For the second time, I have been asked to speak at the annual Women’s Expo on Camano Island on April 30th. The topic will be Social Networking in today’s world. There are many social networking sites gaining popularity, and it’s changing our world and how we communicate and do business.
Social networking and internet technology has opened up a new way to do business, making advertising such as print less effective. It is said on average about 90% of the population start on the internet to search for their home or an agent. We are savvy…we search for cars, clothes, sales, electronics, gifts, etc. on the internet to compare prices and quality. We have search engines such as Yelp and blogs that give reviews, and we listen.
How does this apply to my profession and you? Selling real estate has transformed in a big way. We have the ability to reach clients all over the world with the click of a button. I find it interesting through Google Analytics to see who is viewing my listings. I get viewers from all over the world: China, Japan, India, Mexico, Canada, Europe, and the list goes on. As a buyer or seller, the world is at your fingertips.
When you search for a real estate agent or company, it’s important to “Google” them. How visible are they? How involved are they on sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Active Rain, Realtor.com, Trulia, Zillow, and do they have a blog? If 90% of clients are starting their search on the web, you want maximum exposure.
I challenge you to “Google” your agent. Go ahead, Google me. I think you will like what you see!
For more expert real estate advice please contact Jamie Johnson 425.268.7291 or jamie@windermere.com. Visit my website at: www.JamieJohnsonHomes.com
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