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How much would you pay to reach potential clients searching for homes in YOUR area? It’s all what we’re pouring advertising dollars into, right? Just how much are you paying right now to accomplish that?

For one online presence, it doesn’t have to cost a THING!

Realtor.com has a “Find a Realtor” search (which I just noticed the link is now at the top of the page – YEAH and about time!) I am AMAZED how many agents are not taking advantage of this FREE advertising – it’s web based and free for the taking. And with 90+% of potential clients searching on the web – you need to be taking advantage of it. Check yourself out – Is your information even there or are you a gray silhouette?

How about your local MLS and State Realtor Association websites? Is your information up to date? Is it there?

What if your information is on these sites – is YOUR website listed? or your company’s? Do the links work? Are you User Friendly or do the viewers have to really work to get your information? Is the contact information up to date? Do the sites have your current photo? Does the information brag up your services, or is it the generic crap of “I really work hard for my clients! Service is my top priority! Blah blah blah”.

It doesn’t take much to post or update your information and get it done today. What do you have to loose? It’s free!

The job of a real estate agent is considered one of the most stressful jobs you can have, according to CareerCast’s 2010 Jobs Rated report, which analyzed the stress level of 200 professions.

As the economy has softened, competition among real estate agents has risen, which was a major factor in landing it on this year’s list of top 10 most stressful jobs, according to the report.

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The report noted: “Real estate agents and brokers work long, erratic hours, spending much of their time showing properties to clients. They must be extremely independent, and able to handle sales quotas and deadline pressures.”

In compiling its stress rankings, CareerCast accounted for such factors as work environment, competitiveness, and job risk. Overall stress scores ranged from the low 18.776 to 110.936. (Real estate agent had a 73.063 overall stress score.)

Here are the top 10 most stressful jobs in 2010, according to the report:

1. Firefighter
Stress score: 110.936
Hours per day: 11
Time pressure: Very high
Competition: Low

2. Corporate Executive (senior)
Stress score: 108.625
Hours per day: 11
Time pressure: High
Competition: High

3. Taxi Driver
Stress score: 100.491
Hours per day: 9.5
Time pressure: Moderate
Competition: Moderate

4. Surgeon
Stress score: 99.463
Hours per day: 11
Time pressure: Moderate
Competition: High

5. Police Officer
Stress score: 93.893
Hours per day: 9.5
Time pressure: Moderate
Competition: Low

6. Commercial Pilot
Stress score: 85.350
Hours per day: 9
Time pressure: Moderate
Competition: Low

7. Highway Patrol Officer
Stress score: 80.651
Hours per day: 9.5
Time pressure: Moderate
Competition: Low

8. Public Relations Officer
Stress score: 78.523
Hours per day: 9
Time pressure: High
Competition: Very High

9. Advertising Account Executive
Stress score: 74.555
Hours per day: 9.5
Time pressure: Moderate
Competition: Very High

10. Real Estate Agent
Stress score: 73.063
Hours per Day: 9.5
Time pressure: High
Competition: Very High

If you are feeling stressed and want some help, contact me. Not only can I “Bild” your business, but I can take some of that pressure off, too.