How important is the internet for you in gaining new business?

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Michael J. Perry

KW Elite - Lancaster, PA

Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

Today, being found online is everything! Branding yourself to a target audience with a clear value proposition

Feb 16, 2020 06:19 AM

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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...

San Jose, CA
Eve Alexander

Tampa, FL
Michael J. Perry

Lancaster, PA

Rainmaker
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Richard Weeks

Dallas, TX

REALTOR®, Broker

It is as important as breathing is to staying alive.

Feb 16, 2020 03:59 AM

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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...

San Jose, CA
Eve Alexander

Tampa, FL
Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

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Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

That's a rather difficult answer yet simple at the same time because the "Internet" encompasses so many parts of life today.

Feb 16, 2020 03:46 AM

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Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Carpinteria, CA
Kathleen Daniels, Prob...

San Jose, CA
Richard Weeks

Dallas, TX

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Karen Climer

Demetree School of Real Estate - Orlando, FL

Teaching people to pass the real estate exam

Is this a serious question?

Feb 16, 2020 08:12 AM

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Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Carpinteria, CA
Karen Climer

Orlando, FL

Rainmaker
3,416,038

Scott Godzyk

Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH

One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

More than half my business comes from referrals of current or past clients. Many more come from referrals of other agents. The internet is important, but has to be used correctly to attract and get clients.

Feb 16, 2020 04:50 AM

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Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

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Bob Crane

Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI

Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

It helps, but it is only part of the marketing mix.

Feb 16, 2020 07:32 PM

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Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA

Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Joseph,

It really depends on your strategy...A

Feb 16, 2020 02:21 PM

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Rainmaker
7,871,821

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

You need to be an effective user in this market.

Feb 16, 2020 12:14 PM

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Candice A. Donofrio

Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ

928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

For me it's secondary to, "Patty says you're the one to do this." LOL

For a new agent, it's critical.

Feb 16, 2020 12:05 PM

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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA

Probate Real Estate Services

Like air and water to the body ... the Internet is to my business.

Feb 16, 2020 10:09 AM

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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets

Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA

CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

10% of my new business comes from the internet.

90% by repeat & referral, however only 25% of my communications during a work week are by phone & text, 75% by email, social media & text. So I'd say it's vital in 2020, where is was not even a factor of more than 5% in 1999 when I started.

Feb 16, 2020 08:27 AM

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2,785,606

Richie Alan Naggar

people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA

agent & author

Back in the 30's and 40's, they had guys with signs strapped around their necks displaying ads on both side of the person as they walked up & down streets. It worked. Today, it is the Internet & it works too. How much? Who knows? Finding what works for YOU is the key that opens the doors

Feb 16, 2020 06:35 AM

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Today, being found online is everything! Branding yourself to a target audience with a clear value proposition
That's a rather difficult answer yet simple at the same time because the "Internet" encompasses so many parts of life today.
More than half my business comes from referrals of current or past clients. Many more come from referrals of other agents. The internet is important, but has to be used correctly to attract and get clients.
For me it's secondary to, "Patty says you're the one to do this." LOL

For a new agent, it's critical.
Like air and water to the body ... the Internet is to my business.
10% of my new business comes from the internet.

90% by repeat & referral, however only 25% of my communications during a work week are by phone & text, 75% by email, social media & text. So I'd say it's vital in 2020, where is was not even a factor of more than 5% in 1999 when I started.
Back in the 30's and 40's, they had guys with signs strapped around their necks displaying ads on both side of the person as they walked up & down streets. It worked. Today, it is the Internet & it works too. How much? Who knows? Finding what works for YOU is the key that opens the doors