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Can People Pick You Out Of A Police Lineup??

By Gary Woltal

Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty 0575737

July 15, 2011 11:40 AM

It is interesting in the world of the accused. The top CEO's and bankers that get caught with their hand in the cookie jar or their pants down the prosecutors like to make them do the "perp walk" after being accused on the way to the holding cell. Celebrities with their shenanigans end up down at the city jail getting lined up against the wall for a booking police shot. But what about a lineup?

Can People Pick You Out Of A Police Lineup?

Now you may be asking Gary, these are real estate industry "professionals". I don't think they belong in lineups. What is going on here? Charges for fraud or stealing money from the Broker? Surely THIS is not the place to be in life or in your career.

I am talking about client follow-up after the transaction has closed. Weeks, months, years. Do NOT be a secret agent. Who was that gal or guy we worked with? They did terrific but I forget their name or face. Constant contact by email or postal newsletter or phone calls or face to face is the way to maintain your sphere, and get referrals.

BE THE ONE OUT THERE THAT THEY CAN ALWAYS IDENTIFY IN THE POLICE LINEUP.

No questions, YOU ARE THE ONE. This is a good thing !!!

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Dick Greenberg

New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO

Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Gary - Good point. Once we get a client, we hang onto them like bulldogs - we have found many ways to unobtrusively maintain a presence in their minds as the real estate experts they already know. It works.

Jul 15, 2011 11:45 AM

Jennifer Chiongbian

Specializing in all types of Manhattan apts & townhouses - Manhattan, NY

Real Estate Broker - NYC

I LOVE Constant Contact. They have such a great service and their customer service rocks!

Jul 15, 2011 11:46 AM

Kristine Ginsberg

Elite Staging and Redesign, LLC - Short Hills, NJ

NJ Home Stager

Gary - not only is it a great way to show that we care, they will become a client for life. I still talk to and meet my Realtor for lunch every couple of months and now even do staging jobs with her! She's turned out to be a great friend! Great and important message....as always!

Jul 15, 2011 11:50 AM

Sharon Lee

Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN

Retired and loving life

ha ha YOU can never forget me even if you wanted to. Smiling

Jul 15, 2011 12:11 PM

Suzanne McLaughlin

Sabinske & Associates, Inc. (Albertville, St. Michael) - Saint Michael, MN

Sabinske & Associates, Realtor

Right on the MONEY! I want everyone to know who I am (even without a decal on my car!). I want them to know they can talk to me about the market, etc. Thanks.

Jul 15, 2011 12:18 PM

Janice Roosevelt

Keller Williams Brandywine Valley - West Chester, PA

OICP ABR, ePRO,Ecobroker

Ha! Right o the heals of a radio discussion I heard about comparisons of mug shots - whose is worse James Browns or Nick Nolte's

Jul 15, 2011 12:22 PM

Gary Woltal

Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX

Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Ha Ha Janice, Nick had a colorful shirt.

Jul 15, 2011 12:34 PM

Yep! I would recognize that face anywhere. Smiling

Gary

Jul 15, 2011 01:11 PM

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Hello Gary and I just love this, the photo on your post and the photos within the comments ... you have me laughing!

VB ;o)

Jul 15, 2011 01:33 PM

Tammy Lankford,

Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA

Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Well I hope they can spot me in a crowd on the day after Thanksgiving at the mall, but I prefer to never see the inside of a police station. LOL Point well taken Gary.

Jul 15, 2011 02:04 PM

Richard Iarossi

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Crofton, MD

Crofton MD Real Estate, Annapolis MD Real Estate

Gare,

Very funny...I didn't know where this post was going. Spot on too.

Rich

Jul 15, 2011 02:05 PM

Jerry Newman

Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX

Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Hi Gary, It's great to be remembered, and "Picked Out of a Line Up" as you put it. Keeping in contact with those past clients is vital to getting those referrals over and over again.

Jul 15, 2011 05:03 PM

Trang Beuschlein

Homes for Sale in Campbell CA- Broker-BKR Realty - Campbell, CA

Campbell CA Real Estate - Campbell CA Homes for Sa

Gary, I think my past clients will remember me enough to be able to pick me out of a line up! :-)

Jul 15, 2011 06:42 PM

Fernando Herboso - Associate Broker MD, & VA

Maxus Realty Group of Samson Properties - Clarksburg, MD

301-246-0001 Serving Maryland, DC and Northern VA

Your post reminded me of a Seinfeld episode where Kramer was making some money on the side appearing in the line ups . . until he was picked!. . very funny

Jul 15, 2011 11:51 PM

Chuck Carstensen

RE/MAX Results - Elk River, MN

Minnesota/Wisconsin Real Estate Expert

Alwasy creative Gary! I do follow up. I do feel I need to get a little more creative with me follow up at times!

Jul 16, 2011 03:31 AM

Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker

Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA

Put 40 years of experience to work for you

You should see how I run around when I'm "off duty" as a short sale agent. No make-up, bed hair, clothing with holes in them, I hope nobody recognizes me. But if they do, so what. At least they'll never pick me out of a police lineup. Which reminds me, I do need to update my mailing list and send out mid-year postcards at least.

Jul 16, 2011 05:11 AM

Mike Wong

Keller Williams Realty Southwest - Sugar Land, TX

Realtor: Commercial, Residential, Leasing, Invest

Great reminder Gary. I have been on both sides of this. Locking onto ahdn chasing a client for 4 years finally paid off. During that time I took my eye off other clients and staying in front of them and lost some opportunities.

We constantly have to follow up and maintain our sphere.

Jul 16, 2011 10:05 AM

Can People Pick You Out Of A Police Lineup??

BE THE ONE OUT THERE THAT THEY CAN ALWAYS IDENTIFY IN THE POLICE LINEUP.

No questions, YOU ARE THE ONE. This is a good thing !!!

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