What Is A Real Estate Blog Site?

January 23rd, 2008 category: Real Estate News

What is a blog site? What is a blog ?

A blog site is an interactive forum in which the owners offer information, and invites the readers to participate through comments. It is also a site that is NOT DEPENDENT upon a third party updating information- it can all be done by the owner of the site directly, without waiting for a third party to update or make changes.

Unlike a “stagnant” website offering updates without opinions or information daily, the venue often changes every few days, offering articles of interest (or not) to the reading public.

In real estate, blog sites are gaining momentum, and here is why: with traditional websites, while the information is updated, there is little in the way of connection (or not) between the reader and the “blogger.” While information can be obtained, there is no indication of the character of the real estate agent- rather, this has to be gleaned from a phone call, or visit.

While traditionally this has been the method for buyers and sellers of real estate, a blog site offers a glimpse into the character of the real estate agent- their business practices, their opinions on the market, business philosophies, etc. Consider a blog site as a way to pre-screen your real estate agent without actually interacting via traditional methods (a meeting, or phone call).

Generally, real estate blog sites offer all of the advantages of traditional websites, including market snapshots, homes for sale, buyer information- in addition to opinions offered by the author of the blog. While some companies choose to offer “generic” blogs, written by an outside source, many are authored by the owner of the site (in our case, a real estate blog-site- as opposed to website) or regular contributors.

While generic articles are fine for some, authors of original content tend to offer a glimpse into the real estate agent from whom you may decide to entrust your sale or purchase, via articles authored by the actual real estate agent.

Blog sites are growing, and as a relatively new phenomenon, come in all forms and topics. The North Fork of Long Island, New York has several terrific blog sites that offer interaction on topics from local “flavor”, to parents with challenges, to events in the area.

Consider a blog site the ability to interact, in most cases, with the author through an opportunity to “comment” on the blog that you have read.

SoutholdVoice

Realtor.com

lennthompson.typepad.com - this site offers insight into the wine industry.

longislandnewyork.blogspot.com offers varied topics, available to those interested in North Fork topics.

Larger newspapers, such as Newsday, http://www.newsday.com/blogs offer their own blog-sites, with commenting available.

And, of course, our own: www.optionsrealty.com, where we offer a perspective that is different from most real estate agents in our area.

While we offer community info, we also offer opinions on the real estate practices on the North Fork of Long Island. We definitely disagree with the way “things have been done”, and aren’t afraid to spill it, if we see a disadvantage to seller/buyers of property.

We offer opinions, and welcome opinions. Real estate is an ever-changing venue, and the more that real estate agents offer consumers an inside glimpse as to practices and real estate beliefs, the better- in our opinion!

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One Response to “What Is A Real Estate Blog Site?”

1. laurie mindnich Says:
   January 24th, 2008 at 9:51 am

   Thanks, Scottish- while some may not like the content, at least it offers a glimpse into how we think and operate. Thank you for your comment!

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