Eric - You're welcome and thx for reblogging and thx for the share.

Gary - Thank you so much, and I'm glad you're finding success with it.

Dorie - Excellent.  I'm so super glad to hear that.

Lori - Thank you so much and thx for all your support.

George - Excellent.  Yes, you can/should use them in Twitter, too.

Kimberly - Thank you so much, and a Happy Thanksgiving to you. I hope you can make it to Dagny's.

Nov 20, 2012 06:20 AM
Liz Hill
YOUR CHOICE REALTY CORP BROKERAGE - Barrie, ON

Hi Debbie, I know I really need to spend some time working this all out. I really appreciate all the info that you have shared. I will bookmark and allocate a timeslot to study it.

Nov 20, 2012 10:31 AM
Maureen Bray Portland OR Home Stager ~ Room Solutions Staging
Room Solutions Staging, Portland OR - Portland, OR
"Staging Consultations that Sell Portland Homes"

Debbie -- the link in your post for Ronnie Bincer goes instead to:  Mark Traphagen

Wasn't sure if you knew this ....

Nov 20, 2012 01:24 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Liz - Excellent.  I hope you come back to it.

Maureen - Thx.  I just fixed that.  They are both worth following.  Thankfully, the other link goes to Ronnie Bincer.

Nov 20, 2012 07:58 PM
Sheila Newton Team Anderson & Greenville SC
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices - C. Dan Joyner - Anderson, SC
Selling the Upstate since 1989

great list.. I struggle with the hashtag part.. i forget that  a lot. I'm working on it though..

Sheila on Google +

Nov 20, 2012 10:57 PM
Lynda White
Bluegrass Homes & Farms Realty, Agent Know How - Louisville, KY
Admin. Mgr., Keller Williams Realty

I didn't know about the Hashtags on Google Plus - I'll have to go read Ronnie's post. 

And as for Anita Clark, she ranks very high on my list too. :) Happy Thanksgiving Debbie! 

Nov 21, 2012 05:03 AM
Charles Stallions
Charles Stallions Real Estate Services - Pensacola, FL
800-309-3414 - Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze, Fl.

Will this replace Facebook you think, I will have to check it out but I am trying to empty my plate not add to it. I have cut a lot out due to time restraits

Nov 21, 2012 05:24 AM
Courtney Cooper
Cooper | Cartwright - Seattle, WA
206-850-8841

Hi Debbie - I missed this until Roch reblogged it, so glad I found it - fabulous write up - hope you have a great holiday season :)

Nov 22, 2012 02:29 PM
Paula Bradfield
Bradfield Ramsey Group - Salida, CO
Your Salida Colorado area Realtor Team

Debbie, thank you! here is my profile on google + if you want to drop by. I have already added the rest to my circle

plus.google.com/105229864546964479192/posts

 

Nov 27, 2012 08:19 AM
Fred Griffin Tallahassee Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

Hi again, Debbie.   This is great!  I'm going to ReBlog it and post it to a couple of my Groups.

 

Nov 28, 2012 02:15 AM