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Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

It's been a daily habit of mine for 5+ years (August will make 6 years straight).  And I don't buy into the "you have to sacrifice quality for the sake of quantity" argument.  There are ample topics out there, and some of it is repeated topics (e.g. monthly market reports and such) that get updated.  In general, it's about 30 minutes a day to draft a post, and considering the return I get with leads for our business, it's one of the best time investments I make each day.

May 21, 2016 02:14 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Sure if you're committed to doing so.

May 21, 2016 06:35 AM
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Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

I've posted one every day for at least 3 or 4 years now.  They weren't all about staging but they weren't just thrown up either. That said, I do it for my own personal discipline. 

May 21, 2016 06:57 AM
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Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

I've done that many in a year, but not at the rate of one a day.  I need an occasional day off.

May 21, 2016 01:41 PM
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Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

A piece of cake Michael. If you have extra time one day make some market report templates and drafts. Schedule and post them when you are on the run and do regular posting as you have time. There are many bloggers who do more than  365 in a year.

May 21, 2016 08:39 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Absolutely. I believe anything is possible ... we must want it enough to accomplish it. 

May 21, 2016 06:11 AM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Yes.

May 21, 2016 05:36 AM
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Melissa Jackson REALTOR
Trinity Premier Properties - Azle, TX
Helping You Make The Right Move

Yes, I'm sure some on Active Rain hit this mark.. I think if a person commits to write 365 year it's possible.  

May 21, 2016 03:42 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Definitely.  At (10/week) you can easily get 520 in a year, if you count market blogs.

May 21, 2016 03:00 AM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Yes it is possible and I have done it for 4 years. Now some days I write more than one and put them in the scheduler to publish on a day I am very busy or out of pocket. 

May 21, 2016 02:06 AM
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Craig Delger
Delger Real Estate - Bozeman, MT
Internet Marketing and Technology Expert.

This is a classic QUANTITY vs. QUALITY debate. If you slightly rephrase the question as "Is it possible to write 365 Quality Blog Posts per year?" then my answer is no.... at least not if you plan on accomplishing anything else during the day. If all you do is write blog posts then it is possible to write that many but I still question on if the quality would be there. 

May 21, 2016 01:10 AM
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FN LN
Toronto, ON

Easily.

May 21, 2016 12:49 AM
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Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

Many have done so.  Liz and Bill Spear come to mind.

May 20, 2016 11:55 PM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Michael,

Yes, I certainly have done that.  A

May 20, 2016 11:54 PM
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Carla Freund
Keller Williams Preferred Realty - Raleigh, NC
NC Real Estate Transition & Relocation 919-602-848

I do think it is possible if that's what you want to do. I love coming to AR and blogging, reading post, etc. However, I do get busy and since it isn't my first priority, I only post a couple days per week. That's one reason I'm thankful for re-blogging. Sometimes I find great blogs I missed when I wasn't able to get on AR.

May 20, 2016 11:48 PM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Possible? Yes. Easy? Maybe for some

May 20, 2016 11:48 PM
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Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

It's not only possible...it is probable..many AR members find a blog as necessary as coffee in the morning !

May 20, 2016 11:11 PM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Possible - yes.  Likely - not so much.  Except for Roger D. Mucci 

May 20, 2016 11:09 PM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

Yes

 

May 21, 2016 12:42 PM
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Dick Greenberg
New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO
Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Michael - I've been doing that for the last 3+ years, but I do cheat and write a bunch at a time and then post one a day.

May 21, 2016 08:15 AM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

of course it is..... I've done 1000+.... 

May 21, 2016 07:02 AM
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Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

It's possible, but I would never put myself under that schedule.

May 21, 2016 12:26 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Yes, many do this.

 

May 21, 2016 12:05 AM
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Michael J. Perry Sure, if someone has the dedication to write one every day.

May 20, 2016 11:51 PM
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

Yes, whether it's literally or just averages out that way by year's end.

Not sure they'd all be "page turners" but I'm sure a few gems would be in there. We authors write daily for exercise, but I wouldn't post many of my rants or mind dumps, it would scare away my blog followers, so I sort & qualify before posting. 

May 20, 2016 11:46 PM
Rainmaker
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

If quantity trumps quality of course you can.

May 20, 2016 11:23 PM
Rainmaker
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Yes.   There are some in this forum who are very consistent and write well.  It depends on what you want.   

May 21, 2016 11:42 PM
Rainmaker
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Yes. I have done it for several years.

May 21, 2016 10:01 PM
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Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

Not for me it isn't

May 21, 2016 09:44 PM
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Susan Laxson CRS
Palm Properties - La Quinta, CA
Realtor in San Diego, CA & Naples, FL

Yes, if they are disciplined.

May 21, 2016 09:29 PM
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Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

yes and there are people here who do it - 

May 21, 2016 09:27 PM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Michael J. Perry - 365 posts in a year - possible. One a day, I am not sure. Though one can do it - using 'Scheule' feature of ActiveRain.

May 21, 2016 03:46 PM
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Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Certainly, it's just part of the (fun) daily to-do that has the added plus of marketing payback.

May 21, 2016 01:59 PM
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Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

Yes,  I wrote over 500 last year but I didn't do one everyday.  Some days I wrote 3 or more and others none, but with determinaion, it can be done one per day.

May 21, 2016 01:21 PM
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Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Why not?? I'm with Sally K. & David L. Hanson "It's not only possible...it is probable..!!"

May 21, 2016 11:42 AM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

I hope all my competitors take that challenge

May 21, 2016 09:41 AM
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Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi
NMLS #216987, IL Lic. 031.0006220, WI Licensed. APMC NMLS #175656 - New Lenox, IL
708.921.6331 - 40+ yrs experience

I think it's possible, as I see so many here on AR doing it ... or close to it anyway.  But I will admit, I'm not likely to among them.  While it remains a goal to post daily, I also accept that some days probably won't allow for it.  I used to beat myself over it ... not anymore ...

Gene

May 21, 2016 07:21 AM
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Mimi Foster
Falcon Property Company - Colorado Springs, CO
Voted Colorado Springs Best Realtor

Oh my goodness, can you believe how much your business would soar if you were specific in your subjects (niche) and wrote that much. Several here do it well. 

May 21, 2016 03:44 AM
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Diana Zaccaro Broker Associate
ZOOM Realty Group - Cocoa Beach, FL
"The Accidental Blogger" Cocoa Beach, Florida

Possible but probably not probable (at least for me).

May 21, 2016 12:24 AM
Rainmaker
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

sure.........

May 20, 2016 11:23 PM
Rainmaker
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Not me.

May 21, 2016 10:49 PM
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Abby Stiller
TOP SELLING REALTY - Cape Coral, FL
SW Florida (239) 284-8637

Possible but not easy ...

May 21, 2016 12:11 PM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Absolutely but not for me .

May 21, 2016 05:53 AM
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Allie Angeloni
Long Realty - Oro Valley, AZ

Yes, I do think it's possible to do 'A Blog A Day', though not for me Michael J. Perry!  I never seem to have enough to say or to share . . .   

May 21, 2016 03:33 AM
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Eve Alexander
Buyers Broker of Florida - Tampa, FL
Exclusively Representing ONLY Tampa Home Buyers

Not me.  It takes me hours to write a good blog...you know, one with a good topic, good angle,  good keywords, good grammer, good pictures, good length, good SEO...

Sure I could probably slap a couple paragraphs together every day if I had nothing else to do.

Eve

May 21, 2016 02:44 AM
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John DL Arendsen
CREST "BACKYARD' HOMES, ON THE LEVEL General & Manufactured Home Contractor, TAG Real Estate Sales & Investments - Leucadia, CA
Crest Backyard Homes "ADU" dealer & RE Developer

Anythings possible. But personally I'm one of those quality vs quantity type.

May 21, 2016 12:25 AM
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Peter Mohylsky, Beach Expert
PMI. Destin - Miramar Beach, FL
Call me at 850-517-7098

The quality vs quantity discussion is a good one.  I would have a problem generating enough quality discussions.

May 21, 2016 12:09 AM
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Coal Infantino
Coldwell Banker - York, PA
Realtor specializing in south central PA

Yes, so looking as you can sit down and schedule them in advance. 

May 20, 2016 11:55 PM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Yes! The only time I miss is when on vacation on a cruise!

May 20, 2016 11:32 PM
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DEANNA C. SMITH CERTIFIED MOBILE NOTARY
Certified Mobile Notary Signing Agent - Smith Mountain Lake, VA
Highest Ranked Certified Mobile Notary in Virginia

Of course, its possible.   The question is, . . . . . Will a person be committed enough to do it ?   With the "scheduling" function, it is easier than ever.

May 23, 2016 03:19 AM
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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Of course.

Three a week are robot generated

One is a market report on a community

One is a "observation" within the region

One is a listing.

And one a robot 'self-help' blog.

Does anyone want to read all that stuff? Abuse the readers and you will have none.

May 23, 2016 01:20 AM
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Anna Hatridge
R Gilliam Real Estate LLC - Farmington, MO
Missouri Realtor with R Gilliam Real Estate LLC

I think it is possible if you have free time every day or a big block of free time where you can create them and schedule them to post for a later date.  I tried that and created an entire weeks worth of post but they never did post, so therefore I only post when I have time to be creative.  

May 22, 2016 10:57 PM
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Grace Hanamoto
Intero Real Estate - Sunnyvale, CA
Quality, Knowledge, Professionalism, Experience

You've all seen how I write--I'm neither succinct nor silent on many topics. I cannot crank out blogs every day. I've tried, but I take writing so seriously and edit and revise so much, it's not feasible. I applaud and stand in envy of those who can. I do three blogs a week across four different platforms and that's enough writing for me!

May 22, 2016 08:47 PM
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Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

If you round robin your niche platforms, you better be. But the 2000 word + pieces are more war and peace and take the time they need to craft the quality ones, not just SEO gaming or for the sheer numbers.

May 22, 2016 09:15 AM
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Alan May
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL
Home is where the hearth is.

Absolutely.  Did it for years.

May 22, 2016 09:07 AM
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Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

I think it's completely possible, just requires some discipline at first and then it becomes sort of second nature. I've done it for a month straight, for a contest, so I know it can be done and gets easier, without sacrificing quality, as Liz and Bill Spear pointed out. There are so many topics swirling in my head, I should challenge MYSELF to post each day.

May 22, 2016 08:56 AM
Rainmaker
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

It is 100% possible and what i strive to do since i became active here 4 plus yers ago. 

May 22, 2016 04:48 AM
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Dennis Swartz
Full Circle Property Management - Columbus, OH
MBA, GRI...experience counts!

yes, if you are not concerned with quality

May 21, 2016 09:04 PM
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Richard L. Sanderson
Richard L. Sanderson Consulting - Kalama, WA
helping improve local property tax systems

My questions are: (1.) are they quality posts - as measured by your target audience- and (2.) is this the best use of your time? As a solo practitioner the time I spend blogging has to be outside of regular work hours, because they aren't billable hours.

May 21, 2016 05:38 PM
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Robert Havana
Park and Protect- Alberta Real Estate License Parking - Calgary, AB
Alberta Real Estate License Parking

i dont think it is unless you outsource it. 

May 21, 2016 12:18 PM
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

Only if you have a special soft-wear. Another Q: why would you post so much daily? 

May 21, 2016 09:23 AM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

It is but i do not

 

May 21, 2016 03:13 AM
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Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Yes for many who are totally dedicated to getting their message out...

May 21, 2016 01:40 AM
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Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

 What is new today? Oh, we have New York, New Jersey, new president to be, new deployed workers to construct the Great Wall in the south.....

May 21, 2016 12:11 AM
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Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

There was a time when it was possible for me. Now I'm lucky if I get in a couple a week. 

May 20, 2016 11:43 PM
Rainmaker
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Dianne Goode
Raleigh Cary Realty - Raleigh, NC
Realtor/Broker

Not for me!

May 20, 2016 11:18 PM
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Donna Foerster
HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO
Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Yes and there are a number of AR members that do just that!

Oct 06, 2016 12:47 PM
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Stewart Jameson
Adamsville, UT
Estate agent wannabe

Hey, Michael !
I there are no doubts that it is theoretically possible to write 1 post each day. The question is if it's worth to spend a short period of time to write generic blog posts or it's best too spend a week or something to make something that is unique and offers a USP that no other type of content can actually provide.
First, make difference between quality and value. A post with a very poor quality may have a great value for the reader. That is a perfect opportunity to get a lot of traffic with a generic post on at topic with high interest which is repeated again and again because its evergreen.
When you look for quality it's a lot harder but this offers different benefits. Creating a blog post that offers unique information that cannot be found anywhere on the web which has been gathered from somewhere else through other forms of research etc. can make a lot of people to actually link to you as a the initial source of the subject. That will brind you traffic, backlinks (a lot of link juice) and will help you get some brand identity ? Do you agree with me ?

May 30, 2016 07:39 PM
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

I write one a day and have for several years.

May 26, 2016 05:36 AM
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Sandra Steele
Wise Choice Properties, Sedona/Verde Valley Branch - Cottonwood, AZ
Integrity, Knowledge - 37 Years of Experience!!!

It is possible but I do not think so as you must consider illness, friends that need help.  Therre are only 24 hours in a day and some days make it difficult.

May 25, 2016 04:45 AM
Rainmaker
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Joyce Marsh
Joyce Marsh Real Estate LLC - Daytona Beach, FL
Joyce Marsh Homes

It's probably possible but would take a great deal of discipline and planning to produce high quality blogs consistently. 

May 23, 2016 01:10 PM
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Yes, I do think it is possible, especially if part of a daily marketing / advertising platform. I have written almost daily for the past 7+ years and have averaged more than one post a day. 

May 23, 2016 11:57 AM
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Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker
Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA
Put 40 years of experience to work for you

I've been writing a blog every day for 10 years now. So I guess the answer is YES.

May 23, 2016 10:15 AM
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James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

You bet

May 23, 2016 06:48 AM
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John Meussner
Mortgages in AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IN, MD, MN, MT, NC, NJ, NV, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI - Fair Oaks, CA
#MortgageMadeEasy Fair Oaks, CA 484-680-4852

I was going to recommend asking Liz and Bill Spear but clearly there's no need.

 

This can easily be done with the "auto-schedule" feature where you can knock out a few week's worth of blogs on a slow day.  I haven't done it & don't have the desire to, but could certainly see it being possible.

May 23, 2016 04:01 AM
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Katina Hargrove 352-551-0308
Stake Your Land Realty, Inc. - Eustis, FL
Broker/Owner, SFR®, e-PRO®, GRI, AHWD, REALTOR®

I agree with Nina Hollander, If that is your goal and you are committed, it is possible.

May 23, 2016 12:42 AM