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What do you think LinkedIn is for? Is it just for people who are trying to find a new job? Should you only visit it if you want to recruit somebody? Or is it one of the best ways to grow your real estate business? If you chose the third option, you are correct. In fact, HubSpot, reports that LinkedIn is three times more effective at generating business leads than Facebook or Twitter. And since leads result in more sales and more money in your pocket, it is clear that LinkedIn cannot be ignored.<\/p>\n

Here are 10 ways real estate pros can effectively use LinkedIn to increase their online exposure.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Remember, It\u2019s Not\u00a0Facebook<\/a><\/strong>
\nFirst, you should\u00a0realize that LinkedIn is not like your other social networking sites. LinkedIn\u00a0is all about business, and you better keep things professional. So no sharing that funny meme your Aunt Linda showed you, and no posting pictures of what you are eating for dinner or your funny cat. There are plenty of other sites for that.<\/p>\n

Make Sure Your Profile and Company Page Are Complete<\/strong>
\nSince you are a real estate practitioner and independent contractor, you have your own professional brand, thus, you should have both a personal profile and a\u00a0
Company Page.<\/a> Each one should be filled out completely. Not only should every detail be included\u2014like your website, links to your other social media profiles, any awards or certifications you have, and past companies you have worked for\u2014but it should be displayed in a way that is easy to read and engaging.<\/p>\n

Include Keywords
\n<\/strong>Just like you do with your website and blogs, your profile and Company Page should be keyword rich. When people want to find a \u201creal estate agent in Massachusetts,\u201d for example, you want to make sure you show up.<\/p>\n

Share Plenty of Content<\/strong>
\nWhen you are deciding which content to share on LinkedIn, always have the goal of helping others, but make sure the type of information varies. On one day, post an informative article on a new development in real estate, and on the next, share an opinionated blog post about what agents are doing wrong. Make sure you\u2019re not just sharing your own content. Those who are successful in social media understand that it can\u2019t always be about YOU.<\/p>\n

Publish Directly on LinkedIn
\n<\/strong>Not only should you be sharing loads of information, you should also be writing your own. One thing that makes LinkedIn unique is that it allows you to publish your content for all of LinkedIn to see. They are referred to as\u00a0long-form posts, and you definitely need to be taking advantage of them. Not only does it make you look more credible when you have them on your profile, but they are searchable both on and off LinkedIn. People do not have to be in your network to view them, and they are able to connect with you directly from the post. This is an invaluable tool for growing your network and establishing your expertise in the real estate industry.<\/p>\n

Study Your Analytics
\n<\/strong>LinkedIn is very generous in the amount of information they provide to you. They tell you exactly which of your posts received interactions and which ones didn\u2019t. You should study these analytics thoroughly so that you can capitalize on what people like and avoid the stuff they don\u2019t.<\/p>\n

Connect with Everyone<\/strong>
\nThere has never been, and never will be, a rule that you are only allowed to connect with people that you know on LinkedIn. You should do searches for locals in your area, other agents, home appraisers, mortgage brokers, and anyone else you want. The thing is, there is no such thing as too big of a network. You never know where each connection will lead you. Over the years, I have seen some really shortsighted agents who say, if they don\u2019t know them then they won\u2019t connect. This might be prudent thinking on Facebook, but not on LinkedIn!<\/p>\n

Capitalize on LinkedIn Real Estate Groups
\n<\/strong>One of the hidden gems on LinkedIn is the group feature. They are the difference between agents who really drive traffic back to their website and those who don\u2019t. However, there is a proper way to use them.<\/p>\n

You should look for groups within your industry\u2014or groups that contain your target niche or market\u2014that have enough members to get you exposure, but not so many that you get lost in the shuffle. Aim for between 1,000 and 5,000 members. You can also join a few of the larger groups for when you are sharing something of a more general nature.<\/p>\n

When you interact within the groups, remember that you are there to add value. You should respond to others\u2019 questions, give your opinions, share advice, and ask questions that make people think. You should not post links to your site unless it is something of value.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t try to be active on too many groups at once, or you will not be able to provide anything useful to any of them. Instead, choose three or four that you really think could boost your exposure and make sure to check-in with them several times per week. Some excellent real estate groups to take a look at joining are The National Association of REALTORS\u00ae, Real Estate Professionals Group, and Real Estate Professional Referral Group.<\/p>\n

Once you are part of a conversation, don\u2019t leave it unfinished. Always go back to see if anyone has responded to what you said.<\/p>\n

After you have established yourself within the group, you can start asking your own questions and solicit feedback. If you ask one that garners a lot of attention, you will even be featured as a top contributor within the group, increasing your visibility tenfold.<\/p>\n

Start Your Own Group
\n<\/strong>If you are really ambitious, it could be time to found your own group. This puts you in the driver\u2019s seat, and, if done correctly, can really catapult your recognition in the real estate industry. In order to set the precedent, you should set up an auto-email that goes out to all new members welcoming them to the group and setting the ground rules (like no soliciting). You can also let them know that you will be sending out weekly or monthly emails with industry resources and tricks of the trade.<\/p>\n

Help Others
\n<\/strong>Finally, you should take a few minutes each day to endorse and recommend other people. They will appreciate the gesture and may even return the favor.<\/p>\n

If you need help with your LinkedIn and other social media marketing let\u00a0REVStaffing\u00a0help you to achieve your goals and increase your potential! Complete a complimentary\u00a0needs analysis survey<\/a>, send us an\u00a0email<\/a>, or call 855.REVS.VA1 today!<\/p>\n

Follow us on\u00a0Facebook\u00a0<\/a>and\u00a0LinkedIn<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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