Float Homes in Greater Vancouver

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News

Tour float homes for sale in Greater Vancouver.

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Tour this float home provided by Ricki Willing of Sutton Group – Seafair Realty.

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Tour this float home provided by Ricki Willing of Sutton Group – Seafair Realty.

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Tour this float home provided by Ricki Willing of Sutton Group – Seafair Realty.

2009 New Services Launch!

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Helpful Tips, Photography, Services, Site Updates, Uncategorized

We are pleased to announce the launch of several New Services to increase the effectiveness of your print and Internet marketing. The New Services are proven to increase your marketing impact, while driving traffic to your content. In the current market, listings require more viewership to generate interest. We want to help you reach to more buyers, both locally and internationally!

We are still delivering the same professional quality video and photo tours. For your convenience, we now offer a complete marketing package, all from one source.

To help you improve the return on your advertising investment we can make your listing accessible in multiple convenient locations and if requested, your video’s can be format to  download on itunes!

Take a look at the complete Product List.
Also note:

The New Client Introductory Package for Realtors is extended into 2009!

Earth Hour 2009

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Environment, News

Earth Hour is gaining popularity every year. This March 28th from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm the world will unite in an initiative to save energy by shutting the lights. 2007 was the first time the event took place with 2.2 million Australians went without power for one hour. In 2008, over 50 million people in more than 370 cities world wide participated. We are approaching the third year; which is anticipated to be the most successful year yet. The World Wildlife Foundation thinks over 1 billion people in 70 countries are expected to participate this year.

Support is there; showing that people care. Will this be enough to show politicians and corporations that the public wants them to take environmental initiatives seriously? Or is this a minimalistic effort by consumers to ease their guilt over unfriendly practises year round?  Will you participate? If yes, why?

BC Real Estate Convention 2009 Spring

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BC Real Estate Convention 2009 Spring

Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre
999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC
Ballroom A, B, C

Date                                      Exhibit Hours             Seminar Hours
February 25th & 26th 2009     10:00am – 6:00pm     10:45am – 5:30pm

The 4th annual BC Real Estate Convention 2009 Spring show. As the only real estate show in Western Canada, it will cover all aspects the BC real estate market and industry. Due to popular demand the show is extended from 1 to 2 days this year. Admission and Seminars are free. There will be influential 10 seminar speakers. The Convention is an excellent open forum with a variety of information on real estate-related topics.

Featured exhibitors include:

  • Municipalities,
  • Insurance companies,
  • Developers,
  • Home Inspectors,
  • Real Estate Brokerages,
  • Home Staging Companies,
  • Financial Institutions,
  • Law Firms,
  • Accounting Firms,
  • Real Estate Agents,
  • Real Estate Associations and others.

www.bcrealestateconvention.com

Tibetan Sand Mandala Cultural Exhibit at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden

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News, Vancouver

A delegation of 5 Tibetan Monks, led by the Venerable Lophon Jampa Sopa, a master in Buddhist Mandala Arts. A portion of proceeds donated to the monastery.

From Tuesday, February 24, 2009 to Saturday, February 28, 2009 @ 10am-4pm.

Also on display: traditional Tibetan thankas by Kalsang Dawa.

Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
578 Carrall Street in Vancouver’s Chinatown
www.dzongkarmandalatour.org

Luxury Home Tours in the British Properties

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Home Staging, Photography, Real-Estate, Vancouver, Video Tours

Take a look at a few of the luxury homes for sale in the British Properties.

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Tour this luxury home provided by Julie Miller of Prudential Sussex Realty.

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Tour this luxury home provided by Charles Bilash of Century 21 In Town Realty.

Social Networking for Business?

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Helpful Tips, News, Technology

Are social networking site worth advertising on? The premise of social networking is to unite individuals and expand their associations. Many people see it as a personal marketing opportunity. Large well branded companies have been effectively using this medium for years. Should businesses of all sizes use this forum to connect to their customer contacts?

Connecting consumers with other consumers means they can:

  • See who their contacts trust.
  • Endorse companies they like.
  • Easily discuss topics.
  • Quickly share information.

Social marketing creates a forum for mixed medium marketing combining audio, video, and text. Statistics show that businesses embracing social marketing effectively are reaping the rewards through sales, leads, or increased awareness.

Social marketing helps businesses:

  • Build customer relationships.
  • Acquire vital customer information.
  • Perform market research and customer qualification.
  • Direct and retain traffic in a cost effective, manageable way.
  • Create a community around customers.
  • Targeting specific groups.

Customers:

  • Are actively engaged.
  • Have a channel to voice opinions.
  • Join with a related community.
  • Tap into the collective wisdom.
  • Listen to their network.

Interacting with the social collective on Social Networking sites is very beneficial for businesses looking to increase and maintain their client base. Consider your audience and objectives when you evaluate if this is the right channel for your business’ branding.  So many consumers are out there searching for information. Are they finding yours?

Is Social Networking a useful tool for your business? Has your network expanded since marketing on Social Networking sites? What is working for your business?