Realtor Twitters: It's Twitter Day On Active Rain It Seems

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Services for Real Estate Pros with RealSatisfied

Sarah, Heather and Kim have all written posts about Twitter today. 

I thought I'd add my two cents and show you what you can find if you're paying attention. I monitor the use of the word "realtor" on Twitter, for example. Here's the conversation over the past 24 hours. It's a mix of consumer and REALTOR® voices.

I see at least two opportunities to start a conversation with a consumer. How about you?

universalhub Realtors: Mass. housing market continues to slump for sellers http://www.universalhub.com/node/13104 32 minutes ago
JimDuncan Why bother leaving Realtors voice mails when they don't bother listening to them before calling back? 1 hour ago
digitalalex Know a good realtor in Philly? 11 hours ago
injenuity Contacting the realtor about a house 2 blocks from campus. 11 hours ago
KrisTalk @RealtorToby @TeriLussier LOL! It gets worse, the 2nd choice was also u/c. Nobody bothers to communicate with showing desk. I'm kicking. 12 hours ago
JasonTodd @MattLarson Did you guys look at houses, or just talking to the realtor? 13 hours ago
LindaDavis @jefftippett I did that too many times and finally broke down and bought another. I'm a two power cord realtor now. 14 hours ago
wtfamandah We're calling a new Realtor tomorrow. Thanks for screwing us over. Now we have to pay for something we're not gonna be living in for longer 15 hours ago
Pistachio @jimphelps awesome idea, but i'm past answering the phone when it's him. had realtor remind him we'll file another police report if he calls 18 hours ago
lexikate Our realtor told us that our negotiations have been a "hellish nightmare." 20 hours ago
jaybowman put off another 3 days by a Realtor with an out of town seller... aggrivating people think their house is worth gold with a hole in the roof 21 hours ago
Arielle8 OMG!!!!!!!!! The realtor called a short while ago to get our atty's info so that he could send contract papers to buyers atty!!!!! Yay! 21 hours ago
latimesbiz BLOG: Home sales weak, but Realtors see a rebound - http://tinyurl.com/2lkf85 21 hours ago
jaymartinez thanks for the input on the realtor folks.. much appreciated! 22 hours ago
JimDuncan Realtors - what information do you look for when researching a property? 22 hours ago
JoshuaKendall has to call the Realtor about his apartment at lunch. Need to figure out the utilities and when I can get my keys. 22 hours ago
nejsnave listening to pachelbel's canon being piped onto st armands circle with iced green tea while waiting for realtor 23 hours ago
JimDuncan Realtors - how do you use the MLS? How many do you belong to? 23 hours ago
 

 

Comments (34)

Michael Eisenberg
eXp Realty - Bellingham, WA
Bellingham Real Estate Guy
Thanks Jeff, another thing to check out for meand thanks for latest link how to get started. So much to do, so little time
Feb 26, 2008 05:42 AM
"The Lovely Wife" (Broker Bryantnulls Wife) The One And Only TLW.
President-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc. - Kissimmee, FL

{SVW Hubba}...

I have plum run out of twittering comments.

Can we discuss peaches now? :)

Don't say yes to that. I was contemplating setting you up :)

TLW...ROAR!

Feb 26, 2008 08:36 AM
marti garaughty
garaughty.com - Montreal, QC
a highly caffeinated creative type...
Hi Jeff, interesting to watch the twit conversations, I almost feel like a peeping Tom. I signed up awhile back I'm but still trying to figure out how to use it without eating up too much of my time.
Feb 26, 2008 09:12 AM
Missy Caulk
Missy Caulk TEAM - Ann Arbor, MI
Savvy Realtor - Ann Arbor Real Estate
I keep Twitter down on my task bar and check it  during the day, but I guess I don't have the hang of it yet as  I feel like I'm talking to myself most of the time. 
Feb 26, 2008 10:32 AM
Lisa Hill
Florida Property Experts - Daytona Beach, FL
Daytona Beach Real Estate
I've had Twitter bookmarked for ages, but I'm involved in so many online forums that I jut haven't felt like adding another one. But yes, I saw at least 2 that I would contact!
Feb 26, 2008 11:39 AM
Rick & Ines - Miami Beach Real Estate
Majestic Properties - Miami Beach, FL
I have to figure out how to install twirl to be able to isolate topics like this - very cool tool boy - and now I know why we had so many people sign up at twitter today
Feb 26, 2008 12:14 PM
John Novak
Keller Williams Realty The Marketplace - Las Vegas, NV
Henderson, Las Vegas and Summerlin Real Estate
@respres - I hadn't thought about monitoring words or phrases. So this is like a Google Alerts approach to Twitter, except you're manually searching with Terraminds - or is there an automated solution? This could be a great way to expand our networks.
Feb 26, 2008 12:53 PM
Ryan Vivo
Gateway Realty - Fairfield, CA
NRBA Realtor Solano County, Gateway Realty 707-384-5894
You have alot of great ideas.  I never even heard of twitter before!
Feb 26, 2008 05:14 PM
Ryan Vivo
Gateway Realty - Fairfield, CA
NRBA Realtor Solano County, Gateway Realty 707-384-5894
Btw Liz Great video tutorial
Feb 26, 2008 05:40 PM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel
Thanks for the information.I will check out the links. It sounds interesting.
Feb 26, 2008 09:14 PM
Anonymous
Cheryl Allin
Hi Jeff, great post! Twitter is becoming something like 'Invasion of the Body Snatchers' isn't it? LOL Yes, Terraminds site is invaluable for finding interesting folks - and after you run a search, you can always grab the RSS link for your feed reader.  Also, you can go to Jeff's Twitter page and click on each of his followers and decide if you want to follow some of his followers. I second (third) the recommendation for Twhirl, too - it's the best app and I tried many. I had trouble with it - had to install Adobe Air version 2 (not 3) first, then Twhirl worked perfectly. Follow me @VirtuAllin
Feb 27, 2008 04:20 AM
#25
Jeff Turner
RealSatisfied - Santa Clarita, CA

Cheryl... and you're one of the "must follows" on my list. No question Twhirl is the best Twitter app. I donated to it, that's how good I think it is. 

Feb 27, 2008 04:59 AM
Bob Carney
Taylor-Made Deep Creek Vacations & Sales - Mc Henry, MD
Licensed MD/PA Real Estate Agent
@ResPres As always...you master the connections of the technology.  I like the idea of following certain terms on there.  @gotbob
Feb 27, 2008 09:52 AM
Lola Audu
Lola Audu~Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI Real Estate - Grand Rapids, MI
Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI ~Welcome Home!
Expanding my horizons here Jeff...had never thought of following a term.  Still not sure quite how to do it?
Feb 28, 2008 07:13 AM
Linda Davis
RE/MAX Home Team - Gales Ferry, CT
If any consumer is looking for a two power cord realtor, I'm their girl!
Feb 28, 2008 12:32 PM
Jolynne Photography, Creative Wedding Photography, Family Portraits, Bar Mitzvahs
Jolynne Photography - Hemet, CA
Bat Mitzvahs, Senior Pictures, Event Photography
Jeff..thanks for introducing me to Twitville. I wrote my first Twitorial for the new group and linked to this post.
Feb 28, 2008 11:35 PM
Steve Dalton
219-465-8352 - Valparaiso, IN
Northwest Indiana Home Builder

Jeff, I missed the post last week, all great thoughts and comments. 

For those still looking for real estate types to follow here's mine http://www.twitter.com/daltonsbriefs

Mar 06, 2008 08:33 AM
Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089
Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI
Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info

What a lot of twittering about Twitter.  If you run into anyone twittering about moving to Maui, send them my way.... thanks.  : )

Very interesting post.  I had no idea.

Mar 09, 2008 08:55 PM
Pam Dent
Gayle Harvey Real Estate, Inc. - Charlottesville, VA
REALTOR® - Charlottesville Virginia Homes / Horse
Thanks for the post.  I have registered on Twitter but don't really understand how to find people.
Apr 02, 2008 02:15 PM
Jeff Turner
RealSatisfied - Santa Clarita, CA

Pam, let me see if I can get you some followers. Pam is @pamdent on Twitter. 

Apr 02, 2008 03:31 PM

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