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Under The Sink-Generic I May Seem, But Far From Generic I Am!!

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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty 01845411

As I was looking at the contents under my bathroom and kitchen sink I was trying to think about how could these items relate to me and my real estate business? All of these things are different, but I did find one common similarity between them all. They are all GENERIC! Stuff that I bought from Costco in bulk to save money. These items may not be "name brand", like the high end Hefty, Cascade, and Charmin Utra with ripples, but it gets the job done. The generic brand

 

I can somewhat in ways relate to my generic goods. I mean look at my name "Stacey Smith" how much more generic can you get??? I am not a flashing person, I don't drive a flashy car, I love my little Nissan Altima Hybrid, I have never paid more than $50.00 for a pair of jeans, sale racks are fantastic, and I unfortunately don't own a single diamond (that last statement is almost the sadest thing I have ever heard.)

My life my appear to be just as generic as the products under my kitchen and bathroom sink, but just as my generic products, I work just as hard, if not harder to get the job done. How many name brand agents do you know that will knock on doors in 110 degree weather to advertise an open house that will be held the following weekend? Or talk to residents in a new communtiy about the quality of their new house for a client, because your client didn't exactly read the best reviews on the internet about this particular builder, so you decide to go straight to the residence of of this new community to get the hard facts for your client to settle or confirm any doubts they may have had.

I don't charge anymore or less than any other agent in my market center, but I can promise you that I do go above and beyond to make sure I give my clients FIRST CLASS service. Any of my past or present clients will tell you that Stacey Smith is ANYTHING! But Generic! My business plan is based upon the "Purple Cow" Theory, those that don't know what that is just ask yourself, "Would you forget a purple cow if you ever saw one?", my point exactly! I want my clients to always remember me, and so I strive to stand out! Not only by giving them the best service I possibly can,  but also getting to know them personally so I can strategically pick out a closing gift that they will never forget! One of the best examples of a closing gift that I got for a client was a fridge full of beer, wall to wall, nothing but beer! What 29 year old guy is ever going to forget that?? (If you would like to see a picture of that I posted a blog about a few weeks ago, I will say it is quite an amazing thing to see.)

But to put it simply, though my life my seem "generic" I am anything but generic. I work hard and I stand out, at the close of escrow I will not give my clients a candle and a gift card and expect to get referrals, I will do everything I can and work extra hard to stand out and do the best job possible! My name is Stacey Smith I am a Realtor and I am ANYTHING BUT GENERIC!

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Stacey Smith
Coldwell Banker-Residential Properties
949-350-8922
BRE. License #01845411


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Bob Haywood
McGraw Realtors - Owasso, OK
BobHaywood.com

Stacey, nicely written.  I like the analogy and application.  Suggested for a feature!

Oct 05, 2010 09:20 AM
Stacey Smith
Keller Williams Realty - Aliso Viejo, CA
Your Orange County Beach Cities Realtor

Thank you so much Bob..

Oct 05, 2010 09:21 AM
John Mulkey
TheHousingGuru.com - Waleska, GA
Housing Guru

Stacey - I'd agree that you're "anything but generic."  You seem to have the ability to see beyond the wrapping and into the heart of a problem/opportunity; and that quality is one that brings success.

Oct 05, 2010 09:22 AM
Roger Johnson
Hickory, NC

Great job and post on for the 'under the sink' contest.

Oct 05, 2010 09:39 AM
Li Read
Sea to Sky Premier Properties (Salt Spring) - Salt Spring Island, BC
Caring expertise...knowledge for you!

Very nicely written!   

Oct 05, 2010 09:39 AM
Cameron Novak
The Homefinding Center - 1000 Palms, CA
Real Estate Broker since 2008

Nicely done Stacey.  Your broker must be very proud!  I also suggested this post for a "Feature" and suggest others do as well.

Oct 05, 2010 09:59 AM
Brian Rugg
Rugg Realty LLC Sun City Texas 512-818-6700 - Georgetown, TX
Sun City TX Real Estate - Georgetown, TX Real Est

Hello Stacey:

After a frig full of beer the 29 YO may forget everything.  Nicely done.

Oct 05, 2010 10:07 AM
Charles Buell
Charles Buell Inspections Inc. - Seattle, WA
Seattle Home Inspector

Well done Stacey---nope not a chance of being "generic" :)

Oct 05, 2010 11:12 AM
Trish Sarfert
Coldwell Banker Realty - Pensacola, FL
Serving military & civilian relocations!

My husband could have used the fridge full of beer when we moved in- unfortunately, he had me for a Realtor, so he got a six pack instead ;-)

Oct 05, 2010 11:33 AM
Kathy Schowe
California Lifestyle Realty - La Quinta, CA
La Quinta, California 760-333-8886

I think you are awesome Stacey Smith!  Great post and love that you are so non-generic!  Best,  Kathy

Oct 05, 2010 05:19 PM
Lora "Leah" Stern 914-772-4528
Coldwell Banker, 170 N Main Street, New City NY 10956 - New City, NY
Real Estate Salesperson

Love your analogy and your uniquness.  I be your clients do too.

Oct 07, 2010 04:03 AM
Robin Dampier REALTOR®
Coldwell Banker King - Hendersonville, NC
Hendersonville & Western NC Real Estate Source

Very unique and well written.  Certainly not so-so!  I think you could somehow incororate and use that theme in your Website to introduce yourself?

Sue of Robin and Sue

Oct 07, 2010 08:25 AM
Cara Marcelle Mancuso
Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes - Tucson, AZ
Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!

Excellent analogy Stacey!  May you have many diamonds in your future!

Oct 07, 2010 06:10 PM
Marte Cliff
Marte Cliff Copywriting - Priest River, ID
Your real estate writer

Sounds like you really know how to choose the proper gift for a client. Nothing generic about that talent!

Oct 08, 2010 06:56 PM