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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

Hi, Sam.  

     President Trump is not "trying to get attention" on Twitter.  He is speaking directly to American people, bypassing the #FakeNews #MSM truth-twisters like NPR, ABC, USA Today, CNN etc. ad nauseum.

     The reason that Twitter stock is crashing is because Twitter, like all Silicon Valley Techies, is opposing conservatives, Republicans, and Trump supporters.  Twitter is pushing the far-left agenda, and people and advertisers are getting tired of it. 

    I have two Twitter accounts.  One has 5000 followers, the other has 15,000 followers.  Visit me at Fred Griffin at Twitter dot com!

Feb 10, 2017 05:00 PM
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Katerina Gasset
The Gasset Group & Get It Done For Me Virtual Services - Provo, UT
Amplify Your Real Estate & Life Dreams!

LOVE Twitter!!! 

I started on Twitter when it was an infant. I remember I had the cool blackberry phone in those days... my how time flies and technology changes!!!  I remember how hard it was for me to tweet on the blackberry because of the keypad being so small. 

I used a desktop version called TweetDeck back then. 

I have met some amazing people on Twitter, made some awesome friends, get referrals from other agents, get some horse property leads and short sale leads. 

I love to engage on Twitter because it is fast, I can get a lot done in 10 minutes in the morning and another 10 minutes in the evenings. I love to retweet. 

The fastest way to engage with others is to retweet their tweets. I have a very nice size following on Twitter, although I think Anita Clark  has me beat on that!  She works Twitter like a charm. 

The best benefit of all to Twitter is SEO. It is actually a ranking factor with Google. But it won't work if you just send one tweet here and there each time you post. You have to blast the tweets out. We use Hootsuite and I teach a webinar in how you can work Twitter super fast. We use the paid version of Hootsuite because you can autopopulate your tweets up to 21 days ahead and really work that ranking signal. 

The other thing to remember that most people are not aware of, is that graphics on Twitter, the correct size of course, get 60%+ more click throughs than text tweets. 

And video is being viewed even more. Twitter is really pushing video now right in Twitter. 

Feb 10, 2017 04:50 PM
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Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

I post and engage others on there daily. I use it with good effect for brand awareness (a funnel to my WP site). I do not advertise on Twitter...I save that for Facebook where ROI is much higher.

Feb 10, 2017 02:55 PM
Rainmaker
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Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

Everything I post in social media I also tweet - easy to do via Facebook. Sellers like the exposure, but I cannot say we have ever had a lead from it. I do find we have several followers over the years we have used twitter - and sometimes a retweet or two. Never paid for ads here.

Feb 10, 2017 05:09 PM
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Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

I post but do not engage daily (maybe I should). I do not pay to advertise.

Feb 10, 2017 04:29 PM
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Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Don't really use Twitter, even though I have a long-standing account.

Feb 10, 2017 04:28 PM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Only use it for a breaking news network.

 

Feb 10, 2017 03:36 PM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

I tweet now and again....I wouldnt miss it if it left

Feb 10, 2017 02:47 PM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

My IDX posts to Twitter "Average days on the market in ___ neighborhood" for several of the neighborhoods that I specialize in.  (it sends them to my site).  I rarely use it otherwise but, I do support agent friends who ask me to 'like' their hyperlocal posts though.  Other than that, it's very rare that I post to Twitter.  

I'm too verbose - the 140 character limit kills me!  

Feb 10, 2017 02:24 PM
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Susan Laxson CRS
Palm Properties - La Quinta, CA
Realtor in San Diego, CA & Naples, FL

I love Twitter and while I don't advertise on it, it allows me to engage new followers and send them to my website, Facebook business pages or Instagram accounts. Personally I think that agents who don't engage in some form of social media will find it harder to win/earn clients in the future.

Feb 11, 2017 04:44 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I auto post my blog posts on Twitter... that's it. It's part of a total social media profile but I don't really spend time or money on it.

Feb 11, 2017 04:18 AM
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Kasey & John Boles
Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID
Boise & Meridian, ID Ada/Canyon/Gem/Boise Counties

I have an account and it's linked to my business Facebook page so when I post something there it goes to Twitter.  Other than that I basically have no idea how Twitter works.  I'm very bad a social media.  I mostly have it because I feel like I'm not relevent in this day in age if I don't have it, but I don't work it for business honestly.  It stresses me out.  Active Rain is about all of the social media I can handle personally. -Kasey

Feb 10, 2017 10:16 PM
Rainmaker
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Sam,

I occasionally put up a tweet.  A

Feb 10, 2017 02:04 PM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Let's just all make Twitter great again.

Feb 11, 2017 09:04 AM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

My involvement with Twitter is primarily sharing a link from my ActiveRain posts.   I have never heard from anyone who has responded "I found you on Twitter".  

Feb 11, 2017 07:22 AM
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Sam Shueh I have a business Twitter account, but don't use it much. Never received a lead from it.

Feb 11, 2017 06:51 AM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I use Twitter but do not use it for work.

Feb 11, 2017 06:48 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Very seldom use Twitter!

Feb 11, 2017 06:45 AM
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Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

Use it only for work

Feb 11, 2017 06:00 AM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

I use it to post my blogs to get extra exposure. However i just can not spend that much time to follow it. I try to use it for local deals but there is so much sponsored crud taing up space i miss what i would have liked so often just skip it. 

Feb 11, 2017 05:37 AM
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Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

Rarely, I do send my posts there tho ........

Feb 11, 2017 05:27 AM
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Marco Giancola
Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL
Realtor (305)608-1922, Miami Beach Florida

I do not and never have used twitter.

Feb 11, 2017 05:02 AM
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Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

I've never been a big user of Twitter - I typically just copy and place my posts there. Although I have been reading it more frequently lately. I don't engage nearly as much as I'm "supposed" to....

I wouldn't miss it if it were gone.

Feb 11, 2017 04:37 AM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Carol Williams nailed this one!

Feb 11, 2017 02:24 AM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Sam Shueh - I just share my ActiveRain blog posts links there - that's it!

Feb 10, 2017 11:20 PM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I haven't used it like I should and never gotten any business from it. 

Feb 10, 2017 09:42 PM
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Melissa Jackson REALTOR
Trinity Premier Properties - Azle, TX
Helping You Make The Right Move

I don't use twitter for target ads.  Recently began posting to twitter again.

Feb 10, 2017 09:27 PM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

I don't use it nearly as much as I could, and probably should. Much of the posting has been photos and videos, and some sharing of article I think others will enjoy. No advertiing and no plans to

Feb 10, 2017 09:15 PM
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Diana White-Pettis
Bennett Realty Solutions - Upper Marlboro, MD
GRI, CDPE, CNE, WHC Upper Marlboro Homes for Sale

My answer is "no" to all 3 questions.

Feb 10, 2017 08:40 PM
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Nathan Gesner
American West Realty and Management - Cody, WY
Broker / Property Manager

From the day it was created, I've found Twitter a waste. I've tried it several times and still found it a waste. It seems to be where all the angry people go to complain about things, particularly politics.

Feb 10, 2017 07:45 PM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

not my thing.... 

Feb 10, 2017 04:40 PM
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Noel Mayer
Upper Montclair Weichert Realtors - Montclair, NJ
YOU WILL BE RIGHT AT HOME WITH NOEL !

No

Feb 10, 2017 04:26 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

As the leading conduit for hate speech in the world right now, I will be happy to see it go.

Feb 10, 2017 03:50 PM
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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Just on ActiveRain....

 

 

Feb 10, 2017 03:43 PM
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Les & Sarah Oswald
Realty One Group - Eastvale, CA
Broker, Realtor and Investor

Twitter is just not my thing. 

Feb 10, 2017 02:26 PM
Rainmaker
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

No, no & no.

Feb 10, 2017 02:01 PM
Rainmaker
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

No

Feb 10, 2017 01:49 PM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Twitter is the least performing of my social network platforms (which says a lot) even though I keep getting random followers (most likely people just following hoping to get a follow back).  I did ads once and it was worse than facebook.

 

Twitter is basically on life support in my book.  I'll likely close the account this year.

Feb 11, 2017 11:22 AM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Not a twitter fan but Trump is.

 

Feb 11, 2017 10:24 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I am not a big user of Twitter.  I only tweet my blog posts. 

Feb 11, 2017 08:58 AM
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Dave Martin (703) 585-4687
Fairfax Realty - Fairfax, VA
Making Realty Dreams a Reality #WeWillGetYouHome

I use twitter for social media and been very disappointed with the lack of any kind of results

Feb 07, 2018 08:45 PM
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

There is way too much social media to stay up on now, and cannot get work done.

Feb 13, 2017 07:42 AM
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Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

Nope...don't use twitter for business. 

Feb 12, 2017 08:02 PM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I have never twittered!

Feb 11, 2017 07:48 PM
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Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

I do not use it

Feb 11, 2017 04:40 PM