Archive for June, 2010

Facebook… Coming to a Theater Near You!

Grab your popcorn!

Have you heard the news? There is a new “Facebook Movie” hitting theaters – The Social Network is set to release into theaters on October 1st. According to Wikipedia, this movie will be similar to the book The Accidental Billionaires, the film focuses on the early years of Facebook, which was founded [...]

Tip Tuesday: 8 Ways Real Estate Agents Can Generate Referrals for Free

In real estate, referrals are the name of the game. Ask most agents and they will tell you that 95% of their business comes from past clients or referrals. So how can you get referrals for free?

Start by considering the motivation of those who generate referrals. Referrals will most likely be satisfied clients or other [...]

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iPhone 4: Five Hot Reviews on This ‘Game-Changing’ Mobile Device

Do you have an iPhone 4 yet? Sadly I do not have my hands on this new device – YET! So, I am living vicariously through the reviews that are all over the internet.

I’ve compiled a list here of some of the most helpful reviews (in my opinion):
Everything you need to know about the iPhone [...]

REALTORS® – 2010 Smartphone & Automobile Study

J.D. Power and Assoociates just released their 2010 U.S. Automotive Emerging Technologies Study which measures consumer interest and purchase intent for new technology and looked at smartphone owners needs for in-car wireless. I thought this study was particularly relevant for real estate agents – who spend a great deal of time on their smartphone [...]

Top 10 Reasons You Can’t Miss Real Estate Connect SF

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When I think of who should be at Connect – YOU – our FOREM readers are the top [...]

Tip Tuesday: Top 3 Reasons Why Twitter Matters

When I first joined Twitter I had no idea how it would change my life. Honestly I think I signed up for Twitter and did nothing with it until I came to my second Inman Conference in 2009 – Real Estate Connect (this was before I worked for Inman). I saw a presentation by Nicole [...]

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Tip Tuesday: 6 Reasons Why Social Media Works

I have been thinking a lot about social media lately. Inevitably when I talk to someone outside of the social media/facebook/twitter world I always get a few snickers or questions like “does that really work?” Believe it or not, I don’t just cross my fingers and ‘hope’ it works!

Here are some of my [...]

REALTORS® and Smartphones – 2010 Survey Results

In January 2010, the Center for REALTOR® Technology (CRT) extended an email survey invitation to 45,000 random REALTORS® who have provided NAR with an email address. Close to 1,500 responded to the survey. 93% of those indicated that they were 40 years old or younger use a smartphone to conduct real estate business. 86% [...]

Fun Friday: Top 10 Signs You’re Spending Too Much Time on Twitter

I came across this funny video about Twitter from David Letterman and thought my FOREM readers would enjoy!

Letterman: ‘Top 10 signs you’re spending too much time on Twitter’
10. You miss son’s soccer game waiting for Lady Gaga to post what she had for lunch
9. You answer the phone “Twello?”
8. You’ve spent millions developing iPhone waterproofing [...]