Content 103: Social Media Feeds for Realtors

There are literally thousands of different sources for news, content, and real estate-related content. Here are some noteworthy options:

Major News

Most major news networks have a real estate-specific section, like the NYT, CNN, MSN, FOX, or CNBC. There is huge variety on these sites, and all are news that tends to be macro, or on a large scale, discussing national real estate news.

Business Insider

Sometimes, news around the world or in the United States is worth reposting, for example content from Business Insider tends to be interesting. This business-geared news site delivers interesting, relevant content that might stray from specifically real estate news. For example, posting an article about mortgage rates, or the stock market might lend some variety.

Inman News

Inman News tends to be a great source for news about real estate. This website is a great source for content geared towards Realtors and as content generator for them.

RisMedia

Here is another real estate specific website: Rismedia.

Realtor.com

Of course, realtor.com has plenty of great information about the market. We all know Realtor.com as the major player in the real estate world on the Internet.

Zillow and Trulia Blogs

Didn't I mention that blogging is essential: Zillow Blog and Trulia Blog. Trulia and Zillow Blogs tend to have great content written by Realtors out there working the market. Content written by your peers helps give perspective for clients that might not understand the industry well.

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You can also follow many of these news sources on Twitter for useful, re-postable content. A small time commitment up front will create lasting value as you look for content that is fun, interesting, and varied. The same goes for most major social networks. This is the age of content, and I am sure you will find plenty!

PROTIP: Most of these news sites should have an RSS feed to provide syndication directly to you. An RSS feed is a tool that allows content creators to publish their material to interested readers. There are tools you can download, such as the Chrome Extension that will enable all of your favorite content to be fed into one central location. This will make your life a whole lot easier.

Get Started!

Let's remember that becoming a real estate content champion requires reading. it is essential you continue to learn and keep up-to-date with the market. With all of these working together, plus so many more websites out there, creating content will be easy.