As I write this post, October 2016 is nearly behind us. Just two more months and 2017 will be here! It’s amazing to me how fast time seems to fly by these days and I often wonder how I can make the most of each day that I spend in my business. Over the years…
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I’m pretty sure that we all believe that we have a good handle on how our local real estate markets work. Most of us have a very good grasp of what it takes to find homes for our buyers and also to help our sellers market their homes. But, in my mind, I have always…
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This is the final article on using Goggle My Business. I hope that you found it to be helpful. Google can be a bit picky at times. If you want to use Google My Business successfully, then you’ll need to employ several best practices to get the most out of the platform. Each of these…
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Google My Business offers several new and existing features which new users, as well as veteran users of Google Places or Google+ Local, should be aware of. Once you login to the new dashboard, you can take a closer look at how each of these features work together to boost your overall online presence and…
Details[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Getting started with Google My Business is simple. 1. First, visit the following link: http://www.google.com/business. 2. If you already have a Google Places or Google+ Local account, just sign in. Your listing should have automatically been upgraded to Google My Business. You’ll be taken to the new dashboard, which I’ll show you in a…
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Last week I gave you some quick tips on getting started on Google My Business. This week I’ll go a little deeper on explaining what it actually is. Google My Business is an invaluable tool for any REALTOR®. Understanding the fundamentals of this platform will increase your chances of being found in local and mobile…
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If you have been struggling to build a local presence on Google, you may be happy to learn that the Google My Business platform makes things a whole lot simpler. This is Google’s latest tool to help local businesses connect with more consumers. It merges Google Maps, Search and Google+ into a single platform; which…
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Ever gotten a Facebook friend request from someone that you are already friends with? If so welcome to the club! It seems that fake Facebook profiles are the new way that scammers are trying to reach into your wallet. Here is how to spot one of these requests as being fake. Whenever you get a…
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9 Online Reputation Management Tips for real estate agents Today, before someone chooses to do business with you, chances are they may take the time to ‘Google’ your name or business name. While this may seem like the smart thing to do as a consumer, it can be a nightmare for real estate agents. If…
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When you read this two thirds of 2016 will be history! Labor Day Weekend is one week away and it traditionally marks the beginning of the fall real estate selling season. We essentially have about two and a half months before Thanksgiving and the beginning of the winter slow down. So, if you haven’t yet…
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