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tweetmehomes.com Lists on Twitter
One of the big debates surrounding the use of Twitter in real estate is whether listings should be broadcast through the social networking tool. Some argue that Twitter should be all about relationship building, while others say the occasional listing is perfectly ok to include. Still others are in favour of Twitter accounts that only tweet listings, maintaining they will only reach those who are truly interested.
tweetmehomes.com is a new US-based Twitter service that comes down firmly on the “listings only” side of the debate.
Tech Trends from the NAR Conference: Part 7 – Social Networking
Welcome to the final installment of our series on the top technology trends emerging from last month’s NAR Conference in San Diego.
In previous installments we looked at the rise of mobile access, low cost agent sites, video and virtual tours, the importance of local information, distribution to multiple portals, and most recently, the use of SMS and email based yard signs.
In this final installment we look at the continuing rise of social media and whether it really makes a difference to realtors.
wecando.biz Finds Twitter Leads
UK based website wecando.biz has launched a service that helps businesses find leads by sorting through tweets and highlighting those that match preset criteria.
The new “Twitter Sales Leads” service was recently launched in public beta, and now costs £22.95 per month. According to the company’s blog, Twitter Sales Leads searches for keywords and filters results to show only those that include an expressed need, request for a product, or service recommendation.
Twitter Reaching Saturation Point?
If there’s one constant in the world of Twitter, it’s that there will always be something new to try, and the past few weeks have been no exception. But there’s a question mark hanging over Twitter: online statistics seem to be pointing towards flattening, or even dwindling, user numbers.
Tweet in Time with LinkedIn
This week, there’s good news for LinkedIn fans who also use Twitter: LinkedIn has teamed up with Twitter to offer synchronised status updates – a move LinkedIn says will make both services more powerful.
TweetLister Goes Professional
The TweetLister website is currently down in preparation for a new release – TweetLister Professional.
Tweets Under the Microscope
As it turns out, there are plenty of Twitter based applications aimed directly at measuring just how effective your Twitter use is.
HootSuite Upgrades for Business Users
Free Twitter service HootSuite is a Twitter organiser geared towards those who use the micro-blogging website in a professional capacity.
Challenges and Opportunities on the Social Web
Virginia Cook, NAR Special Liaison for Large Firm Relations, says that social media presents “both opportunity and challenge”.
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