This article is a guest blogging contribution by : Rachel Hyun Kim

In a couple of weeks, Facebook’s Timeline will be permanently added to all users’ profiles. Though many users have already opted-in to try the new features, there is still a significant portion of the Facebook population that stays unaware.

Unfortunately, real estate professionals may find themselves in this segment; however, it is important to understand what Facebook Timeline has to offer. When optimized and used properly, Timeline can provide a wealth of benefits to the professional, ranging from lead generation to cultivating relationships with clients. Therefore, instead of frantically figuring out Timeline upon transition, take some time to learn about the imminent change to ease and adjust your profile at your own pace. Read the rest of this entry »

In a previous article about YouTube marketing tips for Real Estate professionals, I shared a shocking statistic that only 12% of the Real Estate industry is present on YouTube!

Recently, I came across even more astonishing Real Estate Social Media stats that inspired today’s article. Read the rest of this entry »

Few days ago, I had the pleasure of interviewing Aaron Eden, Garious founder, on Twitter using #OnRamp hashtag as a symbol of Garious On-Ramp book.

Throughout the interview, Aaron will shed light on business innovation best practices, Garious journey, On Ramp book and his vision for the future. Read the rest of this entry »

Did you know that YouTube is the largest search engine behind Google? Did you know that many social media experts (including Chris Brogan) predict that video marketing will skyrocket in 2012?

Here comes a shocker: According to a study by Postling.com, a staggering Read the rest of this entry »

On Ramp: Looking For Problems To Solve

In: On-Ramp Book

Author: Aaron Eden

11 Feb 2012

We fell behind on our plan to release a new section of the book each week, but we will now continue our journey of helping real estate agents utilize the lean canvas to determine if they have a viable business model and create a social media marketing strategy through the same process.   Below is a section from our new “On-Ramp: Your Social Media Roadmap” book.  You can read the other sections of the book as well.

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Have you ever wondered why most people make purchasing decisions based on friends’ recommendations and product reviews?

Because friends and reviews are neutral third parties, so when the say: “this brand rocks”, they are sincere about it. They are speaking from the heart Read the rest of this entry »

As I was following up on the smashing success of Smart Trust book co-authored by Stephen M.R. Covey (son of the legendary Dr. Stephen R. Covey) and his partner Greg Link, I couldn’t help but think: Like father like son!

To get a feel of his latest masterpiece, I encourage you to listen attentively to Stephen’s interview with Bob Burg. You will be glad you did! Read the rest of this entry »

Last week, we shed light on Jay Thompson’s (@PhxREGuy) Twitter success story and I was impressed by how he fully grasped the unwritten rules of social media and used them to attract clients on Twitter. Read the rest of this entry »
I am very excited to present our first top 20 picks for 2012. January’s social scene is brimming with great content that we assimilated from several resources (including but not limited to Business Insider, Customer Think, Mashable, SME, SoftwareAdvise) for your reading pleasure. Read the rest of this entry »
When it comes to social media marketing, many are still in the dark as to where and how to connect with leads, prospects and customers to ensure that business goals are met.  Is it all about a question on management, branding.. or both?  Can real estate professionals get down to the bottom of social media engagement by mixing best practices with SEO?  Two things are certain though: Your online reputation matters a lot and measuring the impact of your campaign is very much real. Read the rest of this entry »

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