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Ohh the power of social networking…I have a feeling the majority of you already know about some networking websites that are currently out there (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc), but there are SO many more that are tailored to your needs and niches. In my line of work as a commercial real estate investment banker, you might wonder how this new age, hip social networking craze can be beneficial to such a unique business niche. Well, I’ll tell you – because at Llenrock, we are in tune with today’s trends.

The fact of the matter is that we understand the “social networking” philosophy – to socially engage those around you. You want to provide them with something of value, not some advertisement such as “Beautiful 3 Bedroom/2 Bathroom house for sale. FABULOUS! CALL TODAY!” That’s not how to network; that’s how to look desperate, and the majority of your audience is not going to even glance at your “fabulous” listing.

• Engage people!
• Talk to them!
• Think outside of the box!
• Keep it real!

Real estate marketing, be it at the corporate, property or personal level, has always relied heavily on relationships. There are several keys to promoting new, positive relationships via social media. Let’s review them…

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