If you’ve been wondering how Twitter can help augment your real estate marketing initiatives, you’re in luck! Nicole Nicolay (@nik_nik) recently finished writing an eBook entitled “Twitter for Real Estate Twits.”
Now, you may think I’m a little biased since Nicole IS my wife. But I’m not the only one who thinks real estate agents can benefit from using Twitter. Just today, Bernice Roberts wrote “It’s Time To Take Up Tweeting” over at Inman News.
So I sat down with @nik_nik (which wasn’t all that hard since we cohabitate) and asked her a few quick questions about her new ebook and Twitter in general. Here are her responses in 140 characters or less!
1. What can a real estate professional expect to learn from “Twitter for Real Estate Twits”?
@nik_nik: I think this ebook will help break down the barrier to entry and provide Twits with the know-how to build relationships that lead to biz.
2. What is the best way for a real estate professional to utilize Twitter?
@nik_nik: Drive traffic to your RE blog by broadcasting posts & target your future clients by becoming their trusted advisor.
3. What do you think are the biggest hurdles an agent faces with using Twitter?
@nik_nik: Time management and communicating (tweeting) effectively
4. What advice do you have for a Twitter newbie?
@nik_nik: Be yourself, share what you are passionate about and NEVER EVER hard sell or spam Twits with bulk DMS.
To get started tweeting today, download your FREE copy of “Twitter for Real Estate Twits” here.
Looking forward to reading this. Thanks for linking it up.
Now if we can get you and Nik to come up and share this great stuff at REBarCamp Portland it’ll be awesome! http://rebarcamp.com/pdx/ ;?)
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Well….YOU alone are worth the trip! And we do have family there, so the probability is high!
LOVE the ebook! It’s full of practical advice for the novice twitter user.
See you two soon…
This looks great … I have felt like the lone voice concerning Twitter and real estate. Glad to have some “backup”!
I downloaded this e-book yesterday and give it the Phoenix Real Estate Guy Seal of Approval. Great stuff!
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Reggie,
Love you post, and love your wife’s brilliance. I will be downloading her E-Book today. On a side note do you use a Plug-in for your Social Media/Networking Buttons or did you just Direct Link the button/icons?
Chris
I love that the eBook gets the “Phoenix Real Estate Guy Seal of Approval”
Chris – The buttons are based on SocioFluid. Check them out here: http://www.sociofluid.com
Thanks for sharing your ebook! As a novice twitter user I look forward to reading this and gaining some advice on how to best use twitter for RE.
Reggie,
Downloaded it yesterday. Printing it out this morning to use for our team meeting! Great article!
Thanks,
Brendan
Hello Reggie and Nicole,
Thank you for sharing your ebook! I finally got on the wire at the Seattle REBarCamp and I am looking forward to finding out more about utilizing Twitter, thank you again.
Thanks for JFSellsius for tweeting about it!
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I just downloaded the e-book and I’m very excited to read it, my only issue I’ve noticed with Twitter is it seems like mostly Realtors and internet marketers. I haven’t noticed any potential home buyers in my area that just hang out on Twitter. Maybe I’m overlooking them? What are you thoughts on this? Has anyone connected with home buyers or sellers directly from Twitter?
@Erica – try downloading TwitterLocal.net. I suspect you’ll find MANY non-real estate folks in your area on Twitter.
And yes, I’ve connected with several local home buyers/sellers via Twitter. It’s important not to be “salesy”. Make real connections.
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Ok, not stupid when it comes to this computer stuff — but can not find the link to download the book. I entered all my data….. could be operator or computer error
After you put in your name and email, a download link magically appears
Thank you!
Ira
Berkeley CA USA
Hi Susan- The download link should appear as Ira mentioned, but just in case I will send you an email with the Twitter eBook attached.
Enjoying learning about social networking
Thanks for you’re effort, I am going to download this E-book my friend told my about this. I found you’re explanation great I wanna use Twitter.
I just downloaded the ebook….thank you for it! I can’t wait to read it and see what all this tweeting is about.
wow, I feel really late to this party for not downloading yet… On my way!
Thanks Nik and Reggie, you guys rock!
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Thanks a ton for such a useful book. And for free too! See you at rebarCamp. westsidedb.com
Hi Reggie,
Nicole has put together a great guide to Twitter, thanks to both of you for putting the time and effort to share this with us.
It is appreciated.
Regards
Mike
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You’r site is too informative, thanks for acknowledging me about the Twitter.
I am going to use this Twitter eBook.
Thanks Reggie and Nicole. Good work.
Stefan
I wanted to suggest a site to check out, which might be good for a post on online tools for real estate agents and sellers. It’s called TweetLister (http://www.tweetlister.com) and it just launched last week. TweetLister allows you to post, schedule and manage real estate listings on Twitter, and collect and download contacts you get through those listings. It’s a free service. We’ve already gotten a good amount of buzz, and I would love to read your take on it.
I’m looking forward to reading this and putting the advice to good use. Thanks for the info.
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I may pick up this book. Im fairly good at overall SEO of my site but I still cannot pull any traffic or leads from twitter. It’s very frustrating but at the same time I haven’t heard of any of the agents in my area being to do very well with twitter.
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