Using Social Media in Real Estate, Mortgages, Investing
Social Networking sites is a great medium to not only market yourself in a "free" manner but also a great way to advertise properties you have or to find potential investors. Social media, if formatted in a certain way, can also bring more of a personal connection if you list your hobbies or interests.
Here are a few tips
1. Create profiles on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube. These medium are free to use. You can create a Facebook Fan Page with housing statistics, properties for sale, foreclosure, anything to draw interest to your fan page. Make sure each media has a link to your website.
2. Add a video (2 minutes) to YouTube with a web camera. This will position you as an "expert" in your field. Upload these video on your website, facebook, twitter which will drive traffic to your site.
3. Having a blog will allow you to generate current news and information. A blog is a informative media and will attract a local market. As your blog is being read, you are creating a brand with your name, as well as positioning yourself as an expert in the field.
Social media in Real Estate, whether you are a real estate agent, mortgage associate, or investor, is a great way to build more leads and name branding!
