Relationships Matter

Social networks refer to

◦ online networks where people are encouraged to build a network by connecting with their friends

and their contacts to share information, ideas and hobbies.

It is not Myspace! It is not facebook!

LinkedIn is an online network of more than 30 million Professionals from around the world, representing 150 industries.

You create a profile that summarizes your professional accomplishments

Your network will consist of ◦ your connections ◦ and your connections’ connections, ◦ and the people they know

Linking you to thousands of qualified profe$$ionals.

Find ◦ potential clients◦ service providers ◦ subject experts

Get introduced ◦ to other profe$$ionals through the people you

know! Add more connections

◦ by inviting trusted contacts to join LinkedIn and connect to you

Your LinkedIn profile is ◦ discoverable through the millions of searches on

search engines and on LinkedIn You can

◦ showcase your skills and talents so the right people and opportunities find you.

Third Party Validation: ◦ Get recommendations from previous and current

clients to: help illustrate your experience and success Help illustrate your credibility and show why people enjoy working with you.

As a Real Estate Professional there is seeminglynever-ending pressure to bring new business.LinkedIn will help you:

◦ Keep in touch and up to date with past and present clients and co-workers through

network updates. One day they may be in a position to need your services.

◦ Make it easy for potential clients to find you in the service provider directory by getting

recommended◦ Get a customized vanity url

which you can include in email so potential clients can learn more about you

◦ $ave money because LinkedIn is Free!

Social Networking is a powerful tool to use within your array of marketing activities for yourself, your company, and your clients. LinkedIn is one of my personal favorites. Coming from the Enterprise Software industry -- where it is as common to have a LinkedIn profile as it is to have a business card -- realtors can tap into pools of seasoned, and well paid professionals from all over the world. Definitely a good source for high quality leads.

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