Comments on: If I were NAR's Social Media Manager

By: Jason Berman

Jason Berman — Sat, 02 May 2009 07:28:24 +0000

Todd,
This is a well thought out plan. I think it's a nice road map for any real estate or mortgage association to consider. Good luck with the position. NAR would be lucky to have someone who works as hard as you do on their team. ~ JB

By: Todd Carpenter

Todd Carpenter — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 05:40:25 +0000

I'm going to close comments here. I wrote a follow up on this post at Lucid Ninja

By: Peter Thompson

Peter Thompson — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 18:04:58 +0000

Todd, I agree that you are the man for the job. As a new convert to social media I’m still trying to find my way, and stumbling around getting my bearings. I’m not an early adapter, but I am amazed at how few Realtors outside of the blogosphere even know the power of social media, and those who do glimpse the potential have no idea how to start. You will have your work cut out for you.

By the way, Chicago is a great city and a great place to live. Just time your move after April .
Pete

By: Rich Jacobson

Rich Jacobson — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 15:56:53 +0000

Throwing your hat into this ring is kinda like running for President. Why would anyone in their right mind want to do it?

By: Brad Nix

Brad Nix — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 15:54:32 +0000

Todd Carpenter is a brave man. I support your courage for making a difference in the Re.net and at NAR. I only hope they give you a REAL opportunity.

By: Tom Vanderwell

Tom Vanderwell — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 22:40:58 +0000

Ned,

Thanks!

Tom

By: Real estate investing

Real estate investing — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 17:18:47 +0000

I think Tom Vanderwell summed it up best by saying
>1. NAR needs you but I’m not sure they know they need you.

Right on Tom, I think that is the crux of the issue. Many of the other comments hint at the same thinig but you nailed it.

Ned Carey

By: Tom Vanderwell

Tom Vanderwell — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 02:12:07 +0000

Todd,

Three very simple thoughts:
1. NAR needs you but I’m not sure they know they need you.
2. There are more, many more, Realtors and lenders who need to learn more about social media and how to expand and interact with more people.
3. If I had a vote, it would take me about 2 seconds to decide to vote for you.

Tom

By: Real estate investing

Real estate investing — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 21:22:33 +0000

Jay T wrote:
>Turning a bureaucracy of the size and scope of the NAR isn’t going to be done by one guy pulling hard on the tiller.

Exactly, is this a job you will want long run? What happens when they want you to promote or defend one of their stupid policies?

Todd commented:
>NAR has an opportunity to help new bloggers by educating them on ways to blog without landing them in legal or ethical trouble.

That sounds great but what I don’t want to see is a complicated policy like their code of ethics that applies to blogs. It’s hinted at in this part of their job listing; “* Maintain, evolve, and enforce NAR’s social media policies and guidelines”

Good luck to you (and Jay for that matter)
Ned Carey

By: Dave Smith

Dave Smith — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 20:50:14 +0000

I’m surprised you would ask that question. Isn’t NAR the source of knowledge for all of us on topics pertaining to Real Estate?