I'm Lani. I live in Austin, Texas (jealous?). I am the New Media Director of Single Pointe Realty (and AgentGenius.com). I keep this blog as my personal take on the market, the business of Real Estate, and the agents that make up the profession from all over the nation. Because I am not a licensed agent- I write commentary from the unique perspective of part consumer, part insider. Oh, and I have a ridiculous affinity for cheese.
We're a unique real estate company that doesn't operate as a traditional brokerage. We bring new technology, modern buying & selling strategies to our clients- it's been my job to create a home buying & selling experience that is fun, fresh, & exciting for today's Austin real estate consumer.
Benn posted a very thoughtful article on AG about the fallout of being a tech pioneer and posited that people who sell Web 2.0 as THE way are damaging their followers because Web 2.0 is only A way. In the comments, he notes:
“…it stands to reason that if you’ve removed your focus from standard marketing/cut your mailers out, cut out your phone calls, cut out your door knocking then yes, someone will fill that void and take that business- because it does still work.”
Web 2.0 is great for the people online, but my grandparents aren’t online, most people at my church haven’t heard of a blog, even a NAR rep sent to speak at a local conference (who runs their “blog” by the way) hadn’t heard of Agent Genius, Bloodhound Blog or even (gasp) RErevealed, supporting the theory that an internet presence is important but if you put all of your eggs in one basket, you make yourself vulnerable and as mentioned above, someone else who has a balanced marketing plan will take business you could have had.
I think most readers here would agree that flashy Internet marketing is one of many tools you should have in your toolbox, that you should still keep at least a portion of your marketing diversified. Most readers herewould agree that people buy homes because of the qualities of the home and usually because of their invaluable agent’s time negotiating the contract to close process, not because they clicked “buy” on some MLS search. If you think Web2.0 is the only way and that the Internet alone sells homes, don’t they call you a Redfinner?
The whine + the friend who inadvertently helped me whine = the RESULT. For all of you husbands telling your wife that nagging persistence doesn’t pay off, you’ve been proven wrong. I can tell Tony’s married…
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Kris & I will be sharing the necktie at BHBU- watch out!
I’m honestly not sure who the winners of the 2007 Humdinger Award for funniest RE.net blog article is, but I’m going to take the trophy on behalf of my brother anyhow since I think we tied for first place. I had written several emails to the judges including threats of poo on their front doors, opposable thumb removal and the like, so Chris was smart and gave the Bubble Gum Interviews their own category.
Anyhow, I emailed my parents the link and they were very happy that their son won a national comedy award for wearing MY tank top, wearing MY makeup, my daughter’s wig and his own made up lisp. He had a future in acting and we had several videos planned (Redfin parodies and more). Days after the video was made, Aaron was on his way to my house to make another silly video when he died in a car accident. So, on behalf of Aaron, I want to thank the judges and Todd for their encouraging cross dressing humor by awarding Aaron the 2007 Humdinger Award!
Chris Johnson’s friend Adam Kontras has to be THE most hilarious parody vlogger out there and he needs our help! Please take a moment to watch his parody of “Hey Delilah” as he sings his original song ”Hey Aunt Jemima.” When you’re finished watching, rate it or make it a “favorite”- this should be on the front page of YouTube, and it takes YOUR vote to get it there!!!
Hey Aunt Jemima, would our kids be called bi-racial? Or would it go far beyond that because I’m white and well, you’re maple? Who’s to say? I’ll take white-maple any day, we’ll find a way. — classic lyrics!
…and so am I. We’ve been misguided in thinking that being cute, skinny blondes in real estate was a GOOD thing- apparently not if you’re a blogger. Although Rhonda and NikNik made the cut of Tony’s Top 20 Bloggers of 2007, they’re not in real estate.
Boo, Cicerone! Kris and I know people and while I typically would award myself the 21st place award, I’m just going to note that although I do like Tony, I think the list is bunk. I understand my absence (especially given my recent blogatonic state), but Kris’? That’s whack.
Okay, I’ve done my homework. Other than being an expired domain, the word “BLOGATONIC” has not yet debuted, so please accept my apologies for being blogatonic of late.
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************ Blogatonic
Function: adjective
Definition: when a blogger has allowed “real life” to dominate their time, leaving their blog in a frozen state. Often, bloggers go blogatonic from blogging overdose, writer’s block, kids not in school, in-laws in the house, and clients requesting face time rather than strictly communicating with you via blog.
Etymology: weblog + catatonic, before 2009, originating on RErevealed.com
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Feel free to use the word when you’re absent from your blog!
I would argue they don’t because there isn’t a boss, no one can give you a promotion but yourself, you don’t have face time and you certainly don’t answer to anyone.
However, because we’re business bloggers, should we think of our blogiverse as our office? I am certainly guilty of not acting as if I’m in an office, but maybe I should. Or, maybe I’ve found great success by not.
(1) EXTERNALLY PROMOTIONAL- Todd Carpenter of Blog Fiesta (and previous victim of a Bubble Gum Interview) is holding a “Funniest RE.net Blog Post for 2007” and you should go vote! It’s like P.Diddy said in the ‘04 cycle- “Vote or Die!” You all know that humor is at the top of my list for qualifications of friends, blogs I read, husband(s) and business partners. Make sure to mention the contest on YOUR blog!
(2) SELF PROMOTIONAL- RErevealed’s Bubble Gum Interviews were nominated by Todd and RErevealed should win. Period. Most people say “go vote for the best,” but I’d rather tell you that you should vote for me (although I’m not the funny one, it’s the victims of the interviews). Do it or P.Diddy will get you.
The Bubble Gum Interviews have been nominated, so let’s review them so you can remember what makes me the interviewees so funny:
These past few weeks have been insanely busy in my professional and personal life. I will admit that this holiday season, I turned off the computer- poor laptop hasn’t slept in months. I completely disconnected for almost a week and I feel so good about it. I had blogger’s guilt for not manning the blog, but I slept more than 5 hours a night over the past few days and I have been able to collect myself.
After a tumultuous fall, things can only get better and I am thankful to have you all here with me in the blogiverse. As this evening closes out my dream vacation (quiet time at home with my husband and children), I want to let you all know that YOU are what I am thankful for. Stay tuned for the snarky analysis you’ve gotten used to at RErevealed- I’m gettin’ back into the swing of things, y’all!
P.S: the picture is of two of our real cats. Makes you sick, huh?
A better question is do you think people who say smooth as a baby’s butt have ever changed a diaper? I mean seriously, why do we spend so much time dreaming of being younger or going back in time, or relating to childhood when we really should embrace the “now”. Looking backwards is so “life in reverse.”[…]
Without giving too much away, it involved a party, a Tall Scotch & Water with a Twist (or ten), midnight munchies, a drive-thru window, assorted food products named “Jack” (Bonus, Breakfast), two Super Tacos, a large order of fries and a couple of regrettable hangovers. Steve is such a romantic![…]
Benn posted a very thoughtful article on AG about the fallout of being a tech pioneer and posited that people who sell Web 2.0 as THE way are damaging their followers because Web 2.0 is only A way. In the comments, he notes:
I’m honestly not sure who the winners of the 
Anyhow, I emailed my parents the link and they were very happy that their son won a national comedy award for wearing MY tank top, wearing MY makeup, my daughter’s wig and his own made up lisp. He had a future in acting and we had several videos planned (Redfin parodies and more). Days after the video was made, Aaron was on his way to my house to make another silly video when he died in a car accident. So, on behalf of Aaron, I want to thank the judges and Todd for their encouraging cross dressing humor by awarding Aaron the 2007 Humdinger Award!
Okay, I’ve done my homework. Other than being an expired domain, the word “BLOGATONIC” has not yet debuted, so please accept my apologies for being blogatonic of late.
I would argue they don’t because there isn’t a boss, no one can give you a promotion but yourself, you don’t have face time and you certainly don’t answer to anyone. 
This article is two pronged:
