They make my phone ring but not about real estate.

Good morning Evelyn. I post on the "Patch" all the time, it continues to pay dividends, so will keep doing it. It would be a must if I was in the real estate business.

We will be doing more of them now that we have a newer, updated website. I hope they cultivate business.

They are long lasting and reach new potential clients every day, the only down fall is the people who dont read them all and see a number calling asking what time does the street festival start thinking i am the customer service line for that event, 

In our resort market they are very important.  I have no clue what other agents are doing in my area, I do not track anyone.

They don't bring me the business, but my market reports do. Although I have had clients remark on my localism posts, and they enjoy them. That makes me happy and want to do more of them. 

I have a love hate with them. However, I am not trying to mix my posts to include 1 or 2 a week now. 

I think it is as important as it gets Evelyn. I have people around town who mention reading them often.

I don't really worry about others, I just work what does well for me every day,

I just attended a social media conference. They spoke on how you should be blogging about localism approx. 90% of the time and save your RE to the remaining 10%. 

They work to get calls about the local post. 

No, not relevant for me at all.  For most, it is periphery and very indirect route.  I think for most, it's more of a distraction and your time is better served writing directly about real estate - why it's great to live in xyz (supported w/ real estate facts), market reports, FAQ's etc.  i.e. the stuff people are googling about when they are considering or are ready to buy.

Good morning Evelyn. I do not really know. I did them for awhile. No results.

It is important and others are doing them as well.

TeamCHI nailed this one!

Localisms are always popular reading. Everybody wants to know about local activities, restaurants and community facilities.

Write localisms that you will also use as content in emails to your database.