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Dec. 12.

Take A Hard Look At Your Reflection

By Midori | Posted in Business |
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When the fall months come and the air is much cooler I seem to slow down. Less activity = more downtime or in my case I seem to really reflect and soul search.  I plan.   And many times the decisions that I make seem to happen by end of the year.

  • I got married in December twice
  • Closed on a house in December
  • Changed jobs, careers and brokerages
  • Bought cars in December

Yes, December has always been a very active month for me and this December is no different.  My life is about to change and I’m not sure where it’s going to take me.  It’s something new…exciting …and a little scary…and in many ways a dream come true! I am about to embark on a new career path for me it’s the beginning of an exciting journey really truly working online.

Three years ago I set goals for myself and slowly my goals are starting to become reality.

I have to let some things go in order to proceed…

One is actively selling real estate.   Real Estate has been a huge part of my life but my passion lies within training and teaching.   It’s time to get back to training neutrally and without the REALTOR logo.  (that to me is a little scary and sad)

My latest endeavor is writing web content and offering SEO services on behalf of International Web Media or better known as IWMonlne.com, my fearless leader Bruce Kirkpatrick is innovative, a hard core web developer and offers some amazing products.  Everyday I learn something new and everyday I am excited.  The feeling is not much different than closing your very first sales contract.  That excitement hits me everyday that I work.  Lucky me…I work from home!

Finally I will have time to write real estate training, finish ebooks and continue with my sites:

So this winter if you are snowed in or feeling a bit lazy…why not take some downtime and take a hard look at your own reflection..if you do not like what you see…take steps to change it!

Make it a great week!

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Dec. 05.

Researching Real Estate It's Local Yo!

By Midori | Posted in Uncategorized |
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cropped Daytona Beach 2 150x110 Researching Real Estate It's Local Yo!

We are always looking for ways to increase our Google juice…we need to be found…in order to capture the next real estate buyer or seller.

We can use strong key word rich content but if no one is reading..it won’t really matter will it? Now that they are visiting your site and blog what are you going to do to keep them there…keep them reading…and contacting you?

Generic Content is Not Always Useful

It isn’t just location…location…location..it’s local yo!

Real Local-Consumers Want Details

Yesterday I was writing about a subdivision in unfamiliar territory…I found a few useful sources and some things to consider when blogging or updating your website.

* Did you know that sometimes you can find communities on Face book? Type the subdivision in the search and see if you can join the local community. I joined a community that I was researching and learned more about the subdivision than anywhere else on the web.

* Wikipedia is a fantastic source of information for area information..notable information.

* Did you know many times HOA’s and developments have their own websites and forums? Very easy to obtain local information and who knows you might be the only REALTOR in the forum.

* Not everyone is familiar with your area..so get down and dirty and share local roads, landmarks and the benefits of living in your beautiful city.

* Events, Activities and local businesses sometimes appeal to people considering relocating to your area

* Some cities have so much positive press, use it in your online local marketing. Ex: CNN’s Top 100 best

* What about you? How do you market yourself? Were you number one in your office? You think it doesn’t matter but it does. People want success not someone winging it.

* Maps, photos and more photos, share your neighborhood, your volunteer work, and all the treasures in your community.

* Always offer a call to action, view homes…contact us…every page should give the consumer a chance to reach us.

Remember real estate is local yo!

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