Blogging Tip: Finding Your Voice
Of all the ingredients in the blogging success formula, the one that can’t be taught is Personality.
So, instead, I offer these 4 tips to help inspire you to be yourself.
1. Play to Your Strengths
Real estate is a complex business. It involves both the left and right sides of the brain, if you will. Yes, there are facts and figures, credit scores and financing options but there is also lifestyle, neighborhood amenities, client feelings, and a host of other intangibles. I have heard finding a home compared to finding a mate. Yes, there are the physical characteristics but also those hard to define “feely” qualities. The real estate agent is the matchmaker, trying to blend all the elements together. But each of you is better at certain aspects.
Are you more comfortable and confident analyzing statistics and financing to find the best deal in town? Or do your strengths lean more toward quality of life and neighborhood amenities to find the perfect match for a first time buyer? Do you enjoy marketing, staging? Write about the topics that show your strengths… and your passion. Find your talent and you will find your voice.
2. Reveal Yourself
If you have hobbies or interests (even pets), share them with your readers from time to time. Perhaps you volunteer for an organization, at your church or synagogue, or are involved in community events. Write about your experiences. If you can (and maybe you can’t) relate them to real estate. The point is to open up to your readers so they get a sense of the “unprofessional” you – Gee that doesn’t sound right, but you know what I mean. You will be surprised to find that others share your hobbies, interests, volunteerism….and pets. Continue reading this post