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Why Should I Be a Sponsor on Localism?

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Real Estate Agent with Douglas Elliman Real Estate

I love Localism and the ability to focus on a specific neighborhood.  Having the opportunity to post articles in a forum that is specific and relevant is a great way to connect with people from my community.  I have posted articles in my neighborhood and have become a top neighbor by doing so.  I have seen the opportunity to sponsor that community but am not fully convinced on the benefits of being the sponsor profile. 

Other than just having my face and profile up there are there, what else can I do with being the sponsored profile?  Does it help my ranking on the search engines because I am the sponsor?  What other ways have you been able to take advantage of being the sponsored agent?  Are there any Active Rain tricks or links people have come up with?

I am more than likely going to become a sponsor of my community, but I want to know how to maximize that opportunity?  I simply don't want to pay for the profile and do nothing else with it?  I appreciate your advice. 

 

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Morgan Evans is a Licensed Real Estate salesperson in Manhattan New York specialize in neighborhoods such as: Greenwich Village, Soho, Union Square, Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Chelsea, Midtown West, Midtown East, Nolita, Lower East side, Financial District in Manhattan. Morgan specialize in working with international buyer, high net worth buyers,  parents buying for children and investors buyers. Contact him today by calling (917)837-8869.

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Comments(11)

Shane OnullGorman
Eau Claire Realty, Inc. - Eau Claire, WI
Eau Claire Wisconsin, Real Estate Agent & Realtor- Buy or Sell

If people go there and you stick out as a leader thats all that matters.

Dec 20, 2008 03:43 PM
Lane Bailey
Century 21 Results Realty - Suwanee, GA
Realtor & Car Guy

Well, now that the listing router and Localism are linked, I think it just got more valuable...

Dec 20, 2008 03:54 PM
Jean Powers
Kane & Associates call 510.908.9002 - Alameda, CA
CRS,e-PRO,HAFA,SFR Broker, Northern California

I am not sure of the value. It just costs money. Does it bring business? Don't know!

Dec 20, 2008 04:13 PM
Brad Andersohn
Retired Executive Director of Education at eXp - Boulder Creek, CA
ActiveBrad - 707.646.1876

Why Should I Be a Sponsor on Localism?  I think it's a great opportunity to show the local community and in your neighborhood that you are the expert in that area.  Just being there on the page is not enough though. Providing valuable content combined with your sponsored community is key. 

When Localism opens to the public, who do you want them to see and call when they are ready to join?  You should invite those business partners and people in your community to join.  When they see you on the front page of that neighborhood or community, I think your sponsorship will definitely payoff. 

If you have any questions about other ways to maximize your sponsorship, call me, I can't put everything here in a comment. Thanks Morgan.  :-)

Dec 21, 2008 10:55 AM
Morgan Evans
Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Manhattan, NY
LICENSED REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON

Brad-Thanks for the comment and open invitation, I will definitely give you a ring.

Dec 21, 2008 10:59 AM
Lane Bailey
Century 21 Results Realty - Suwanee, GA
Realtor & Car Guy

I'm not going to say that I don't agree with Brad...  But he is a little biased.  I still think it is a good idea for many of us, I have an area I am working...

Dec 21, 2008 02:18 PM
Sonny Kwan
Quantum Group Commercial - Residential - Lease Seattle, WA - Mercer Island, WA
206-819-8228

Morgan, keep us posted on what you think we , as members should do as far as becoming a sponsor

Dec 21, 2008 04:25 PM
Regina P. Brown
MBA Broker Consultants - Carlsbad, CA
M.B.A., Broker, Instructor

Morgan, I have looked at it myself, and my local site was very undeveloped.  So it makes me wonder how many prospective clients are referring to the site?  I plan to start working on that "side" of AR soon, so within a few month I should have some feedback (and hopefully some clients).

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Regina P. Brown

Dec 24, 2008 08:56 AM
Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089
Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI
Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info

I have sponsored a town on Maui and I have not seen any tangible results.  Thinking of dropping it.

Jan 04, 2009 01:28 PM
Lori Cofer
Beasley Realty - Moscow, ID
REALTOR, Moscow Idaho Real Estate
All interesting...I would definitely love to learn more about the benefits as well.

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Lori Cofer, Beasley Realty

Jan 07, 2009 02:37 PM
Bobby Wallace
Vacant Land Solutions - Charleston, SC
Sell Your Vacant Land The Hassle Free Way!

Morgan - Sounds like you have more questions than answers; I would have a couple more; How can you measure the effectiveness? What can you "test" it against? Let us know how it works.

Jan 07, 2009 10:23 PM