Real Estate Agents Using Blogs To Sell Homes
August 11, 2008
Interesting story showing how 4 real estate agents are using blogs to sell homes. Blogs are really coming into their own in selling real estate and getting homes sold. They help provide an alternative to connect to the consumer beyond the traditional real estate website. The article also goes into detail on how to help get your blog known and out there so people know it exists by interacting with the online community.
This week’s blog watch: First week of August 2008
August 1, 2008
Jonathan Washburn joined the ranks of those discontented with Realtor.com who are taking the position that Realtor.com needs to update and change it’s practices. Will this surge of upset help bring about change? We will have to see.
Benn and Lani Rosales picked up the Inman Innovator award for AgentGenius.com. Congrats, guys!
Dave Smith noted the lower PR that came with the Google PR Update to many real estate bloggers. Quite a few blogs went down a notch, but hey…it’s just the toolbar. Dave’s blog is a great read.
Athol Kay contiinued his assault on the Bad MLS photos of the day. You know, it would be funnier if it were not a HUGE negative reflection on our industry.
Rob (the Notorious One ) and Mike Farmer (along with Louis from HomeGain) got into a discussion about what real estate actually is. Rob’s synopsis of it is here.
Finally, Jay Thompson entered the Agent Genius arena with a post about writing for Google vs writing for the consumer. That got the comments rolling!
Have a great couple of days and send us you’re picks for the quote of the week!
28% of all Real Estate Agents found by Internet
July 29, 2008
An interesting story that reveals some up to date statistics that 28% of all home buyers found their real estate agent on the internet. It goes to show that the trend of the internet playing a dominant role in real estate and home sales / purchases is continuing to gain strength. The internet is a boon to the individual realtor as it provides a level playing field and can be used as a means for them to compete with the big brokerages and brands that have big advertising budgets for more traditional forms of media (like TV, radio, etc).
This week’s blog watch digest
July 18, 2008
Blog watch takes us to a housing rumble, to some very cheap houses, a carnival and last, it seems there might be some issues at RSS Pieces this week. Always a few good reads…
Matt Carter writes on Inman about where you can find a good deal on a home as well as what websites you are likely to find misinformation like Trulia and Yahoo! Especially of interest, he points out how in Detroit, the commissions might actually be more than the house for sale. Check out Matt’s story here.
Another great one for us to follow this week is a “Housing Rumble” as Jay Thompson is calling it. Jay has been invited to battle it out at U.S. News and World Reports with Greg Healy, Vice President of www.forsalebyowner.com. This should be something great to watch and Jay, if we see him getting the upper hand - check your email inbox for some unsolicited tips. I’ll definitely be keeping my eye on this one. You can follow the story on Jay’s blog here and here is the U.S. News Post.
Over at the Zillow Blog, the Drew talks about the Carnival of Real Estate(CoRE) getting ready for its 100th event. Good going guys. Consistency and perserverance means alot. Check it out.
Finally, it seems Mary Mcknight has changed positions or is gone over at RSS Pieces. The comments on this post are a bit unflattering. Worth a quick read though if you are interested in their products.
Las Vegas REALTORS need our help.
June 24, 2008
Charles Richey, who is a friend and member of Team Eric, who won the Greatest Real Estate Agent in the World Contest in May has been diagnosed with Guillaume Barr disease, which affects his nervous system and is a leading cause of paralysis. He is currently undergoing treatment in the Intensive Care Unit at a Las Vegas Hospital. His wife is a REALTOR and will have a hard time with medical bills and life expenses with what is expected to be a LENGTHY recovery.
Charles is also a reporter here at RealEstateIndustryWatch.
If you can spare some money to help Charles and his family in their recovery, a post for the fund has been set up HERE. If you can spare some links to his site at LVREALTY.net, that would be appreciated too. We want to support him during this time by getting some leads to Jaqui during this market where buyer leads are so important.
Charles are thoughts and prayers are with you for a speedy recovery and know that we are with you. Godspeed.
What do agents want from brokers?
June 22, 2008
For brokerages feeling the pinch of the market and looking to recruit, this is a MUST READ blog post.
According to an ongoing discussion over at AgentGenius , the list is long and varied, but some trends are developing in the comments section of the blog. Teresa Boardman listed several things that today’s producer would want and the list grew from there.
Upcoming POLL at REIW. Top THREE things your broker does not provide that you wish they did.
Mortgage Giant Countrywide Riddled with Problems
June 18, 2008
The proposed acquisition of Countrywide Financial by Bank of America continues to be riddled with problems. From the investigation into politicians that were given loans because they were alleged friends with the CEO, to regulatory issues, Countrywide has a lot of issues that are potential concerns for investors and share holders in Bank of America.
Gas prices impact home buying
June 6, 2008
Jim Olenbush from Austin Texas comments on his blog about the impact of high gas prices on home buying decisions. This (I am sure) will be the first of many posts on the subject as commute times drop due to $4.00 gas.
Location will be more and more of a factor in deciding which home to buy, which will have an impact on housing values.
Russell Shaw on Thriving and Surviving…
May 18, 2008
Russell Shaw is one of those guys who has been there and done that. He is the leader of a MEGA producing team in the Phoenix area and authors all over the web. RealEstateIndustryWatch is doing an interview with him as well..
In this post, Russell posits that you should keep your eyes on prospecting as much as marketing and that in the end, you will be ahead and you will capture much more market share.
Great post Russell…
RE/MAX Founder Chimes In on Media Reporting
May 15, 2008
David Liniger, founder of RE/MAX International, recently commented on his blog about some of his frustrations with the national media and their use of inaccurate data. Mr. Liniger decides to take the high road and focuses on two positive articles from Chris Pummer with Marketwatch and Cyril Moulle-Berteaux with The Wall Street Journal.
Real Estate Quote of the Week
"I often hear remarks from agents like, “the bank sold that house really cheap - 30% below market value”. I don’t agree with that kind of statement. If various banks are the only sellers selling in an area and they are selling all of their houses at a perceived “below market” sales price - perhaps that IS the market for that product in that area. A good price fixes any of the various bad conditions. There is no good reason to take (or keep) a listing that isn’t going to sell."
Russell Shaw - in AgentGenius from Phoenix AZPolls
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