Keyword: networking

Real estate networking… same as it ever was

Real estate networking… same as it ever was

Witness the high tech agent of 2011: they are busy engaging with everyone they can via social networks and the internet. they are conversational, informative and open. they are the same as agents that were good at those things 20 years ago. Using the word “social” makes nothing new People act as if putting the word “social” in front of ...

Lesley Lambert | 2011/05/26  | 37 Comments Social Media

What you can do right now to compete in the real estate game

What you can do right now to compete in the real estate game

Hydrated yet? Are you overwhelmed? Do you feel like you’re being stampeded on in order to keep up with the ever changing online landscape? I can certainly understand.  It is as if someone turned on a fire hydrant and aimed it full stream at your head- I know because I’ve seen it in the eyes of those I meet and ...

Benn Rosales | 2011/01/02  | 42 Comments Social Media

Realtors, I Want You to Like Me… Or Do I?

Realtors, I Want You to Like Me… Or Do I?

Is There a Secret Handshake or Cool Club I Should Know About? As my real estate licensing test date approaches, so does responsibility and opportunity. I think I’ve got a few things going for me. They would include an advertising background, a great company to work for, and of course, getting inside information from the Agent Genius crew. Wait. What ...

Michael Bertoldi | 2010/03/18  | 43 Comments Real Estate

Why Wasting Your Time With Foursquare Is Good

Why Wasting Your Time With Foursquare Is Good

You just became the Mayor of… If you don’t know what Foursquare is, here’s a brief run down. An app run from your phone, Foursquare allows you to “check-in” to locations in your city (and others if you’re traveling). A “check-in” is like making a public announcement as to your whereabouts. Hey everyone, I’m at Starbucks. Hi friends, you can ...

Matt Stigliano | 2009/11/25  | 43 Comments Social Media

Getting Face to Face and Toe to Toe

Getting Face to Face and Toe to Toe

Isolated Agents That Are Everywhere There are so many progressive real estate agents that have engaged with the web, especially within the last year.  A few years ago a good portion of them didn’t have a clue what a blog was, what Twitter could do or why they needed a Facebook account.  These days, or a lot of people if ...

Chris Griffith | 2009/06/16  | 19 Comments Social Media

Advanced Networking

Advanced Networking

Look for Networking Opportunities Networking happens in many different situations. Not only should you network with other people in the same line of business as yourself, but more importantly, reach out to those outside of your circle, to build the relationships and make connections. Any gathering of people – put your networking skills to work! Networking comes very naturally to ...

Kim Wood | 2009/06/03  | 3 Comments Coaching

White Gossip, Cheerleaders and Commission Checks

White Gossip, Cheerleaders and Commission Checks

White Gossip “Gossip is just news running ahead of itself in a red satin dress.”  ~Liz Smith We know Black Gossip is mean spirited, pygmy minded and destructive. What about White Gossip?  Want to brighten Top Of Mind Awareness, look whip smarter, spark conversation, discover opportunities and create a sweet, free flowing stream of commission checks?  Then you want to weave White Gossip. Weaving White ...

Ken Brand | 2009/04/06  | 11 Comments How to

New Way To Network?

New Way To Network?

You Need A Blog So I’m talking to Donna, a friend I met while networking.  “How’s it going?”  “Not great.”  I say, “You’ve got to come up with the next Pet Rock.”  “I did.  But I can’t do it by myself.”  “You need a blog.”  “How do I do that?” Here we go… Cowboy Up I have a tendency to ...

Vicki Moore | 2009/03/30  | 12 Comments How to

Do You Have A Strategic Network?

Do You Have A Strategic Network?

Seriously, Check it Out First things first: you need to read Kim Wood’s excellent first article for agentgenius because this here article builds upon her idea of casting your business-getting anchor in a group of like-minded, interrelated people. Seriously, check it out before you continue… If you read her article you’re probably full of ideas and new revelations about who ...

Mark Eckenrode | 2008/10/01  | 7 Comments Marketing