The Potentiel of Social Networks for Real Estate Agents

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Question: What do Facebook, Twitter, Youtube have in common?
Answer: They are all social networking sites.
OK, So what? What does that actually mean?
Social networking sites are places where you can find new “friends” and build relationships. That makes them potentially important marketing resources. So if relationship-building is important to your business, then you really should not ignore the potential of social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and MySpace.
Waste of Time?Of course many people think online social networking is a complete waste of time. As a real estate agent, for example, you might say “I prefer to do my social networking with real people rather than ‘virtual’ people on the internet.”
There is a lot of truth to that. Much of the activity that takes place on social network websites is completely self-serving. There is a lot of navel-gazing and self-promotion going on, there’s no doubt about that.
But on the other hand, you can meet a lot of people very quickly, and if you have something to offer then you can very quickly put your offer out there and see what kind of people respond.
That is exactly what AgentMapIt is about – putting your profile in front of a lot of people who are looking for agents to “network” with and who are interested in sharing referrals. In fact, with AgentMapIt this is such a painless process that it is difficult to know why you would NOT want to do it.
No Effort, No Results
Many people think these sites (Facebook, Twitter, Youtube) are just alternatives to magazines or newspapers, and they are disappointed that you cannot just place an ad and sit back and collect the results.
As with all other social networking sites (Youtube, Twitter, Facebook, etc.), the benefit you derive from them is completely dependent on the effort you put into them. People who are really good at making these resources work for them – not as entertainment, but as business/marketing tools – are unanimous thatyou have to work at building relationships online just as you do offline.
What does that mean?
It means you have to really “network” with people by staying in touch with them. And not just by sending out ads or promos to them (although that’s OK from time to time).
Just as in the offline world, the best online relationship-building techniques involve sharing information and expertise, expressing an interest in what others are doing, helping people with their problems and concerns – especially when there is no immediate payback.
Sometimes all that means is just saying “Hi. I just wanted to touch base with you. How are things going in your neck of the woods?”

Thank you to AgentMapIt for sharing this article with us.
Fabienne Malenfant
Relationist

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A Sutton Agent who deserve to be known

Mme Gina Lavoie
Sutton Real Estate Agent

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For 21 years now, I have been very active in the Atwater market district (south west) as an experienced professional real estate agent. Well-known for my communication skills and my honest and efficient approach, my customers benefit from my expertise and my knowledge of the real estate market. Having lived and worked in this region, I can negotiate the best possible price and can also offer you excellent advice.

Graduated in administration, I worked in this domain before getting interested in real estate. I also acquired many years experience in a family firm in retail business. I started my career with ‘’ The Permanent’’ and joined the Sutton Group in 1994.

Your satisfaction is my priority; from beginning to end, I advise you in the process of buying or selling and I pay particular attention to all the details of the transaction. I have many sales to my credit including more than 22 transactions already this year. It is said that I really work for my clients and it’s the truth. I will offer you a highly professional service that will meet your very best expectations.

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Real estate agent who deserve to be known

Mme Renée Violette


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After graduating in public relations from Laval University in Quebec city, Renée Violette worked at a television station for a few years. Then she put her career aside to raise her children.During these years, she gave a lot of her time to the Montreal School Board where she was an active member on different committees. A Montreal-West resident for 16 years, she was also very involved in her community. Among other things she was a volunteer member of the Montreal-West Architectural Committee.So she is very familiar with her neighborhood of Montreal-West, as well as it's nearby NDG area.A few years ago, Renée decided to give her professional career a new start. After taking a course in interior decorating, she decided to continue her studies and became a real estate agent. This career allows her to fulfill her love of meeting different people and work in a field where routine is not part of your daily activities.Her patience, her discretion, her ability to adjust to any situation and her good sense of organization are the qualities her clients appreciate the most. Also, her training as an interior decorator is a great asset for her work as a real estate agent as she can give her clients good advice on home staging as well as helping them see all the possibilities offered by the home they plan to purchase.Renée can serve her clients in French and English, and her client's satisfaction is her best motivation
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Real Estate Agent who deserve to be known,

Mme Colette Birks,

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A graduate in administration Colette Birks has worked for many years in public relations and administration within a paramedical organization as general coordinator on a provincial scale. In 1998 she turned to the field of real estate, which gave her new opportunities to exercise her skills. Her methodical and organized habits are much appreciated by her clients SELLERS, whom she guides through all the selling process. Colette Birks protects her client's interests and rigorously applies professional guidelines set by ACAIQ. My clients BUYERS also recognize the quality and energy she bring to her work on their behalf. A resident of the centre west of montreal she have successfully concluded many sales downtown, in Westmount, in Notre Dame de Grace and Côte des Neiges. Her perseverance and integrity and sunny personality inspire confidence in her clients who can look foward to concluding their transactions in a climate of absolute trust. She also can give you services in French, English and Spanish.

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