I am usually shy at tooting my own horn about what I am up to but I am genuinely excited to have my efforts in creating videos recognized by RE/MAX--and they found out about it through ActiveRain!
Deborah Ball, RE/MAX Times Associate Editor called me when looking to write a story about the importance of video as a tool for Realtors. Of course I was very excited and asked how she heard about me. She was reading posts in ActiveRain to find a RE/MAX agent who was utilizing video in their business. It was a great interview where I very enthusiastically talked about the vision of being a "local expert" and networking with the community and businesses--having something to offer while also promoting my real estate business. I have Brad Andersohn to thank for his generosity in creating the vision of Localism and helping me through my confusion and growing pains with video. Here is the RE/MAX post: New at Shooting Video? Here's One Beginner's Tale.
I can't imagine life as a Realtor without ActiveRain. Everything I do and learn is from the posts and friendships I find here. While Real Estate is my primary objective for being on ActiveRain, I learn about technology, social media, video, marketing and more that applies to all things on the internet. Thank you ActiveRain, Brad Andersohn, Deborah Ball and Susan Tedesco (owner of RE/MAX Showcase Homes) for the opportunities to grow and create a business I love. I also want to thank Jeanette Schneider, VP/Regional Director of RE/MAX of Southeastern Michigan who always recognizes my enthusiasm for RE/MAX and the real estate business--and my efforts in the area of social media as a marketing strategy.
Sorry if it sounds a bit like I am accepting an award LOL but I always feel I am a bit behind in the game of social media because I follow the best on AR and Twitter and they are up to so much--it's hard to keep up in a field that is ever expanding with no end in sight. I often feel overwhelmed and this encourages me to remember it's the journey and not the destination.
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I just started following you on Twitter. I am going to start trying to use it more.....I do have ActiveRain feeding to Twitter who feeds to my Facebook account. Any other suggestions??
Congrats! That is great to hear. And yes, I also found out RE/MAX likes to read the AR blogs to come up with ideas when I was contacted by corporate a few months ago. Very scary!
This has to be the 3rd post I have seen about videos this morning. If you haven't started one yet, you better! I just started creating some on YOU TUBE last week through powerpoint presentations since I don't have any snazzy video editing software, but I have it on my to get list for 2009!
Congratulations on getting recognized! You deserve it because less then 1% of all real estate agents have embraced video. Those of you starting now will have a big jump on the competition. Good luck with your videos and keep practicing!
I just started the video idea. Have not been on activerain for awhile. But for the past 2 months I have been active again. In the past month I have learned so much from Active Rain Blogs and from other RE/MAX Agents. I am trying to get my office to use this tool a lot more to help with their marketing and branding. Great job on the blog and keep up the good work.
RE/MAX Sea Island Realty: I responded on Twitter - Thanks for the follow - you are off to a good start.
Donna: Congratuations on also being contacted by corporate. I think RE/MAX is great about offering things to their agents and keeping up on what's needed with Design Center, Lead Street and Social Marketing.
Michael: I avoided video in the beginning and now I know it is a MUST! Those that are doing it are ahead of the game right now- good place to be.
Sorry I'm late to the party, this is awesome. I'm so Happy Re/max saw the value and benefits in all your efforts. Thanks for the mention, but the kudos really go to you! :-)
Steve: Good to know I am in the 1% - I definitely want a big jump on the competition & the more we learn, the more we see that we need to know - I am trying to improve the quality of my video.
Lisa: Glad to are back - I disappear every now and then to get caught up on other things - but always come back - there is SO MUCH here to learn and share.
Brad: Better late than never - I know you are always up to something to come back and share with all of us - Thanks for the kudos!
Bethels: The best place to buy homes and get some pictures for any area if to buy HUD homes. The site to go and check all this out is HUD Homes.