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Real Estate Weblogging 101: Why Would You Pay For a Blog Coach ?

An historical post went up today; the announcement of Real Estate Weblogging 101. This is the first time an author has used the medium of a WordPress weblog to publish an active, living book.

Here is an excerpt from the introductory article to the book:

This is a book about real estate weblogging, but it seems absurd to write about weblogging in the form of a book. The Dan Rathers of the world will finally admit that the old media are obsolete on the day after the last paper-boy dies of old age. The internet is a linked world, and to write about an internet phenomenon without linking is absurd. And the internet is an infinitely revisable world, so to give up the power of instant, infinite revisions seems foolish. Unless you print it out at home, you can’t take this book with you to the beach. But what you can do is pursue all of the supporting links until your understanding of real estate weblogging approaches perfection — where perfection is understood to be a blindingly moving target.

And that is the simple beauty of Real Estate Weblogging 101.  It's by you, about you, and for you.  Most of the articles are written by Greg Swann.  Greg is a controversial author.  He's opinionated, speaks with a stentorian voice, and accused of being loquacious. 

In my opinion, Greg Swann is the ultimate authority for developing expertise in real estate weblogging.  He teaches you how to write better, link better, and exploit the long tail results to drive traffic to your site.  More importantly, Greg Swann teaches you how to initiate relevant conversations with strangers.   THAT, in a nutshell, is why we do what we do. 

DISCLOSURE:   This book is a free book.  I have a contribution to it, a paltry one.  The main author has often discussed a concept called the Third Career so my endorsement of this project may be considered by some to be motivated by monetary gain.  If that ever happens, I'd be ecstatic.  However, as the main author has stated before, How Much Future is There in A Job Smart People Will Do For Free?  I'm not holding my breath for the big payday.

Enjoy reading, contributing, and commenting to Real Estate Weblogging 101

Comments

thanks for posting this....

I'll go read it soon!

Posted by Boca Raton & Lake Worth Florida Real Estate Broker over 2 years ago
Greg will always be the TOP DOG in my book.  :-)
Posted by Cheryl Johnson, Bob Taylor Properties, Inc., Los Angeles, CA over 2 years ago
Thanks for providing this blog and this information- I will check it out!!
Posted by MAUREEN STACCATO Associate Partner Massachusetts (KELLER WILLIAMS OF PIONEER VALLEY) over 2 years ago
I can't come up with a good answer for that question . . .  I'm thankful that such a wonderful gift for all of us is being offered!  Thanks for the post Brian.
Posted by Cynthia Sloop (Community Association Manager) over 2 years ago
I can use all the help I can get... I will bookmark and check it later.. Thanks Brian.
Posted by Bob Carney Licensed MD/PA Real Estate Agent (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.) over 2 years ago

Hay, I have used AR before to launch another blog.  Just did it the other day again.

 

James Boyer

Keller Williams

Posted by New Jersey Real Estate James Boyer Morris, Essex & Union County NJ Realtor (RE/MAX Properties Unlimited, Real Estate) over 2 years ago
Brian, any monetary contribution you receive will have been well deserved. This is certainly a movement to watch. I totally agree the generations behind us (including my kids who are teens) will make extinct the papertrails of history. Online is their modum for information. Movies, maps, news, laughs, sales ads, sports scores...on and on......Cool!
Posted by Michele Connors, Broker in Charge (Coldwell Banker First Realty Morehead City) over 2 years ago
Thanks for the tip, I am still searching for my voice and writing style, everything that will help is appreciated.
Posted by Michael Eisenberg, Bellingham Realtor (BuyerTours Realty) over 2 years ago

The most impressive part is the sheer breadth of the work and it's not even 4 hours old.  Bravo, Greg Swann!

We can ALL learn something from Real Estate Weblogging 101.

Posted by Dan , Bring the Blog (Bring the Blog) over 2 years ago
Brian - are you taking donations? How about if I just tell you your reward is in heaven???
Posted by Rich Jacobson Your Kitsap County WA Real Estate Agent (Windermere West Sound, Inc.) over 2 years ago

Brian, thanks for posting this.... I've bookmarked it.  I'll need to set aside time to read it a bit at a time.  The more info the better!

Posted by Pasadena CA Real Estate - Irina Netchaev (Keller Williams International Realty) over 2 years ago
Brian - thanks for telling us about this great find.  You are a gracious giver and as Rich said, you will have a great reward in heavien.
Posted by Laguna Homes|Laguna Condos| Laguna Real Estate|Marlene Bridges (Sherman Smith & Associates) over 2 years ago

Good link. I will be reading this when I can...

 

Posted by Tom Burris | Texas Mortgage Dallas Mortgage FHA (DallasLoanGuy.com) over 2 years ago
I'm going to check out the e-book.
Posted by Cognicorp: The FHA/VA Trainers over 2 years ago
Thanks for the info Brian.  I am going to check it out now.  I think I really need the book because it took me the longest time just to find it on the site and it was right in front of my face! :-D
Posted by Huntsville Alabama Real Estate Agent, Kimberly Grant (Exit Leon Crawford Realty) over 2 years ago
I've just linked to, started reading, and commenting on 101. Thanks for bringing it to our attention - we should repay you - and Jim - and the other contributors - by adding our comments.
Posted by Sharon Simms St Pete FL - CRS CIPS CLHMS RSPS (ALVA International, Inc.) over 2 years ago
Brian... It will be on my "to read" list. I just looked at the site and the breadth of content is impressive. Pay it forward indeed.
Posted by Jeff Turner (Real Estate Shows) over 2 years ago

Can anyone really post on it? Or must you be approved by Greg?  Can you sneak me in the back door Brian, or will that get you detention :)

Posted by jf.sellsius over 2 years ago

Joe,

Greg would love to have your contributions...if you choose to seriously collaborate.

Posted by America's #1 Mortgage Broker/858-777-9751 over 2 years ago

Brian:

 I found this via a link from Greg's excellent venture, not long after perusing something about link-(or comment?) -baiting.

 But wait... am I a victim of some sort? LOL!

Not to worry. I am keeping this primer open on my desktop for reading throughout the week.

Thank you for your contributions--and links! 

 

Posted by Roberta Murphy - Carlsbad Real Estate North County San Diego Realtor (San Diego Previews * Previews Luxury Real Estate) over 2 years ago
I'd like to talk with you about this.
Posted by Cognicorp: The FHA/VA Trainers over 2 years ago

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