Aug. 28, 2007 - Joeann's Tuesday Tip - August 28, 2007

1. Photostory - This is a great F*ree program that takes your still photos and applies effects so it looks like a virtual tour. You can add captions, voiceover and music and the price is right! This gives you the means to have a virtual-like tour on EVERY listing! That'll make the consumers happy.
2. Point2Agent - F*ree tours are available when you have their upgraded package (and they also syndicate your listings to 22 other sites!) This is the best deal in website providers there is.
3. Visual Tours - Is the best solution to a more dynamic option. You can use up to 99 photos! You can brand yourself! You can make CD's ! This link will give you a $50 discount. You buy the software and can use it forever! Take control and wow those sellers and the public!
4. HelloWorld - The future is here! For as little as $9.99 a month, you can send video emails and hold online seminars. It's easy and will give you the differentiation.

Speaking of Video....
Here's a place to hear what the Industry Leaders and Technology Visionaries are saying!

Missed RE Connect SF? Don't worry - you can watch videos from the show at InmanTV. Tune in for video interviews with top name speakers such as Glenn Kelman, Lennox Scott, Doug Lebda, Hugh MacLeod, Craig Newmark, Alex Perriello, and more. Visit InmanTV today!

e-PRO & Christmas in August!
I have a gift for you...... Every year about this time, the prickly pear cactus yield gorgeous purple pears that can be made into wonderful jelly. The prickly pears are one of those things I'd been taking for granted until my friend, Fran Thorsen got attacked! The whole incident led to my offer to do a cooking class on making jelly (is that sort of like making lemonade from lemons?). Daughter Dawn thought the whole thing hysterical as the words cooking and Joeann Fossland are rarely used in the same sentence! Be that as it may, we gathered on Saturday and turned 50 pounds of cactus into the delicious delicacy of the desert!
		Here are the gifts.....If you register for ePRO before the end of the week: You'll get $25 off the course A jar of Prickly Pear Jelly My 2008 Awesome Year Plan If you'd like to learn more about e-PRO, I am doing a webinar on Wednesday, August 29 at 11 AM EDT You can register here or visit for the taped version afterward!
The World's Youngest Blogger
Sunday marked the unveiling of LilysLand, my granddaughter Lily's first blog! She had asked me to buy her a domain name last week! And been ready to write ever since! And, a lucky girl she is. Her fairy BlogMother is none other than the Inman/ActiveRain winning Blog mentor, Frances Flynn Thorsen! With a mentor like that, she is sure to be learning all the tricks and tools.
LILYSLAND is LIVE!!!! The world's youngest Blogger!!!!
LilysLand is about L words. Today's post is on Love! Lily also has her 1st video on www.YouTube.com! Thanks Fran! You are a great teacher. Check it out and leave her a message.

LAST CALLS:2. September Real Estate FSBO Game™ and The Real Estate EXPIRED Game™

You'll create a system and build your business prospects if you play the Game for a month! A daily phone call with other agents will set the tone for the day, get you motivated and energized! Set yourself up for a great last quarter.

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7:45 AM Pacific& AZ, 8:45 AM MST, 9:45 Central & 10:45 Eastern
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"The best thing I ever did.... was to play these Real Estate Games with Joeann Fossland and Patti Kouri ... the FSBO Game is great ... I listed 10 properties one month"
- Frances Flynn Thorsen

The Next The Real Estate EXPIRED Game™
Begins on Tuesday, September 4
6:45 AM Pacific & AZ, 7:45 AM MST, 8:45 Central & 9:45 Eastern

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Have a safe, fun and joyful rest of the week and Labor Day weekend!

Aug. 27, 2007 - Daring Adventure?

Helen Keller  said, "

"Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. To keep our faces toward change and behave like free spirits in the presence of fate is strength undefeatable."

Aug. 6, 2007 - Widgets, Mashups and FaceBook

So, I took a deep breath and resolved to take what I could and share with you the goodies that I did get! First, the Blogger Connect was a blast because Mary Pope-Handy and Frances Flynn Thorsen WON the Blogger Project! Thank all of you who went and voted. It helped. Fran and Mary have chosen CARE as their charity (close to my heart, as you all know!)

• You need widgets! Here is a great article explaining it all.
• I need to hang out with my Social Communities. Visit www.RealTown.com
• Blog Posts are read more in the mornings and Monday is the best day (who would have known??)
• I need to have a presence on www.FaceBook.com . It made me happy Brad Inman said he hadn't quite figured it out yet!
• Link, link and link to articles, blogs and resources for your readers
• Find your own voice. It is about your uniqueness and building relationships
• You must really optimize your landing page.
• Your keywords need to appear on your landing page
• Short blog posts (under 300 words) with pictures and graphics get read
• Zillow is here to stay.
• You can moneytize your blog? (Why else would you want to do this if it doesn't generate income)
• Use Google Analytics so you know what people are attracted to
• Create articles from the questions your clients ask you.
• You will be hearing more about communitainment
• Video,video,video is where it is at. Do you have a movie on YouTube.com?
• There are going to be new ways to make money!
• Mickey Mouse leads turn into money if followed up on!
• You must develop the most relevant conversation
• Another Great list from Jeff Dowler