Top 10 Articles For a Real Estate Agent to Master Twitter

So, you've finally joined Twitter. How do you know what to tweet about to maximize your time and energy on this rapid-fire platform? How often can you tweet without annoying people? Your followers' Twitter feeds moves at lighting speed, so it's okay to post up to 10 times per day or more.

It's pretty well-known that the real estate industry has been drastically changed with the internet and social media. This goes for not only real estate agents but also mortgage professionals, inspectors, attorneys, and really anyone who plays a role in the industry. It has changed how industry professionals market themselves, their products, and everything in between.

You know you need to be on Twitter, and you have even heard other agents talk about how much traffic the social media giant can garner, but you have given it a go with nearly zero results. So what gives? Well, chances are you aren't using the site correctly, and you aren't alone.

The real estate industry has changed considerably in recent years with the rapid growth of social media. Leading publications and industry experts are now leveraging these channels to distribute content that was previously buried in expensive books and training courses.

How often do you use Twitter? Daily? Weekly? Monthly? Never? Twitter has more than 500 million registered users who share an average of 58 million tweets per day. There are many active real estate agents on Twitter, promoting their own content, interacting with clients and learning from their peers.

Unless you have not watched television or been on the Internet in the past 12 months, then you most likely know, or have at least heard of, Twitter. Whether you have embraced Twitter just recently, have been using it for months now or are yet to "tweet", this post is dedicated to explaining the value [...]

We sourced the web for some of the hottest real estate individuals and organizations who regularly blog and tweet about their experience with selling, buying and/or renting properties.

With the explosion of social media, it's no wonder that real estate agents might be confused about what to do first. But there is an answer: SEO (search engine optimization). It's an intimidating term, but it doesn't need to be complicated.

As a real estate professional, creating a strong social media presence is an essential part of your overall marketing strategy. Not only does it create visibility, but it can also lend credibility and authenticity to your business, thereby positioning you as the local expert.

By Jesse McCarl We've talked before about how Twitter serves as both a great marketing resource and a platform to engage with your customer base . But Twitter can also be an opportunity for you to learn from others and stay on the cutting edge of your industry.

Twitter is a way of sending short bits of information to your subscribers. The messages are limited to 140 character at a time, called a "tweet." Let your clients know what you are doing for them, post short descriptions of new listings, keep your team on schedule.

A list of all the tools I've come across that help you navigate Twitter. I'm working on filling in more specific info on each tool based on my experiences.

Reasons why you won't get followed on Twitter. Are you making any of these common Twitter mistakes?

Twitter can be a very powerful tool for real estate industry professionals, if used properly. One of the best ways to learn how it benefits real estate industry professionals is by following those who "Get It!" Here are some awesome professionals who you absolutely should follow on Twitter!

Let's be honest... Twitter is pretty damn noisy. Countless people bitching and complaining about the most ridiculous stuff and articles being shared left and right with no one really paying much attention to anything. There is a ton of junk on Twitter, but let's not throw the baby out with the bath water.