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1,350,000+ Facebook Likes

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1,350,000+ Facebook Likes
 
Several ActiveRain bloggers have commented that they have left Facebook because they found no value in the platform. I could write about some of the negative aspects of Facebook but the positive impacts are more meaningful for me.
 
I would argue that every real estate professionals and every real estate industry service provider needs to have a presence on Facebook. When people greet me at community events or in a local store, they frequently comment about following me on Facebook. Facebook has done more for my local identity than any other platform.
 
On Monday, I received a notice from Facebook that my posts have received over 1,350,000 likes. I have over 3,900 Facebook friends plus over 1,650 Facebook followers. Where else would I receive over 500 greetings on my birthday? My Facebook page has over 1,400 likes.I am active in Facebook groups that include several hundred thousand members and receive hundreds of comments each time I post a photograph in the groups.
 
Your friends, family, associates, community members, prospects and clients are all on Facebook. You, too, need to have a Facebook presence.
 
 
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Orchids, Friends of Brookside Gardens Orchid Show and Sale, Wheaton, Maryland USA
Canon PowerShot G11 Camera 
Photograph by Roy Kelley 
Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

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Roy Kelley, Retired, Former Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group

Gaithersburg, Maryland  

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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, Roy Kelley I enjoy Facebook.... and I'm on it every day with a variety of posts.... 

Mar 19, 2019 03:21 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I have not jumped into the face book craze and I know many agents that have cut back on the amont of time.

 

But what works for one may not for another.

Mar 19, 2019 03:21 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

William Feela 

Highly productive real estate professionals have learned how to take advantage of the Facebook promotional opportunities.  

Mar 19, 2019 04:17 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Roy. You and Anita Clark, are true ambassadors of FB participation. Enjoy your day!

Mar 19, 2019 04:31 AM
Donald Urschalitz
Lubeck Realty Group - Jupiter, FL
P.A. Realtor ABR RSPS North Palm Beach County

If you use it to provide rich content it sure will help in getting your brand noticed.

Mar 19, 2019 04:41 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

That is an amazing orchid, Roy! As for having a Facebook presence, I agree with you... if you're in business you need one. Once I'm out of business, I'll be downsizing my presence in a big way!

Mar 19, 2019 04:57 AM
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

You certainly do have a big presence on FB Roy, and with your outstanding flower collections, your site deserves to get so many visitors!

Mar 19, 2019 05:22 AM
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

You take followers to a whole new leve with your presence here, on Facebook and Pinterest! 

Mar 19, 2019 06:26 AM
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

For the last two years my greatest joy is removing "friends" from Facebook so I can enjoy my real friends.

Mar 19, 2019 07:09 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much for your feedback. It is always good to hear from you.

Mar 19, 2019 07:55 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I enjoy enteracting on Facebook.  It is an easy way for my family and friends to share tidbits of life easily!

Mar 19, 2019 07:57 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Roy Kelley - I think you have a good case and made a great point. I find so many people jumping on the wrong bandwagon just because of what somebody else said they didn't like. It was like that several years ago when some really good AR Bloggers jumped ship because of changes here on ActiveRain.

We are people. People need people. People are not all alike. Different strokes for different folks. Only the strong remain. 

Mar 19, 2019 11:32 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP 

Many of the messages you share in your blogs would be perfect content to share on Facebook. All of your prospects, clients, friends and relatives are on Facebook.

And, you would see more of my photographs if we were Facebook friends.

Mar 19, 2019 12:22 PM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Roy,

Good for you, and what is not to like about you or your post.  Happy Tuesday.  A

Mar 19, 2019 12:57 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Ron and Alexandra Seigel 

Many real estate professionals have not yet learned how to use Facebook groups in their marketing.  

Mar 19, 2019 01:23 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

You may wish to visit and join this Facebook group...

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Mar 19, 2019 03:41 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Roy - you really do have a presence on Facebook and you're not just posting but interacting as well!!!

Mar 19, 2019 07:11 PM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Roy, Facebook is still hear and I guess I should friend more people on it but I do not use it accept for my business page.

 

Mar 20, 2019 08:48 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Your feedback and your continued support are very much appreciated.

Mar 20, 2019 02:00 PM
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