Comments for Real-TechGuy http://www.real-techguy.com Real Estate | Social Media | Marketing Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:17:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on The Community Effect on Facebook Pages by Jonathan R. Rivera http://www.real-techguy.com/2010/02/17/the-community-effect-on-facebook-pages/comment-page-1/#comment-878 Jonathan R. Rivera Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:17:20 +0000 http://www.real-techguy.com/?p=2720#comment-878 Hey Sharon, glad you found this post interesting. There's all sorts of good stuff stashed away in this blog, take a look around to see what you find ;) Thanks for stopping in. Hey Sharon, glad you found this post interesting. There's all sorts of good stuff stashed away in this blog, take a look around to see what you find ;) Thanks for stopping in.

]]> Comment on The Community Effect on Facebook Pages by ShaMcnamara http://www.real-techguy.com/2010/02/17/the-community-effect-on-facebook-pages/comment-page-1/#comment-877 ShaMcnamara Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:25:30 +0000 http://www.real-techguy.com/?p=2720#comment-877 Interesting blog post. Thanks for your insight into a topic I enjoy. Interesting blog post. Thanks for your insight into a topic I enjoy.

]]> Comment on The Community Effect on Facebook Pages by ShaMcnamara http://www.real-techguy.com/2010/02/17/the-community-effect-on-facebook-pages/comment-page-1/#comment-876 ShaMcnamara Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:24:20 +0000 http://www.real-techguy.com/?p=2720#comment-876 Interesting blog and topic that I enjoy very much. Thank you for your insight. Interesting blog and topic that I enjoy very much. Thank you for your insight.

]]> Comment on Facebook Training for REALTORs | Exclusive Offer by stevenzimmerman http://www.real-techguy.com/facebook-training-for-realtors-exclusive-offer/comment-page-1/#comment-875 stevenzimmerman Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:43:56 +0000 http://www.real-techguy.com/?page_id=1898#comment-875 Thank you ... I'm always willing to learn new things :) Steven<br><br>Steven Zimmerman Realtor ABR GRI<br><a href="http://retaggr.com/page/StevenZimmerman" rel="nofollow">http://retaggr.com/page/StevenZimmerman</a><br>Prudential Best Realty<br>GULF HARBORS<br>New Port Richey, FL<br>34652 Thank you … I'm always willing to learn new things :) Steven

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]]> Comment on What The Beatles taught me about social media by abren http://www.real-techguy.com/2009/09/16/what-the-beatles-taught-me-about-social-media/comment-page-1/#comment-874 abren Sat, 06 Mar 2010 22:13:54 +0000 http://www.real-techguy.com/?p=1056#comment-874 I love The Beatles, too. I love The Beatles, too.

]]> Comment on A Piece of Advice for REALTORs, Stop SUCKING! by Sandra Matson http://www.real-techguy.com/2010/01/20/a-piece-of-advice-for-realtors-stop-sucking/comment-page-1/#comment-867 Sandra Matson Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:42:32 +0000 http://www.real-techguy.com/?p=2326#comment-867 Jonathan, I just started reading "No, The Only Negotiating System You Need for Work and Home" by Jim Camp. The chapter I am reading now is on neediness. The points he is making and the examples are excellent. Where you have used "desperation" he would use "neediness". Different words but same result. Jonathan, I just started reading “No, The Only Negotiating System You Need for Work and Home” by Jim Camp. The chapter I am reading now is on neediness. The points he is making and the examples are excellent. Where you have used “desperation” he would use “neediness”. Different words but same result.

]]> Comment on A Piece of Advice for REALTORs, Stop SUCKING! by Jonathan R. Rivera http://www.real-techguy.com/2010/01/20/a-piece-of-advice-for-realtors-stop-sucking/comment-page-1/#comment-866 Jonathan R. Rivera Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:04:18 +0000 http://www.real-techguy.com/?p=2326#comment-866 There's no doubt that those agents running around saying "Call Me" have a hint of desperation. Social Media is the new way of marketing, but ya gotta take some to to learn how to use it properly. There's no doubt that those agents running around saying “Call Me” have a hint of desperation. Social Media is the new way of marketing, but ya gotta take some to to learn how to use it properly.

]]> Comment on A Piece of Advice for REALTORs, Stop SUCKING! by Dawna Watson http://www.real-techguy.com/2010/01/20/a-piece-of-advice-for-realtors-stop-sucking/comment-page-1/#comment-864 Dawna Watson Tue, 02 Mar 2010 03:11:09 +0000 http://www.real-techguy.com/?p=2326#comment-864 It seems like the agents who broadcast "Call me!" are feeling a little desperate in this economy. Networking in any form takes an incredible amount of patience and committment which a lot of people lack. It reminds me of the old term "Commission Breath" when people in any business are so pushy. Taking your time and building relationships is so important to longevity in this business. It seems like the agents who broadcast “Call me!” are feeling a little desperate in this economy. Networking in any form takes an incredible amount of patience and committment which a lot of people lack. It reminds me of the old term “Commission Breath” when people in any business are so pushy. Taking your time and building relationships is so important to longevity in this business.

]]> Comment on Finally, the results are in and the “Survey Says…” by Naomi Trower http://www.real-techguy.com/2010/02/23/finally-the-results-are-in-and-the-survey-says/comment-page-1/#comment-862 Naomi Trower Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:20:50 +0000 http://www.real-techguy.com/?p=2780#comment-862 I have had more people very interested in 1 on 1 consulting than anything else. I've even had a few mortgage brokers tell me that they've spent $65,000 on print advertising so my consulting fees are a drop in the bucket to them. Most people don't have a CLUE to the strategies of list building and even using Facebook to the max. I'm talking to them every day and I'm amazed at how little people really know. I think the key is finding the people that value that time is money. I much rather pay people that have more extensive knowledge in a subject matter than trying to figure things out on my own especially when I want results NOW. I have had more people very interested in 1 on 1 consulting than anything else. I've even had a few mortgage brokers tell me that they've spent $65,000 on print advertising so my consulting fees are a drop in the bucket to them. Most people don't have a CLUE to the strategies of list building and even using Facebook to the max. I'm talking to them every day and I'm amazed at how little people really know. I think the key is finding the people that value that time is money. I much rather pay people that have more extensive knowledge in a subject matter than trying to figure things out on my own especially when I want results NOW.

]]> Comment on Finally, the results are in and the “Survey Says…” by Jonathan R. Rivera http://www.real-techguy.com/2010/02/23/finally-the-results-are-in-and-the-survey-says/comment-page-1/#comment-861 Jonathan R. Rivera Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:32:15 +0000 http://www.real-techguy.com/?p=2780#comment-861 LOL Dave, the free information to the paid modules is quite routine. ...and yep, everyone with 100 fans is a "Teacher." I guess figuring out the point of differentiation is the next step in this process. LOL Dave, the free information to the paid modules is quite routine. …and yep, everyone with 100 fans is a “Teacher.” I guess figuring out the point of differentiation is the next step in this process.

]]> Comment on Finally, the results are in and the “Survey Says…” by Jonathan R. Rivera http://www.real-techguy.com/2010/02/23/finally-the-results-are-in-and-the-survey-says/comment-page-1/#comment-860 Jonathan R. Rivera Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:29:41 +0000 http://www.real-techguy.com/?p=2780#comment-860 I couldn't agree with you more Amy, time IS money. I know the Real Estate market is tough, but I am constantly surprised when I meet agents who don't have a marketing budget. It's Shocking!<br><br>Yep, demonstrating the value over print marketing is the next step. As we get more students and they achieve more we'll have lots more case studies to work with. I couldn't agree with you more Amy, time IS money. I know the Real Estate market is tough, but I am constantly surprised when I meet agents who don't have a marketing budget. It's Shocking!

Yep, demonstrating the value over print marketing is the next step. As we get more students and they achieve more we'll have lots more case studies to work with.

]]> Comment on Finally, the results are in and the “Survey Says…” by Dave http://www.real-techguy.com/2010/02/23/finally-the-results-are-in-and-the-survey-says/comment-page-1/#comment-859 Dave Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:04:11 +0000 http://www.real-techguy.com/?p=2780#comment-859 I think that people are getting tired of all the "free" information that is being pitched that only leads to the "really good stuff" that costs money. I think that information is a valid product that can certainly be marketed, but seems to me that anyone who has more than 100 fans fancies themselves an expert and worthy of being paid.<br><br>So, even when someone like you has good information and should be compensated for that information, you get lumped into the same category as all the others who seem to want to take advantage in this age of the "new media." I think that people are getting tired of all the “free” information that is being pitched that only leads to the “really good stuff” that costs money. I think that information is a valid product that can certainly be marketed, but seems to me that anyone who has more than 100 fans fancies themselves an expert and worthy of being paid.

So, even when someone like you has good information and should be compensated for that information, you get lumped into the same category as all the others who seem to want to take advantage in this age of the “new media.”

]]> Comment on Finally, the results are in and the “Survey Says…” by karendrinkwalter http://www.real-techguy.com/2010/02/23/finally-the-results-are-in-and-the-survey-says/comment-page-1/#comment-858 karendrinkwalter Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:48:43 +0000 http://www.real-techguy.com/?p=2780#comment-858 I agree.<br><br><br><br><br><br>Karen Drinkwalter<br>Montana Homestead Brokers<br>(406) 661-1282 cell<br>Real Homes for Real People<br>Use my web site for all your searches: <a href="http://www.mymontanahomestead.com" rel="nofollow">www.mymontanahomestead.com</a> I agree.

Karen Drinkwalter
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]]> Comment on Finally, the results are in and the “Survey Says…” by amyshrader http://www.real-techguy.com/2010/02/23/finally-the-results-are-in-and-the-survey-says/comment-page-1/#comment-857 amyshrader Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:06:57 +0000 http://www.real-techguy.com/?p=2780#comment-857 It goes back to: People want something for nothing! I am pretty Facebook savvy and have tried to share my knowledge with people in my sphere of influence. But sometimes people want or require more time than you have to give them. And when I suggest setting up a one on one time and charging a fee for it, they become outraged. My time is valuable and my knowledge is worth something as well. <br><br>I think with the real estate market being what it is right now (not the greatest), many realtors are feeling the pinch. They want to keep up their "traditional" marketing methods (Real estate magazines, newspaper ads, etc) as well as learn online / less expensive methods. The key is getting people to the light bulb point of understanding that re-allocating some of their marketing $ from print advertisements to social media will really save them money in the long run. It goes back to: People want something for nothing! I am pretty Facebook savvy and have tried to share my knowledge with people in my sphere of influence. But sometimes people want or require more time than you have to give them. And when I suggest setting up a one on one time and charging a fee for it, they become outraged. My time is valuable and my knowledge is worth something as well.

I think with the real estate market being what it is right now (not the greatest), many realtors are feeling the pinch. They want to keep up their “traditional” marketing methods (Real estate magazines, newspaper ads, etc) as well as learn online / less expensive methods. The key is getting people to the light bulb point of understanding that re-allocating some of their marketing $ from print advertisements to social media will really save them money in the long run.

]]> Comment on Finally, the results are in and the “Survey Says…” by Jonathan R. Rivera http://www.real-techguy.com/2010/02/23/finally-the-results-are-in-and-the-survey-says/comment-page-1/#comment-856 Jonathan R. Rivera Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:11:05 +0000 http://www.real-techguy.com/?p=2780#comment-856 Oh, plus...Facebook is just the tool...there's an end strategy to get more business. I'm pretty sure you can't close deals on Facebook...you have to figure out how to turn Facebook traffic into REAL customers. Oh, plus…Facebook is just the tool…there's an end strategy to get more business. I'm pretty sure you can't close deals on Facebook…you have to figure out how to turn Facebook traffic into REAL customers.

]]> Comment on Finally, the results are in and the “Survey Says…” by Jonathan R. Rivera http://www.real-techguy.com/2010/02/23/finally-the-results-are-in-and-the-survey-says/comment-page-1/#comment-855 Jonathan R. Rivera Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:09:58 +0000 http://www.real-techguy.com/?p=2780#comment-855 I think there's a lot to Facebook that most don't know which includes etiquette, list building, brand building, time management, viral marketing, building effective groups and pages and all sorts of other lil tricks.<br><br>But yeah, stumbling through is a good way to do it if you have the time...so kudos to you for putting in the time Karen ;) I think there's a lot to Facebook that most don't know which includes etiquette, list building, brand building, time management, viral marketing, building effective groups and pages and all sorts of other lil tricks.

But yeah, stumbling through is a good way to do it if you have the time…so kudos to you for putting in the time Karen ;)

]]> Comment on Finally, the results are in and the “Survey Says…” by karendrinkwalter http://www.real-techguy.com/2010/02/23/finally-the-results-are-in-and-the-survey-says/comment-page-1/#comment-854 karendrinkwalter Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:03:43 +0000 http://www.real-techguy.com/?p=2780#comment-854 We are excited to use facebook for marketing and equally excited that it is free and has the ability to reach buyers, sellers and other realtors, and it is free. We've been paying for advertising and paying a lot for years. So thinking that maybe facebook is a little niche that we can use and not cost is a bright little light for us. There is value in the training for using facebook, butwe've been stumbling through on our own, so do we need to pay someone to help us and is there that much more that you can show us that we can't find out for ourselves? We are excited to use facebook for marketing and equally excited that it is free and has the ability to reach buyers, sellers and other realtors, and it is free. We've been paying for advertising and paying a lot for years. So thinking that maybe facebook is a little niche that we can use and not cost is a bright little light for us. There is value in the training for using facebook, butwe've been stumbling through on our own, so do we need to pay someone to help us and is there that much more that you can show us that we can't find out for ourselves?

]]> Comment on Are you Surveying Your Audience? by Finally, the results are in and the http://www.real-techguy.com/2010/01/29/are-you-surveying-your-audience/comment-page-1/#comment-853 Finally, the results are in and the Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:36:15 +0000 http://www.real-techguy.com/?p=2495#comment-853 [...] + '&'; } } document.write(''); })(); //]]> ShareA few weeks back I wrote about the importance of Surveying Your Audience. Since then I’ve done another survey and I’d like to get your opinion on the [...] [...] + '&'; } } document.write(''); })(); //]]> ShareA few weeks back I wrote about the importance of Surveying Your Audience. Since then I’ve done another survey and I’d like to get your opinion on the [...]

]]> Comment on The Community Effect on Facebook Pages by Jonathan R. Rivera http://www.real-techguy.com/2010/02/17/the-community-effect-on-facebook-pages/comment-page-1/#comment-850 Jonathan R. Rivera Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:18:09 +0000 http://www.real-techguy.com/?p=2720#comment-850 Yeah, that was the lil sneak peak of the "Social Media Blueprint" for Real Estate. We'll also let you know when the recording of the presentation is available. Yeah, that was the lil sneak peak of the “Social Media Blueprint” for Real Estate. We'll also let you know when the recording of the presentation is available.

]]> Comment on The Community Effect on Facebook Pages by michellegordon http://www.real-techguy.com/2010/02/17/the-community-effect-on-facebook-pages/comment-page-1/#comment-849 michellegordon Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:15:45 +0000 http://www.real-techguy.com/?p=2720#comment-849 Okay, I signed up, thanks...............I look forward to the down loan, which I think I just got, after registering the website redirected me to info, I printed this. Is there more to come after the webinar? Okay, I signed up, thanks……………I look forward to the down loan, which I think I just got, after registering the website redirected me to info, I printed this. Is there more to come after the webinar?

]]> Comment on The Community Effect on Facebook Pages by Jonathan R. Rivera http://www.real-techguy.com/2010/02/17/the-community-effect-on-facebook-pages/comment-page-1/#comment-847 Jonathan R. Rivera Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:07:45 +0000 http://www.real-techguy.com/?p=2720#comment-847 Hey Michelle, you don't have to miss it. We're going to give everyone who RSVP's a chance to download the recording. Sounds like you're on the right track with your FB page, lemme know if I can help. Hey Michelle, you don't have to miss it. We're going to give everyone who RSVP's a chance to download the recording. Sounds like you're on the right track with your FB page, lemme know if I can help.

]]> Comment on The Community Effect on Facebook Pages by michellegordon http://www.real-techguy.com/2010/02/17/the-community-effect-on-facebook-pages/comment-page-1/#comment-845 michellegordon Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:14:11 +0000 http://www.real-techguy.com/?p=2720#comment-845 I am sooooooooooo bummed Iwill miss this on line presentation. We have our company meeting at this time. I just started building my on line FB community and have started with the 1st time home buyers group of Grand Rapids MI - a place to ask questions and get info. I have also been teaching agent at my office how to use socail media for thier business. Let me know if there is another way I can view this. Thanks so much, and what great video responce! I am sooooooooooo bummed Iwill miss this on line presentation. We have our company meeting at this time. I just started building my on line FB community and have started with the 1st time home buyers group of Grand Rapids MI – a place to ask questions and get info. I have also been teaching agent at my office how to use socail media for thier business. Let me know if there is another way I can view this. Thanks so much, and what great video responce!

]]> Comment on Do You Think Adding 900 Fans in Two Days is Impossible? by Jonathan R. Rivera http://www.real-techguy.com/2010/02/16/do-you-think-adding-900-fans-in-two-days-is-impossible/comment-page-1/#comment-842 Jonathan R. Rivera Wed, 17 Feb 2010 04:05:37 +0000 http://www.real-techguy.com/?p=2676#comment-842 You're right, the Facebook Page was highly targeted from the start. Now that it has so many members, you can read results more easily. Go an put this new tool to use ;) You're right, the Facebook Page was highly targeted from the start. Now that it has so many members, you can read results more easily. Go an put this new tool to use ;)

]]> Comment on Do You Think Adding 900 Fans in Two Days is Impossible? by Jonathan R. Rivera http://www.real-techguy.com/2010/02/16/do-you-think-adding-900-fans-in-two-days-is-impossible/comment-page-1/#comment-841 Jonathan R. Rivera Wed, 17 Feb 2010 04:04:22 +0000 http://www.real-techguy.com/?p=2676#comment-841 This is a great demonstration of the power of viral marketing =) This is a great demonstration of the power of viral marketing =)

]]> Comment on Do You Think Adding 900 Fans in Two Days is Impossible? by Jonathan R. Rivera http://www.real-techguy.com/2010/02/16/do-you-think-adding-900-fans-in-two-days-is-impossible/comment-page-1/#comment-840 Jonathan R. Rivera Wed, 17 Feb 2010 04:00:01 +0000 http://www.real-techguy.com/?p=2676#comment-840 Put it to use Warren, and when you've tested it come on back and share the results. Put it to use Warren, and when you've tested it come on back and share the results.

]]> Comment on Do You Think Adding 900 Fans in Two Days is Impossible? by Jonathan R. Rivera http://www.real-techguy.com/2010/02/16/do-you-think-adding-900-fans-in-two-days-is-impossible/comment-page-1/#comment-839 Jonathan R. Rivera Wed, 17 Feb 2010 03:58:25 +0000 http://www.real-techguy.com/?p=2676#comment-839 Isn't is amazing how such a small change can make such a huge difference? That wave led into the SMM Camp wave and now the Page is really buzzing. I love to see all the little parts working in sync.<br><br>BTW- Thanks for the write up at Kaiscapes. Isn't is amazing how such a small change can make such a huge difference? That wave led into the SMM Camp wave and now the Page is really buzzing. I love to see all the little parts working in sync.

BTW- Thanks for the write up at Kaiscapes.

]]> Comment on Do You Think Adding 900 Fans in Two Days is Impossible? by edase http://www.real-techguy.com/2010/02/16/do-you-think-adding-900-fans-in-two-days-is-impossible/comment-page-1/#comment-837 edase Tue, 16 Feb 2010 23:58:46 +0000 http://www.real-techguy.com/?p=2676#comment-837 definitely it's the Real Estate factor. <br>Agents are desperate for income now, lots of investors are looking into ways to invest out of state (well, it depends where is the best value for the dollar invested). Referrals is a good way to share the pie of the RE commission. No-one is willing to lose a customer even if the return is just a couple hundred bucks.<br>Well, and behind of all, there was probably some good targeting done from the Fan Page admin part. Now all the growths is like an geometric progression. Good Luck and thanks for the tool! definitely it's the Real Estate factor.
Agents are desperate for income now, lots of investors are looking into ways to invest out of state (well, it depends where is the best value for the dollar invested). Referrals is a good way to share the pie of the RE commission. No-one is willing to lose a customer even if the return is just a couple hundred bucks.
Well, and behind of all, there was probably some good targeting done from the Fan Page admin part. Now all the growths is like an geometric progression. Good Luck and thanks for the tool!

]]> Comment on Do You Think Adding 900 Fans in Two Days is Impossible? by chuckmurphy http://www.real-techguy.com/2010/02/16/do-you-think-adding-900-fans-in-two-days-is-impossible/comment-page-1/#comment-836 chuckmurphy Tue, 16 Feb 2010 23:16:18 +0000 http://www.real-techguy.com/?p=2676#comment-836 This is AWESOME! So, it really is possible to touch that many lives in such a short time.<br><br>There's hope for all of us!<br><br><A href=http://www.illinoishomemortgagerates.com rel="nofollow">Illinois home mortgage rates</A> This is AWESOME! So, it really is possible to touch that many lives in such a short time.

There's hope for all of us!

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]]> Comment on Do You Think Adding 900 Fans in Two Days is Impossible? by Warren Owen-Realtor http://www.real-techguy.com/2010/02/16/do-you-think-adding-900-fans-in-two-days-is-impossible/comment-page-1/#comment-835 Warren Owen-Realtor Tue, 16 Feb 2010 22:57:10 +0000 http://www.real-techguy.com/?p=2676#comment-835 What a great insight. I usually post updates to my blog ( <a href="http://TheWarrenReport.info" rel="nofollow">http://TheWarrenReport.info</a> ) late morning or early afternoon, followed by posting it to Twitter and FaceBook friends. I then add the link to my Business (Fan) page ( <a href="http://tinyurl.com/KarenandWarrenOwen-FBFanPage" rel="nofollow">http://tinyurl.com/KarenandWarrenOwen-FBFanPage</a> ) and I'm done. Hopefully I can reach a totally new mix of viewers by varying posting times to each of these venues. So utterly simple! Thanks for sharing. What a great insight. I usually post updates to my blog ( http://TheWarrenReport.info ) late morning or early afternoon, followed by posting it to Twitter and FaceBook friends. I then add the link to my Business (Fan) page ( http://tinyurl.com/KarenandWarrenOwen-FBFanPage ) and I'm done. Hopefully I can reach a totally new mix of viewers by varying posting times to each of these venues. So utterly simple! Thanks for sharing.

]]> Comment on Do You Think Adding 900 Fans in Two Days is Impossible? by Peter Liu http://www.real-techguy.com/2010/02/16/do-you-think-adding-900-fans-in-two-days-is-impossible/comment-page-1/#comment-834 Peter Liu Tue, 16 Feb 2010 22:29:15 +0000 http://www.real-techguy.com/?p=2676#comment-834 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">@Real_TechGuy Anytime! Great post - Do You Think Adding 900 Fans in Two Days is Impossible? http://bit.ly/b9pSJA</span></span> @Real_TechGuy Anytime! Great post – Do You Think Adding 900 Fans in Two Days is Impossible? http://bit.ly/b9pSJA

]]> Comment on Do You Think Adding 900 Fans in Two Days is Impossible? by peterliu47 http://www.real-techguy.com/2010/02/16/do-you-think-adding-900-fans-in-two-days-is-impossible/comment-page-1/#comment-833 peterliu47 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 21:54:45 +0000 http://www.real-techguy.com/?p=2676#comment-833 I love it! Thanks for sharing! I've had similar things happen by moving posting times, but nothing as dramatic. I love it! Thanks for sharing! I've had similar things happen by moving posting times, but nothing as dramatic.

]]> Comment on Do you know what you Want? by Diane Guercio http://www.real-techguy.com/2010/02/14/do-you-know-what-you-want/comment-page-1/#comment-832 Diane Guercio Sun, 14 Feb 2010 19:30:39 +0000 http://www.real-techguy.com/?p=2644#comment-832 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">RT @Real_TechGuy: Do you know what you Want? http://bit.ly/9garRR</span></span> RT @Real_TechGuy: Do you know what you Want? http://bit.ly/9garRR

]]> Comment on Perfect Example of What NOT to do in your Real Estate Marketing by Jonathan R. Rivera http://www.real-techguy.com/2010/01/28/perfect-example-of-what-not-to-do-in-your-real-estate-marketing/comment-page-1/#comment-831 Jonathan R. Rivera Sat, 13 Feb 2010 21:40:52 +0000 http://www.real-techguy.com/?p=2433#comment-831 LMAO, that was a great way to end your comment Matt. It's true, that "ask me" stuff is just plain ridiculous. LMAO, that was a great way to end your comment Matt. It's true, that “ask me” stuff is just plain ridiculous.

]]> Comment on Get Ready to Tackle Facebook | Free Training Today by Jonathan R. Rivera http://www.real-techguy.com/2010/02/11/free-facebook-training-toda/comment-page-1/#comment-830 Jonathan R. Rivera Fri, 12 Feb 2010 23:22:19 +0000 http://www.real-techguy.com/?p=2626#comment-830 I'm not sure why the feed went out so late. I'll post something about it when I find out where the videos are going to be stored. Keep an eye out for it. I'm not sure why the feed went out so late. I'll post something about it when I find out where the videos are going to be stored. Keep an eye out for it.

]]> Comment on Get Ready to Tackle Facebook | Free Training Today by lclarkson http://www.real-techguy.com/2010/02/11/free-facebook-training-toda/comment-page-1/#comment-829 lclarkson Fri, 12 Feb 2010 06:00:30 +0000 http://www.real-techguy.com/?p=2626#comment-829 I missed this webinar, where can I view it in near future? I missed this webinar, where can I view it in near future?

]]> Comment on Perfect Example of What NOT to do in your Real Estate Marketing by Matt Feato http://www.real-techguy.com/2010/01/28/perfect-example-of-what-not-to-do-in-your-real-estate-marketing/comment-page-1/#comment-828 Matt Feato Sun, 07 Feb 2010 08:30:44 +0000 http://www.real-techguy.com/?p=2433#comment-828 Gave me a good chuckle. So sick of the "ask me" blurbs. Just TELL what you got going in relative/better detail, then those who DO ask will be at least a warm lead...not doing the equivalent of cold-calling instead which I tend to hate with a passion...<br><br>Now check out my website...lol...(kidding) Gave me a good chuckle. So sick of the “ask me” blurbs. Just TELL what you got going in relative/better detail, then those who DO ask will be at least a warm lead…not doing the equivalent of cold-calling instead which I tend to hate with a passion…

Now check out my website…lol…(kidding)

]]> Comment on Perfect Example of What NOT to do in your Real Estate Marketing by Matt Feato http://www.real-techguy.com/2010/01/28/perfect-example-of-what-not-to-do-in-your-real-estate-marketing/comment-page-1/#comment-827 Matt Feato Sun, 07 Feb 2010 08:30:30 +0000 http://www.real-techguy.com/?p=2433#comment-827 Gave me a good chuckle. So sick of the "ask me" blurbs. Just TELL what you got going in relative/better detail, then those who DO ask will be at least a warm lead...not doing the equivalent of cold-calling instead which I tend to hate with a passion...<br><br>Now check out my website...lol...(kidding) Gave me a good chuckle. So sick of the “ask me” blurbs. Just TELL what you got going in relative/better detail, then those who DO ask will be at least a warm lead…not doing the equivalent of cold-calling instead which I tend to hate with a passion…

Now check out my website…lol…(kidding)

]]> Comment on Social Media is an attention economy by Jonathan R. Rivera http://www.real-techguy.com/2009/09/09/social-media-is-an-attention-economy/comment-page-1/#comment-826 Jonathan R. Rivera Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:09:25 +0000 http://www.real-techguy.com/?p=1016#comment-826 I find it incredibly interesting that you put quotes around "Listening" Jeff.<br><br>As far as I know, any interaction off the page will ALWAYS come from your personal profile. Sometimes you have to be willing to step outside of the brand and give people some personal interaction, it's called being genuine. In the end, people want to do business with people. I find it incredibly interesting that you put quotes around “Listening” Jeff.

As far as I know, any interaction off the page will ALWAYS come from your personal profile. Sometimes you have to be willing to step outside of the brand and give people some personal interaction, it's called being genuine. In the end, people want to do business with people.

]]> Comment on Social Media is an attention economy by JeffRagan http://www.real-techguy.com/2009/09/09/social-media-is-an-attention-economy/comment-page-1/#comment-825 JeffRagan Thu, 04 Feb 2010 04:24:39 +0000 http://www.real-techguy.com/?p=1016#comment-825 When I comment on other people's items, it does so from my personal Facebook account. How do I "listen" to people who haven't commented on my business page with my "business page profile"? When I comment on other people's items, it does so from my personal Facebook account. How do I “listen” to people who haven't commented on my business page with my “business page profile”?

]]> Comment on Social Media is an attention economy by Bill Gassett http://www.real-techguy.com/2009/09/09/social-media-is-an-attention-economy/comment-page-1/#comment-824 Bill Gassett Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:35:27 +0000 http://www.real-techguy.com/?p=1016#comment-824 No doubt about it you must engage to be successful with social media! No doubt about it you must engage to be successful with social media!

]]> Comment on Social Media is an attention economy by Jonathan R. Rivera http://www.real-techguy.com/2009/09/09/social-media-is-an-attention-economy/comment-page-1/#comment-823 Jonathan R. Rivera Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:03:45 +0000 http://www.real-techguy.com/?p=1016#comment-823 A little attention goes a long way Shane, thanks for reading and even bigger thanks for the comment ;) A little attention goes a long way Shane, thanks for reading and even bigger thanks for the comment ;)

]]> Comment on Social Media is an attention economy by Shane http://www.real-techguy.com/2009/09/09/social-media-is-an-attention-economy/comment-page-1/#comment-822 Shane Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:39:45 +0000 http://www.real-techguy.com/?p=1016#comment-822 Absolutely right. Even just using the "like" button gets people to read your ideas, posts and articles. Absolutely right. Even just using the “like” button gets people to read your ideas, posts and articles.

]]> Comment on Perfect Example of What NOT to do in your Real Estate Marketing by Rod Herman http://www.real-techguy.com/2010/01/28/perfect-example-of-what-not-to-do-in-your-real-estate-marketing/comment-page-1/#comment-819 Rod Herman Fri, 29 Jan 2010 21:01:27 +0000 http://www.real-techguy.com/?p=2433#comment-819 Absolutely true. The public can see who we are, what we are, and find out whether we're real or just some canned marketing creation. Those who are real demonstrate that by what they say and how they present their on-line image. And it usually doesn't take long for those who are in it just for themselves to expose themselves for who and what they really are. Again, great post...always glad to see there are still others out there who these morals. Absolutely true. The public can see who we are, what we are, and find out whether we're real or just some canned marketing creation. Those who are real demonstrate that by what they say and how they present their on-line image. And it usually doesn't take long for those who are in it just for themselves to expose themselves for who and what they really are. Again, great post…always glad to see there are still others out there who these morals.

]]> Comment on Perfect Example of What NOT to do in your Real Estate Marketing by Jonathan R. Rivera http://www.real-techguy.com/2010/01/28/perfect-example-of-what-not-to-do-in-your-real-estate-marketing/comment-page-1/#comment-818 Jonathan R. Rivera Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:23:37 +0000 http://www.real-techguy.com/?p=2433#comment-818 Education is never a waste of time ;) What board do you belong to? Education is never a waste of time ;) What board do you belong to?

]]> Comment on Perfect Example of What NOT to do in your Real Estate Marketing by sylviaseabolt http://www.real-techguy.com/2010/01/28/perfect-example-of-what-not-to-do-in-your-real-estate-marketing/comment-page-1/#comment-817 sylviaseabolt Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:39:02 +0000 http://www.real-techguy.com/?p=2433#comment-817 Exactly. This same sort of conversation has been going around my association, lately. Many feel that educating on Social Media for REALTORS is a waste of time. And truth be told; even the most tech savy people need refreshers every once in a while. Exactly. This same sort of conversation has been going around my association, lately. Many feel that educating on Social Media for REALTORS is a waste of time. And truth be told; even the most tech savy people need refreshers every once in a while.

]]> Comment on Perfect Example of What NOT to do in your Real Estate Marketing by Jonathan R. Rivera http://www.real-techguy.com/2010/01/28/perfect-example-of-what-not-to-do-in-your-real-estate-marketing/comment-page-1/#comment-816 Jonathan R. Rivera Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:17:13 +0000 http://www.real-techguy.com/?p=2433#comment-816 Not only is the internet the "Great Equalizer," but it gives us a chance to run a truly transparent business where people have a chance to get to know who we are before they chose to work with us. For anyone that's good at their job, this is a blessing. Not only is the internet the “Great Equalizer,” but it gives us a chance to run a truly transparent business where people have a chance to get to know who we are before they chose to work with us. For anyone that's good at their job, this is a blessing.

]]> Comment on Perfect Example of What NOT to do in your Real Estate Marketing by Jonathan R. Rivera http://www.real-techguy.com/2010/01/28/perfect-example-of-what-not-to-do-in-your-real-estate-marketing/comment-page-1/#comment-815 Jonathan R. Rivera Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:14:58 +0000 http://www.real-techguy.com/?p=2433#comment-815 You're right Nina, old marketing techniques will not work in our New Media world. There are much better ways to connect then "Just Sold" postcards. It's up to us to innovate those new ways and use them to connect with our sphere. You're right Nina, old marketing techniques will not work in our New Media world. There are much better ways to connect then “Just Sold” postcards. It's up to us to innovate those new ways and use them to connect with our sphere.

]]> Comment on Perfect Example of What NOT to do in your Real Estate Marketing by Jonathan R. Rivera http://www.real-techguy.com/2010/01/28/perfect-example-of-what-not-to-do-in-your-real-estate-marketing/comment-page-1/#comment-814 Jonathan R. Rivera Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:13:27 +0000 http://www.real-techguy.com/?p=2433#comment-814 I think posts like this are important to get conversations going on the topic. I don't want you to abuse this poor guy ;) I'm willing to bet it wasn't even him...I bet he hired someone to run his account and this is what they did (giving him the benefit of the doubt.)<br><br>BTW- It's people like us and discussions like this that will bring our industry into the new millennia. I think posts like this are important to get conversations going on the topic. I don't want you to abuse this poor guy ;) I'm willing to bet it wasn't even him…I bet he hired someone to run his account and this is what they did (giving him the benefit of the doubt.)

BTW- It's people like us and discussions like this that will bring our industry into the new millennia.

]]> Comment on Perfect Example of What NOT to do in your Real Estate Marketing by Jonathan R. Rivera http://www.real-techguy.com/2010/01/28/perfect-example-of-what-not-to-do-in-your-real-estate-marketing/comment-page-1/#comment-813 Jonathan R. Rivera Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:10:43 +0000 http://www.real-techguy.com/?p=2433#comment-813 Marketing in Social Media is so much like real life that these people don't get it. They think they're writing copy for a sales letter when they should be thinking about how they network at the local chamber mixer. It's still new and people need to learn what's right and what's not.<br><br>Our community is finally coming together so we can lead by example. this guy was an example of what NOT to do, however this post and the conversation around it have turned into a great example of what TO do.<br><br>Thanks for your insight Jason, don't be a stranger. Marketing in Social Media is so much like real life that these people don't get it. They think they're writing copy for a sales letter when they should be thinking about how they network at the local chamber mixer. It's still new and people need to learn what's right and what's not.

Our community is finally coming together so we can lead by example. this guy was an example of what NOT to do, however this post and the conversation around it have turned into a great example of what TO do.

Thanks for your insight Jason, don't be a stranger.

]]> Comment on Perfect Example of What NOT to do in your Real Estate Marketing by rodherman http://www.real-techguy.com/2010/01/28/perfect-example-of-what-not-to-do-in-your-real-estate-marketing/comment-page-1/#comment-811 rodherman Fri, 29 Jan 2010 09:03:06 +0000 http://www.real-techguy.com/?p=2433#comment-811 Well of course there are those "Hey I loved your article...I thought it was very relevant to my business" comment with a link to some generic real estate landing page. Those, of course, get an immediate DELETE!<br><br>Great post, Jonathan. The most those of us with a conscience and integrity expose those who are just in it for a buck, the better off our industry will be. I checked out Russell's FB page, which lists oodles of web sites. One of his sites is called "WeDidItAgain.com. What a name! That pretty much says it all -- pompous, arrogant, all-about-me. There are way too many of those in our business.<br><br>Thankfully, the internet has become the great equalizer, as those like Robert expose their lack of class and arrogance for all the world to see. They think they're making points and getting "exposure," but the savvy internet buyer and seller is looking for more than a fancy car, a wink and a fat cigar.<br><br>If I'm a buyer, I want some who cares about me and who will treat my like I'm their only client -- not someone who can boast and brag all night long. Fortunately, there are enough of us who pride ourselves on delivering Golden-Rule service to our clients! Well of course there are those “Hey I loved your article…I thought it was very relevant to my business” comment with a link to some generic real estate landing page. Those, of course, get an immediate DELETE!

Great post, Jonathan. The most those of us with a conscience and integrity expose those who are just in it for a buck, the better off our industry will be. I checked out Russell's FB page, which lists oodles of web sites. One of his sites is called “WeDidItAgain.com. What a name! That pretty much says it all — pompous, arrogant, all-about-me. There are way too many of those in our business.

Thankfully, the internet has become the great equalizer, as those like Robert expose their lack of class and arrogance for all the world to see. They think they're making points and getting “exposure,” but the savvy internet buyer and seller is looking for more than a fancy car, a wink and a fat cigar.

If I'm a buyer, I want some who cares about me and who will treat my like I'm their only client — not someone who can boast and brag all night long. Fortunately, there are enough of us who pride ourselves on delivering Golden-Rule service to our clients!

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