Custom Facebook Fan Pages for real estate agents also known as business pages are becoming an essential tool for today’s Realtor®. Facebook doesn’t come easy for everyone but like everything else, it is amazing if you have to learn something you can.
Today I have 3 quick tips for Custom Facebook Pages for Realtor’s users. These are very simple but if you don’t know about them they can drive you crazy.
Problem 1- People can only see my fan page when they are signed into Facebook. I thought Fan Pages also known as Business Pages are supposed to be viewable whether you are signed into Facebook or not!
Solution- This one is easy. While using Facebook as a Fan Page click on Edit Page, go to manage permissions, make sure Age Restrictions are set to Anyone 13+. If the setting has a higher age limit Facebook won’t let your “adult” real estate contact be viewable outside Facebook. Once you are logged in Facebook knows your age!
Problem 2- The address of my real estate fan page is too long. I see other agents who have much shorter addresses
Solution- In order to get a shorter address like facebook.com/RealEstateGuru you need to have at least 25 people “like” your page. Once you have your 25 “likes” you can go to Facebook.com/username and request a shorter name. Your name has to be unique and choose wisely you only get one shot at this.
Problem 3- I am supposed to have this fancy custom Facebook real estate page but all I see is my wall.
Solution- When you are signed into Facebook and visit your own page, Facebook assumes you are there as the editor and shows you the wall. To see your full site you will have to click on the Welcome (Or whatever you named the link that opens up your site) link on the left side under your picture. When you are not signed into Facebook you will see your custom page the way it is supposed to appear. Note- visitors who have not liked your site should see the full site but with Facebook there is always change so we are never sure. On all of our custom Facebook fan pages for real estate agents we put instructions under the profile picture.
