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Be Patient... Blogging Success Is Right Around The Corner

By Debbie Summers

Real Estate Agent with Charles Rutenberg Realty

January 28, 2009 11:29 AM

We live in a time of instant gratification, text messaging and Twitter. Patience? It seems like no one has them anymore. I know I'm guilty, I walk fast, talk fast and drive fast... If you tell me that I can have it now, I'm in.

Blogging requires patience, finding your voice, developing your skills and determining your path all take time.

Will they like me?

Can they relate to me?

Am I just talking to myself?

I've asked those questions a hundred times...

Then the phone call comes from just the person you've been dreaming about, they feel like they know you and they want to work with you... why? Because you had the courage to be yourself and allowed them to see the real you and you are just what they are looking for, it's scary, but it really is the only way to succeed.

Does blogging take time? Yes

Is it worth it? Absolutely!

Please be patient... Your blogging success is right around the corner.

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Jim Marcinkowski

Inlanta Mortgage - Fort Myers, FL

239-936-4232

Just do it. Talk about what you know. That is the first step in blogging.

Jan 28, 2009 11:55 AM

Kay Van Kampen

RE/MAX Broker, RE/MAX - Springfield, MO

Realtor®, Springfield Mo Real Estate

Debbie, blogging is not instant gratification. It's like planting a garden, fertilizing, watering and weeding. The best thing to do is keep up the great posts.

Jan 28, 2009 12:40 PM

Colleen Fischesser Northwest Property Shop

NextHome Experience - Chelan, WA

A Tradition of Trust in the Pacific NW since 1990!

Debbie, I couldn't agree more! The people I've met and worked with since blogging have seemed to be a really good fit. If they don't like how I'm presenting myself and my business online, they probably won't like me much better in person! (And I definitely don't want to work w/ anyone who doesn't like me LOL!)

Mesa, Arizona Real Estate Mesa Arizona Realtor

Homes Arizona Real Estate LLC - Mesa, AZ

AzLadyInRed

Debbie, this is so true, isn't it? Those of us that have been blogging for what seem like "years," know that to be true - yes? ;-)

Jan 28, 2009 01:05 PM

Justin Ukaoma

Vizion KC - Kansas City, MO

Kansas City Real Estate Investments

Getting that phone call makes it all worth it. I blogged for several months before I got a phone call from a buyer who had been reading my blog.

Jan 28, 2009 01:55 PM

Audrey June-Forshey

RE/MAX Realty Services - Darnestown, MD

GRI, Gaithersburg, MD

Debbie, It is so true and when someone calls you because of your blog, it just amazes me. It is a fun feeling.

Jan 28, 2009 02:28 PM

Robert Schwabe

Herron Real Estate - Orange Park, FL

Orange Park Real Estate

Debbie - Blogging does take patients. I've been blogging for awhile now and finally seen my site on the first page of Google.

Jan 28, 2009 02:36 PM

Maria Mastrolonardo, IL Probate Specialist

RE/MAX of Naperville & RE/MAX Enterprises - Naperville, IL

Illinois Probate Realtor

Debbie - Thanks for the tip, like with everything it's about being consistent.

Jan 28, 2009 02:40 PM

Ken Tracy

Coldwell Banker Residential - Naperville, IL

Helping clients buy and sell since 2005

Hi Debbie. Great post.

I feel that real estate and blogging take patience.

Life probably does...

Thanks for writing,

Ken

Jan 28, 2009 02:57 PM

Rob Arnold

Sand Dollar Realty Group, Inc. - Altamonte Springs, FL

Metro Orlando Full Service - Investor Friendly & F

No doubt. It takes a lot of time to get the word out, but once it does it really pays off.

Jan 29, 2009 06:15 AM

Kristin Moran

Owner - RE/MAX Access - KristinMoran@Remax.net - San Antonio, TX

San Antonio,TX - Real Estate - 210-313-7397

I am a firm believer in blogging and have asked myself those same questions sometimes! KM

Jan 29, 2009 06:28 AM

Heather the Realtor Orlando, Lake Mary

LemonTree Realty - Orlando, FL

First Time Home Buyers, Bank Owned Homes

I agree it does take time and never worry if they are listening, they are always lurking in the shadows and write the way you are, because if they like you they like you they dont they dont, nothing you can change about that.

Jan 29, 2009 12:21 PM

Doris Barber

Doris Barber - Business Support Specialist - Gaithersburg, MD

Business Support Specialist

Good post. Thanks for the encouragement. One of my goals this year is to be a more consistent blogger.

Jan 29, 2009 01:15 PM

Lou Ludwig

Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL

Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Hi Debbie

You are right on target blogging is personal marketing and will take about 6 to 9 months to have an impact. Good post.

Good luck and success

Jan 29, 2009 01:38 PM

Rebecca Levinson, Real Estate Marketing and Online Advertising Consultant

Real Skillz-Clear Marketing for Your Real Estate Vision - Lake Geneva, WI

Blogging is a search engine's friend, but a buyer or seller's true blue get to know you tool.

Jan 30, 2009 03:54 AM

Jim Frimmer

HomeSmart Realty West - San Diego, CA

Realtor & CDPE, Mission Valley specialist

Blogging is not the only thing that requires patience. Remember that life is a journey, not an end, so enjoy the journey.

Jan 30, 2009 05:29 AM

Debbie Summers

Charles Rutenberg Realty - New Smyrna Beach, FL

Thank you all for leaving comments... I wrote the post for myself and what happens - more phone calls. A positive attitude can change your life.

Jan 30, 2009 11:12 AM

Chuck Willman

Chuck Willman - Alpine, UT

NewHouseUtah.com

It's quite true... it took me a while to receive my first contact this way... and then it became a more common occurence.

Feb 03, 2009 01:15 AM

Chuck - I agree with you 100% it took a while for me too, but now - I get contacted often, sometimes with just questions, but it can always work out to be something else.

Feb 07, 2009 08:23 AM

Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089

Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI

Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info

It finally happened for me! A buyer found my blog and he came to Maui to pick out a home - we spent 3 days looking and narrowed it down to a brand new home not even built yet! WHEN it closes, you can be sure I'll be blogging about that!

Jun 20, 2009 10:46 AM

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