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Lifes little lessons on Facebook

By Laurie Strickland

Real Estate Agent with Prudential Meridian Valley

December 17, 2008 04:14 PM

So a couple of months ago I was talking with some tech people in our industry and they suggested I join Active Rain, Linkedin and Facebook. My first thought about facebook was I can't do that my kids will be so annoyed. I have a 22 year old son who just graduated from WSU and an 18 year old daughter attending her Freshman year at WSU so obviously facebook is their social network. I made a vow to myself I wouldn't ask them or any of their friends to be in my network. Next thing I know they somehow see that I have joined and alot of them have sent me friend requests...well anyway I was playing around on facebook last week and became a fan of oh lets say about 50 different things....doritos, laptops, coca-cola,etc. Well what I didn't realize was this posted out there for everyone to see and my son came to me last night and said "Mom you look kind of dumb being a fan of everything whats up with that?" I told him I thought I was just checking off things I liked, I didn't realize that it showed every single item on my profile and everyone could see it. Well he showed me how to chang things last night so now I am not a fan of everything and learned I really need to know what I am doing on facebook before I start checking boxes off. Alot to learn on all these social networking sites...I guess its just trial and error. I just thought I would share this funny little story I learn something new everyday, and my kids definately let me know if I am doing the wrong thing on facebook. Have a great Holiday!!

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Jean Powers

Kane & Associates call 510.908.9002 - Alameda, CA

CRS,e-PRO,HAFA,SFR Broker, Northern California

I haven't gotten into Facebook much. I have a profile but do not work the system. Thanks for the tip

Dec 17, 2008 04:22 PM

Richard Dolbeare

Inactive - Wailuku, HI

Living the Hawaii Lifestyle

I'm not into Facebook yet either. I've found that I can't do it all and that one hasn't hit my priority list yet. A fellow agent said her daughter was shocked to find her mom's picture on Facebook. I guess she thought it was just for kids.

Dec 17, 2008 04:24 PM

Paula Swayne

Dunnigan, Realtors, Sacramento (916) 425-9715 - Sacramento, CA

Realtor-Land Park, East Sac & Curtis Park -Dunniga

Hi Laurie!
I joined Facebook, LinkedIn, and Trulia along with AR. I have found LinkedIn to not be very interesting. Trulia is interesting, but WAY more difficult to navigate than AR. I am enjoying Facebook, but strictly as a social page. I am too unsure of myself to do much other than find friends and do some wall postings. I do have fun seeing who I am linked to. I too have a son who is 23...and since he is a friend, I get to see who his friends are. I know most of them because I use to coach his soccer team...but it is always interesting!

Dec 17, 2008 05:56 PM

Laura Karambelas

Baird & Warner Downers Grove - Downers Grove, IL

Realtor - Downers Grove

Hi Laurie-

I have 2 teenagers and yes they were annoyed when I joined FACEBOOK. They have tried to show me the ropes. They have even given me pointers on texting & what's acceptable & what's not.

I am thankful that I have them to show me the ropes.

Dec 17, 2008 09:59 PM

Deb Hurt

Realty Pro Albuquerque - Albuquerque, NM

ABR, e-Pro,Green, TRC

I am not a big fan of Facebook but I keep getting friend requests from people I know who are on there. I agree that LinkedIn is not very exciting but I guess it could be. Nothing seems as interesting or works as well for me as AR has.

Dec 18, 2008 03:56 AM

Janet Murray

Allison James Estates & Homes - Weymouth, MA

Realtor Weymouth MA & South Shore Home Sales

I have not ventured yet on Facebook, but have ben planning on doing so. Thanks for the input!

Dec 18, 2008 04:14 AM

D B

Quakertown, PA

e-PRO, Realtor - Bucks County PA - 610-952-3578

This is a good lesson, I would agree. What a wonderful Tree you have! Merry Christmas!

Don

Dec 19, 2008 12:32 AM

Tanya Venable

Orlando, FL

SEO, Mobile SEO, and Internet Marketing Consultant

Laurie, pretty tree. There is a lot to learn on facebook, that's why I love this group.

Dec 20, 2008 10:12 AM

Coach KC™

Prosperitor LLC dba Secured Futures - Baldwin, NY

Marketing • Productivity • Revenue • Development

AR and FB both seem to work well for our industry, However LI seems to be great to connect to business owners and top-level managers, and to some extent provides additional visibility and credibility. I have three 20-somethings, 2 of which are on FB. As soon as I got comfortable navigating FB, I decided to remove myself from both of their friend's list, and they both joined my marketing & sales group. I was shocked! The good thing about it is they both say they enjoy receiving the information that I send out to group members!

K.C. The Prosperitor!™

"Select potential friends and business associates as you would select your attire. Search for QUALITY... you will be happy much, much longer!" --K.C. The Prosperitor!™

Dec 20, 2008 12:16 PM

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