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I think the real estate industry and consumers can benefit from online communities. After all, the Internet exists to improve communication. Communities can grow anywhere communication occurs. However, the online community needs to have a focus. The best communities for real estate professionals are communities where consumers get involved and open communication occurs. I think that online communities should be about where you live and work because when you look at the big picture it is all about lifestyle. If you are buying you are concerned with finding a home in a community that suites your lifestyle or can improve your lifestyle. If you are selling a home it is the same thing, you want buyers to be informed about the lifestyle and community where your home is for sale. Communities are not about real estate agents and brokers, it is about opening conversations and a new way to get leads. The conversation should be about community information, local market, schools, lifestyle and other aspects about a community. Communities are about being part of the community and doing your part to make it a better place for everyone involved.