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Rainmaker
687,136
Hella Mitschke Rothwell
(831) 626-4000 - Honolulu, HI
Hawaii & California Real Estate Broker

Not that I know of. However, I've had plenty that admit that they read my blogs. That's why I keep them interesting, mostly, not always hard sell.

Jul 15, 2015 06:55 PM
Rainmaker
1,664,236
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Yes blogging makes the phone ring.  If not I wouldn't be blogging.

Jul 15, 2015 11:16 PM
Rainmaker
1,728,256
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Most of my clients not only do no not read but don't speak English. HELL! They don't even listen to what I have to say to help them.

Jul 15, 2015 10:20 PM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Yes. And my initial thought is 'Why would anyone read anything I write???"

"Thank you," I say. "It is good to hear my words have life.'

Jul 15, 2015 10:03 PM
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

Oh yes, quite often.

Jul 15, 2015 09:42 PM
Rainmaker
5,583,328
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

yes, it happens frequently.... or they call after reading an article I've written in the newspaper....

Jul 15, 2015 09:37 PM
Rainmaker
4,434,177
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I have received calls from buyers who justwant information about the condo and they are working with another agent. I also receive calls from appraisers for info about HOA. Sounds like their agent cannot give them the info.

Jul 15, 2015 09:12 PM
Rainmaker
2,817,727
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Yes.  It happens multiple times a week.  I'm very lucky.

Jul 15, 2015 08:07 PM
Rainmaker
846,475
Marco Giancola
Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL
Realtor (305)608-1922, Miami Beach Florida

Only prospective scam artists it seems but the crusade carries on!

Jul 15, 2015 07:55 PM
Rainmaker
1,153,794
Kevin J. May
Florida Supreme Realty - Hobe Sound, FL
Serving the Treasure & Paradise Coasts of Florida

Yes, once, for a condo after a market report they read.  

Jul 15, 2015 07:50 PM
Rainmaker
4,582,434
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Yes.  Not every day but every week, several calls or emails that I can trace directly to a blog post I have written.  

Jul 16, 2015 12:03 AM
Rainmaker
2,486,205
Captain Wayne - Rowlett Real Estate School
Rowlett Real Estate School - Panama City, FL
Rowlett Real Estate School / Owner and Instructor

Yes, I have.  I have alos had them mistake AR for my website.. LOL

Jul 15, 2015 11:50 PM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

YES, i get many new clients who saw me first by reading one of my blogs. AR is a great tool to reach new clients.

Jul 15, 2015 10:56 PM
Rainmaker
4,347,971
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Mostly from our websites, but being visible on the web is key!

Jul 15, 2015 10:23 PM
Rainmaker
1,513,143
Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

Yesterday about the carnival in Webster; they are new to the area and we have an appointment at the office.

Jul 15, 2015 10:17 PM
Rainmaker
1,027,602
Susan Haughton
Long and Foster REALTORS (703) 470-4545 - Alexandria, VA
Susan & Mindy Team...Honesty. Integrity. Results.

Yes, I have and it is always a thrill!

Jul 15, 2015 09:35 PM
Rainer
273,587
Richard Robibero, e-Pro, ABR, SRS
Panorama R.E. Limited - Toronto, ON
Selling Your Home as if it were My Own!

I think it's more based on my overall presence and not any one individual blog.

But yes it has happened.

Jul 17, 2015 12:01 AM
Rainmaker
1,712,030
Beth Atalay
Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL
Cam Realty of Clermont FL

More than once, there's been an increase in my business after I started blogging for sure!

Jul 16, 2015 10:23 PM
Rainmaker
1,712,776
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

More with Video. I had an NFL player who also played for OU comtact me yesterday for $1.5 million in investment property after watching videos. However, blogging has been the biggest entry point to my website.

Jul 16, 2015 10:22 PM
Rainmaker
5,027,893
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Yes I have! I am currently working with a couple who read several of my posts and called to work with me!

Jul 16, 2015 09:31 PM
Ambassador
6,418,429
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Some have Joe, but what is funny is that a few of my employees with members only blogs seem to get more inquiries.

Jul 16, 2015 05:00 PM
Ambassador
1,078,191
John Meussner
Mortgages in AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IN, MD, MN, MT, NC, NJ, NV, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI - Fair Oaks, CA
#MortgageMadeEasy Fair Oaks, CA 484-680-4852

Happens more and more frequently the longer and more I write.  Took a while, but after about a year in the rain, my phone rings regularly with people either referencing a blog, or sitting on the blog page while they're talking to me

Jul 16, 2015 07:28 AM
Rainmaker
212,755
Stefan Winter
Real Estate in IL & NV | Owner of Real Estate Web Tech | Daily Vlogger - Las Vegas, NV
Owner - Winter Group & Real Estate Web Tech

Not yet, but I am just breaking into blogging so it's understandable, plus to practice my skill I've been focused on blogs for real estate agents not consumers yet. 

Down the road lets hope it pays off.

Jul 16, 2015 03:24 AM
Rainmaker
891,971
Tamra Lee Ulmer
Arizona Resource Realty - Payson, AZ
NRBA ~FORCE~ Over 1000 REO Assets SOLD!

Yes, especially well designed blogs like on my Luxury Homes, I've attracted serious & qualified Buyers. Great question, Joe. Have a great day!

Jul 16, 2015 03:21 AM
Rainmaker
4,319,773
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Joe Petrowsky - now that's little different for me. When I get referrals, I ask them what they like about me - and many times, they mention about Local Market Reports (which I publish only on ActiveRain!)

So direct link? Perhaps no.

(Oh forgot about one recent meeting with client who singled out a blog and discussed about it....so I should say 'YES!')

Jul 16, 2015 01:43 AM