Which Real Estate social networking sites are you getting traffic from?

svrpaul · 12-18-2007, 08:39 PM

There has been some discussion about social networking sites and the potential benefits, but which ones are referring the most customers to your website for those of you participating in multiple networks?

Dallas Broker · 12-19-2007, 02:05 PM

hard to tell, but only one for sure is activerain, I seem to get most activity from this site, including employment inquiries, buyer/seller inquiries, and random misc. inquiries.

RESteve · 12-19-2007, 04:18 PM

I just checked my analytics account looking to pull some raw data, but I don't even see referrals from social networking sites pulling top 10 from traffic sources.

I would imagine that you would get some good visitor traffic from localism/activerain if you posted there frequently.

When I was at it; posting in local real estate forums really helped pull some hits as well.

jessiesc · 12-19-2007, 04:56 PM

AR is the only one so far I'm getting any traffic at all from. It's not much and probably mostly agent traffic.

But I'm also not that active on the others with only 1 post a month on these.

webmaster · 12-19-2007, 07:13 PM

Just a reminder REW = social networking website

jessiesc · 12-21-2007, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by webmaster

Just a reminder REW = social networking website

You know I over looked this one completely, DUH!

I get more traffic from rew than any other social site, but I attribute that to members viewing the site.

Jonny · 12-19-2007, 07:18 PM

I get a lot of traffic from AR and other RE forums, but who cares. I have never and doubt I ever will sell a home to an agent. I have found that my best bet is to plug into other local communities. I use Meetup and Biznik, from those I am able to actually get out there and meet new people face to face. I also try to get out there on other Seattle Specific Blogs and Sites, this way I have the opportunity to attract real buyers.

I do love the google juice I get from REforums and AR.

webmaster · 12-20-2007, 03:19 PM

Jonny - a properly targeted blog post at REW Blogs, or AR - is going to rank very highly for coveted search terms that "consumers" not agents are typing in - thus giving you exposure to an audience that WILL buy or list homes through you.

Ryan Ward is a prime example, he has made many contacts via his blogging efforts - Benjamin Donna as well - it all depends on what you blog about, and how you target your audience.

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Originally Posted by Jonny

I get a lot of traffic from AR and other RE forums, but who cares. I have never and doubt I ever will sell a home to an agent. I have found that my best bet is to plug into other local communities. I use Meetup and Biznik, from those I am able to actually get out there and meet new people face to face. I also try to get out there on other Seattle Specific Blogs and Sites, this way I have the opportunity to attract real buyers.

I do love the google juice I get from REforums and AR.

Jonny · 12-20-2007, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by webmaster

Jonny - a properly targeted blog post at REW Blogs, or AR - is going to rank very highly for coveted search terms that "consumers" not agents are typing in

OK so I do spend time on AR, I have syndicated a few posts on REW. I know that blogging can generate some great leads. I personally know a mortgage broker that is closing 10 loans a month just from blogging. I must say that I am still in the infancy stage, but growing. I will continue on AR and explore REW a little more.

webmaster · 12-21-2007, 12:17 AM

By "Sydicating" do you mean copy pasting a duplicate of your article in two spots? That is not syndicating, and not advised.

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Originally Posted by Jonny

OK so I do spend time on AR, I have syndicated a few posts on REW. I know that blogging can generate some great leads. I personally know a mortgage broker that is closing 10 loans a month just from blogging. I must say that I am still in the infancy stage, but growing. I will continue on AR and explore REW a little more.

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