Every so often I like to revisit my online privacy settings to see what I may be sharing and to whom I may be sharing it. This usually entails going to each of my social sites, digging around until I can find the privacy controls, and then checking the settings. This really wasn’t that much…
Ever wanted to make a change on your social network accounts but didn’t know where to look? Things like adjusting privacy settings, changing account settings, upload pictures or videos and more are often a mystery. Each social site has it’s own way of doing things, and if you aren’t making frequent changes, it’s difficult to…
This is the fourth in a series of five posts on social media marketing for agents. Social Media: The Affordable Marketing Solution It is quite difficult to understand why an agent would want to spend a fortune on conventional advertising when there are new and advanced methods that are less expensive and that actually generate…
This is the third in a series of five posts on social media marketing for agents. Social Media Considerations for Agents If you are still wondering whether or not you should join the Social Media explosion, you are probably losing potential business to your direct competitors who are using it. The question you should be…
This is the second in a series of five posts on social media marketing for agents. Social Media is Worth the Time Social media is a very important marketing tool for businesses today. Everywhere you go, people are on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, Pinterest and any other social network that connects people with others. Since…
Recently I taught the newly rewritten GRI (Graduate of the REALTOR® Institute) “Technology Applications in Real Estate” course at a local Association of REALTORS®. Before the class began, several of the students in the class were loudly opining to each other how worthless they thought that Facebook was and what a colossal waste of time…
In the minds of some people, “Social Media” is just one of the new buzzwords in today’s global marketplace. However, it’s so much more than that – especially for real estate professionals. Social media marketing has become one of the most popular methods used by agents today to generate more leads, customers, and revenue. Social…
After several years of mostly enjoyable free-lancing and consulting I have decided that I am most happy (and productive) when working in a team environment! So, I am entering the job market. From all reports, the real estate industry in the San Francisco Bay Area is doing well and it is my hope to find…
As we near the end of the year it’s time to get the planning for next year underway. For some of us, the planning is well underway. But in any case, I wanted to bring something to your attention that may not be on your radar. Your agents are being inundated with technology to an…
This is the third of a five part series of posts designed to get you thinking about using Social Media Marketing to find new clients and to strengthen relationships with your existing clients. If you are still wondering whether or not you should join the Social Media explosion, you are probably losing potential business to…
