What I have been amazed by in the last year, is how many people use it as their primary form of contact with me. These folks have my email, my phone number, and yet, when the time comes, I’m surprised how often they use Facebook to reach out to me. That alone speaks volumes. You have to be where the people are – and like it or not – more and more, they are on Facebook.

Don’t worry about me, I’ve got thick skin.

However, I’m not even remotely sold on your concepts.

I’ve got a growing database here of prospects that have registered on my web site. Approaching 3,000 in two years.

I’ve had a steady stream of clients which is also growing.

Not ONCE did any of them mention any of these sites nor did ANY of them come from said sites.

Also, for me Real Estate is a business and I prefer not to really have my “sphere of influence” or all my friends and neighbors and church goers as clients.

Right now I’m working with a Korean all cash buyer in the $5M range. Darn kucky I know. But if I’m trying to land that whale on some social internet site, forget it.

All that said, these are my own personal experiences and observations. I know people love those sites and I don’t mean to be bruising any toes!

RM

Navy Chief, Navy Pride.

Ed: Great points, everyone love to look a pictures. Cheers.

Sal: I think FB is underrated and under utilized. I believe people choose to work with people they know and trust, FB provides an opportunity to share who and what you are. You’re right about the number of people, 1000 is hard to keep up, the number is a personal deal, to each their own I imagine. Thanks for reading and your comments. Cheers.

Eyerke: Amen. Cheers and thanks.

Rob?Atlanta Real Estate: You’re fine, no worries. I think it’s something you’ll keep you eye on. Eventually, if your prospect or clients are having these juicy and personal conversations on line and you’re not, well, people become better friends, refer and recommend they know best and think of first. If you’re not Top Of Mind and someone else is, poof, there goes the opportunity. Thanks for reading and sharing your view. Rock ON.

Thanks for the blog. I always read these types of posts because so far I have not participated in Facebook, Twitter, or any of those services with the funny names.

You probably think, well this guy must be 87 years old, but I’m 44 and surrounded by computers (literally). I’m a SEO guy, web developer, engineer, baseball coach, father of two, realtor. I’m fairly well rounded.

I’m online nearly all awake hours and carry a blackberry 24/7.

I enjoy conversing with people like you about interesting topics on Blogs like this one. But, I feel no need to tweet anyone, or do whatever happens on Facebook, or even LinkIn to anything.

Is there something wrong with me? Why don’t I “get it?”

LOL!

Have a good day!

Rob

Facebook is also great for keeping large numbers of people up to date on small but significant things in your life.

Always, always ask your clients if you can add them as a friend on facebook. From then on your relevance will always be refreshed in their heads. Cause you know they need to be reminded.