Susan's Blog

Here is proof that what you write will allow others to know you.

I know that many of us here on Active Rain blog at least partially to get business.  The more our name is in front of others, the more apt we are to get that call when someone needs our services.  But what do you blog about?

Some have a strictly business-like blog, with every post a meaningful and informational article to inform readers about some aspect of their business.  Others post nothing but commercials about their rpoducts or services.

Some of us have a mixture of these things, along with funny or interesting stories and anecdotes, photos both lovely and funny, and a bit of personal informatoin about our families.  We may share information that we find interesting or educational that has nothing to do with our business. 

I believe that mixing it up can present a well-rounded profile of who you really are as a person, and readers do feel that they get to know you.  Callers I have had who retain my services after reading my blog say that they feel like we are already friends.  They might feel that I will understand a situation they have because they know I have experienced it or have written about another who has the same circumstances.

And some calls are just to discuss something I have written about.  This morning I heard from a very nice lady who called me from New Jersey.  She is a third grade teacher, and when she arrived at school yesterday morning, she found two praying mantises mostly frozen in her school parking lot.  She scooped them up and brought them into her classroom, fashioned a "cage" for them and caught some insects to put in there.  They warmed up and ate everything she fed them and are doing well.  The kids want to keep them as classroom pets, and she agreed.

When a couple of other teachers heard about this, they told her she had to release them into the cold because it was illegal to keep them.  She was distraught and the kids were upset, so what did she do?  She called me and told me the story, and because I had written a post about  a praying mantis in my yard, she asked me whether I thought she could keep them.  She felt I was a nice person from the things I write, and that I might be willing to help her.

I did a little more research, called her back and told her that there are a couple of imported praying mantises that are endangered, but not the native American species.  She was funny, saying they hadn't spoken so she didn't know if they had an accent and were foreign.  Our native mantises are plentiful and are not endangered at all.  She decided that she would keep them and thanked me for making her feel better for rescuing them.

I know this has nothing to do with my being a Realtor, but you just never know who will be reading what you write, so keep that in mind when you write, and make sure your blog does not depict you as something you do not want to be known as.

I have no criticism of the way anyone wants to blog.  We have free expression here, and I have learned from all types and appreciate them all.  I personally just find that I interact with a lot more consumers with my crazy mixed-up blog than when I used to write only about real estate.

Proof that what you write will allow others to know you.

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Full time real estate services in Fair Oaks CA, with friendly professionalism, 20+ years experience. I work hard to give my buyer or seller a low-stress transaction. "Happy clients make me happy."

For all your real estate needs or questions, call me at (916) 705-8951 or visit my website at www.SusanNealFineProperties.com.