The 10 Rules to blog by
Real estate bloggers, brokers, those in real estate associations considering "regulating" real estate blogs ... you should all read this article and watch this course. 1. Check your facts. 2. Avoid virtual vendettas. 3. Obey the law. 4. Weigh promises. 5. Reveal secrets selectively. 6.…
A new contact form
Thanks to Greg, it's in the sidebar. Please let me know if you have any problems. One thought - does the statement - "I aim to help you answer any real estate needs you have" make this blog advertising?
What good is a real estate blog?
This is what it's good for, from one of my current clients: I think the medium of a blog lends itself to honesty, candor, and trustworthiness, which are qualities I want in a Realtor. In an industry with a LOT of shills, slackers and slimeballs,…
Three years of blogging
It's humbling and a bit embarrassing to look back to my first posts on 4 January 2005, on a vastly different (and inferior, non-open-source) blogging platform - but it was a good place to start. I'd like to think I and this site have grown,…
Real estate blogs are international
It's easy to focus on writing for the real estate market within the United States, but real estate (and real estate blogs) is international. (Translated version) Thanks for the link! This reinforces my wife's gift to me this Christmas. Besides, the US Dollar isn't doing…
Are (real estate) blogs commercial?
What is the definition of "commercial"? What defines a real estate blog as being "commercial"? If you have a link to an MLS search, are you therefore offering the potential for you to make money, and thus commercializing your blog? Is it possible even to…
New version of Askimet
For those who blog and use Askimet, there's a new version out today. Maybe I'll be able to stop moderating comments, a step (and chore) necessitated by the new spam onslaught.
What’s a blog?
These guys rock. The ability to explain something in such a clear, concise, easily understandable way is admirable brilliance. I could have used this video on Wednesday when I gave a brief presentation on real estate blogs. It's funny that they posted the Blogs in…
Passionate real estate representation
From Seth Godin this morning: Every time you walk into a meeting, agree to sit in on a sales call, do a job interview or have a conversation with a consultant, you're marketing. You're either selling the story of your enthusiasm and attention, or you're…
Sorry about all the spam
More and more sneaks through every day. I love Askimet, but may have to implement additional measures. Nobody likes seeing those pornographic comments, but I have responsibilities other than monitoring spam comments. :)