At all of our InvestorCompsOnline conventions, boot camps, or seminars the issue of marketing comes up at least once if not a hundred times. Someone will mention Facebook (which is a whole different story) and this is always closely followed by a comment about Twitter. So, we at InvestorCompsOnline decided to do the research for you to determine is Twitter worth it? If it IS worth it, how can investors best use it for profitable results? First, let’s look at just what Twitter is and what it can do for your advertising efforts.

Twitter.com is a site where an investor can create a profile and become a “micro-blogger” Twitter is like a typical blog (aka web-log) in that it lets you say anything you want to say to anyone and everyone who will view it - with one exception. Twitter only allows a subscriber to express themselves 140 characters at a time. So it’s a kind of like using you cell phone to send the world a brief text message. When you locate a profile of someone whose “tweets” you are interested in, you can “follow” them - whenever they post anything new, it will be visible on your Twitter home page. If anyone finds YOUR profile and follows YOU, then you will be alerted that someone is “following” you. Now that you are aware of the basics, let’s discuss making this a powerful and PROFITABLE tool for you.

Because the old saying “Out of sight, out of mind” is absolutely true, you’ll need to remain active with your “tweeting”.  InvestorCompsOnline suggest you should be posting at a minimum, once a day. Find something to “tweet” specific to real estate - something that your “followers” will find useful. If you just start sending info about homes you have for sale, it probably will not get you as far as you planned. Think about it this way - when was the last time you opened and really read an email from someone attempting to sell you something?

If you give your followers information they can use or information they find interesting (even if it ISN’T about real estate) then you’ll have an opportunity to keep their attention. When you gain their trust, they’ll be more willing to consider what you have to say when you do offer them a property you have listed.

Twitter, like other social networking sites, is a wonderful way to network and connect with people - just keep in mind that they are real people and desire to be respected and treated like real people. They aren’t dollar signs. So connect when someone follows you, send them a short personal “tweet” letting them feel you appreciate them.

Remember that being real with others and giving thoughtful content is what Twitter is made for - the profit will follow if you treat people like people and post routinely so that your Twitter marketing is constantly on the radar! The more you “Tweet”, the larger your following will become - and the larger your following, the better your opportunities of communicating with a person who is interested in making a deal - which, of course, means a greater opportunity for you to profit! 

 

 

 

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by Mark Jackson [MJ in my PJ's]

Up to a point a mans life is shaped by environment, heredity, and movements and changes in the world about him. Then there comes a time when it lies within his grasp to shape the clay of his life into the sort of thing he wishes to be. Only the weak blame parents, their race, their times, lack of good fortune, or the quirks of fate. Everyone has it within his power to say, ‘this I am today; that I will be tomorrow. “Louis l’amour”

Sales of existing U.S. homes surged a record 9.4 percent in September as Americans rushed to take advantage of a tax credit for first-time buyers before it expires next month. Purchases rose to a 5.57 million annual rate, more than forecasted and the highest in more than two years, the National Association of Realtors stated in a recent article.

InvestorCompsOnline has helped our members to take advantage of this “surge” by teaching them to accurately valuate property and keeping them informed on all the latest trends in the industry.

The September increase in combined sales of single-family houses and condominiums was the biggest since comparable records began in 1999. This is largely in part due to REO deals. The share of homes sold as foreclosures or otherwise distressed properties was 29 percent in September from 31 percent in August. REO Gold Miner has provided access to these deals for many of our ICO members. At REO Gold Miner members can find and valuate these “in demand” distressed deals with the click of a button.

InvestorCompsOnline research has shown sales of existing single-family homes climbed 9.4 percent, the biggest gain since 1986, to an annual rate of 4.89 million. Sales of condominiums and cooperatives increased 9.7 percent to a 680,000 rate. This is huge, but you better believe REO’s help lead the way in this category as well.

Many investors are hoping for an extension of the tax credit to continue this surge in the market as last month’s sales were heavily dependent on the tax credit. The tax credit is important to investors since it helped move their rehabbed REO inventory.

Many Realtors’ groups are lobbying to extend the first-time homebuyers credit on concern demand will wane after it lapses. Many senators have urged their colleagues to extend the credit through next June.

Whether the tax credit is extended or not, InvestorCompsOnline and REO GoldMiner provide the tools needed for our members to continue to take advantage of this unique and very profitable market.

by Mark Jackson [MJ in my PJ's]

Let’s be honest even today life looks rosy for a great many people. Their work is fulfilling, the house, condo, second home or apartment doesn’t need repair. Their bank account shows a surplus, family members are enjoying good health, and lastly, their friends are loyal and true.We must be mindful however, good times can be dangerous. The comforts and pleasures of this world can become so important that we give God little or no place in our thoughts. If we are not careful Prosperity can quickly lead to serious complacency.

I always say God has a sense of humor and he knows His stiff neck people well. God knew the complacency of Prosperity would happen to His people when they entered the Promised Land. So He warned them not to forget the source of their blessings (Deut. 6:12). He instructed them:

• Fear the Lord (v.13).
• Serve Him (v.13).
• Do not go after other gods (v.14).
• Do not tempt the Lord (v.16).
• Keep the commandments (v.17).
• Do what is right and good (v.18).

Truthful, the Father has blessed me, my family, numerous friends and business partners wonderfully over the last few years. These blessings have come in spite of the news on CNN and Fox. But, history has shown that religious and spiritual commitment usually declines during prosperous times. But if we will learn from Israel’s experience and heed the Lord’s instruction, this need not happen to you or me.

Let’s be careful that we do not forget the Lord especially when all looks bright! Remember the rich fool in Luke 12:16-21? Just know we have no good apart from God.

See you next Sunday, 

MJ

PS Prosperity may be a greater test of character than poverty.