Expand your Database in Homes Connect with your Social Networks

You can access your Facebook , Google and LinkedIn accounts through Homes Connect and guess what, you only have to log in once!  Import contacts and expand your database in one place by connection these networks through the dashboard of Homes Connect. We can also check for new contacts when you log into Homes.com and update you on who is using Homes.com. 

To get started click here, and from the Social Networking dashboard you can access your social networks without tediously logging into each account separately.  Let us make your work and lead capture faster and more productive, we know you are busy this time of year and this function can expand your database quicker than before!

With the Homes Connect dash, you will start with Facebook.  We will ask you to login to your account to allow full access. **Note: If you are using a public or shared computer, make sure the “Keep me logged in” box is not checked. If you do not sign out of your social networking accounts, others using the same computer will have access to your information. Once you have logged in you can import your prospects.

The process is the same for Google and LinkedIn. Once you have accessed all of your social networks, click “Prospects” from the Social Networking dashboard to view your imported prospects. From here you can add your prospects to your contact database or send a message directly from the chosen social media platform.

Your contacts will be updated with their picture and social networks you are linked to them through. Finally, add the social networking gadgets to your home page to view your news feed and updates. By adding the Twitter gadget you can also connect to your Twitter account and see updates from everyone you follow. Create your own status updates and tweets all from your HomesConnect Dashboard!

 

Not signed up yet? Call today. (888) 510-8795 or email us at productinfo@homes.com

Access More Leads with Our NEW LinkedIn eBook!

Remember the cliché, “It’s not what you know, but who you know”?  Getting your brand established on LinkedIn is a great way to get connected with the people that matter.  LinkedIn is one of the largest professional networks online, and now Homes.com has an eBook to show, professionals like you, how to expand your real estate brand within this social network!   “Five Steps to Building your Brand on LinkedIn”  could be the reason your brand becomes stronger and your name is recognized faster online.

The steps outlined here will tell you who’s using LinkedIn, how to setup your account, improve your online reputation and connect with clients, prospects and other leaders in the industry.  No matter if you are new to LinkedIn or already started your footprint, the clickable Table of Contents will direct you exactly where you need to go, fast! Homes.com knows how busy you are, which is why we made this eBook easy, visual, and relevant to real estate.  Get your brand noticed on LinkedIn and download your FREE copy today!

Tips for a Strong Online Password

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This week, LinkedIn experienced a severe security breach that may have put upwards of 6.5 million passwords in the wrong hands. The social media site did its best to conduct damage control by being open about the problem, encouraging their users to change their passwords immediately.

Don’t delay – if you have a LinkedIn account, change your password as soon as possible. Even if your password wasn’t one of the ones compromised, why take the risk?

LinkedIn has provided some helpful tips on how to create a safe, reliable password. Here are some of our favorites: Continue reading

Homes.com Social Channels Offer More

Homes.com interacts on many social networks and we engage with real etstate professionals like you!

It’s not only about offering great industry news to you, but what you can bring to us.

You are the field professionals, so we admire your opinions, feedback and interaction as much as we pride ourselves on being able to provide it to you.

Here are some of are social channels that are dedicated to real estate professionals:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/homesconnect
Twitter: www.twitter.com/homes_connect
YouTube: www.youtube.com/homesdotcom
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/homesdotcom

Benefits of Social Media:

  • Interacting with individuals that have similar interests
  • sharing news articles
  • Dependable place to go for relevant information
  • Opt out option – You can disengage when you like.
  • Broaden your network – meet new people, new leads

Why you should Engage with Homes.com Social Channels Listed Above:

  • Live Chats. We have various live chats with industry leaders and experts across the real estate a technology realm that could really benefit your everyday workday life.
  • News. Our blog focuses on up to date news for real estate professionals, from agents to mortgage professionals and we like to hear from our readers.  The feedback we gain from readers is what makes our next blog article better than the last.
  • Tips and Resources. Homes.com wants to offer articles where you, as a real estate professional, can read something and take something away from it quickly.  With that said, we like to provide you lists like Joe Sesso’s Top 10 List and bulleted lists with suggested resources to implement in your real estate business.
  • Photos.  Were you too busy to make a recent trade show?  We will have photos AND articles about what you missed!
  • Videos. Homes.com will also provide videos at times from the trade shows and for new products!
  • Network.  Moving to a new area or looking for a new agent or lender to work with? Join our LinkedIn network and find professionals across the country.  See the city they located are in, and also evaluate their resume and review their recommendations.

These are only a few reasons to be involved with social media and to engage with Homes.com.  Join us in one or ALL of the above social channels and let us show you what you are missing.  We look for to interacting with you and hearing about your real estate success and having you share your stories with us.  Are there any real estate stories you would like to share with us here?

 

 

 

Are You On Branchout Yet? You Need to Be

Real estate professionals tend to look for the next best thing in social media and technology. They’re often looking for that competitive edge to be a step ahead of the rest. If you’re a real estate professional who is looking to expand your network, you need to join BranchOut, a professional social network that is free to use and very unique because it uses the Facebook platform to operate.

BranchOut is a very young company, less than two years old, but it has made a huge splash in that time. It now boasts more than 25 million registered users and is the 25th most popular app on Facebook. It also just secured $25 million in private equity financing, so there are a lot of people who believe in this company. Here’s why YOU should be one of them:

BranchOut is like LinkedIn in that it’s a social network aimed toward professionals. It’s a great place to look for a job as well as reach other professionals in an effort to expand your network. What differentiates BranchOut from LinkedIn is the fact that BranchOut is built almost exclusively on the Facebook platform. This means that users don’t have to leave Facebook to access their professional network. With more than 800 million users, Facebook is, by far, one of the most popular social networks available. Branchout currently has 25 million registered users, which is great, but think about how big it can become by piggybacking on the Facebook platform — it could be huge. Zynga, the gaming company that gave us Farmville and Mafia Wars, is a great example of how Facebook can catapult companies into success. After building its business exclusively Facebook’s broad shoulders, it went public last year — now, its stock is up more than 50%! BranchOut has the ability to be just as big.

Branchout is a hot, new Professional Networking Site

As a real estate professional, you know how important LinkedIn is to your business. You use it all the time to network with mortgage professionals, Realtors, home inspectors, other agents, and potential clients. If used correctly, it can be t’s a powerful tool for generating business. BranchOut can offer the same result for you, and it can be done from the convenience of your Facebook page.

Although BranchOut isn’t as large (or profitable) as LinkedIn yet, it has the potential to be. As a real estate professional, you don’t want to be the last one to know about a marketing tool that could establish new leads and expand your network. That’s why if you’re not currently using BranchOut, you should. It’s free and can be created when you’re logged into your Facebook account. Don’t wait until your competition steals your clients away; get on this network now!