Use social media to sell your home1 of 6As social media has turned mainstream, many people have started to use Twitter and Facebook in more constructive ways, instead of just connecting with high school buddies. For instance, some use them to sell their home.Realtors and homeowners are turning to Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn to market their properties in a sometimes frustratingly slow market. While these methods can help expose a listing to a new audience, it does require a strategy. You can't just start tweeting and friending indiscriminately, since that's a surefire way to become a social-media pariah.In this brave new world, it's important to first study the lay of the land before choosing your path. Related Articles:Home staging key to sellingWacky ways to sell home10 cheap upgradesTime to buy rental homesRelated Links:Online house huntingDream home or nightmare?10 steps to short-sale buyingBuying a home at auction advertisement
As social media has turned mainstream, many people have started to use Twitter and Facebook in more constructive ways, instead of just connecting with high school buddies. For instance, some use them to sell their home.
Realtors and homeowners are turning to Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn to market their properties in a sometimes frustratingly slow market. While these methods can help expose a listing to a new audience, it does require a strategy. You can't just start tweeting and friending indiscriminately, since that's a surefire way to become a social-media pariah.
In this brave new world, it's important to first study the lay of the land before choosing your path.
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