My partner and I had decided to hold a HOMEBUYER'S SEMINAR.  One of our main concerns was being able to get the word out without a lot of expense.  My company has a PR person that is always asking for any kind of news that they may be able to share with the media outlets.  (Especially since the media is all doom and gloom!)  So, I figured I would see if they could do anything with this.  I emailed them some details on the seminar and then they worked their magic.  They were able to write an awesome article and sent it to all of the local newspapers.  Thankfully, they ALL published the article.  They also sent it to the local TV stations, and our ABC affiliate contacted me about being on their Saturday Day Break Morning Show.  My first thought was OMG!!!  WHAT HAVE I DONE!!!  I've never been on TV before!  I was SO nervous, yet excited.  Oh well, I didn't have anything to lose, just my pride, dignity, and the thought that I could be the laughing stock of the real estate community in CENTRAL ARKANSAS and that's not to mention my family.  But, as a Realtor always looking for cheap marketing, it just doesn't get any better than this.  I couldn't pass this up.

SO, to make a long story short.  We did it!  My partner and I were on TV talking about the market in our area and promoting our seminar.  And the best part is, it was absolutely FREE!  Have you checked into how much a 30 second commercial costs?  This was about 4-5 minutes.  There's no way we could have paid for that kind of advertising.

I must give a huge kudos to my PR department!!!  They took my few details and turned it into an amazing article.

You never know what you may get if you never put yourself out there and ask!

 

Benton, Arkansas Real Estate Market Report for 2008
01/02/2009
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The following is a report of Single Family Detached Listings in Benton, AR January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008: 417 listings CLOSED Average SELLING PRICE was $134, 910 Lowest Sold Price $15, 000 Highest Sold Price $705, 000.. more
Commercial Listing in Benton, AR
01/02/2009
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MOTIVATED SELLER SAYS BRING YOUR OFFER TODAY! **LOCATION*LOCATION*LOCATION**HIGH TRAFFIC VOLUME** STOP PAYING HIGH RENT AND START INVESTING IN YOUR BUSINESS! Close to interstate, existing building would serve great as an office, or you could easily… more
40 Pine Dr. Malvern, AR 72104
01/02/2009
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Priced well below value due to RELOCATION. This 4 bd/3 ba home has a massive kitchen with tons of cabinet space and counter tops. The dbl oven will appeal to the cook in the family. Easy entertaining with the Formal Dining Area and Living Room &… more
6511 Westminster Benton, AR 72019
01/02/2009
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DETAILED ELEGANCE is the only way to describe this home. Walk in and you are greeted with Brazilian Cherry Hardwood floors, Extensive crown molding throughout, spacious kitchen for the chef in the family, enjoy the den for all your entertaining or… more
23 Buckland Little Rock, AR 72223
01/02/2009
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This rare jewel in THE RANCH Subdivision is one you will not want to miss! This custom built home with top of the line features has 5 large Berdrooms with walk-in closets, 3. 5 Bath, and sits on a large lot backed up to greenspace, and at the end of… more
504 Sharon Oaks Benton, AR 72019
01/02/2009
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This adorable 3 bedroom, 2. 5 bath home situated in a culdesac is perfect for your growing family! The Master bedroom is large with a sitting area and walk-in closet in the master bath. The other two bedrooms are adjoined by a Jack-n-Jill style bath… more
**DON'T WASTE ANOTHER 75 CENTS ON INFORMATION**
01/01/2009
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Don't you hate to get your cell phone bill and see how many times you had to call information? Most cellular providers will give you one or two a month for free but after that you are charged 75 cents each time you call 411. I am not certain about… more
 

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