I attended a public meeting a few days ago, where I was approached by someone. She came up to me saying: "I know you!"
I looked at the woman. I did not recognize her and had no clue who she was.
She then continued to say: "I have been reading your blogs. They're great! It's nice to finally meet you in person."
It was so nice to hear that.
So, here you have it! Proof that the public does read blogs.
If you are not currently blogging, it would be a great idea to start. It gets you out in front of the consumers without paying mega bucks in advertising.
So, let's get those keyboards clicking away!
Brigita-- Thanks for teh feedback and the encouragement to KEEP BLOGGING!
Nice! Good feedback is always nice to hear. Keep it up!
We find that prospects do respond to localisms and posts that interest them. ActiveRain works for us and it will work for others that take advantage of the opportunities.
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That is exciting. It's kind of like being famous--where we know them, and they don't know us!
Brigita - You have such a nice niche, I can see why she would recognize. Your posts on horse-related things (what to carrry in your horse trailor for emergencies, etc) are something I would follow if I were into horses. Well done.
That is so great. You just sometimes thing or wonder if anybody is listening (or reading) but they are! ~Rita
I totally agree. I just started blogging about a month ago, and you are right, people actually now know who I am! Crazy!! It's like Melissa said, it's almost like being famous...
oh yes....and they read your answers on Trulia and Zillow...something to remember when we are tired and feeling snippy. :) I have my own clients googling me and reading my answers....so make sure we are consistant and definately blog.
Blogging does work, but not at the expense of doing the other things that have always worked in our industry.
GREAT STORY! Proof once again, blogging is amazing!
Wow- what a great story. I hope this happens to me!
Hi Brigita, I'm doing more blogging but your encouragement is always helpful.
Great story. I get run into people who recognize me all the time from our online presence. Sure makes listing appointments much easier.
Great post! I'm sure more people than we realize are reading our blogs.
Debra:
The same to you!
Brigita
Jared:
The feedback does make you feel good!
Brigita
Roy:
The proof is here!
Brigita
Melissa:
It is a good feeling, though!
Brigita
Sally:
Thank you!
Brigita
Rita:
It is nice to know!
Brigita
Kelli:
The more you blog, the more people will get to know you!
Brigita
Karen:
Precisely!
Brigita
Norma:
Blogging is in addition to the other things that work for us.
Brigita
Billie:
It sure is!
Brigita
Christine & Jennifer:
Continue blogging and it will happen.
Brigita
Bill:
We all need encouragement and support every so often. Keep on blogging!
Brigita
Mark:
The advantage to blogging is that the consumer gets to know you before you actually meet.
Brigita
Amy:
Just by looking at the stats of how many read the posts, tells you that you have no idea who the silent majority are until they contact you.
Brigita
How nice a surprise it must have been for you to meet one of your readers!
There is no doubt that people are reading our blogs!
Keep up the good work Brigita!
Thanks, Craig!
It definitely was a nice surprise!
Brigita
WOW! That is so Great! You never know who is reading and following. I know blogging is starting to payoff as I have been contacted by 5 new buyers in the past 2 weeks. Keep up the good work!
Dawn
It's great when someone approaches us with that kind of a comment...it's happened to me, too, and it does make one feel prettyy good! In this passive medium, where people can read us without ever communicating with us, it's very special when this kind of face to face meeting takes place/with that kind of recognition.
Blog away, Dawn!
Brigita
Li:
It is such a nice feeling when you meet your readers. :-) It is a very good way for the public to get to know you without meeting face to face. This way, when they finally do meet you, they already know you.
Brigita
Great to hear that people actually read our blogs. You just never know where it will lead.
Hi Brigita - It's always encouraging when the public validates our efforts like this. Congrats on the recognition!
Irene:
The more you blog, the more the numbers increase.
Brigita
John:
Thanks! It is a great feeling! :-)
Brigita