I live in a town called Snellville and the slogan for my town is "Snellville where everybody is somebody".    As I've written previously Snellville is growing and changing, yet I realize it still very much the same in some ways.  I can still get to know all the people at the local establishments that I frequent and I can make sure those people know me and what I do.    Can you imagine how many people frequent the same places you do and if you develop a relationship with these people they can recommend you to those who need your services and they may need your services also.  Everybody is somebody and get to know your neighbors and watch your business grow.

My suggestions are:

• Get to know the cashier at your local supermarket.
• Get to know the people at your local print shop or sign store.
• Get to know the loan officers at your local bank or credit union
• Get to know the teachers at your local schools
• Get to know the wait staff at your favorite restaurants

If real estate is local why are we doing everything except getting involved locally?   I have been looking at what separates successful REALTOR® from those who are not as successful.    To me the common denominator has been that the successful REALTOR® are very involved in there communities and the things that are happening locally.    One of my goals over the next several months will be do just this.  Everyone I talk to will know and will be given a card.  I began doing this today as I gave my card to the police officer today when I stopped for speeding.