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Realtors: Join us for Modesto Tweetup #5

July 8th, 2009

If you are still wondering what Twitter is and how it can enhance your social networking experience, come check out the Modesto Tweetup #5 on July 29th at Clayton’s Restaurant in Downtown Modesto.

Modesto TweetupWhat is Modesto Tweetup?
A collaborative of Modesto’s Twitter and social networking community.

What’s going down?
It’s our 5th meeting to get our local tweeps to meet, greet, network, share insight and their experiences with social media.

Benefit?
The Triumph Fitness Program offers an opportunity for cancer survivors to take those first steps to regaining normalcy in their lives through physical fitness with a group of fellow survivors.

Purpose?
Modesto Tweetup connects people who are creating possibilities, engaging in social media, and caring for the city we all live in. Join the community – connect, share and be inspired.

Learn more about Modesto Tweetup at http://www.modestotweetup.com

RSVP for the upcoming Tweetup on July 28th at http://twtvite.com/toxaqs

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3rd Annual Valley Real Estate and Economics Conference

June 4th, 2009

Hey there, we wanted to get this up a little sooner, but better late than never.  We attended the 3rd Annual Valley Real Estate and Economics Conference and live-twitted most of the event.

There were great business people speaking at the event. Below are a few pearls of wisdom we hope you enjoy.

  • Here at the Valley Real Estate and Econ Conference. Looks like they’re getting ready to start! http://yfrog.com/627ctj #
  • Large crowd! #valleyeconomy http://yfrog.com/1aainj #
  • Dr. Stephen Endsley introducing event. #valleyeconomy http://yfrog.com/6t1llj #
  • Endsley wants to provide ideas and solutions for business people to take away from today. #valleyeconomy #
  • First speaker Dr. Kelvin Jasek-Rysdahl Econ Professor CSU Stan #
  • Rysdahl: Current recession started dec 2007. 18 months and counting. #valleyeconomy #
  • Rysdahl: recession not because GDP falling but unemployment rising. #
  • Rysdahl: CA is not only state with unemployment and budget problems. #valleyeconomy #
  • Rysdahl: local businesses more pessemistic about when economy will recover. #
  • Rysdahl: solutions – better natinal banking system, CA needs to dev a new public finance system that’s more predictable and stable. #
  • @JoeMuratore on stage. #valleyeconomy #
  • @JoeMuratore introducing Dan Costa. #valleyeconnony #
  • Dan Costa: thanking Modesto for supporting his businesses. #
  • Costa: Business is like fruit. Is green. Becomes ripe. Then becomes rotten. #
  • Costa: Events – be in front of events and changes. #
  • Costa: be a better first cost than ur competition. #
  • Costa: Events! Listen to customer! #
  • Costa: look at ur business with eyes wide open. Incision where u want to be 5 years out. Change happens. #valleyeconomy #
  • Steve Madison of BIA moderating residential real estate market panel #
  • Chris Harrigfeld speaking on loans #
  • Harrigfeld: 75-80% of loan originators have left the industry #
  • Harrigfeld: Originators being graded and ranked. #
  • Craig Lewis of Prudential CA Realty now speaking. #
  • Lewis: lenders will not be able to negotiate commissions once an offer is accepted. #
  • Lewis: affordabilty from 3% to 83% from 2005 to 2009 #
  • Mary Murtagh of EAH speaking now. #
  • Murtagh speaking on Archway Commons, affordable workforce housing coming to Modesto #valleyeconomy #
  • EAH housing looks very interesting. #
  • Bill Zoslocki now speaking on opportunity available in Stanislaus County #valleyeconomy #
  • Impact fees in Patterson nearly $97,000. Cost per home to build a home. #
  • Zoslocki: Less acreage for farming in Stanislaus County? FALSE! #
  • Zoslocki: farm revenue at risk because of prime farmland loss? False! #
  • Zoslocki: dev will overtake stan farms? False! #valleyeconomy #
  • Zoslocki: Modesto will degenerate because of sprawl just like San Jose?false. #
  • Back live at Valley Real Estate and Econ Conference. #valleyeconomy #
  • Bob Piccinini of Save Mart receiving lifetime achievement award. #
  • Piccinini: 245 Save Mart owned grocery stores and 4 distribution centers. #
  • Piccinini: location, location, location – define trade area, evaluate population, understand competition. #
  • Piccinini: Don’t be afraid to ‘pull the trigger’ #
  • Fritz Grupe of The Grupe Companies giving keynote on dev and our valleys future #valleyeconomy #
  • Grupe: vision, not money, can make u a success. #
  • Grupe: we’re not building new in 2008 and 2009 #
  • Grupe: Much easier to make money than keep it. #
  • Grupe: local banks have been wonderful and prudent during this time of economic turmoil. #
  • Grupe: diversify your base. Don’t put all ur reliance on one venture. #
  • Grupe: Live a balanced life. Live within your means. #
  • Grupe: California will continue to grow. Up to us how we want it to grow. #
  • George Petrulakis introducing strategies for success panel #
  • Jim Applegate speaking now. #
  • Applegate: we’ve survived by diversifying. Doing whatever we can do for our clients. #
  • Applegate: don’t like the news u read or hear? Make your own news! #
  • Applegate: build a good strong team and divide and conquer #
  • Applegate: who do we partner with? Tenacious, gutsy, proven, innovative people. #
  • Applegate: Attract customers by going green. #
  • Paul Draper of Centerra Capital now speaking. #
  • Draper: many opportunities to invest exist in lending, short sales, repositioning, diversification. #
  • Mike Zagaris of PMZ Real Estate now speaking #
  • Zagaris: when we emerge from this period in our economy, we will enter a new normal. #
  • Zagaris: individuals, businesses and other entities must adjust. #
  • Zagaris: Embrace in life long learning. #
  • Zagaris: The business u r in now will not be the same business ur in tmw. #
  • Zagaris: smart money does the opposite of what everything else is doing. #
  • Zagaris: Take advantage of improperly priced investments. #
  • Stephen Endsley now speaking. #
  • Endsley: get your real estate license, continue education. #

 

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Realtors: ‘What is Twitter?’ In plain English

April 2nd, 2009

Lately, I’ve been asked by many Realtor®s and others, ‘What exactly is Twitter?’ Here is a quick video to explain!

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Using Technology for Social Networking

April 1st, 2009

I recently spoke with our Stockton PMZ Residential Real Estate agents about how to leverage social networking to expand their sphere of influence. I was inspired by this article on Newsweek.com entitled, “Can Facebook Save the Real Estate Market?” by Daniel McGinn.

In the article, McGinn mentions stories of real estate professionals leveraging Facebook’s social networking tools to  ‘win friends and influence people.’ There are many other sites online that allow you to connect with others in similar ways. Sites such as: Twitter, ActiveRain, LinkedIn, GetSatisfaction, etc. (MySpace is left off of this list intentionally). Some common ways to leverage social networking sites are listed below:

  • Status Updates
    Almost every successful social networking website has a way for it’s members to let their friends and followers know what they are up to RIGHT NOW.  Most also log a history of peoples past status updates, allowing you to take a personal look at someones current situation without feeling like you’re being intrusive.
  • Bulletins and Sharing
    If your social networking site allows you to post a bulletin or share links or other media with friends, take advantage of that!  Post interesting articles you read.  If you maintain a blog, every time you write a new post you should consider getting the word out through your social network.  It adds credibility to your name.
  • Groups and Networks
    Many social networking sites allow their users to break off into factions that share common interests.  Some sites call them Groups, some call them Networks.  At any rate, becoming an avid contributor to networks and/or groups that you belong to will also lend credibility to your name.
  • Events
    Post your open houses, educational seminars, or other community events on your social networks.  Your followers will see these events and even if they can’t attend, they will still recognize you as being active in your community.

Always remember that content is king.  Providing unique insight and relevant information will not only rank you higher in search results, but will also show your sphere of influence how connected and knowledgeable you are.

It’s FREE advertising.

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