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You Can't Sell "ME"

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Real Estate Agent with Pavao Real Estate

Its seems the more I put myself out there they more people are finding me. Blogging has been good to me, I can't complain about the number of consumers who have told me they have read my blog.

But there is a downside to everything...sales calls! It seems the majority of these calls are from companies trying to sell me leads or referrals. But the call today was different and its too bad I missed the call because I could have had a lot of fun with this one!

The voice mail message was from a very friendly sounding man offering to write my blog for me! He could help me get my blog out there and one of the benefits was that he was local in Boston...close enough.Anyway, he was willing to write my blog posts for me for a very small price...I dont think sooo!

Now I have heard about ghost writers, but don't know of anyone who uses one.  I deleted the message, but now its really bugging me! I can't remember the entire message but now I'm wondering who or how many bloggers he writes for..... ;)

I guess what bugs me the most about this is why would I want anyone else to write my blog for me? Besides the fact that I can write it myself for free. I know I could benefit from writing more consistently. But my writing is what makes this my blog, its me just being me.

Then I'm thinking what if my ghost writer were to bring me more business...would consumers notice that it wasn't me? Of course they would because you get a feeling from a writer who writes from the heart!

The bottom line for me its up to me to write, nobody else is going to say it like me, feel it like me or experience it like me.

 

Thesa Chambers
West + Main - Bend, OR
Principal Broker - Licensed in Oregon

oh my gosh - that is too funny - at least they knew you were a blogger and not just another sucker agent

Oct 26, 2008 04:43 PM
Suzanne Sands
Pavao Real Estate - Somerset, MA
Somerset MA Real Estate

Hi Thesa,

Yes they knew, but i'm thinking they must have thought I needed some extra help! LOL! :)

Oct 27, 2008 01:43 AM
Bill Gassett
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Hopkinton, MA
Metrowest Massachusetts Real Estate

Please not the dreaded re-blog:)

Oct 29, 2008 03:07 PM
Alexsandra Stewart
Remax equity group - Portland, OR
Broker - Portland Oregon Real Estate

I've had a lot of calls recently too - -but not one asking if they could write a blog for me.  It's probably coming -- there have been so many solicitations on how to get rich in this market! I definitely  agree with many of your points and the comments as well. Seems like if we want others to get to know us --the real me -- it can't be done by another!   Seems dishonest to me, and certainly not authentic!

Nov 03, 2008 04:38 PM
Suzanne Sands
Pavao Real Estate - Somerset, MA
Somerset MA Real Estate

Bill- ;)

Hi Alexsandra- nice to see you! It's nice to see real people writing their own blogs, I believe that makes a difference. :)

Nov 04, 2008 01:23 AM
Suzanne Sands
Pavao Real Estate - Somerset, MA
Somerset MA Real Estate

Hi Deborah,

How are you? Lean times for many have to find ways to earn $$$! :) Nice to see you!!!

Nov 04, 2008 01:10 PM
Russel Ray, San Diego Business & Marketing Consultant & Photographer
Russel Ray - San Diego State University, CA

Ghost blogging is a booming business and really doesn't require much depending on what the blogger wants. I could never hire one because I just have too much to say about everything -- LOL. However, if all one is doing is posting hundreds of listings on, say, 20 blogging sites, a ghost blogger is just an administrative assistant who understands how to blog on all the various sites. I have no problem with it; in fact, it might be a good profession to complement my current services since I do write web and marketing content for my Clients. I'm always looking into new things that I can charge for to help increase the balance in my bank account.

Nov 10, 2008 08:31 PM
Mesa, Arizona Real Estate Mesa Arizona Realtor
Homes Arizona Real Estate LLC - Mesa, AZ
AzLadyInRed

Suzanne, there is only one "us," and "we" are speaking to our future clients. ;-) Good to stop by, and good post...lots of those calls I suspect to each of us. ;-(

Pepper

Nov 25, 2008 01:40 PM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Suzanne, I think some people definitely have ghost writers.  They can't possibly have the time to do what they're doing and still have a life :)  I'm not sure WHY they do it--for business I guess but I want to be found because it's ME. 

Dec 02, 2008 11:47 PM
Linda Scanlan
A Consumer's View - Burleson, TX

Suzanne ~ just wanted to stop and say "Hi" and that you're missed. Hope you are doing well. 

Dec 09, 2008 12:09 PM
Chuck Willman
Chuck Willman - Alpine, UT
NewHouseUtah.com

High Suzan. Ill right yer blogge four ewe two! Reel cheep! Verry Perfeshenal. :-)

Dec 16, 2008 10:02 AM
Tim Ludemann
Ochopee, FL

Great blog and i feel the buyers or sellers connect with the blogger and then decide to use them as an agent...once they meet you and realize your not the person who writes the blogs, there most likely to not use you as there agent...

Dec 20, 2008 02:53 AM
Joan Whitebook
BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH
Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

Hi Suzanne:  I couldn't agree with you more.  Happy Holidays to you.  I hope you have a great 2009.pedala

Dec 23, 2008 02:40 PM
Joan Whitebook
BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH
Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

Hi Suzanne:  I couldn't agree with you more.  Happy Holidays to you.  I hope you have a great 2009.pedala

Dec 23, 2008 02:40 PM
Mesa, Arizona Real Estate Mesa Arizona Realtor
Homes Arizona Real Estate LLC - Mesa, AZ
AzLadyInRed

Okay Suzanne, where have you been? Where are you? Did you leave us? Come back, we miss you. ;-)

Pepper

 

Dec 26, 2008 10:07 AM
Lanre-"THE REAL ESTATE FARMER" Folayan
Samson Properties - Bowie, MD
I don't make promises.I deliver results.SOLD HOMES

Suzanne I wrote a blog similiar to what what are talking about early this year SOMEONE BLOGGING FOR YOU. ISN'T THAT CHEATING?. Like you said,when you write people are not going to feel it like you or say it like you. Have a Happy New Year. Come to back blog soon to write another great post Suzanne. We miss you.

Dec 26, 2008 12:05 PM
Kent Anderson
Coldwell Banker Resort Realty, Sandpoint, Idaho - Sandpoint, ID
from Schweitzer to the Lake
Ghost writers for blogs? They didn't cover that in ethics class...Keep doing your thing, Suzanne. Maybe after I get over 100,000 points I'll get to turn away ghost writers! Good job!
Jan 03, 2009 02:12 PM
Suzanne Sands
Pavao Real Estate - Somerset, MA
Somerset MA Real Estate

Hi Guys,

Sorry this one got away from me, I'm doing fine. Thanks for the kind words and I missed you all! :)

Jan 04, 2009 01:10 AM
Barbara Delaney
Park Place REALTORS, Inc. - Roanoke, VA

Dear Suzanne,

I really don't know about getting calls. I haven't.

I have had solicitation emails. These guys are looking for business, just like us!

I don't respond, unless I am interested, but I certainly can't fault them for trying!

Barbara

Feb 26, 2009 11:42 AM
Susie Roscoe
Signature Realty Associates - Brandon, FL
Real Estate Specialist | Brandon, FL

☼ HELLO SUZANNE ☼  It's been awhile but I was curious HOW you're doing and if you're still doing your exercise/weight loss thing.  So much has changed since I signed "off" of AR...how the heck are you??? I've actually followed Dan to some degree into the running field - lots of changes down here in Sunny FL! 

Nov 09, 2009 01:28 PM