Want to flip more houses this year? Is it time to close that Facebook account and upgrade?
2016 is a pivotal year for real estate investors. Those that get ahead this year are going to have a massive advantage going forward. The rest are going to struggle to stay in the game. It’s no secret that social media can be a powerful tool for finding more house flipping deals, buyer leads, capital, and strategic partners. However, many are tired of investing in SMM and going around in circles with their tactics to try and gain some traction. Some are doing incredibly well in this domain, but the truth is that what may really be holding many back is using the wrong social networks.
Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn all still have their uses and value. Used well, and with sufficient investment they may be strong contenders for reaching certain niche demographics, feeding real estate blog traffic, and bolstering SEO. However, even Facebook seems to be completely forgotten by masses in younger generations. Ask your teenager and they’ll probably tell you “Facebook is for old people,” with a look of confusion as to why you’d ever want to use it.
If real estate wholesalers and flippers want to engage and reach leads you’ve got to get on and get active with the social platforms people are really using every day.
Instagram may not be new, but the fact that it has now separated itself from Facebook for signups has made it a whole lot more attractive for a lot more people. Especially younger generations and Facebook haters. This is a great way to expand reach fast.
4chan
This is not a site to visit for those that hate sensitive material. It contains a lot of junk, spam, and what perhaps should be censored material. However, there are business and finance boards, and it appears to be becoming a popular forum where there may be a substantial number of real estate leads to be farmed.
Snapchat
If you really want to engage get on snapchat and get active. It is a fantastic tool for blending offline and online connections, and using the ‘nearby’ function to secure contacts from live events, networking meetings, and every day encounters. It can also be used to seamlessly transition from updates to text chat to live one on one video chat. Consider it your live mobile contact to close social tool.
Periscope
Periscope is an Android and iPhone app allowing users to broadcast live video, and host recorded video. Could be perfect for live online open houses, showings to out of area buyers, and previewing potential acquisitions with partners.
About Me
About Me adds a super simplified why to trade contact info, send people to your site, and suggest referrals. Claim your URL to secure this slice of online real estate and use it as your virtual business card.
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