Comments on: Realtors: Are You an Interesting & Influential Personality on Twitter?

By: Tom Ferry

Tom Ferry — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:02:57 +0000

JD-

Thanks for this post ... great reading for me.

My 2 cents ... I know there's a lot of debate on these lists- and hey, it sure makes the day interesting for me to read from a lot of smart (and influential minds on the topic!)

My thought is simply this... It's not ALL about the list, whose on it, who's not, although sometimes these lists do help me to find some really smart people to connect with and for that, I'm grateful!

What's important is the association and connections you have with your circle, in your business and your community. These connections you have in real estate will help to push your business forward. For some of my clients, this may be only a handful of people who are raving fans who send them lots of business year after year and for others, their sphere is thousands. Allow Twitter and all of the other SM sites to be just another tool that you use to connect and engage.

Personally for me, in the last 9 months or so, I have really enjoyed all of the new connections and conversations I have had thanks to Twitter. Whether or not I am on a "list", its been very cool to engage with agents/brokers and others in our Industry.

(Stefan- it was an honor to be on your list. Just like Mike (@professionalone) I have always respected the work you do and the insights you bring to the real estate community! Thanks!)

TF

P.S. Thx for the book suggestion JD- I will check out!

By: jeffreydouglass

jeffreydouglass — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:16:05 +0000

Approve.

Jeffrey Douglass, CRS
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By: Tom Ferry

Tom Ferry — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:02:57 +0000

By: jeffreydouglass

jeffreydouglass — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:44:57 +0000

Michael,

Thanks for your comment, I am looking forward to reading Stefan's Social Media Report.

Perhaps it will only be 3% of real estate that gets the importance of social media. I am hoping more will become involved in a positive and productive way - and raise up our profession from many of the silly things I am seeing on Twitter and Facebook today. Mmmmm, I guess I can hope.

Keep up the good work, I enjoy your informative tweets!

By: jeffreydouglass

jeffreydouglass — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:41:40 +0000

Mellissa, your comment made so much sense to me that each of us has different expectations, goals, and ideals about what SM/Twitter is to us.

What I love is meeting new and interesting people such as yourself from your comments on Marc Davidson's blog, and now we are having a conversation and your in my Twitter stream.

BTW - I noticed you had an excellent blog on how to start with Twitter - for those new it is a good read:

http://honeybeeconsulting.com/2009/07/07/trying...

Thank you for stopping by and I hope to see more of you in our conversations.

By: jeffreydouglass

jeffreydouglass — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:35:24 +0000

Stefan, Thanks for the comments and inspiring the post. My hope is for more real estate people to become involved in a positive way with social media including Twitter, more conversations, more exchanging of ideas, and sharing with ourselves and Clients.

By: michaelmcclure

michaelmcclure — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:04 +0000

As I wrote on Twitter just a few hours ago (my Twitter handle is @ProfessionalOne), Social Media is taking the 80/20 rule and turning it into the 97/3 rule. That is, 3% of the professionals in real estate "get it" and are leveraging Social Media effectively.

As Social Media matures and people start reaping the rewards that will stem from the relationships that they've created over time, the value of a long-term, patient mentality will become apparent.

I've personally read and reviewed Stefan Swanepoel's Social Media Report, and it is excellent. Stefan is THE preeminent observer and commentator on the real estate industry in general. I've been reading his annual Trends Reports for years, and he has been a beacon and an oracle with no rival as far as I am concerned.

Finally, with regard to whether Social Media is "real" or just a passing fad, check out the video at http://budurl.com/y3gu. Trust me, your eyes will be opened and your perspectives adjusted when you see what this video has to say. We are just entering into the age of Social Media. The game is changing RADICALLY and IRREVOCABLY.

By: startabuzz

startabuzz — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 23:57:06 +0000

Hiya, Jeffrey! This topic is certainly one that's raising a lot of eyebrows 'round the Interwebs, no? While I'm not sure, ultimately, what weight any of these lists actually carries, as — regardless of the good intentions of their creators — they're all, at least, a little bit biased, I think they offer a nice resource for people who are looking for good information. As I said on the post you referenced, each of us decides who's influential. The lists, however, are great jumping off places. There are lots of people with whom I'm connected now, that I wouldn't (or likely wouldn't) be were it not for lists like these. I appreciate you carrying on the conversation; there's certainly much to discuss!

By: Stefan Swanepoel

Stefan Swanepoel — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:58:57 +0000

Good balanced post Jeffrey on a topic that has really been hot the last week. Each person is the conductor of their own social media orchestra and the symphony you create and/or play is up to up. You can use the enormous power social media provides and become very influential or you can ignore social media and forego the opportunity to learn, make new friends and generate new business. Pick wisely and get actively involved.

Stefan Swanepoel
Author: Swanepoel TRENDS Report
and of the Swanepoel SOCIAL MEDIA Report