While visiting LBI this past week, my husband and family did what we always do on vacation --- check out real estate! Sound familiar? Yes, of course, we relaxed and enjoyed ourselves. But, we could not help picking up the local classifieds, magazines and went to visit an open house or two. It helps me put our market into perspective by checking out business in other areas and it is always beneficial to chat with local realtors about their business. It is a great networking opportunity. And, if you listen, you will always learn something.

What did amaze me, however, was the lack of response from realtors when we called their cell phone numbers. I read with great interest the articile , "The Golden Rule of Real Estate" posted Krystal Kraft of Denver. She wrote about  how some of us get discouraged and may not reply to the lead from the internet ad or web page( I am a newbie and wish I knew how to provide a link here...will learn and edit later) ....BUT... not answer a message left on our cell phoneS??? Unbelievable --- but true.  We are still waiting to hear from one realtor and that was days ago.

Today,  more than ever, we need to be professional and answer those calls! Yes, it is a buyers market. And, yes, we may never know where our next lead... will... lead us...but the lifeblood of our business is answering those calls. No matter where the call may lead...it may eventually lead somewhere. AND, it will only enhance our image overall --- to be prompt, courteous and provide a professional response. That, WILL lead to more business.

Hey, you never know....