Most of my post thus far have been about real estate but not necessary about my experience as an Angel. So this post is going to be dedicated to just that my first month as Zach's Guardian Angel.
First of all, man have I learned a lot! From entering listings, creating blogs, creating listing widgets, reverse prospecting, shall I continue??? I think you get the point. I like to think of myself as a quick learner but I must give credit where it is due. Zach has been a great teacher. He knows how to dummy things down so that anyone would understand it and get it! Not that I am a dummy! :)
Secondly, I have met some of the most amazing people working at Go! The culture here is unlike any other. The people are so nice and so supportive. I can't imagine ever working somewhere that doesn't have the same culture. Its MAGICAL! Its MEMORABLE! Its worth $5! Don't understand, peep our site and you will: http://www.gorealtyunplugged.com/
At this point I am sure that you are saying "Its not all roses and butterflies, Candace. Lets here some reality!" The reality is that it is rainbows and bunnies!! I have had to come out of my shell a little and do things that I'm not used to. I have had to write a blog. I have had to create listing widgets. I have had to send listing announcements. All of these things are things that I am not comfortable with. Sending stuff to people that I don't know, 5000+ to be exact! What are they going to say about my writing skills? Do my pronouns and nouns match?? And lets not metion my directional issues. I have discovered after 7 years of living in the Triangle, I still don't know my way around. Needless to say I have spent numerous days in my car in this North Carolina heat! I guess its time for a GPS!
To sum it up real quick for you, I am one happy girl. I have no complaints! Well, I wish mother nature would stop with the heat already! :)
Wednesday
What is Social Media Good For?
So as promised, below I have outlined what the article in Realtor Magazine says are the advantages of Social Media. I have used the most common/known.
FACEBOOK
"It is good for getting blanket messages out to your network. Staying up-to-date on what your sphere of influence is saying, reading, watching, and doing. Creating fan pages for your business that people beyond your sphere can join."
TWITTER
"Sending real-time updates to your sphere of influence. Serving links to articles and items of interest. Following leading news outlets and idustry thinkers."
LINKEDIN
"Promoting your professional qualifications and accomplishments. Joining groups to share knowledge and build referral networks. Asking other members for business."
If you find yourself asking: What is Facebook? What is Twitter? What is Linkedin? Go find out!
"It is good for getting blanket messages out to your network. Staying up-to-date on what your sphere of influence is saying, reading, watching, and doing. Creating fan pages for your business that people beyond your sphere can join."
"Sending real-time updates to your sphere of influence. Serving links to articles and items of interest. Following leading news outlets and idustry thinkers."
"Promoting your professional qualifications and accomplishments. Joining groups to share knowledge and build referral networks. Asking other members for business."
If you find yourself asking: What is Facebook? What is Twitter? What is Linkedin? Go find out!
Sex and The City: The Raleigh Addition
So I have created a property blog before BUT I have never actually written the posts on the blog. I didn't think I was a good enough writer for that. My bossman told me otherwise yesterday. I was so proud and so happy that he liked it. I can't describe how I felt yesterday. I have never really felt it, you know, a boss appreciating your work? Now that I know the feeling, there is nothing like it!!! I am pretty sure I was blushing yesterday!
People, you better watch out, I am the next Carrie Bradshaw. Am I stretching it too far?? I mean they say Dream Big or Go Home. So, here's to Dreaming Big! CHEERS!
Peep The Blog:
http://228heidinger.blogspot.com/
People, you better watch out, I am the next Carrie Bradshaw. Am I stretching it too far?? I mean they say Dream Big or Go Home. So, here's to Dreaming Big! CHEERS!
Peep The Blog:
http://228heidinger.blogspot.com/
Tuesday
Social Media + Real Estate = $Networking$
So while I was waiting for TEMPO class to start today I picked up a piece of paper that talked about social media. Its all the rage these days right? Not so much for a lot of real estate agents. Below I have given a few excerpts from this article that I found compelling.
"Perhaps the most remarkable thing about online networking is the wide range of reactions it stirs up. Some real estate professionals swear by it. Others say it's a diversion at best - and an utter waster of time at worst." I would have to say that I completely DISAGREE with those that think it is a waste of time. If you talk to any agent at Go Realty they will make you a believer in Social Media from their success stories. They have gotten listing appointments, buyers, referrals, etc.
"Somewhere between these extremes is the reality of how the social web is changing the profession. While it might not be a good fit for everyone, millions of people are using it to communicate and its popularity shows no signs of fading." I AGREE. Social Media isn't going anywhere. Just last week, GOOGLE+ was launched as yet another social media site. So together lets count: Facebook, Twitter, Yammer, Blogger, shall we continue??? The truth is in the pudding! Its time to adapt to the changing times as hard as it may seem. Trust, it will expand your business!
So you ask, how do I use them? How do I use them effectively for my business? Stay tuned for more!
***Excerpts are from an article in Realtor Magazine, Septemeber 2009.
"Perhaps the most remarkable thing about online networking is the wide range of reactions it stirs up. Some real estate professionals swear by it. Others say it's a diversion at best - and an utter waster of time at worst." I would have to say that I completely DISAGREE with those that think it is a waste of time. If you talk to any agent at Go Realty they will make you a believer in Social Media from their success stories. They have gotten listing appointments, buyers, referrals, etc.
"Somewhere between these extremes is the reality of how the social web is changing the profession. While it might not be a good fit for everyone, millions of people are using it to communicate and its popularity shows no signs of fading." I AGREE. Social Media isn't going anywhere. Just last week, GOOGLE+ was launched as yet another social media site. So together lets count: Facebook, Twitter, Yammer, Blogger, shall we continue??? The truth is in the pudding! Its time to adapt to the changing times as hard as it may seem. Trust, it will expand your business!
So you ask, how do I use them? How do I use them effectively for my business? Stay tuned for more!
***Excerpts are from an article in Realtor Magazine, Septemeber 2009.
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