Jim 's Blog

How is your market ??

Jim Rogers (Keller Williams ) — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 10:39:34 -0800

Well I must say business is slow for me right now. Doing all the things in order to attempt to

aquire more business. Going after FSBO, Expired listings , and talking to potential buyers.

Seems folks are holding back due to the economy situation. Even bragging to them about

recent mortgage rates and an all time great rate, does not seem to faze them. I am just wondering if

you are finding out the same responses from your attempt to aquire more business.

LEAD GENERATION

Jim Rogers (Keller Williams ) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 10:33:09 -0800

WEll it is Tuesday and have been making those calls to everyone I know. Past Clients that I have '

done business with is number one. Have contacted some friends for any referrals. I am now planning to

do as I do everyday, drive through neighborhoods and find those FSBO's. My intention is to find them,

drop off one of my flyers that give them information on what to do and expect as a FSBO. I then will

write down the phone number , look up the owner name on tax record, then send out a letter of

introduction. I then will wait 2 days and make a simple phone call, to ask if they have any questions

at all and if there is anything I can answer for them. I do not push on the first call for the listing. That

is the second phone call 3 days later. I have found this to be less intimidating to the sellers, and has

worked. I don't get them all but I get my fair share. The bottom line is getting good quality listings

that you have a very cooperative seller. Just wondering what you are doing to also get them?

Real Estate 24/7

Jim Rogers (Keller Williams ) — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 12:10:13 -0800

Trying to work this ever changing maket . Doing lots of networking, my car will stop at a FSBO, just to say hello and introduce myself with no pressure. I usually leave a flyer on tips about selling on their own and offer a CMA if interested. Getting buyers lately has been trying to say the least, loan requirments seem to be the doom for buyers. Just wondering what others are doing to get their business going to a new and better level. Thanks for sharing

Veterns Day

Jim Rogers (Keller Williams ) — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 11:12:54 -0800

Veterns Day is a very special day to me. Having served 10 years in the U.S. Navy,

and two (2) tours of duty in Vietnam. The day is one to reflect about fellow veterns, and those

I served with through those years . I think of the young men and women who are serving today,

protecting our country . It is a day to show our appriciation to all those who have served and those who

are serving today. Make sure you fly your American Flag from your homes on this day, to show support to

all of our troops and our country. Thank you .

Open Houses

Jim Rogers (Keller Williams ) — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 11:06:54 -0800

I did an open house last week and it was a real bust. I am just wondering how others are

doing in their open houses. I did one for 4 hours and traffic was low only 1 couple came

through and were only looking with no aspect of buying at all. I did make use of the time by

networking , and lead generation. It just seems that the open house maket is about over

done . What do you think"?

Virginia Beach area HOMES

Jim Rogers (Keller Williams ) — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 13:02:36 -0800

Have you had the opportunity to have a client thinking about moving to the Virginia Beach

area? I can say this much about the area. I have lived here since 1972 and have seen this

area expand. Lots of waterfront property is in place, oceanfront , bayfront, or river/tidal. Hundreds of

homes in that catagory. There is also many homes present in established neighborhoods and lots of

new construction available for your buyers. If you have anyone coming this way just let me know.

I will handle any and all of their needs to detail. Standard 30% referral fee applies to all.

Thank you and have a great real estate day!!!!

The New President Elect

Jim Rogers (Keller Williams ) — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 12:52:44 -0800

Wow what a night it was for America, millions of people from all over the country

came out to vote. The long lines , but no one was upset. For myself I took it all in

and was proud to be an American and see the process of voting at its highest peak.

Men and women from all walks of life, voting either RED or BLUE , all taking part of

such a historical event. It is time now whoever you may have voted for to band together

as Americans to support the President elect, and pray that he succeeds in his mission to

attempt to get our great country back on the right path. It is a great day as every day

to be an American !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GREAT DAY FOR AMERICA

Jim Rogers (Keller Williams ) — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 21:27:12 -0800

Well it looks as though @10:19 pm est Obama is in the lead to be our next President. I have the

privledge to see alot fo historic events . Things though history , from John Kennedy , Martin Luther

King , Bobby Kennedy and two tours of duty in Vietnam, and seeing it end. During that time our country

has flourished, and life was good. Today we are in a different way of life with lots of doubt about what

is going on in Washington. Well things may be about to change , I don't know if Obama gets elected he

will be able to do all the things he has spoken of , but it sure can't hurt to see if a change will come.

All we can do is sit back, watch and see. I am so proud to be an American , to be able to see history

possibly happen. God Bless America!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!