tim white: How to Create Real Estate Mailers That Get Attention
- 04/15/09 07:58 AM
I'm tackling this subject by request, and it is not intended to be an all-encompassing, divine-inspiration generating, foolproof, no-brainer strategy. It takes some time, it takes some effort, and it will produce results. The key to getting an appointment with the FSBO or Expired Listing prospect is to get their attention. They know what Realtors are (or think they do) and they have already broadcast to the public that they don't want to work with you. This might me a good time to point out that if you don't handle rejection well, you may want to move on to one of … (13 comments)
tim white: This Prime River-Front Won't Stay a Secret For Long
- 04/08/09 06:05 AM
Looking for the perfect river front property in West Michigan? Look no more! I recently found this group of lots for sale by owner in Hesperia on the White River. There are three sites for sale, all with frontage on this great waterway. The properties are south of the Hesperia dam, so the trout fishing is top notch. I have canoed this river many times, and it is a great ride. The prices are great, but because the owner has only tried to sell them by putting a sign out by the road, very few people know they are for … (4 comments)
tim white: How to Use Twitter to Build Your Business
- 04/06/09 09:21 AM
In my last couple of blogs, I introduced my experiences with Social Media (SM) and some of the techniques I use. Many people commented or contacted me wanting to know more about it, hence this post. So what is Twitter?
Start off by going to www.twitter.com and checking it out. Essentially, you have 140 characters to express your thoughts, share links, start a fight, slam your enemy, promote your business, change the world, etc. Twitter is used by millions of people in the U.S. and millions of others across the world. It is an easy to use, simple platform that … (15 comments)
tim white: How to Maximize Your Social Media Time
- 04/03/09 02:29 AM
You want to do it. You need to do it. You KNOW you need to do it! But where do you find the time to squeeze in building your web presence? How do balance dealing with current business, while at the same time build for new business?? You already have to much to do! It's too much! ARGHHHHHHH!!! Stop. Breathe. Relax. Wusaahhhh...
Perhaps my favorite and most often used quote is, "Work smarter, not harder." So how can we apply this to Social Media? I'm going to share a few techniques with you that I use. Try them, see if … (38 comments)
tim white: Don't Take For Granted What Your Customer Knows
- 03/23/09 05:11 AM
How often do you take for granted what your customer knows? You are undoubtedly the best in your field, so of of course you know everything there is to know. But does your customer? Educating the consumer is especially crucial with first time home buyers. I like to think of it as a chain reaction. Knowledge is power. Power provides confidence. Confidence inspires decision making.
Over the last couple of years, I have learned that very few people (and some fellow agents) truly understand what a normal real estate market cycle looks like. Fewer still are able to convey this knowledge in … (4 comments)
tim white: Meet me at The Cottage and Lakefront Living Show in Grand Rapids!
- 03/21/09 03:53 PM
Come and meet me in person Saturday, March 28 at the 3rdAnnual Cottage and Lakefront Living Show at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, MI. I'll be showcasing some of our finest lakefront and vacation properties from 1pm to 4pm. This is a great chance to connect with Lake Michigan property owners and prospective buyers.
The Cottage and Lakefront Living Show is held in downtown Grand Rapids each year, and is attending by dozens of exhibitors from across the state. You can find me at the Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt Booth. In addition to real estate professionals, some of the other … (0 comments)
tim white: The Testimonial of a Lifetime
- 03/17/09 06:52 AM
I just had to post this testimonial I received today. I was having a fairly crummy day, and losing my motivation, when I received the following email from a past client: "When we were looking for a new home, Tim worked with us to identify what we really wanted in a house, from the neighborhood and location to the details that make it something that you can call your own. Without question, Tim went above and beyond in his customer service. Let me be clear: Tim never sold to us. He never pushed. He was always responsive to our questions and … (0 comments)
I'm tackling this subject by request, and it is not intended to be an all-encompassing, divine-inspiration generating, foolproof, no-brainer strategy. It takes some time, it takes some effort, and it will produce results.
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