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5 tools that will make your real estate blog posts better

We all like things that make making posts easier and giving them a little more life. SO, here are my top 5 pics on how you can spice up your blog posts quickly, easily and without much tech savvy.

We all like things that make making posts easier and giving them a little more life. SO, here are my top 5 pics on how you can spice up your blog posts quickly, easily and without much tech savvy.

1. Slide.com

Slide.com is a free online slide show creator that allows you to upload photos and automatically create cool slideshows with various transition effects. I created this slideshow in less than 3 minutes. Yes, I timed myself. It then allows you to share the slideshow, upload it to yoru MySpace account or use widget code to post it to your persoanl blog!

 

Check out how Laurie Manny used this tool on her new real estate blog: Spinnaker Bay Real Estate Side Show

2. CommunityWalk.com

This tool makes it super simple to build interactive custom maps you can embed on your blog. Maps take about less than 6 minutes to build.

Check out how Mary pope Handy placed similar community maps on her site. San Jose Real Estate Map

3. The Real Estate Dictionary

This is a cool little widget you can embed in yoru sidebar. It allows you to users to find common real estate terms. I would have embedded it here but it is a purse JavaScript widget whcih we only allow in sidebars as JavaScript in posts can pose a security risk. So, follow the link to see what it looks like.

4. Altos Research Widget

Altos Research

See how Alex and Lenore Wilkas of Foster City Real Estate Blog use this widget to give real time market data to their readers.

5. EyeJot.com

I love eyejoty- it allows me to record video and audio right through my coputer and post it to my blog or shoot my friends a vmail. It took me less than 1 minute to record and post this video!

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Posted on May 30, 2008 11:58:43
Comment from: Dave Creaturo [Visitor] Email · http://Charlestonnewconstruction.blogspot.com
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Hi Mary,


Thank you. Your blogs always help.


By the way I like your new look (the Blog)

PermalinkPermalink May 30, 2008 17:10:54
Comment from: Laurie Manny [Visitor] Email · http://www.longbeachrealestatehome.com/
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Kewl new toys!  Thank you.

PermalinkPermalink May 30, 2008 18:44:14
Comment from: irina.netchaev [Member] Email · http://www.pasadenacarealestatehomes.com/
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irina.netchaev

Can't wait to check out eyejot.com.  thanks!

PermalinkPermalink May 31, 2008 01:17:17
Comment from: Ruth Ann Macklin [Visitor] Email · http://www.realestatevirtualassistant.net

We can always count on your to show us the latest and greatest!

PermalinkPermalink May 31, 2008 01:20:15
Comment from: Rich Rogala [Visitor] Email · http://consistentclients.com

These are fantastic tools. Really helps personalize your blog (or whatever) when you can offer information your clients want. Thanks for the info!

PermalinkPermalink May 31, 2008 12:26:58
Comment from: Teri Isner [Visitor] Email · http://blog.orlandoavenue.com
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Love the video idea we have a cyberpro that uses something like this for his monthly video postcard which could as easily be done on his blog too.  Great cross posting ideas to try.  The video would also be fun to send to customers with a buyer or seller alerts that are personal and informative.

PermalinkPermalink May 31, 2008 19:04:47
Comment from: Faina Sechzer [Visitor] Email · http://www.princetonrealestatehomes.com

I love the eyejot.com idea. I just need to get a bit more photogenic:)

PermalinkPermalink May 31, 2008 19:37:58
Comment from: kam.hubbard [Member] Email · http://www.cedarrapidsrealestatehomes.com/
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kam.hubbard

Thanks for the tools ideas Mary!


Here's another tool that may be useful: Walk Score

PermalinkPermalink June 04, 2008 13:51:06
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