Comments on: Foursquare- Does it Have a Place in Real Estate? http://www.bigmouthconsulting.com/2010/01/22/foursquare-does-it-have-a-place-in-real-estate/ Real Estate Results That Speak for Themselves Fri, 09 Jul 2010 04:38:29 -0400 hourly 1 By: admin http://www.bigmouthconsulting.com/2010/01/22/foursquare-does-it-have-a-place-in-real-estate/comment-page-1/#comment-22 admin Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:49:29 +0000 http://www.bigmouthconsulting.com/?p=164#comment-22 Hey Toby - I certainly see what you are saying. However, if you can make giving showing feedback fun, it is truly worthwhile information for a seller. Broker's Open and Caravans are useful, but the forum is a bit stale - use foursquare add a little sizzle. Good agents will always find good ways of distinguishing themselves. I see Foursquare as a way to make some of the perfunctory steps of the real estate agent's job just a little more fun. Hey Toby – I certainly see what you are saying. However, if you can make giving showing feedback fun, it is truly worthwhile information for a seller. Broker’s Open and Caravans are useful, but the forum is a bit stale – use foursquare add a little sizzle. Good agents will always find good ways of distinguishing themselves. I see Foursquare as a way to make some of the perfunctory steps of the real estate agent’s job just a little more fun.

]]> By: Toby Boyce http://www.bigmouthconsulting.com/2010/01/22/foursquare-does-it-have-a-place-in-real-estate/comment-page-1/#comment-19 Toby Boyce Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:40:41 +0000 http://www.bigmouthconsulting.com/?p=164#comment-19 I think Foursquare is an interesting game that could become very intersting to watch when it plays out. Do I see a real estate benefit? Not really. Are you an area expert? There are a lot of ways to show that. If I told 95% of my listing appointment that I was mayor of Foursquare they'd grab a map and try to find it. I think it is GREAT that agents are working to be known in a community and seen as area experts. I just think there are a lot more productive ways to show it than a "check-in." I also challenge the value to a local business. The majority of check-ins I find are merely that check-ins. No comment. "I'm at Beehive Books 25 N. Sandusky St." How does that help the business owner? IF you leave feedback and tips then it does provide value. But if I only get it from 5 out of 100, that's not really a great response. I think Foursquare is an interesting game that could become very intersting to watch when it plays out.

Do I see a real estate benefit? Not really. Are you an area expert? There are a lot of ways to show that. If I told 95% of my listing appointment that I was mayor of Foursquare they’d grab a map and try to find it. I think it is GREAT that agents are working to be known in a community and seen as area experts.

I just think there are a lot more productive ways to show it than a “check-in.”

I also challenge the value to a local business. The majority of check-ins I find are merely that check-ins. No comment. “I’m at Beehive Books 25 N. Sandusky St.” How does that help the business owner? IF you leave feedback and tips then it does provide value. But if I only get it from 5 out of 100, that’s not really a great response.

]]> By: Rublogg – Chicagoland real estate » A New Social Media Tool for Real Estate http://www.bigmouthconsulting.com/2010/01/22/foursquare-does-it-have-a-place-in-real-estate/comment-page-1/#comment-15 Rublogg – Chicagoland real estate » A New Social Media Tool for Real Estate Sat, 06 Feb 2010 00:06:43 +0000 http://www.bigmouthconsulting.com/?p=164#comment-15 [...] Big Mouth Real Estate Consulting speculates on its real estate application: [...] [...] Big Mouth Real Estate Consulting speculates on its real estate application: [...]

]]> By: Rublogg - Chicagoland real estate » A New Social Media Tool for Real Estate http://www.bigmouthconsulting.com/2010/01/22/foursquare-does-it-have-a-place-in-real-estate/comment-page-1/#comment-13 Rublogg - Chicagoland real estate » A New Social Media Tool for Real Estate Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:14:07 +0000 http://www.bigmouthconsulting.com/?p=164#comment-13 [...] Big Mouth Real Estate Consulting speculates on its real estate application: [...] [...] Big Mouth Real Estate Consulting speculates on its real estate application: [...]

]]> By: Janie Coffey http://www.bigmouthconsulting.com/2010/01/22/foursquare-does-it-have-a-place-in-real-estate/comment-page-1/#comment-10 Janie Coffey Sat, 23 Jan 2010 02:06:55 +0000 http://www.bigmouthconsulting.com/?p=164#comment-10 Hi Beth, Thanks for the kind words. I definitely think that creative Realtors can find ways to incorporate Foursquare into their business plan that is fun, engaging and professional. I am really looking forward to the coming months as its usage expands. Here in Miami, it's quite rapid! More interesting stuff to come for sure! Hi Beth,

Thanks for the kind words. I definitely think that creative Realtors can find ways to incorporate Foursquare into their business plan that is fun, engaging and professional. I am really looking forward to the coming months as its usage expands. Here in Miami, it’s quite rapid! More interesting stuff to come for sure!

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