5 Reasons That I Love Twitter

originally published in ActiveRain

#1 I have loads of time.

2-5. See #1.

Okay, now that THATS out of the way…

None of us have tons of time. If you are like most of us, you are juggling family demands, client needs, and the education that an ever-changing market brings.

So where does twitter come in? What is twitter?

Twitter isn’t the place in the social media world that most people go so they can meet up with people that they already know. Clint Miller likened it to a cocktail party- you know a few people, but at a good party you are there with a big mix of people for the intention of forming new bonds.

So- #1. I like twitter because I have met new people- smart, funny new people.

How can this help me with business?

#2. I have learned a lot from these smart, funny people. Knowledge will help you save time, and become better at what you do.

#3. You can pick up on “triggers” in the conversations of your new friends.

What is a trigger that relates to the sale or purchase of a new house? Divorce, birth, an impending transfer because of work- these are a few triggers that you might see in conversations. Does that mean that when you see that Judy’s husband lost his job that you should chime in with, “Judy, that’s too bad! If you ever know of anyone who needs to buy or sell real estate, call me!”

Of course not. Some agents have the word “Realty” or RE right in their name. I know a PhxREGuy, a BeeRealty and a mayaREguru. Everyone knows what they do for a living- every time people see their names they are gently reminded.

#4. Twitter is open-source so there are a lot of tools associated with it.

You can check your rank and find out who is near you with TwitterGrader. You can locate people near you with apps like NearbyTweets or TwellowHood – sites like this are golden for a real estate agent who is interested in a 10 mile radius, let’s say. And there are a ton more- see this article for a Top 20 list.

And my personal favorite- #5. It’s free.

Convinced…or at least ready to give it a try? Go to twitter.com and follow the steps to sign up for an account. And don’t forget to follow @HeyAmaretto.

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