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Blowing Bubbles and Prospecting??

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Blowing Bubbles and Prospecting??

If you read my previous post  Bubblegum scientist

Do You Remember Who Could Blow the Biggest Bubble?

this title might make sense. 

Mary Yonkers has enlisted the help of Mad-dee, the Scientist, to help Real Estate agents blow grow their Real Estate Bubble Circle of Influence so that it is bigger and better than any other agent in their market.

Let's join Mary Yonkers and Mad-dee, the Scientist

Do you remember the Intro to Real Estate Success Class and the assignment to write down the names of everyone you knew and their contact information?

That list of people you know is known as your Circle of Influence

 

  • Were you surprised by how long the list was?

 

  • Were you surprised by how short the list was? 

 

  • When was the last time you contacted the people on that list?

 

Who's should be on the list?  Your friends, your family, your acquaintances, your past clients and your present clients.  Potentially everyone you come in contact with should be on your list.  Did you list former neighbors, former co-workers, decorator, hair stylist, barber, former classmates, spouse's family & co-workers?  Don't forget the office personnel at the doctor, dentist, attorney, insurance and financial services you use.

 

 

Mad-dee, the Scientist suggests adding these people to the list.

 

  • Moving service specialists:  Employees of U-Haul, Big Box Storage Units know who is planning a move in the future.

 

  • Be Gone, but Not Forgotten:  Keep in touch with past clients who moved out of town for two reasons.  They may have friends back in your area that are planning a move.  Second your past clients may be ready to move again and you can send a referral to both their current area and the new area they are moving to. (Don't miss this opportunity)

 

  • Sold to the Man in the Back Row:  Auctions and household sales are good opportunities to meet and network with people who may be planning their own move in the future.


  • Your insurance agent or financial advisor:  They often know if their clients are planning a move.  

 

  • I-Spy:  Attend Buyer/Seller seminars held by lenders, settlement companies or social agencies in your area.  Consider holding your own seminar.  Invite a lender, settlement agent or a  home inspector to assist you.

Mary Yonkers, Instructor:  Let's break into groups of three to brainstorm other people who should be included on your Circle of Influence.

Circle           Small>>>   Circle   WOW

 

Real Estate Success Series:

How Would You Sum Up Real Estate Success in Three Words?

Real Estate Success in Three Words or Less

Do You Remember Who Blew the Biggest Bubble?

Blowing Bubbles and Prospecting

 

Next post: Making contact with your Circle of Influence

 

 

 

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Mary Yonkers

 

      I thought about a Real Estate career for 11 years before I made the decision to get my Pennsylvania Real Estate license in mid-80's.  

      Thirty years later I can say affirmatively that Real Estate has been a fantastic career. 

      Come join me in class soon. Mary Yonkers, Real Estate Instructor

 

With so many homes for sale in Erie PA, this is the right time to begin your career as a Real Estate salesperson in Erie, PA.

 2018 Alan Kells

 

 

 

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Mary Yonkers, Real Estate Instructor

 

 
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Comments (18)

Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Mary, This is great advice.  It reminds me, relating to Feng Shui, of "helpful people."  you can make a list if you choose not to address helpful people in another way, and acknowledge those who help you in life, with your business or anything else.  great advice thanks for sharing.

Mar 27, 2010 09:07 AM
Ted Tyndall
Davidson Realty Inc. - Saint Augustine, FL
I will help You find the Home YOU want to Buy

Mary, good advice. It is easy to forget to stay in contact.

Mar 27, 2010 09:08 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Your post tells me I really need to get busy and get back in touch with some of my past clients! Thanks for the reminder Mary.

Mar 27, 2010 09:10 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Mary excellent post for newer agents or agents needing to step it up a few notches.  I'll be sure to pass this on to our agents in our next sales meeting.  Thanks!!!!

Featured in BananaTude!

Mar 27, 2010 09:58 AM
Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Hi Carole--Amazing how we see similarity within other fields. What works in one will work in the other.

Ted--Staying in contact leads to more business because people remember who you are, right?

Wanda--Our past clients are THE MOST IMPORTANT group to prospect with.  Word of mouth referrals--GOLD.

Anna--I am so excited to earn the Bananatude banner!!!!  I am jumping for joy!

Mar 27, 2010 02:05 PM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Past clients word of mouth is Gold.  And a few years ago my insurance agent's daughter moved back to our hometown... found her a house near her mom.  Remember them and they will remember you. :)

Mar 27, 2010 02:16 PM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Hi Mary -- I hadn't thought about the moving box/storage folks. That's great tip!

Hope all is well in your neck of the woods,

Lottie

Mar 28, 2010 04:37 AM
Sharon Harris
Keller Williams Keystone Realty - Hanover, PA
Realtor

As always good advice. I plan to vist the local box company this week!!

Mar 28, 2010 07:04 AM
Pamela Cendejas
Second Self Virtual Assistance - Kingman, AZ
Second Self Virtual Assistance (928) 692-3235

Hi Mary - I have devoted a lot of time and energy to staying with contact with current, past and prospects.  I send out bi-monthly ezines as well as announcements and tips/tools/resources as needed.  So many times, it triggers a client's memory that they need to contact me about something they've been thinking about.  I also get emails from prospects who say they appreciate the fact that I stay in touch even though they are not current clients (they will be). 

Mar 28, 2010 09:17 AM
Jen Olson
First Weber Group Realtors - Marshfield, WI

Mary-  Thank you for sharing this great info.  I am going to add some additions to my SOI.  I never thought of the Uhaul people.  It seems so obvious when you say it!

Mar 28, 2010 10:20 AM
Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Tammy--That is a great success story and good reason to continue 'staying in contact.'

Lottie--Well, people who are moving need boxes or storage units.  So it makes sense that they just might know who is planning to move soon.

Sharon--Glad I could help. Let us know the results.

Pamela--And your material has so much to offer your readers.  You are right that your newsletter acts as a trigger.  Thanks for the tips.

 

Mar 28, 2010 10:20 AM
Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Jen--I am glad to help with my suggestions.

Mar 28, 2010 10:30 AM
Terry Chenier
Homelife Glenayre Realty - Mission, BC

Mary,

The circle of influence grows every day. I'm in Yuma now adding Canadians to my list.

Mar 29, 2010 04:03 AM
Susan Neal
RE/MAX Gold, Fair Oaks - Fair Oaks, CA
Fair Oaks CA & Sacramento Area Real Estate Broker

Hi Mary - These are all great ideas.  I remember once getting an idea list from someone who was trying to get everyone to expand their contact lists, and he had on the list some real doozies, like: the person who sold you your airplane, the person who sold you your yacht, etc.  His idea was that these people know people who have lots of money.  True, but My airplane?  My yacht? Right!

Mar 30, 2010 11:47 AM
Irene Tron
Valparaiso, IN

More great advice!  Whether new or old in the business, we all could use this reminder.  Thanks!

Mar 30, 2010 12:52 PM
Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Terry--Guess, no matter where you are you can find business.  We just need to keep our eyes open.  Sounds like you are doing just that.

Susan--But he got you to think of other sources of business, didn't he?  I don't have a yacht, but I have a car.  Do I remember who sold it to me?  That is the question!

Hi Irene--Brainstorming with other real estate agents especially those outside your area is very helpful.  In your area they might be your competitor.  Thanks for stopping by.

 

Mar 31, 2010 01:07 AM
Steve and Jan Bachman
RE/MAX Gateway, Reston, Herndon, Ashburn, Sterling, Fairfax - Herndon, VA
Realtors - Northern Virginia

Thanks for the great "punch" list Mary. We try to be diligent with notes and "pop bys" and all the remembrances. That really is the key to staying power in this business. Knowing real estate is just the beginning. If knowledge of the real estate transaction were the ultimate key to success as a Realtor, then real estate attorneys would make the best agents. Hard working "People" people tend to develop the biggest following and get the most referrals

Apr 02, 2010 04:39 AM
Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Steve--Wow!  I love your comment.  Well said and so--TRUE.

I am sure that you are in the Hard Working 'people' people category.  It is so good to see you today.

Have a wonderful holiday weekend.  It is 80 along the lake so I am sure that it is hotter inland away from the lake.

Apr 02, 2010 05:25 AM