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Rainmaker
1,661,936
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Yes.  FB has brought us 3 closings this year alone.  In fact listing one today due to FB.  Debbie really works her personal page and it brings us clients!

May 27, 2015 12:01 AM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Some of my favorite posts are the ones where they are happy and thank full for their new home or having sold their old one. It is a new and exciting way to get referral's

May 26, 2015 11:22 PM
Rainer
27,241
Mandi Null
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN

Our clients talk about Evelyn Johnston  and Larry Johnston  all the time! I also scan client pages to see what they have to say about our services and I mention them in posts when something great is happening in their lives. They get featured as our cover photos each month and they seem to really like and appreciate that. This is a business facebook page, not personal, so everything here is professional. I copy and paste all those comments and with permission, publish and add them to buyer and seller packets. I am always pleased to see the comments and the replies from others about Friends & Neighbors Real Estate. Many leads have come from facebook, because these days, it's faster than a phone call!! It has the potential to be seen by hundreds of people who may not have known you existed, that's a great thing!!

May 29, 2015 06:06 AM
Rainmaker
5,868,544
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

I have had a few clients tag me with nice comments, or recommend a friend to call me with their real estate questions.   

May 27, 2015 12:56 AM
Rainmaker
1,725,996
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

No, and that could be a good thing most of the time, since usually, we only hear complaints from people, rarely compliments unless solicited.

May 27, 2015 12:45 AM
Rainmaker
699,277
Chris and Dick Dovorany
Homes for Sale in Naples, Bonita Springs and Estero, Florida - Naples, FL
Broker/Associate at Premiere Plus Realty

I would never allow a customer to have access to posting anything what so ever on my Facebook page.

May 26, 2015 11:03 PM
Rainmaker
3,626,530
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Not that I know of.  However, the day is not over yet...

May 26, 2015 09:48 PM
Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

On accasion and also on LinkedIn. Typically, it's a past client who makes a really complimentary comment.

May 26, 2015 09:01 PM
Rainmaker
2,759,812
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

Good morning Evelyn. I too get tagged from time to time and it is always in a positive way.

May 26, 2015 06:40 PM
Rainmaker
1,432,649
Gene Riemenschneider
Home Point Real Estate - Brentwood, CA
Turning Houses into Homes

Not much that I have seen, but not really worked it that way.  I also think investors tend to fly a little more under the radar.  

Jun 04, 2015 07:22 AM
Rainer
243,887
Jaretta Buckholtz
Pearson Smith Realty, LLC - Manassas, VA
Passionate-Professional-Patient

I have a couple of younger clients who have 'friended' me on Facebook.  I think it is a GREAT thing that they praise my on their pages, which allows me to then put it on my professional page.  It is a great tool for that.  

I do know that those tables can be turned if I do not do a good job, so I make it a point to ALWAYS do a good job!

Jun 01, 2015 09:28 PM
Rainmaker
255,317
FAJARDO DELACRUZ
Century Homes Realty Group LLC. - Flushing, NY

I have ask some of my past clients to post a recommendation but they have not. Most people like to keep their business Private.

Jun 01, 2015 02:33 AM
Rainer
112,947
Vera Gonzalez
RE/MAX Suburban, Inc. - Sterling Heights, MI
Gonzo For Real Estate

Yes as a tag for recommendation or as a compliment:)

May 30, 2015 01:25 AM
Rainmaker
4,319,419
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Not yet Evelyn Johnston .

May 28, 2015 04:24 PM
Rainmaker
651,378
Holly Weatherwax
Associate Broker, Momentum Realty - Reston, VA
A Great Real Estate Experience

I am finding Facebook to be very helpful for generating referral business. I don't see my clients 'talking' about me, but I do see them contacting me with referrals. This seems preferable to me!

May 28, 2015 10:18 AM
Rainmaker
522,311
Bill Kennedy
Keller Williams Greenville Upstate - Greenville, SC
Homes For Sale Greenville SC

Yes! It's a great tool for connecting with people!

May 28, 2015 01:05 AM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Evelyn,

We are not fans of FB.  Our personal page stays quiet, and if we do communicate it is with real friends.  We do have a group called the language of luxury.  A

May 27, 2015 03:04 AM
Rainer
73,293
Devin Veith
Amp Realty - Louisville, KY

Yes, I get business from Facebook...when clients tag me in a post, it can reach thousands of people. It is a great way to get your name out there.

May 27, 2015 01:29 AM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Yes.

 

May 26, 2015 09:33 PM
Rainmaker
4,434,127
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I do not have a buisness page on facebook.

May 26, 2015 09:11 PM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

yes, past clients...

May 26, 2015 08:24 PM
Rainmaker
2,817,671
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Yes...but not enough.

We have many customers that spontaneously recommend us in the Moms groups.

We are going to try to get more picts of customer's floors and then tag them and encourage them to share with their friends.  Just starting this week/next.

May 26, 2015 07:57 PM
Rainmaker
2,538,633
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Evelyn. I am tagged from time to time, but know that I get many that read my posts on a regular basis.

May 26, 2015 06:31 PM
Rainmaker
979,496
Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Evelyn - That is a good question. I'm not on Facebook enough to know, but if they do, I hope it is all positive.

May 26, 2015 03:37 PM
Rainmaker
4,800,082
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Not that I know about.

Jan 06, 2019 07:50 AM
Rainmaker
4,572,183
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

I don't know -- what have you heard?

Dec 25, 2015 11:15 PM
Rainer
557,375
Kimo Jarrett
Cyber Properties - Huntington Beach, CA
Pro Lifestyle Solutions

Not that I know of but I don''t have time to explore FB.

Jun 05, 2015 09:53 AM
Rainmaker
1,257,045
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Yes and I love it!  Recently one sung my praises in 3 different posts.  Never hurts!

Jun 05, 2015 07:10 AM
Rainmaker
1,844,291
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Not on my personal page.

Jun 04, 2015 09:33 AM
Rainmaker
536,943
Rose Mary Justice
Synergy Realty Pros - Dandridge, TN
Synergy Realty Pros

Have had some good reviews from professionals as well as friends and family on FB. Have not seen anything negative. So far. Clients so far have had . Many thanks.

Jun 04, 2015 09:12 AM
Rainmaker
1,209,215
Amanda Christiansen
Christiansen Group Realty (260)704-0843 - Fort Wayne, IN
Christiansen Group Realty

Ha!  Yes.  All the time.  A lot of the times they will tag us thanking us for helping them sell or buy.  It's the best form of advertising, especially when we don't even ask them to do it.  

Jun 04, 2015 06:49 AM
Rainmaker
243,579
Christi Farrington
Dagny's Real Estate - Wilton, CT
~ Your representative in Fairfield County, CT

Hmmm, not that know.  However, I don't have a Business FB page. It looks as though I need to think about starting one! 

Jun 04, 2015 06:14 AM
Rainmaker
3,949,685
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Evelyn. I'm not sure, but it isn't a bad thing. I hope I give them reason to think and act.

Jun 04, 2015 02:35 AM
Rainer
140,615
Keith Whited
RE/MAX Gateway - Alexandria, VA

Yes - and thus far all the talk has been good. I currently have one transaction ($475K) scheduled to close on June 22nd that is a direct result of a referral from 2 differnt FB friends. I also will be listing another around the end of the month in the $625K range.

Jun 04, 2015 02:08 AM
Rainmaker
659,119
Pat & Wayne Harriman
Harriman Real Estate, LLC (203) 672-4499 - Wallingford, CT
Broker/Owners, Wallingford CT Real Estate

Yes, usually on our business page after a closing or in our community group. So far all good!

Jun 04, 2015 01:48 AM
Rainer
392,768
Anna Hatridge
R Gilliam Real Estate LLC - Farmington, MO
Missouri Realtor with R Gilliam Real Estate LLC

Sometimes  they do comment and it is usually positive about my post. I have gained a couple of clients from the post.

Jun 04, 2015 01:35 AM
Rainer
293,277
Ron Aguilar
Gateway Mortgage Group - Saint George, UT
Mortgage & Real Estate Advisor since 1995

FB works but you need a strategy, knowledge, money and constant testing. Hire a pro to handle all social media verticals while you make money, sounds easy huh?

Jun 03, 2015 11:53 PM
Rainmaker
969,888
Frank Rubi
Frank Rubi Real Estate, LLC - Metairie, LA
FrankRubiRealEstate.com

Not that I'm aware of on my Business Facebook page. 

Jun 03, 2015 11:28 PM
Rainer
305,560
Tammy Adams ~ Realtor / Podcaster
Maricopa Real Estate Co - Maricopa, AZ
A Maricopa Agent who Works, Lives & Loves Maricopa

Yes and it makes you smile. Normally when people are asking for advice. 

 

What is more odd is when you see two clients in a community page talking and they have no idea you are the "Kevin Bacon 6 degrees of separation" person. LOL

May 31, 2015 03:10 AM
Rainer
273,237
Richard Robibero, e-Pro, ABR, SRS
Panorama R.E. Limited - Toronto, ON
Selling Your Home as if it were My Own!

Unless they tag you or they o it on your personal or business page you wouldn't know.

But yes, I have received compliments on Facebook. The ones out of the blue I enjoy the most.

May 28, 2015 09:26 PM
Rainmaker
3,271,433
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

They most definitely do with me and I keep him informed daily on my Facebook page.

May 28, 2015 03:07 PM
Ambassador
3,345,091
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Not all of them do ... but many do. 

May 28, 2015 10:18 AM
Rainmaker
1,683,912
Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

I have had some mention me, but they also mention you too.

May 27, 2015 01:00 PM
Rainmaker
3,988,007
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I have had them say nice things and post after a closing what a great agent I am. They tag me so i see it. Now if there is anything bad I haven't seen it.

May 27, 2015 12:00 PM
Rainmaker
292,685
Jack Lewitz
Exit Strategy Realty - Evanston, IL

I am sure they do behind my back... thats why I call them Facebook friends.

May 27, 2015 05:15 AM
Rainmaker
846,475
Marco Giancola
Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL
Realtor (305)608-1922, Miami Beach Florida

I hope so!

May 27, 2015 01:31 AM