Social Media for Real Estate Agents

The use of social media has become a daily

practice for many people. Websites like Facebook, Google+, Instagram and Twitter have helped us to connect with friends, family and customers.  Working as an instructor for Florida Luxury Realty, Inc. and the West paso Board of Realtors, I have the opportunity to meet many agents who attend my classes and Social Media is one topic that comes up often.

Here are some tips on how to use Social Media as a real estate agent:

Think before you post - is it positive, is it

 useful, is it informative?

Be Social - posting things that are only about your business is ok but remember to like and share posts by others and avoid being all "me, me, me, me"

Like & Follow - connect with local

businesses in your area as well as community organizations and share useful information that they post. Your the neighborhood expert and you will benefit from sharing their posts.

Keep Your Dirty Laundry in the Hamper - separate your "personal" and business personalities. This may mean you have separate accounts on the social media sites. I recommend that if you do this use an email address that is different from your business email.

The biggest thing to remember about social

media for business as a real estate agent is that social media is a support system to your daily lead generation. Social media will help support your online presence but it is no replacement for daily lead generation activities. Social media is a wonderful way to promote your blog and gain stronger SEO when done correctly. 

  

Market Report for SummerTree in New Port Richey - November 2014

November 2014 real estate market report for the

gated, golfing community of SummerTree located in New Port Richey, Florida. SummerTree offers home owners a variety of home styles from Villas to larger single family homes. This community is reserved for those age 55 and over complete with Tennis Courts, Heated Pool & Spa, Fitness Gym with Mens and Women's locker rooms, Billiard room and much more.

Market Report for November 2014

Active Properties For Sale: 6

Lowest Price: $139, 900

Highest Price: $197, 990

Average Price: $175, 589

Average Price/SqFt: $102.27

Active with Contract Properties: 3

Lowest Price: $129,000

Highest Price: 159,000

Average Price: $144,333

Average Price/SqFt: $91.50

Sold Properties: 4

Lowest Price: $75,500 (Arborwood 2/2)

Highest Price: $134,000 (Cross Creek 3/2)

Average Price: $129,000

Average Price/SqFt: $78.09

All Information was obtained through the local MLS and is deemed accurate but not guaranteed

This report includes all residences in SummerTree except the condominiums in Pointe West. Home sizes in this report vary from smaller 2 bedroom homes to larger 3&4 bedroom homes in the newer area of Cross Creek. The age of the homes is also varied. If you wish to know your homes current market value range, contact me. You can fill out my online form and ask me for a market analysis which I will provide you via email within 24 hours.

written by Michael J. Gallo