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Crawl First, Then Walk- Thank You ActiveRain

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Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Southern Shores

    

     A few months into our AR Experience, we are still crawling right along.  It feels like we are about to advance to the walking stage!  Why, you ask?  We just got our first contact from ActiveRain.  And it couldn't be better timing.  The timing is perfect because TLW posted Why Do We Bite The Hand That Feeds Us? ... ROAR! yesterday.
     We had a couple contact us after finding one of our market reports over on Localism.  [We (as a lot of you know already) primarily post on Localism for the consumers.  My reason for posting primarily on Localism posts for the consumers is because I love the marketing side of the business, as well as the people side!  Kristin is our contract girl and negotiator!]  The couple that called us just recently purchased a home and then found our market report after closing.  Apparently they were never given a CMA by their agent for the neighborhood they were purchasing in.   
     Since the couple just purchased their home, it will probably be a while before they need the services of a real estate agent again.  However, when the time comes they will think of us.  In the meantime, maybe they will send some friends and relatives our way when they are in the market for Myrtle Beach real estate.  Their quote was "we wished we had've found you sooner".  That's good to hear. 
     Thanks ActiveRain, we're ready to start walking!

Bob Carney
Taylor-Made Deep Creek Vacations & Sales - Mc Henry, MD
Licensed MD/PA Real Estate Agent
Congrats!!!  Its nice to see a small success story...  THey will get better!!!
Sep 13, 2007 01:18 PM
Kristin Small
RE/MAX Southern Shores - Myrtle Beach, SC
REALTOR -GRI, Myrtle Beach Real Estate
Bob,
Thanks for the encouragement.  We have no doubt they will get better.  We just have to keep putting in the time here!  Thanks for stopping by.
Sep 13, 2007 01:29 PM
Bob Carney
Taylor-Made Deep Creek Vacations & Sales - Mc Henry, MD
Licensed MD/PA Real Estate Agent
I haven't been putting enough time in here lately.  I need more localism post.  I have gotten away from them and focus on my outside blog.  When sleep becomes an option...maybe I will have enough time.
Sep 13, 2007 01:53 PM
Kimberly Grant
Exit Leon Crawford Realty - Huntsville, AL
Real Estate Agent - Huntsville Alabama
first, that baby is absolutely adorable!!  You are right it takes a little time but this is the perfect time to establish rapport with the couple and they may send you referrals between now and the time they are ready.  Some business is down the line and not all will be right away.  Just keep on plugging away and eventually it will start to pay off in visible results.
Sep 13, 2007 01:57 PM
Kristin Small
RE/MAX Southern Shores - Myrtle Beach, SC
REALTOR -GRI, Myrtle Beach Real Estate

Kimberly- Thanks for stopping in.  We appreciate the comment.  As for the baby comment, a BIG THANKS!! That is our 7 month old precious gift!  I will tell her mommy what you said!  I am sure you just made yourself some new friends!

Sep 13, 2007 02:14 PM
Karen Kruschka
RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA
- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Your report was appreciated.  I've onley been on Active Rain two weeks and I have already decided localism is the way to go for me.  Here in Northern Virginia we have over 30 ZIP codes.  I plan to do monthly market reports in those that are importan to me.  Many agents do an area wide report.

Karen 

Sep 13, 2007 11:25 PM
Nancy Siau
The Lachicotte Company An Exclusive Affiliate of Christie's - Pawleys Island, SC
Selling Coastal SC

As another Agent in your area I enjoy reading your neighborhood info!  You do a great, accurate report and I am sure all your hard work is paying off.  Thanks for sharing our area in such an appealing way. 

Your precious gift is just that!  Wonder who she looks like...lol

Sep 14, 2007 02:20 PM
Kristin Small
RE/MAX Southern Shores - Myrtle Beach, SC
REALTOR -GRI, Myrtle Beach Real Estate
Karen-Thanks for stopping in.  Welcome to ActiveRain.
Sep 16, 2007 12:08 PM
Kristin Small
RE/MAX Southern Shores - Myrtle Beach, SC
REALTOR -GRI, Myrtle Beach Real Estate
Nancy- Thanks for the compliment.  We love this place and we want to share it.  I think she looks like me (David)...what do you think?
Sep 16, 2007 12:11 PM
Jason Sardi
Auto & Home & Life Insurance throughout North Carolina - Charlotte, NC
Your Agent for Life
Excellent job David & Kristin!  Localism is such a wonderful and powerful tool, I need to utilize it more myself.
Sep 18, 2007 10:37 PM
Sandi Bauman
Chico Homes Real Estate - Chico, CA
Chico CA Realtor
Congratulations!  May that contact be the first of many, many more.  Best wishes!
Sep 19, 2007 06:02 AM
Gary White~Grand Rapids Home Selling Pro Call: 616-821-9375
Flexit Realty "Flexible Home Selling Solutions" - Grand Rapids, MI
Real Estate Services You can Trust!

Congratulations on the first contact....always a great feeling when that happens. 

 

Sep 24, 2007 10:52 AM
Kristin Small
RE/MAX Southern Shores - Myrtle Beach, SC
REALTOR -GRI, Myrtle Beach Real Estate
Jason- Thanks for stopping in and commenting.  We really appreciate it.
Sandi- Thanks for the well wishes!!
Gary- You're right, it does feel good.  Thanks for stopping by.
Sep 25, 2007 03:54 AM