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My New Sign

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Real Estate Agent with Prudential California Realty

I wear my new sign proudly!

   I was speaking to a fellow Real Estate agent about missed opportunities. Not because we were unable or that we were not willing, but because friends and family members had forgotten we are in Real Estate. I know with the down turn in the market there have been many agents I’ve seen come and go. But, I want people to know I’m still here, working hard.

One of the craziest stories I have heard straight from another agent, is that his own son used a different agent to sell his house. You may ask, did the father just get in to Real Estate? Was the Son living out of area? Or did this father and son have a bad relationship? I was surprised to know the son only lived two cities away, they had a good relationship, and the father had been in the business for over 20 years. The agent told me his son had just forgotten that his was in real estate when he wanted to sell his home.

I really don’t want this to happen to me. I know we've all come across these situations where we are asked for a recommendation of a good mechanic, dentist, or Real Estate agent and your mind goes blank. So I think (as in the image below) I can help by wearing my new sign.


Jared Tafua, Brea Real Estate, California, Orange County

 

It’s been my experience with those friends and family that I have had helped them buy or sell them a home, they were extremely happy. It’s always great to work with a professional you know, trust and it can be a much easier process.

 

Comments (11)

Matt Grohe
RE/MAX Concepts - Des Moines, IA
Serving the metro since 2003

Jared: If people don't know you're in business they can't choose you. Cheers to you for staying in the public eye.

Jun 16, 2009 06:55 PM
Jared Tafua
Prudential California Realty - Brea, CA

Thank you Matt and Eric. I hope you've never missed an opportunity to work with a friend or family member.

Jun 16, 2009 07:14 PM
Fernando Herboso - Associate Broker MD, & VA
Maxus Realty Group of Samson Properties - Clarksburg, MD
301-246-0001 Serving Maryland, DC and Northern VA

Jared, one of the  hardest concepts most  Realtors miss is that it's all about them.. .not you. You do not want all your marketing material focusing on you but in the needs of your potential clients. 

I had to pay a coach  $1200 per month to tell me that. . .

 

Jun 16, 2009 08:18 PM
Vanna Siackhasone
Real Estate Brokers of Alaska 907-720-4663 - Anchorage, AK
Anchorage Real Estate 907-720-4663

Wow, I actually had this experience yesterday on a 1.6 million dollar home. Crazy that i'm reading this post today. It's crucial to remind everyone that you know that you are in real estate.  Trust me, that lesson cost me a big chunk of $$$.

Jun 16, 2009 09:30 PM
Don Rogers
Keller Williams Realty Chesterfield - O'Fallon, MO
Realtor, Broker, CDPE, GRI, OnullFallon MO & St Charles County MO homes

Jared,

I do like your nice new sign and I am sure that it will get a lot of attention....

Jun 16, 2009 09:47 PM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I agree. We should inform our friends and family that we are in Real estate . Nice sign.

Jun 16, 2009 10:44 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Jared. Interesting sign, hopefully it gets it done for you. I have been about 50-50 with close friends and family on being their realtor. I assume the ones that don't want my help just prefer to not have a family member too familiar with their financials. Or they remember the embarrassing moment at the last family picnic too well.

Jun 17, 2009 12:38 AM
Jared Tafua
Prudential California Realty - Brea, CA

Hi Fernando, Thanks for saving me the $1,200+ tip. What has your marketing campagians look like and how have the been working for you?

Vanna, Ouch.

Don and Gita , Thank you.

Ed, Those can be very strong factors when you do keep it in the family, it can create a drift or divide it up sometimes.

 

Jun 17, 2009 04:28 AM
Brittany Stewart
Luxe Realty Group - Plano, TX
Making Dallas Home

Good idea!  I'm revamping and what a great idea!

Jun 17, 2009 04:35 PM
Jared Tafua
Prudential California Realty - Brea, CA

Thank you Brittany!

Jun 18, 2009 07:03 PM