http://jesseolive.com/blog Pixel. Paper. Plus. Thu, 10 Jun 2010 21:16:02 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This is Part III of a 6 part blog campaign to help you with ideas on HOW to engage and listen to your online audience, WHY you should listen to them first before creating your own content and WHAT to do in response to their voice. In PART I of “Look Who’s ... http://jesseolive.com/blog/2010/06/look-whos-talking-part-iii-communicate-passively-with-a-measurable-strategy/ This is Part II of a 6 part blog campaign to help you with ideas on how to engage and listen to your online audience, WHY you should listen to them first before creating your own content and WHAT to do in response to their voice. In PART I of “Look ... http://jesseolive.com/blog/2010/06/look-whos-talking-part-2-learn-what-existing-content-is-redundant-first/ Are you sick of reading the same things that are said virtually the same way? Are you sick of being sold the wrong information? Internet police should start performing redundancy checks and handing out citations for redundancy. Hopefully, you readers will get the humor in the structure of that sentence! If ... http://jesseolive.com/blog/2010/06/look-whos-talking-part-1-how-to-develop-and-speak-to-your-audience-using-social-media/   Below is a compilation of real estate and technology links. Follow us on Facebook for access to an updated and larger list of links. EXCELLENT realistic take on expectations of blogging and social media: http://ht.ly/1HVQi Interesting statistics showing Real Estate Agents Are Becoming More Tech Savvy: http://ht.ly/1HUFo Some interesting tips for Realtors: http://ht.ly/1HNPt This article paints a contrast ... http://jesseolive.com/blog/2010/06/useful-real-estate-technology-links/ A pretty short blog post. Literature seems to have flooded the internet today regarding the concept of niche marketing, AKA, hyperlocalism. The key point is that as a Real Estate Agent or team, specializing in marketing certain neighborhoods or city areas seems to be the trend many are following and ... http://jesseolive.com/blog/2010/06/hyperlocalism-specializing-in-marketing-homes-in-specific-neighborhoods-the-trend-for-success/ For years, the internet has served as the front door to the real estate transaction process. As the percentage of internet home searches has increased over the years, advancements in real estate technology and the buying process has changed. Justyn Howard reported in his publication Sell Smarter 2009 ... http://jesseolive.com/blog/2010/06/now-what-solutions-to-the-most-common-current-technological-challenges-in-the-real-estate-industry-today/ here are many questions regarding the future of the Real Estate Industry. One of these questions is, "What does the job description of the future Real Estate Agent look like?" There is speculation that Real Estate Agents will soon be technologically savvy employees as home owners and buyers are beginning to do delve deeper into the buying ... http://jesseolive.com/blog/2010/05/what-does-the-job-description-of-the-future-real-estate-agent-look-like/ Social media networking and other technology tools necessary for helping your business stay in front are abundant. So, you need to create an automation platform. Sure, it takes time to learn the tools to help you do so (the general excuse most use to avoid doing so), but the facts ... http://jesseolive.com/blog/2010/04/a-guide-to-using-social-media-and-other-tools-with-minimal-effort/ Does technology have a place in sales? The answer? Yes, but it's place in YOUR sales efforts depends on you. In essence, you get what you put in. I cannot tell you how many people have considered me to be a "computer person" since I was twelve. The truth is that ... http://jesseolive.com/blog/2010/01/does-technology-have-a-place-in-sales/ Many of you know that I am now managing business development for Geeks For Less. My experience with Geeks For Less as well as my own personal experience has forced me to look in the mirror. It's time for me to upgrade my system for many reasons. Yeah, it would ... http://jesseolive.com/blog/2009/07/computer-maintenance-how-computer-performance-effects-it-has-in-the-work-place/