Tags |
|
|
Links |
|
|
Digg it UP - But I Don't Have The Time: 86,400 Reasons To Start A Real Estate Blog
How often do you hear colleagues lament about the hours of hard work they put into developing their company's strategic plan only to see the finished product placed on a shelf to gather dust? Sadly, that is the way that most strategic plans are used. They make great door stops, paperweights, and bookends. They usually do not make great blueprints for organizational decision-making and goal-setting even though they are designed to do just that.One of the reasons this happens so often is that the world moves so fast that nothing written on paper seems valid the next day. Changes in the economy, our markets, our staffing, and
4. Keep A List of Blogging Ideas
The time to come up with material for your blog is NOT when you sit down at your computer to write your post. That's just too much pressure.
Instead, keep a notebook with you as you work with your clients and always be looking for experiences, stories etc. that would be useful to your readers. Jot the idea down right when you think of it. Your daily real estate experiences alone will provide a source for unlimited blogging material, just keep your antennas up.
5. Make Your Real Estate Blog Do Double Duty For You
Blogs are webpages, nothing more.
To take full advantage of blog postings, be sure to have basic search engine optimization principles under your belt or get help from someone who does.
Your blog posts will do two jobs at once: communicate with your readers and help your search engine rankings for your chosen keyword phrases.
So if you are
When attempting to secure new clients for a mobile car wash business you will have to pound the pavement and do so on-site sales. There is no substitute for this, you cannot send a brochure, do not waste you money. You cannot call them or fax them, don’t waste your time. So then you ask; “Who's the best person from the building management to contact to set up a contract or agreement to provide car washing services at their location?If you are trying to secure a large office complex or office building it behooves you to contact the largest company in the building first and talk with their human resource department. The building
But before I tell you why, let me answer a question you are probably asking yourself:
"Will a real estate blog work for my business?"
The short answer is YES. A real estate blog WILL work for your business - Guaranteed. But maybe not in the way you think.
Let me explain...
There are at least two ways to define success when it comes to real estate blogs.
The first is monetary success. Does your real estate blog increase the amount of money you make in your business? That result is easy to measure and, although it takes time, is exactly what happens to most real estate professionals that consistently invest in their blog.
The other way you succeed with a real estate blog has more to do with YOU than anything else. There is no greater skill for anyone in sales and marketing to master than that of being able to communicate your ideas in ways that affect people - and encourage them to act.
And that is the skill that a real estate blog will help you develop and improve.
So why don't more real estate professionals start a real estate blog?
The number one objection I hear when I recommend to my clients that they start blogging is this, "I don't have the time."
Now I am a big believer in reality based thinking... In seeing things as they really are NOT how I wish them to be.
So I just don't buy into the lack of time argument when I hear it.
Here's why:
One person does not have more time than another. Each day, we all get 86,400 seconds to use in any way we wish.
You make time for what you want to do. After all, you got dressed today right? You made time for an activity you simply had to get done.
So instead of saying, "I don't have the time.", A more accurate statement might be, "I am not sure if this will work for me. I am not sure if I want to give it my time."
But the key here is not to look at blogging as just another task to be completed. I am sure you've got enough on your list already. Instead, think of your real estate blog as a regular investment you make in future business.
Of course, whether or not you make the time to start and write a real estate blog is up to you.
But if you do decide to take the plunge, however, here are some basic tips to consider to help get the most return out of your investment.
================================================
5 Simple Steps to a Profitable Real Estate Blog
================================================
1. Let Your Own Voice Be Heard
Many people will tell you that "they can't write." They can't create the polished prose that they read in this or that publication. For a blog, that's PERFECT!
Your own voice (the way you talk, your view on things) is one of the most unique assets you have to separate you from the 999,999 other Realtors(r) in the market place. Don't hide it. Use it to attract people to you. Just be yourself and let "YOU" come through in your writing.
2. Be Consistent
Consistency works. Rome was not built in a day and neither is any successful real estate blog. Just start small and keep it going. Start with posting just one helpful article a week for your readers.
You can always write more often, but you need to give yourself a manageable goal to start with.
3. Don't Try To Appeal To Everyone
"Everyone" is not your target market. By just being yourself, you will naturally attract certain types of people and repel others. That's good. Using a blog is a great "high leverage" way to filter out the prospects that you should not be working with. So don't even think about censoring your own opinions and views for fear you might offend someone. If you are being yourself, you WILL offend someone sooner or later. Don't worry about it. They probably weren't going to work with you anyway.
4. Keep A List of Blogging Ideas
The time to come up with material for your blog is NOT when you sit down at your computer to write your post. That's just too much pressure.
Instead, keep a notebook with you as you work with your clients and always be looking for experiences, stories etc. that would be useful to your readers. Jot the idea down right when you think of it. Your daily real estate experiences alone will provide a source for unlimited blogging material, just keep your antennas up.
5. Make Your Real Estate Blog Do Double Duty For You
Blogs are webpages, nothing more.
To take full advantage of blog postings, be sure to have basic search engine optimization principles under your belt or get help from someone who does.
Your blog posts will do two jobs at once: communicate with your readers and help your search engine rankings for your chosen keyword phrases.
So if you are r
Why Some Experts Are Completely Wrong About Linking And How You Can Get Your Website Marketing Back on Track! (Free Software Included)If you have read some information about reciprocal linking and other linking tactics in order to better promote your website, you have probably found some seriously differing opinions as to what the purpose of linking is.There are a wide range of articles and books about linking that come from polar opposite views as to why and how you should conduct a linking promotion campaign.Most people, to this day, think that linking is solely for search engine results and link popularity as
And that is the skill that a real estate blog will help you develop and improve.
So why don't more real estate professionals start a real estate blog?
The number one objection I hear when I recommend to my clients that they start blogging is this, "I don't have the time."
Now I am a big believer in reality based thinking... In seeing things as they really are NOT how I wish them to be.
So I just don't buy into the lack of time argument when I hear it.
Here's why:
One person does not have more time than another. Each day, we all get 86,400 seconds to use in any way we wish.
You make time for what you want to do. After all, you got dressed today right? You made time for an activity you simply had to get done.
So instead of saying, "I don't have the time.", A more accurate statement might be, "I am not sure if this will work for me. I am not sure if I want to give it my time."
But the key here is not to look at blogging as just another task to be completed. I am sure you've got enough on your list already. Instead, think of your real estate blog as a regular investment you make in future business.
Of course, whether or not you make the time to start and write a real estate blog is up to you.
But if you do decide to take the plunge, however, here are some basic tips to consider to help get the most return out of your investment.
================================================
5 Simple Steps to a Profitable Real Estate Blog
================================================
1. Let Your Own Voice Be Heard
Many people will tell you that "they can't write." They can't create the polished prose that they read in this or that publication. For a blog, that's PERFECT!
Your own voice (the way you talk, your view on things) is one of the most unique assets you have to separate you from the 999,999 other Realtors(r) in the market place. Don't hide it. Use it to attract people to you. Just be yourself and let "YOU" come through in your writing.
2. Be Consistent
Consistency works. Rome was not built in a day and neither is any successful real estate blog. Just start small and keep it going. Start with posting just one helpful article a week for your readers.
You can always write more often, but you need to give yourself a manageable goal to start with.
3. Don't Try To Appeal To Everyone
"Everyone" is not your target market. By just being yourself, you will naturally attract certain types of people and repel others. That's good. Using a blog is a great "high leverage" way to filter out the prospects that you should not be working with. So don't even think about censoring your own opinions and views for fear you might offend someone. If you are being yourself, you WILL offend someone sooner or later. Don't worry about it. They probably weren't going to work with you anyway.
4. Keep A List of Blogging Ideas
The time to come up with material for your blog is NOT when you sit down at your computer to write your post. That's just too much pressure.
Instead, keep a notebook with you as you work with your clients and always be looking for experiences, stories etc. that would be useful to your readers. Jot the idea down right when you think of it. Your daily real estate experiences alone will provide a source for unlimited blogging material, just keep your antennas up.
5. Make Your Real Estate Blog Do Double Duty For You
Blogs are webpages, nothing more.
To take full advantage of blog postings, be sure to have basic search engine optimization principles under your belt or get help from someone who does.
Your blog posts will do two jobs at once: communicate with your readers and help your search engine rankings for your chosen keyword phrases.
So if you are
I didn’t realize how bad service had become until recently when I tried to get a brand new dryer repaired under warranty.I did everything right. In fact, I didn’t even press to get an earlier appointment.The repair truck pulled up, and the driver just sat there for about ten minutes before coming to the door. When he arrived, he mumbled so badly that I had to keep prompting him to repeat himself.He asked what was wrong with the machine, as if he hadn’t been briefed.“It won’t dry clothes.”Looking at the machine he said “We’ve had a lot of problems with this model. Maybe you can get them to give you a
Of course, whether or not you make the time to start and write a real estate blog is up to you.
But if you do decide to take the plunge, however, here are some basic tips to consider to help get the most return out of your investment.
================================================
5 Simple Steps to a Profitable Real Estate Blog
================================================
1. Let Your Own Voice Be Heard
Many people will tell you that "they can't write." They can't create the polished prose that they read in this or that publication. For a blog, that's PERFECT!
Your own voice (the way you talk, your view on things) is one of the most unique assets you have to separate you from the 999,999 other Realtors(r) in the market place. Don't hide it. Use it to attract people to you. Just be yourself and let "YOU" come through in your writing.
2. Be Consistent
Consistency works. Rome was not built in a day and neither is any successful real estate blog. Just start small and keep it going. Start with posting just one helpful article a week for your readers.
You can always write more often, but you need to give yourself a manageable goal to start with.
3. Don't Try To Appeal To Everyone
"Everyone" is not your target market. By just being yourself, you will naturally attract certain types of people and repel others. That's good. Using a blog is a great "high leverage" way to filter out the prospects that you should not be working with. So don't even think about censoring your own opinions and views for fear you might offend someone. If you are being yourself, you WILL offend someone sooner or later. Don't worry about it. They probably weren't going to work with you anyway.
4. Keep A List of Blogging Ideas
The time to come up with material for your blog is NOT when you sit down at your computer to write your post. That's just too much pressure.
Instead, keep a notebook with you as you work with your clients and always be looking for experiences, stories etc. that would be useful to your readers. Jot the idea down right when you think of it. Your daily real estate experiences alone will provide a source for unlimited blogging material, just keep your antennas up.
5. Make Your Real Estate Blog Do Double Duty For You
Blogs are webpages, nothing more.
To take full advantage of blog postings, be sure to have basic search engine optimization principles under your belt or get help from someone who does.
Your blog posts will do two jobs at once: communicate with your readers and help your search engine rankings for your chosen keyword phrases.
So if you are
1. Make a list of all of the topics you can discuss along with sub-categories. For example, a Workplace Expert would compile a topic list that included how to deal with gossip in the workplace, the dos and don’ts of asking for a raise, workplace etiquette, tips for traveling with the boss, harassment, climbing the corporate ladder, handling burn-out . . .2. Create five talking points for each of the topics you list in #1. Talking points are statements in sentence format that present a concept or commentary. Example of talking points on the topic of “tips for traveling with the boss” are: “Do not drink alcohol and if you d
2. Be Consistent
Consistency works. Rome was not built in a day and neither is any successful real estate blog. Just start small and keep it going. Start with posting just one helpful article a week for your readers.
You can always write more often, but you need to give yourself a manageable goal to start with.
3. Don't Try To Appeal To Everyone
"Everyone" is not your target market. By just being yourself, you will naturally attract certain types of people and repel others. That's good. Using a blog is a great "high leverage" way to filter out the prospects that you should not be working with. So don't even think about censoring your own opinions and views for fear you might offend someone. If you are being yourself, you WILL offend someone sooner or later. Don't worry about it. They probably weren't going to work with you anyway.
4. Keep A List of Blogging Ideas
The time to come up with material for your blog is NOT when you sit down at your computer to write your post. That's just too much pressure.
Instead, keep a notebook with you as you work with your clients and always be looking for experiences, stories etc. that would be useful to your readers. Jot the idea down right when you think of it. Your daily real estate experiences alone will provide a source for unlimited blogging material, just keep your antennas up.
5. Make Your Real Estate Blog Do Double Duty For You
Blogs are webpages, nothing more.
To take full advantage of blog postings, be sure to have basic search engine optimization principles under your belt or get help from someone who does.
Your blog posts will do two jobs at once: communicate with your readers and help your search engine rankings for your chosen keyword phrases.
So if you are
Starting the Meeting Test the dial-in number and access password 10 minutes prior to start of meeting to ensure the phone call conference service is available and scheduled properly. State your name first, before the business meeting begins. Appoint someone other than moderator to take meeting minutes. Whoever is taking minutes should have their phone muted because the clicking of typing will be too distracting for others. Have a prepared reference list of who is attending the conference call meeting. Conduct a roll call so you know who is on your conference call. Request that each partic
4. Keep A List of Blogging Ideas
The time to come up with material for your blog is NOT when you sit down at your computer to write your post. That's just too much pressure.
Instead, keep a notebook with you as you work with your clients and always be looking for experiences, stories etc. that would be useful to your readers. Jot the idea down right when you think of it. Your daily real estate experiences alone will provide a source for unlimited blogging material, just keep your antennas up.
5. Make Your Real Estate Blog Do Double Duty For You
Blogs are webpages, nothing more.
To take full advantage of blog postings, be sure to have basic search engine optimization principles under your belt or get help from someone who does.
Your blog posts will do two jobs at once: communicate with your readers and help your search engine rankings for your chosen keyword phrases.
So if you are ready to take the leap and get started, take a look at these free blogging services. You can have your real estate blog setup and ready to go in minutes.
http://www.typepad.com
http://wordpress.com
http://www.blogger.com
HTTP = HTML link (for blogs, profiles,phorums):
<a href="http://www.diggitup.net/article/58275/diggitup-But-I-Dont-Have-The-Time-86400-Reasons-To-Start-A-Real-Estate-Blog.html">But I Don't Have The Time: 86,400 Reasons To Start A Real Estate Blog</a>
BB link (for phorums):
[url=http://www.diggitup.net/article/58275/diggitup-But-I-Dont-Have-The-Time-86400-Reasons-To-Start-A-Real-Estate-Blog.html]But I Don't Have The Time: 86,400 Reasons To Start A Real Estate Blog[/url]
Related Articles:
Brighton: A Great Conference Venue
Revealed - Group Dynamics, Potential Conflicts, Strengths, and Challenges Undressed
Bookmark it:
|