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How to Connect with People Your Customers Know on LinkedIn ® Real estate agents interested in connecting with people their customers know on LinkedIn can generate leads and referrals in 10 easy steps. profile, a concise introduction of your expertise and offerings can be explored without forcing future clients to read through the fine print of a summary. 1. The 30-Second Video Introduction Save the summary to elaborate on real estate sales objectives and credentials. When setting up a profile in LinkedIn, it is important to remember that LinkedIn is first and foremost a social media site. Used by recruiters, sales reps, and business developers, LinkedIn is the perfect clientele building resource for you. The key is to take advantage of this major virtual networking arena to increase contacts, and boost property buyer interest. By adding a 30-second video commercial to your professional 12 2. Increase the Value of Your Network The concept of building a network has never been so easy to realize. Once key contacts are established on LinkedIn, it is easier to build size and confidence into your network. You can reap the most rewards on LinkedIn by investing a few minutes of your time each day sending direct connect invitations, as well as, connecting with profiles of ‘People You May Know’ listed in the LinkedIn feed. The goal is to expand your professional network and to increase the capacity of your real estate business by reaching out to services that compliment your business, i.e. home improvement contractors, landscaping professionals, moving services, etc. When you connect with these professionals their connections see it in their newsfeed and it draws attention to your profile. 3. Engage Ethically Social media sites are an exceptionally good environment for generating business, but there is a catch - ethics.