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Rainmaker
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Susan Laxson CRS
Palm Properties - La Quinta, CA
Realtor in San Diego, CA & Naples, FL

I absolutely believe that Localism posts work and have brought me business that I would not have had without them. They are a great way to communicate with your community!

Dec 21, 2015 08:40 PM
Rainer
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Linda Guess
Keller Williams Tri-Lakes Branson, MO - Branson, MO
Branson area real estate sales.

I post on local events as well as real estate.  Branson, MO is a great place to retire, I will be getting that information out.

Dec 21, 2015 08:29 PM
Rainmaker
797,457
Liz Wallace
Century 21 Sherlock Homes - Rockville Centre, NY
Broker C21 Sherlock Homes, Rockville Centre, LI, N

I do a good amount of local posts.  It's a great way to get your name out there.

Dec 22, 2015 02:38 AM
Rainmaker
1,725,996
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Sure and they are fun for me to research and post. I don't much care if anyone even reads them , because for me it is extrmely educational to process the information.

Dec 22, 2015 02:27 AM
Rainmaker
5,005,659
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

I write Localism posts and definitely feel they work in my branding efforts. Many residents in the community I market read them and will tell me they appreciate I get the word out!

Dec 21, 2015 10:20 PM
Rainmaker
556,536
Greg Cremia
Shore Realty of the Outer Banks - Nags Head, NC

In the past i had been criticized for posting local events, so i left, but now i am back and i see it is an accepted practice. my business is local, my clients are local, so it makes sense.

Dec 21, 2015 10:06 PM
Rainmaker
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Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

You are great at sharing the groups! Thanks!

Dec 21, 2015 10:00 PM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Localism posts are a great way to reach local people. They have staying power and get your name out there.

Dec 21, 2015 09:16 PM
Rainmaker
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I do write those posts, Michael,  But didn't know about these groups. Will check them out.

Dec 21, 2015 08:47 PM
Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Have not been this year - on the list for 2016

Dec 21, 2015 08:43 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 Michael. I don't focus on anything local, as my mortgage practice is in 8 states.

Dec 21, 2015 06:24 PM
Rainmaker
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Donna Foerster
HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO
Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

I write localism posts. It's one of my staples. I usually post to Area Events and Hyperlocal. I'm not sure that it really has an impact on readership however.

Sep 06, 2016 03:59 AM
Ambassador
2,684,109
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

This is a major tenet of our 2016 business plan.  There are only 2 or 3 Realtors in Tallahassee who use this tactic.  The field is wide open!

Dec 22, 2015 01:07 PM
Rainer
321,564
Melissa Jackson REALTOR
Trinity Premier Properties - Azle, TX
Helping You Make The Right Move

I post local info on my business facebook page and wrote a few local articles. Didn't know about these groups on AR. 

Dec 22, 2015 11:57 AM
Rainmaker
5,868,554
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

I am doing less localism posts, as theses are not the ones that make my phone ring.  

Dec 22, 2015 03:13 AM
Rainmaker
1,502,998
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Just about everything I post is local related.  Either home values or community events.  Haven't crossposted to groups though.  Will consider it.

Dec 22, 2015 02:56 AM
Rainmaker
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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

I have not yet, but I do plan to start this coming year with those kind of posts.

Dec 22, 2015 02:38 AM
Rainmaker
256,975
Melanie Cameron
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage - Wilmington, NC
The Cameron Team

Considering people are often buying the lifestyle as part of the property, I think it's important to write local posts, but I try to keep them related to real estate and the benefits of living in our area in some way.

Dec 22, 2015 02:33 AM
Rainmaker
4,936,705
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Sometimes I do.

Dec 22, 2015 02:13 AM
Ambassador
6,393,494
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

I do post a lot of localism posts, but they are seldom posts that are geared towards AR members, rather toward the public, and I am not sure the groups will help much with that. 

But thanks for the links to the groups, i will check them out.

 

Dec 22, 2015 12:43 AM
Rainmaker
1,157,785
FN LN
Toronto, ON

Yes for topics that meet my localism criteria.

Dec 21, 2015 10:17 PM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I rarely write a post about a local business.... when I did in the past, I'd be getting phone calls asking about store hours and the price of salami....

Dec 21, 2015 09:29 PM
Rainmaker
7,836,139
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Yes. I post localisms on a regular basis. I am not a member of these groups.

Dec 21, 2015 09:11 PM
Rainmaker
564,720
Women of Westchester Working Together
Women of Westchester Working Together - West Harrison, NY
Women helping Women get ahead

Writing local articles is not very relevant for my business.  I focus more on my actual business and take a more direct route.  It is a much better use of time.

Dec 21, 2015 07:10 PM