Real Estate: 5 Reasons to Start a Blog

Still not convinced that blogging and other forms of social media can boost business?
If you’re not blogging, you’re missing some prime opportunities to capture new leads, market listings and make a lasting impression on your clients. The more you blog and repeatedly use the same phrases, the more hits your site will get through search engines like Google.
Blogs needn’t be longer than 300 words and you should use some photos, videos and plenty of links to relevant Web sites and material.

With millions and millions of users on social networks such as Twitter, Facebook,
LinkedIn and YouTube – along with the reach ActiveRain provides through search engine optimization – your name will be in front of potential clients if you’re an active blogger.

1. MORE VISIBILITY.
Garner exposure for yourself by writing insightful, concise articles that will ultimately lead more buyers and sellers to you online.

2. MORE CREDIBILITY.
Position yourself as an expert in real estate or in a certain geographical location by targeting your market.

3. MORE MARKETING.
Successfully market your listings.

4. MORE TRAFFIC.
Increase Internet traffic to your Web site by creating links back to subjects or people in your blogs.

5. MORE REFERRALS.
Generate referrals from clients and other real estate agents.