John Mudd — The Original Real Estate Blogger

Dustin (@tyr) on 08 23, 2006

Becky Troutt let me know earlier today that John Mudd quietly passed away of natural causes last month and it is confirmed on one of his blogs. An article from his local newspaper gives some more details.

[photopress:John_Mudd_1.jpg,full,alignright] John Mudd has had a huge influence on my style of blogging. He was the first to key me into the importance of building up a personal brand through blogging. While not always explicit, his actions (like the fact that he appeared to be in every online real estate discussion) showed me that the most important way to play in the game was simply to show up. However, he did a lot more than just show up. Inside the blogging community he was opinionated and passionate, two great qualities for a real estate blogger. In addition to blogging, I’ve seen his writings appear all over the place: from trade magazines, to other blogs and given a little more time, I’m sure he would have completed the real estate blogging book he was writing.

When I read over the interviewed him I did with John last December, I can’t help but remember just how big the John Mudd presence loomed over real estate blogging when I first began writing. He was everywhere and it seemed like he knew everyone. In my mind, he will always be The Original Real Estate Blogger.

About the Author: Dustin Luther

As the founder of Seattle's Rain City Real Estate Guide, I love to design and implement internet marketing strategies that drives business. In following this passion, I founded 4realz Strategies and regularly speak about social media strategies to real estate audiences. Currently, one of my main projects is building out the social media strategy with Dun & Bradstreet Credibility Corp. Great places to connect with me are LinkedIn and Twitter, where I go by @tyr.

6 Responses to “John Mudd — The Original Real Estate Blogger”

  1. Blogging Systems Blog » Blog Archive » The Original RE Blogger John Mudd Passed Away Last Month
    August 24, 2006 at 6:04 am

    [...] John Mudd, a Realtor in Tampa Bay, FL, whom many considered the original real estate blogger, passed away last month of natural causes. He was only 32. [...]

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  2. Maureen
    August 31, 2006 at 1:56 pm

    I worked with John at Exit Realty. He was a good guy and I really liked him very much. He will be missed.

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