Comments on: Cooperation among REALTORS is the key to success

By: Roxanne Ardary, Mt. Laurel NJ

Roxanne Ardary, Mt. Laurel NJ — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 01:36:53 +0000

Interesting post. Believe it or not I’ve often tried explaining things to fellow agents and most don’t want to hear it or take the time to understand things. I agree with your statement however, and do think it would help the industry overall if more agents got on board.

By: Tina Fountain

Tina Fountain — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 03:08:32 +0000

That’s what is so unique about real estate, there are few industries that interact with their competition on a daily basis. It’s critical that we share ideas, it only makes us better as a group.

By: The Seattle Specialist

The Seattle Specialist — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:57:51 +0000

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By: Tyler Hurst

Tyler Hurst — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 17:21:11 +0000

@stevebelt

Transparency is the magic that makes this all work. Openness and honesty can breed trust, which in turn will bring more clients than even possible before. Social Media has many of the good things about sitting down for a drink (or a meal) with a client, without the wasted time with someone who’s not a match.

I like to think of it as small talk. How much time do we waste having small talk with people that aren’t worth it? Social Media can filter that AND build stronger relationships to those that do make the cut.

By: Steve Belt

Steve Belt — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 17:15:49 +0000

I really like this discussion about what’s next. I’ll be honest, it’s why I’ve begun to plug in so heavily to the local social media crowd here in Phoenix. I want to be involved in what’s next.

For right now, social media is beginning to take a hold in the mainstream. The more the TV media validates blogs (for example) by referencing them during news discussions (and while I don’t watch talk shows, I can only imagine they are referenced there), the more social media will become main stream, and the greater importance it will be to be a part of social media for any successful business. REALTORS, as a general class, are not tech savvy, we are not quick to adapt, and we are not even quick to catch up. But I do enjoy the transparency from those that are online, and thus I’d like to see more of it.

By: Artur | Central Phoenix MLS

Artur | Central Phoenix MLS — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 17:11:53 +0000

“The dilemma is…what’s next? First person to figure that out will make lots of money.”

That’s what makes this business and the current times so exciting. There is always something new around the corner.

By: Tyler Hurst

Tyler Hurst — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 17:03:37 +0000

@artur

I don’t think that’s true. Experts in the any field will ALWAYS be needed, I just don’t think it will involve as much physical hand holding. We all thought computers would run themselves, but techs are necessary, I can physically change my own oil but Jiffy Lube is faster and I pay extra for Apple products because I like their stores, most of the people and the design of their products. The RE business model is changing, but the need will always be there.

The dilemma is…what’s next? First person to figure that out will make lots of money.

By: Artur | Central Phoenix MLS

Artur | Central Phoenix MLS — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:59:09 +0000

@Tyler

I agree that the market is changing. In 10-15 years agents may not be even necessary.

By: Chris Shouse

Chris Shouse — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:56:40 +0000

I really like this post. I have met and communicated with some wonderful people in the year that I have been involved with social media. I have been helped so much and the next tyime I do a transaction with someone I hope I do know them and know that their skills equal mine.

By: Tyler Hurst

Tyler Hurst — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:48:22 +0000

Artur, the market is changing. The internet and social media are by far the most cost-effective means of communicating with clients.

There are agents that don’t need websites because they’ve already established their customer base. But what will happen to these people in 5, 10, 15 years? While the use of social media and the web is still relatively new, you can bet that more people will be bypassing realtors as it gets easier and easier to do research online. Using the tools they use is a way to retain those customers.