Comments on: Ten (preventable) Mistakes Realtor Bloggers Make

By: cj

cj — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 12:57:18 +0000

Sure. Folks though avoid linking to anyone that is “competition” there’s a zero sum game mentality that Realtors have. Don’t dig it.

By: Jay Thompson

Jay Thompson — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 06:51:32 +0000

Good list.

Regarding #7, I actually think it is important to link out liberally. Not just to other real estate bloggers, but to anything that is pertinent to your article. It can add “depth” to an analysis, it can add another viewpoint, even an opposing viewpoint.

Also, in the beginning of a blogging “career” it is a sure-fire way to at least get on some people’s radar so you aren’t blogging in a vacuum.

Link randomly or for “popularity”? No, that would be silly and pointless. But outbound links to quality, and applicable, material is a good idea.

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By: Jim Duncan

Jim Duncan — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:24:41 +0000

#.5 or #12 –

Realize and accept that it’s work. Real work that requires a commitment. If you do something half-assed on your blog, it shows and reflects how you might treat your customers and clients.

Also, agreeing partly with Teri – it’s important to participate on other re.net blogs, but the real value of the conversation is local – find, build and nurture local blogging relationships.

By: Erion Shehaj

Erion Shehaj — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 23:27:09 +0000

More so than any others on this list, number one stands out to me because I’ve struggled with blogging frequency myself. The solution is to give your blog a structure: Set hard deadlines for your posts, create post themes etc. In our ErionHouston.com, we have TipTuesday and ForeclosureFriday in addition to monthly video market reports, news summaries etc. If you treat it more like an assignment than a hobby it tends to get done.

I’m with Teri on number seven. Realtors do too much schmoozing and moping with each other as it is – blogging doesn’t need to be another. They should, however, link to quality local blogs, comment on them and make connections.

Number 11: Got to use WordPress.

By: Teri Lussier

Teri Lussier — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:33:28 +0000

I would kind of disagree with #7. I think Realtors spend too much time linking with random other Realtors because it’s so easy. We are all in the same boat, it’s shop talk, you link to me and I’ll link to you, isn’t that cozy? And not enough time developing real genuine online communication with other local bloggers of all areas of interest.

Visit local blogs, share the natural common bond of one person to another. Everyone loves to see an authentic comment on their blog. It’s local relationship building. Find those bloggers with whom you share an interest- pets, cars, knitting, dining out, wine, kayaking, local college basketball team- and connect just like you would IRL.