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Marketing 101 - what is the best Bang-For-The-Buck you have found?

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate 43° North

These days every penny counts. I can't waste money and neither can any of my agents. So, what are you doing to effectively market and not break the bank? It's funny but right now I feel really good about Craigslist. You can't beat the price - free - and it works. I get leads and people do respond to the open house listings.

 

So what are you doing? I know it's probably a closely guarded secret, but sometimes sharing is a great way to get that warm, fuzzy feeling!

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David Chamberlain
UMAX Mortgage - Saint Petersburg, FL

This is a list of some of the places I am listed with, some of them are blogs, some blogs you can't put a link directly to you website but you can put a link to another blog that has you website on it. I am having a hard time with google optimization, I can't seem to get on #1 for select search words for more than an hour and it is by blasting many sites and blogs at the same time in order to get that.
Craigslist, http://www.classifiedads.com, http://www.classifiedsforfree.com/, stumblehere.com/ http://,www.inetgiant.com/, http://www.bravenet.com/,www.domesticsale.com/, http://www.domesticsale.biz/, http://www.webclassifieds.us/, http://www.kijiji.com, http://www.brokeroutpost.com/, http://www.hotfrog.com, http://www.folkd.com, http://www.merchantcircle.com/, http://www.smallbusinessbrief.com, hubpages.com/ , digg.com, mixx.com, Subbmitt.com, Swik.net, http://www.linksmarker.com/ , freeadposting.com, http://www.linkedin.com, http://www.listingvue.com, http://www.houselist.com, www. house.info, http://www.fizber.com

these are all free

Nov 20, 2008 01:35 PM
Darla Jensen
Edina Realty - Crosslake, MN

Jeff, networking with professionals in your community is free, and effective.  I've received many referrals from my business associates (bank executives, insurance execs, chamber events, etc.).  And when you are out and about, dress the part.  Whether you are grocery shopping, children's events, or whatever, look like a real estate professional.  And always have a positive attitude and wear a smile.

Nov 20, 2008 01:39 PM
Regina P. Brown
MBA Broker Consultants - Carlsbad, CA
M.B.A., Broker, Instructor

Become an expert ("Maven") in your market place by writing a book (or eBook) and publishing it.

After writing the book, "Stop Foreclosure Fast - Solutions to Save your House" I become recognized as an industry pro.  Try it, it works!

Regina P. Brown
Allison James Estates & Homes
www.ReginaBrown.AllisonJamesInc.com

Nov 20, 2008 01:48 PM
Jeff Martel
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate 43° North - Eagle, ID

David,

 

That is an awesome list of sites. Great, now I am going to be up all night checking these out! Thanks for sharing!

Nov 20, 2008 02:20 PM
David Chamberlain
UMAX Mortgage - Saint Petersburg, FL

Update: I am noticing google seems to prefer some sites over others here are the ones google likes

Craigslist, http://www.classifiedads.com, , stumblehere.com/ http://,www.inetgiant.com/, /,www.domesticsale.com/, http://www.webclassifieds.us/, http://www.kijiji.com, http://www.brokeroutpost.com/, http://www.hotfrog.com, http://www.folkd.com, http://www.merchantcircle.com/, http://www.smallbusinessbrief.com, hubpages.com/ , digg.com, mixx.com, Subbmitt.com, Swik.net,   http://www.fizber.com

Also trulia.com: all links posted on trulia show up as ggogle links within a couple of weeks

Dec 21, 2008 04:04 PM