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Facebook & Social Networking Etiquette

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Real Estate Agent with Irongate Inc. REALTORS SAL.2006006317

For all those new to ActiveRain or new to social networking in general, as in life there are etiquette rules with your online posting of blogs, adding friends & associates, commenting, etc. Rule #1: Do NOT Spam! Social Networking is just that, networking! When adding a friend or associate include a personal message, such as "The reason I would like to add you to my associates is..." Don't add associates or friends simply to get your name out there in cyberspace. Add associates with the intention of sharing information or professional services. On Facebook, MySpace, and other social networking sites only add friends with the same intention. Add friends not solely to gain businesss, but rather to share information. Think of the philosophy as "get by giving". It takes a real estate professional 5 minutes of their time to write a blog article sharing insightful property information. Although the valuable information may not translate into the reader buying or selling a home immediately, the reader might appreciate the information enough to refer a friend, family member, or coworker to the Realtor who demonstrated their knowledge!

Christina Asad Edwards, REALTOR
2006 & 2007 Sales Masters Top Agent
Christina.AsadEdwards@RealLiving.com
www.teamedwards.info
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Blog article provided by Christina Cavins, a Nationally recognized Realtor with Irongate Inc. Realtors. Christina can be reached via email at ChristinaCavins@aol.com or by cell phone or text message at 1-937-205-4741. For Ohio real estate and homes see Ohio Real Estate.

 

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Comments (8)

Lori Isaacson
Credit Restoration Consultants - Plantation, FL

Thanks for your thoughts. I must admit sometimes I add people as an associate just because I like what they write. I have no other motives. I am not always looking for contact or friendship. I just like reading different things. If this is incorrect I am sorry. I have added many people as associates just to see what they have to say....

Happy Friday!!

Lori

Nov 21, 2008 07:01 AM
Mary Douglas
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO
REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Thanks for the info.  I was added as an Associate today.  Since I'm new, I don't even know what that means!

Nov 21, 2008 07:07 AM
Karen Cooper
Karen Cooper | Sr Mortgage Loan Originator ! NMLS # 223305 | First Federal Bank of Florida, Ocala, FL - The Villages, FL
Helping Homeowners w/Home Loans in 27 US States

Intention can sure make a difference in the rewards we reap on the social networking sites.

Nov 21, 2008 07:08 AM
Goodbye Active Rain
Out of Real Estate

Christina,

Nice post.  Everyone should have good intentions when joining online social sites. 

Take care!

Nov 21, 2008 07:28 AM
Steven Wright
Home Real Estate - Aurora, CO
CRS - Home Real Estate - 720-989-5283

Good Post. I will try and keep those things in mind.

Nov 21, 2008 07:40 AM
Wayne Warshawsky
RE/MAX Four Corners - McKinney, TX
Realtor, ABR,IRES,CDPE,SFR Your Texas

Now if I can only figure out how to link facebook linked in and other sites to my active rain account. 

One thing that did bug me is my facebook page is much more personal than my other "business" social sites.  I had other agents find me on there and did just what you are talking about.  Good post.

Nov 21, 2008 07:48 AM
Jim Hirschhorn
Real Living Real Estate Solutions - Orlando, FL
GRI, Real Living - Orlando

You mean the entire Mormon Tabernacle Choir have to now be removed as friends? :)

Nov 24, 2008 05:37 AM
Christina Cavins
Irongate Inc. REALTORS - Centerville, OH
www.BuySellOH.com Search Ohio Homes For Sale

Lori, That's fine! Just add a note saying the reason you are adding them is because you enjoy what they write.

Wayne, Showing your personality on Facebook or other sites is not a bad thing! There are tons of Realtors out there and people want to know what makes you UNIQUE! To link the other sites click "Get Widget" on the bottom of my blog article to create your own.

Jim, Of course not! This is just for future reference.

Everyone else, thanks for the comments!

Christina

Nov 24, 2008 05:54 AM