Comments on: What Realtors Should Put on Their Blog

By: Cramer S

Cramer S — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 03:16:27 +0000

Real Estate bloggers should follow Gary Vaynerchuk’s example and begin by providing value content to their clients and potential clients, rather than simply crammer listings down their throats. If you don’t know who Gary Vaynerchuk is, it’s worth a Google for the case study. Lessons learned.

By: zunot

zunot — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:48:48 +0000

Thank you Christian… still not so sure about the writing,Maybe that is a reflection on my writing now that I think about it! Love your NAR suggestion too

By: Christian Russell

Christian Russell — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:31:03 +0000

Thanks David!

By: David Krushinsky

David Krushinsky — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:00:23 +0000

This article is right on the money Christian!

By: Michelle Potter

Michelle Potter — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:38:39 +0000

Thank you Christian… still not so sure about the writing -yet the posts come in so handy for educational references – especially for folks coming from out of town – I am constantly sending links to buyers who need more information on one topic or another… this ongoing library makes it so easy to explain processes. The photos are fabulous for filler and for giving buyers insight into the lifestyle here. Thanks again for a great post – it is not that hard at all to blog and just takes a bit of commitment.

By: Christian Russell

Christian Russell — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:19:43 +0000

Rob – agreed It’s the long game that matters more than anything else. Continuing to add value for your readers over time will lead to incoming business. It’s why it’s so important to be in a business you love…and to write about what you love. It’s likely the money’s not gonna come right away, so you need to be doing something that truly interests you in the meantime!

By: Rob

Rob — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:14:05 +0000

thanks for the tips Chris
There is real value in having a blog and building a list of followers who read and comment on it.
As you start adding value to what the readers are looking for you will see that translating into leads and eventually into business

cheers
Rob
.-= Rob´s last blog .. =-.

By: Christian Russell

Christian Russell — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:09:54 +0000

Michelle – that’s a cool idea to have a “just photos” section…I’m sure the success of that section doesn’t reflect on your writing though! You don’t have to be a great writer to blog. You just have to be honest and actually have something to say You’re right, pictures are powerful and definitely engage readers.

By: Michelle Potter

Michelle Potter — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:13:19 +0000

Christian – Thank you for a well-thought out post. One more easy suggestion is to just add neighborhood or community photos when the words aren’t flowing. Plus, I get more hits to my “just photos” section than anything I actually write… Maybe that is a reflection on my writing now that I think about it! Love your NAR suggestion too -

By: Christian Russell

Christian Russell — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:02:31 +0000

Bob – that’s awesome! I’ve recently started with videos as well. It’s the opposite of what I expected. It’s actually a very simple, quick way to get some thoughts out and posted to your blog. I’ve found it to be very helpful.

Tyler – Haha! You’re absolutely right…

By: Tyler

Tyler — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:27:19 +0000

I couldnt agree more. There are a lot of agents that I have talked to that just insist that they do not have the time, then I hear them complaining about how there are no leads coming through the system. Well, heres the thing buddy, if you don’t have a client that you are working with, then you should be spending that time reaching out to more clients. A day without a lead coming in does not mean that you get the day off. -Tyler

By: Bob

Bob — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:22:43 +0000

Thanks for the ideas. I am shaking it up a little and mixing video blogs in with my text blogs. The video blogs now comprise 1/2 of my blog posts and the are always current relavent topics like, “What is a Short Sale”, “How to Buy in Today’s Market”…. The feedback has been very positive.