Twitter

, you're not on that are you?!!

Yes, and these are my reasons why:

I was first aware of twitter through the press and other media and my first opinion was; why do I want to be sociable on the internet?, "Billy no mates" and all that, but always in the back of my mind was; "There has got to be something in this, because it just wont go away", and after all my intended business is all about connections. Let's give it a go!

It takes a while to "bed" yourself in by understanding the do's and don't's of Twitter especially a business based account, which is greatly covered by Tracey from The Buying Agent. In the process of building up your followers and those that you follow, you start to gain a great insight and learn a lot from your contemporaries.

Here is my list of "Tweeters" that I have found helpful, and that I have learned a lot from, with all things to do with internet estate agency.
Sarah Beeny (Will!) of Tepilo
Danny Williams of 1 London Property
Sally Asling of Surrey Sales
Tom Williams of Blog Find a Home
The above mentioned are a sample of people and business's that proves to me that the estate agency business is changing for the better, both for the vendor and the buyer.

Twitter has surprised me with the people that connect with you that are both pleasant and beneficial to your business. I have had the pleasure of meeting Don who tweets and blogs about people, business's and all things to do with Thanet. Through his blog about my business there have been many click throughs to my site, and increased my SEO for my site. It has been refreshing to come across such a person as Don, for he is always helpful, positive and friendly. Thanks Don.

I was recently tweeted by Tom Betts of Kent News a group of local newspapers that covers Kent. This encounter resulted in a personal interview that was going to be featured in their papers throughout Kent for free! But alas it was not to be. See: Protectionism as to why. Although it did not end as I wished, it proves that twitter reaches to the audience that is specific to your requirements.

Then there are of course your "mates" or should I say "followers" these are people that are doing exactly as you, getting out of Twitter what it is specific to them. There will be good and there will be bad, there will be those that you get on with and those that you don't. Ultimately I have found Twitter to be a positive experience, although be careful it can be addictive!