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Frances Flynn Thorsen

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I work with a large community of real estate professionals and consumers in social media and the blogosphere. I publish tips and tricks for bloggers each week and conduct a regular series of Webinars and teleconferences to help realty pros and home buyers and sellers maximize all of the tools and resources on various social media sites. I became active in real estate and recieved my license in 1985. I am Co-Creator of the No Blogger Left Behind Blog Coaching program and Webinar series. I recently co-authored "Real Estate Social Media Policies"; with Marcie Roggow, a comprehensive, 19-page manual that helps real estate brokers navigate the myriad of risk management issues posed by real estate agent participation on the Internet and across social media platforms.

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  • Denise Lones is correct when
    By Frances Flynn ThorsenMarch 8, 2011 - 3:25pm

    Denise Lones is correct when she says NAR has not gone far enough. NAR took down Todd Carpenter's Realtor.org blog post but his "personal" blog post remains standing. http://snap.tc/2011/02/daniel-rothamel-doesnt-need-those-zebra-stripes-can-the-lones-group-say-the-same/ Additionally, Bill Lublin takes sides. Lublin is the principal of SMMI, charged with writing and administering NAR's new e-PRO education program. An important part of e-PRO is teaching social media skills and reputation management to the Realtor ranks. Lublin also takes sides in the legal dispute between two Realtors - on Carpenter's blog and across social media platforms on his own blog, Twitter, and elsewhere. He says this on Carpenter's "personal" blog: "Todd – you are so right on the money- Daniel doesn’t need this, but it would be a shame to see someone prevail over such a silly lawsuit. I can’t even imagine how they would show the damages they claim – hopefully it will be dismissed in preliminary objections." Is the the type of conduct NAR wants it members to learn and emulate? A key social media staffer and educator take sides in a high profile legal dispute ... make judgment on the merits of a legal case! This is the lesson they want Realtors to learn? I am shocked and appalled. I think this entire episode renders e-PRO totally irrelevant. This is NOT the way to teach Realtors responsible social media risk management. This is a disgrace.

  • Thank you for a lovely
    By Frances Flynn ThorsenAugust 4, 2010 - 12:53pm

    Thank you for a lovely commentary, Glenn. I remember when Sellsius was born and how excited I was to meet Joe and Rudy in person at the Inman NYC Connect Conference. I was doubly excited to make the list of Sellsius top women bloggers. Joe was a smart man who offered a unique perspective on real estate and the social space. Legal and ethical responsibility were cornerstones of his discussions. Technology is cool, but responsibility and respect are even cooler. Responsibility and fiduciary care were always the bottom line with Joe. That made him different, set him apart from the rest of the RE.net. There is a big hole in my heart today. We lost one of our very best ... Frances Flynn Thorsen Writer http://RealEstateSocialMediaPolicies.com

  • Agreed! This is an excellent
    By Frances Flynn ThorsenMay 19, 2010 - 11:20am

    Agreed! This is an excellent book for anyone interested in a real estate transaction and it is equally valuable for consumers and professionals working IN the business. No hype. No infomercial secrets for success. This is a REAL book for REAL people about Real Estate and making smart decisions. Nice review, Tara!