Every junior high kid seems to have a MySpace page. Why should you, a real estate professional? Learn about social networking websites, see how other real estate agents have embraced social networking to increase their presence on the Internet to attract more clients, learn about the variety of social networking websites and much more.
 

Social Networking Basics  

How to build your real estate business using social networking sites, (RISMedia, Jan. 6, 2009).

Social networking for real estate professionals, (MyAgentBook.com, May 5, 2008).

Social networks and today's REALTOR®, (www.changeagentblog.com, Apr. 25, 2008).

Overcome your "social" phobias, (California REALTOR®, Mar. 2008).

Welcome to Real Estate 2.0, (REALTOR® Magazine, Mar. 2008).

Real estate social networking really takes off, (RISMedia, Jan. 20, 2008).

Online social networking for real estate agents, (Technology for Agents, Mar. 21, 2007).

New tech trends rock real estate world, (CNNMoney.com, Jan. 10, 2007).

Agent generated media could socialize real estate marketing, (www.clickz.com, Jan. 10, 2007).

Social Networking Sites

ActiveRain, "Our goal is to create a valuable resource of information and ideas for real estate professionals and their clients. We aim to help empower people by providing tools to help promote business and connect with peers all over the country ", (www.activerain.com, 2008).

Facebook, "Facebook is a social utility that connects you with the people around you." (www.facebook.com, 2008).

LinkedIn, "LinkedIn is an online network of more than 20 million experienced professionals from around the world, representing 150 industries. When you join, you create a profile that summarizes your professional accomplishments. .. You can add more connections by inviting trusted contacts to join LinkedIn and connect to you." (www.linkedin.com, 2008).

MySpace, "Create a private community on MySpace and you can share photos, journals and interests with your growing network of mutual friends", (www.myspace.com, 2008).

Ning, "Ning is the only online service where you can create, customize, and share your own Social Network for free in seconds", (www.ning.com, 2008).

Real Estate Voices, "RealEstateVoices is a real estate social news site designed to help you discover the most interesting articles of the day, as voted and suggested by your fellow users", (www.realestatevoices.com, 2008).

Real Town, "RealTown is the oldest and most respected real estate network featuring a variety of online communities as well as a wealth of community created content", (www.realtown.com, 2008).

Wanna Network, "We believe that our website allows you to have fun while you network with other real estate professionals across the nation", (www.wannanetwork.com, 2008).

Zolve, "Zolve is an online real estate referral network, a business exchange that connects real estate practitioners and service providers across the country and around the globe." (www.zolve.com, 2008).

eBooks & Other Resources

eBooks.realtor.org

The following ebooks and digital audiobooks are available to NAR members:

Amp your MySpace Page (Adobe eReader)

How to Make Money in Second Life (Adobe eReader)

I'm on LinkedIn--Now What??? (Adobe eReader)

I'm on Facebook--Now What??? (Adobe eReader)

MySpace for Dummies (Adobe eReader)

Second Life The Official Guide (Adobe eReader)