Admin
Mills Herndon, Selling Thomasville GA Real Estate since 1945 (First Thomasville Realty)

Spam prevention
Rainmaker
979,904
Pete Xavier
Investments to Luxury - Pacific Palisades, CA
Outstanding Agent Referrals-Nationwide

 It was a mixture of all when I was an agent. I have since invested heavily in social media ad impressions with a third party vendor for non real estate endeavors, it's one of the best decisions I've made. It's done like clockwork, I just write the checks.

Sep 25, 2019 10:53 AM
Rainmaker
5,275,816
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Why do you assume that they don't. Real estate agents are all over social media. And I don't use social media to educate my "peers." Not my job. Educating potential clients is a different story altogether.

Sep 25, 2019 12:49 PM
Rainmaker
1,095,640
Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

It's just like a recent Q about how to get agents interested in blogging. Some just don't take to it. In CRE where the old timers still live (though lots of fresh blood there too) lots of brokers are not tech-comfy and so they don't.

So what you said, plus desire! Still a belly-belly biz. Having that presence and visibility sure helps, though!

I hope the ones who won't plug in never do - works for me!

Sep 25, 2019 12:32 PM
Ambassador
3,651,325
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

yes! yes! yes! plus add lazy!

Sep 25, 2019 01:20 PM
Rainer
155,437
Anthony Kirlew
Group 46:10 Network @ eXp Realty - Gilbert, AZ
Helping You Make Fiscally Sound Real Estate Deals!

I don't believe most business owners (and that includes agents) know how to use social media for profit. It's not just about posting listings. You have to build a brand, bring value, and convert viewers to leads.

That being said, it takes time to both learn and execute.

Sep 25, 2019 12:28 PM
Ambassador
6,650,182
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

What is the greatest reason why so many fail at this game, they dont do the things that they need to do.

Sep 25, 2019 04:48 PM
Rainmaker
775,625
Peter Testa
Kiwi Homes - Danbury, CT
PETER TESTA

This would not apply to me, my social media is booming with activity. Followers, likes, comments... I don't invest hours into it either. I do however know how to work it & we get great results from it. My partner just got a beautiful listing from social media. 

Sep 25, 2019 02:50 PM
Rainmaker
1,533,854
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

I can tell you why I don't do it.  It's a waste of time for me.  I'd rather build an audience to MY WEBSITE which I have full control over and isn't going to shut me down if I post something they don't agree with or if I use an automated tool for posting.  God forbid I check-in at a gun store, post a picture of me at the range or post anything proving that vaccines are deadly and that climate change is 100% made up bull shit.  I'll be banned in a heartbeat!

 

No thanks.  Done the "Pound sign" hashtags, advertised, put serious time and money into it and had zero ROI.  People aren't going to FB/IG/Twiter and looking for homes, they sure as hell aren't going to my company page.  I've had more traffic to my personal site and long form blogs there that is 100% targetted, 100% free and from Google, Bing, Yahoo and other search engines.  No need to waste time with social media that silences users who disagree with their ultra-left wing and communist agenda.

Sep 25, 2019 02:24 PM
Ambassador
3,416,335
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I know a lot of agents that do, including myself.  I cannot speak for what others do or why they do or don't do certain things. 

Sep 25, 2019 01:54 PM
Rainer
509,499
Susie Kay
Ultra Real Estate Dallas Fort Worth - Plano, TX
North Dallas Specialist

I think it's all of the above.

Sep 25, 2019 01:36 PM
Rainmaker
5,774,084
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

 Mills,

Successful agents do...so I never even think of those who are pretending they sell real estate or even their reasons...A

Sep 25, 2019 01:22 PM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

#1. They don't need to. Sufficient referral business to keep them busy and those important to them are touched on a frequent basis.

NOTE: This is indeed the very best marketing strategy
#2. Observed many peer agents who jumped into the social media time hole and have nothing to show for it.

#3. We each believe 'our way' is the right way. Those seeing results with SM believe it is the right way and others may say pressing flesh is the tried and true 'right way.' The truth is there is not right or wrong way just variable results based on the commitment of the agent.

Sep 25, 2019 01:20 PM
Rainmaker
2,503,293
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I think it has more to do with the lack of control as far as outside responses Mills Herndon .

Sep 25, 2019 11:45 AM
Rainmaker
1,868,078
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

I think that creativity is the #1 reason. Most agents just over think the whole process & just don't start. I remember eons ago I just 'lurked' not knowing what I wanted to write. Picking a style so to speak.

There are some that just can't write no matter what. Spell check is also lost to the individuals.

Sep 25, 2019 11:40 AM
Rainmaker
4,712,370
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

The reasons why people do and don't do many things are likely countless.  How would "knowing" enhance anyone/anything?  People are different.

Sep 25, 2019 11:15 AM
Ambassador
3,247,884
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
The best agent in Southern Utah!

Time commitment, in my opinion.

Sep 25, 2019 10:57 AM
Rainmaker
5,085,682
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Maybe it's ROI.

Sep 25, 2019 10:39 AM
Ambassador
2,295,203
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Perhaps all of the above, and another possible reason... they don't want to get sucked into the abyss.

Sep 25, 2019 10:14 AM
Rainmaker
683,196
Diana Dahlberg
1 Month Realty - Pleasant Prairie, WI
Real Estate in Kenosha, WI since 1994 262-308-3563

All of the above, mixed in with FEAR, and Laziness.

Sep 25, 2019 06:21 PM
Rainmaker
2,472,847
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

I agree with Anna Banana Kruchten - Phoenix Homes Sales

Sep 25, 2019 03:34 PM
Rainmaker
3,416,322
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

I think it is a mix of all. AND i dont mind when i am and they are not

Sep 25, 2019 02:55 PM
Rainmaker
2,837,070
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Perhaps because everyone is doing just that. I like out of the box myself

Sep 25, 2019 12:53 PM
Rainmaker
8,111,559
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Lack of knowlege or motivation.

Sep 25, 2019 12:40 PM
Rainmaker
754,113
Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

Probably all 3.  But for many, it also has to do with an unwillingness to use social media.  

Sep 25, 2019 12:30 PM
Rainer
409,424
Don Baker
Lane Realty - Eatonton, GA
Lake Sinclair Specialist

fear

Sep 25, 2019 12:25 PM
Rainmaker
5,584,178
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I use online and offline marketing for branding..... 

Sep 25, 2019 11:24 AM
Ambassador
5,458,084
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

I don't really know why they don't, Mills. I would imagine lack of creativity has a lot to do with it. OR, it could simply be they don't want to take the time.

Sep 25, 2019 10:35 PM
Rainmaker
1,598,552
Valeria Mola
SIB Realty - Miami, Sunny Isles Beach - Sunny Isles Beach, FL
305-607-0709 SIB Realty Condos for Sale and Rent

No time I guess

Sep 25, 2019 09:51 PM
Rainmaker
613,494
Eve Alexander
Buyers Broker of Florida - Tampa, FL
Exclusively Representing ONLY Tampa Home Buyers

I have "O" interest in connecting on social media...even though my webmaster does promote me on that.  Can't say I got any business from it.

I think in order to be successful with that,  you have to "work it" and connect with people.  I am a private person and do not care to pretend to be interested in people that I do not know.

Eve

 

Sep 26, 2019 03:54 AM
Rainmaker
5,448,345
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Lack of interest, time and creativity! They are missing the boat to promote themselves. Not their job to educate their peers!

Sep 26, 2019 03:38 AM
Rainmaker
1,645,671
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC • Short Sale • Probate

Biggest thing for me: time commitment.

Sep 25, 2019 11:13 PM
Rainmaker
2,071,135
Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
SIB Realty - Sunny Isles Beach, FL

Mills, some of them are lazy, some of them don't know how to do it, some of them don't need it.

Sep 25, 2019 10:38 PM
Rainmaker
1,251,030
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

I don't know the biggest reason. Some may find it daunting, others may feel they don't have content or the $$ to pay someone to do it. etc.

Sep 27, 2019 06:22 AM
Rainmaker
2,228,380
Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

Could not tell you Mills, I do use social media for promotion. 

Sep 27, 2019 06:18 AM
Rainmaker
1,291,581
Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi
NMLS #216987, IL Lic. 031.0006220, WI Licensed. APMC NMLS #175656 - New Lenox, IL
708.921.6331 - 40+ yrs experience

I can't tell you how often I run into social media accounts that are set-up and then have just a few posts shared on them, Mills Herndon.  And I just wonder WHY someone would go to the trouble of setting-up their profile and account, then not use it?  It leads me to believe that if they do not see immediate results, they bail ...

Gene 

 
 
Sep 26, 2019 08:52 AM
Rainmaker
5,979,298
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

I do use social media, and don't feel the need to educate my peers.

Oct 09, 2019 02:22 PM
Rainmaker
1,426,697
John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

Quoting Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041 

"#3. We each believe 'our way' is the right way. Those seeing results with SM believe it is the right way and others may say pressing flesh is the tried and true 'right way.' The truth is there is not right or wrong way just variable results based on the commitment of the agent."

Nailed it for me.

Sep 28, 2019 09:25 AM
Rainmaker
785,634
Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

Each agent specializes in what they feel fits their style best.  I enjoy writing and sharing ideas so Social Media was made for me.  I don't concern myself with the time as it fits into my daily schedule when relaxing.  Many others simply consider it as a waste of time.

Sep 27, 2019 03:33 PM
Ambassador
5,149,557
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

I think many do, but no doubt the reasons for not do so vary. Some are simply not interested, or perhaps only want to use it for personal reasons.

Sep 27, 2019 08:38 AM