I did not say that blogging was a waste of time…for you.

You are and have been good. But there’s a difference between Prince, and a Prince coverband.

How many blogs say, “now is a great time to buy,” in 40% or more of the posts? How many aren’t about getting prospects and leads ? MOST of ‘em. And for people with no more originality than that, telling ‘em not to blog is a FABULOUS idea..,

So many blog with a sense of entitlement. I blog for advocacy.

All these points are underlined by the fact that this is where the client is getting information. Tomorrow it maybe some other venue, but for now, meeting the client where they are, is important.

Guess what? I’ve had several people contact me for help in setting up their blog because NOW they realize that they’re behind the 8-ball because they have very little computer knowledge, let alone Internet knowledge.

So, Jonathan, let’s keep this blogging thing-ey a secret, and we’ll just let those folks spend their $$$ on the old-fashioned prospecting, and we’ll just keep doing the FREE stuff. BTW, two of my listings sold in Feb & Mar due to my blog where they saw the homes as new listings … I’ll be listing a home soon due to my blog (they liked my dog w/glasses) … and I’ve recently had two other listing appointments due to my blog. Oh, and the price range of all these homes is between $220 -325. Not a bad ROI for the time spent!

I’m also from the midwest, right? We’re older, slower, fatter and dumber.

Half the midwest is still on dial up.

Ah, people resist change. Be honest, new agents don’t have the expertise to add value. I was being bombastic, but blogging doesn’t and shouldn’t replace other forms of outreach and networking. Never can never should

People do pseudo work and call it prospecting. It’s not. It’s way slower. Yes, you can catch lightning. But seriously, call your friends, family and past clients. Explain them what the mess really is about, and how you can help. That’s better ROI wise than blogging.