Comments on: Going Face to Face with Facebook http://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/going-face-to-face-with-facebook/ News, insights, tools, and inspiration for business owners and professionals Tue, 22 May 2012 19:01:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Bill Lublinhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/going-face-to-face-with-facebook/#comment-14363 Bill Lublin Tue, 22 Jul 2008 04:54:56 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=2623#comment-14363 Ginger - I blush with modesty look forward to seeing you at Inman! And welcome to AG - Ginger – I blush with modesty look forward to seeing you at Inman! And welcome to AG -

]]> By: Agent Genius Grows Exponentially! | agentgenius.com- national real estate opinion columnhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/going-face-to-face-with-facebook/#comment-14312 Agent Genius Grows Exponentially! | agentgenius.com- national real estate opinion column Mon, 21 Jul 2008 21:18:01 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=2623#comment-14312 [...] relationships with consumers. Ginger Wilcox in Marin County, CA has already cut her AG teeth with her first article which has created quite a bit of buzz! Ginger specializes in the luxury home market in her area [...] [...] relationships with consumers. Ginger Wilcox in Marin County, CA has already cut her AG teeth with her first article which has created quite a bit of buzz! Ginger specializes in the luxury home market in her area [...]

]]> By: Paula Henryhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/going-face-to-face-with-facebook/#comment-14258 Paula Henry Mon, 21 Jul 2008 01:22:02 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=2623#comment-14258 Ginger - Welcome to AG! Somehow I missed the announcement. Most of my thoughts have already been voiced here, that being, you can't use just one means of communication. People appreciate technology - it makes life simpler - but they also want the human touch. Great reminder to get out from behind the screen. Ginger – Welcome to AG! Somehow I missed the announcement. Most of my thoughts have already been voiced here, that being, you can’t use just one means of communication. People appreciate technology – it makes life simpler – but they also want the human touch. Great reminder to get out from behind the screen.

]]> By: Ginger Wilcoxhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/going-face-to-face-with-facebook/#comment-14233 Ginger Wilcox Sun, 20 Jul 2008 14:02:14 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=2623#comment-14233 Bill- I really believe if we really consciously target ways to meld them together (excellent choice of words by the way), that it can catapult our efforts to an entirely new level- creating connection s with people in a way we never really thought was possible. Ines- I am glad to be here too! It is now challenging to me when I have clients who I can't rely on email with. I have one client who wants to sign everything in person- nothing sent via email or fax. It is just how they work and they are good clients so I have to adjust. Of course, I would never find them on facebook either! Dale- I agree, text is more personal than other mediums. I like that you have to get right to the point with it. I can guarantee you will hear from me one day soon. I am calendaring in my face to face book experiment (right after Inman Connect!) Brian- Lazy is an excellent way to describe it. Unfortunately, the longer you wait to connect, the harder it is too! I am thrilled you are coming to connect- can't wait to meet you!!! Vance- I also built my business that way. Contact, Contact, Contact. It just works. Now I am trying to find a way to really bring together my love for technology to bridge that gap. Monika- thanks. I am thrilled and honored to be here! Eric- true. You don't want to send them a text if they don't know how. But do you think a phone call would make someone uncomfortable? I can't imagine feeling uncomfortable if someone called me that I am connected with on Facebook. I would be unhappy if they just called and started hitting me up for business, but that is not what I am talking about- just a simple "hey, how are you doing". If that is too difficult, it could also be a quick email that says, n"oticed your name on my facebook yesterday. I haven't seen you in so long. I would love to grab a cup of coffee or meet up for a drink" Glenn- exactly! Chuck G- great suggestion. I have been avoiding the podcast, which is actually amusing because I was a Broadcast Journalism major in college and have reporting experience!! It is on my "to do" list. Bill- I really believe if we really consciously target ways to meld them together (excellent choice of words by the way), that it can catapult our efforts to an entirely new level- creating connection s with people in a way we never really thought was possible.

Ines- I am glad to be here too! It is now challenging to me when I have clients who I can’t rely on email with. I have one client who wants to sign everything in person- nothing sent via email or fax. It is just how they work and they are good clients so I have to adjust. Of course, I would never find them on facebook either!

Dale- I agree, text is more personal than other mediums. I like that you have to get right to the point with it. I can guarantee you will hear from me one day soon. I am calendaring in my face to face book experiment (right after Inman Connect!)

Brian- Lazy is an excellent way to describe it. Unfortunately, the longer you wait to connect, the harder it is too! I am thrilled you are coming to connect- can’t wait to meet you!!!

Vance- I also built my business that way. Contact, Contact, Contact. It just works. Now I am trying to find a way to really bring together my love for technology to bridge that gap.

Monika- thanks. I am thrilled and honored to be here!

Eric- true. You don’t want to send them a text if they don’t know how. But do you think a phone call would make someone uncomfortable? I can’t imagine feeling uncomfortable if someone called me that I am connected with on Facebook. I would be unhappy if they just called and started hitting me up for business, but that is not what I am talking about- just a simple “hey, how are you doing”. If that is too difficult, it could also be a quick email that says, n”oticed your name on my facebook yesterday. I haven’t seen you in so long. I would love to grab a cup of coffee or meet up for a drink”

Glenn- exactly!

Chuck G- great suggestion. I have been avoiding the podcast, which is actually amusing because I was a Broadcast Journalism major in college and have reporting experience!! It is on my “to do” list.

]]> By: Glenn fm Napleshttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/going-face-to-face-with-facebook/#comment-14232 Glenn fm Naples Sun, 20 Jul 2008 13:41:55 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=2623#comment-14232 Chuck G - like your thought on video podcast and putting it on one's site. Chuck G – like your thought on video podcast and putting it on one’s site.

]]> By: Chuck Ghttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/going-face-to-face-with-facebook/#comment-14231 Chuck G Sun, 20 Jul 2008 12:57:58 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=2623#comment-14231 This just proves that you need to do both in this market to be successful -- tech touch AND human touch. Relying totally on one or the other is essentially ignoring a big chunk of potential business. Sitting behind the keyboard is easy because there's no threat of rejection. Picking up the phone is very much like starting that uncomfortable conversation in the grocery store (great analogy, by the way.) Want a way to bridge that gap, kind of an "interim" step? Podcast. Or better yet, video podcast. That way, people who are visitiing your site can actually hear and see you before you step out and make that personal touch. This just proves that you need to do both in this market to be successful — tech touch AND human touch. Relying totally on one or the other is essentially ignoring a big chunk of potential business. Sitting behind the keyboard is easy because there’s no threat of rejection. Picking up the phone is very much like starting that uncomfortable conversation in the grocery store (great analogy, by the way.)

Want a way to bridge that gap, kind of an “interim” step? Podcast. Or better yet, video podcast. That way, people who are visitiing your site can actually hear and see you before you step out and make that personal touch.

]]> By: Glenn fm Napleshttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/going-face-to-face-with-facebook/#comment-14227 Glenn fm Naples Sun, 20 Jul 2008 11:38:56 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=2623#comment-14227 Ginger - why don't we just call this the humanization of the web? Ginger – why don’t we just call this the humanization of the web?

]]> By: Eric Blackwellhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/going-face-to-face-with-facebook/#comment-14218 Eric Blackwell Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:23:15 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=2623#comment-14218 Great points, The goal IMO is to contact them using the means that THEY are comfortable with. Great points, The goal IMO is to contact them using the means that THEY are comfortable with.

]]> By: monikahttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/going-face-to-face-with-facebook/#comment-14217 monika Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:22:32 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=2623#comment-14217 Ginger, Mixing the old traditional ways with the new is the way to go. I think it really helps us stand out in the crowd. Congratulations on becoming a Genius! Ginger, Mixing the old traditional ways with the new is the way to go. I think it really helps us stand out in the crowd. Congratulations on becoming a Genius!

]]> By: Mark Eibnerhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/going-face-to-face-with-facebook/#comment-65917 Mark Eibner Sat, 19 Jul 2008 23:11:17 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=2623#comment-65917 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">we're at it again Going Face to Face with Facebook: We love your comments... almost as .. http://tinyurl.com/6xytqk</span></span> we’re at it again Going Face to Face with Facebook: We love your comments… almost as .. http://tinyurl.com/6xytqk

]]> By: Vance Shuteshttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/going-face-to-face-with-facebook/#comment-14216 Vance Shutes Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:51:01 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=2623#comment-14216 Ginger, Your photo caption at the opening of this post really sums it up for me - piecing it together - Touch and Technology. I've built my business since 1994 on the simple concept of regular contact with my base - either in print, by phone, or a visit. The melding of Web 2.0 fits perfectly into this strategy, and you've captured the essence superbly in this article. Many thanks! Ginger,

Your photo caption at the opening of this post really sums it up for me – piecing it together – Touch and Technology. I’ve built my business since 1994 on the simple concept of regular contact with my base – either in print, by phone, or a visit. The melding of Web 2.0 fits perfectly into this strategy, and you’ve captured the essence superbly in this article. Many thanks!

]]> By: Brian Blockhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/going-face-to-face-with-facebook/#comment-14213 Brian Block Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:34:23 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=2623#comment-14213 Ginger, terrific ideas. Sometimes we all get lazy with our real friendships and only communicate with them in the Web 2.0 space. I'm as guilty as everyone else. It's truly bizarre when I catchup with my sister on her Facebook Wall and re-connect and communicate with my best friend from high school via Facebook as well. Every once in a while, everyone needs to go old school -- pick up the phone, write a note, arrange a date for coffee. On another note, congratulations on writing here on AgentGenius and looking forward to meeting you Face to Face in a few days in San Francisco! Ginger, terrific ideas. Sometimes we all get lazy with our real friendships and only communicate with them in the Web 2.0 space. I’m as guilty as everyone else. It’s truly bizarre when I catchup with my sister on her Facebook Wall and re-connect and communicate with my best friend from high school via Facebook as well. Every once in a while, everyone needs to go old school — pick up the phone, write a note, arrange a date for coffee.

On another note, congratulations on writing here on AgentGenius and looking forward to meeting you Face to Face in a few days in San Francisco!

]]> By: Dale Chumbleyhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/going-face-to-face-with-facebook/#comment-14203 Dale Chumbley Sat, 19 Jul 2008 19:44:34 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=2623#comment-14203 Ginger, Great post! I try to make small connections through these social media sites but you help push that even further. Thank you! I have to admit, I will use text messaging as one of my avenues. I like it and feel it is pretty personal since you get right to the person where they are. I've found that the quick dialogue on the text message can be pretty fun and rewarding. IMHO. ;?) Hope to "hear from you" one day in the near future. Take care, Dale Ginger, Great post! I try to make small connections through these social media sites but you help push that even further. Thank you! I have to admit, I will use text messaging as one of my avenues. I like it and feel it is pretty personal since you get right to the person where they are. I’ve found that the quick dialogue on the text message can be pretty fun and rewarding. IMHO. ;?) Hope to “hear from you” one day in the near future. Take care, Dale

]]> By: ineshttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/going-face-to-face-with-facebook/#comment-14198 ines Sat, 19 Jul 2008 19:18:05 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=2623#comment-14198 Hey Ginger! bridging the gap I think is crucial because so many of us get so comfortable with typing and texting and DM'ing or whatever that we forget that others may not find that medium comfortable. Just this week, an old neighbor that I haven't talked to in years, sent me a note through Plaxo asking me to call them because they don't do e-mail well, in that same message they mentioned that a mutual friend was in town and 2 days later I ran unto both at the bank! - it was like social media prepared me for this face-to-face meeting.....it was pretty surreal (and it doesn't hurt that one of them is moving back and in town and will need a Realtor soo) ;) (welcome to AG - I am soooo glad to see you here) Hey Ginger! bridging the gap I think is crucial because so many of us get so comfortable with typing and texting and DM’ing or whatever that we forget that others may not find that medium comfortable.

Just this week, an old neighbor that I haven’t talked to in years, sent me a note through Plaxo asking me to call them because they don’t do e-mail well, in that same message they mentioned that a mutual friend was in town and 2 days later I ran unto both at the bank! – it was like social media prepared me for this face-to-face meeting…..it was pretty surreal (and it doesn’t hurt that one of them is moving back and in town and will need a Realtor soo) ;)

(welcome to AG – I am soooo glad to see you here)

]]> By: Bill Lublinhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/going-face-to-face-with-facebook/#comment-14195 Bill Lublin Sat, 19 Jul 2008 19:00:14 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=2623#comment-14195 Ginger ; I so related to your post - and your point is well made. Everyone in the world is not disappearing here and reappearing in second life - we need to effectuate the melding of technology and personal skills to maximize the effect of social media to further our personal and business goals. Thanks for reading my mind and putting it on paper so much better! Ginger ; I so related to your post – and your point is well made. Everyone in the world is not disappearing here and reappearing in second life – we need to effectuate the melding of technology and personal skills to maximize the effect of social media to further our personal and business goals.

Thanks for reading my mind and putting it on paper so much better!

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