I plan to blow a secret agent's cover

I urgently need your help – please call 609-553-4175. Let me prepare you for what will happen. You will hear a pleasant female voice with a slight European accent – that’s the sign you reached the right person. You don’t need to say much – just listen.

The woman will tell you that she has 100% success rate in her work. She will explain that she is doing a very important job for this country - protecting the citizens’ most important assets.

She has successfully completed every assignment she took. Few agents have this record, especially under current conditions.             No More Secrets

She will admit to being undercover for the last several years, regret and apologize for it. It was not her intent, it just how things worked out. Her family and friends know about her work, but without reminders of it, even they may not have it front and center in their minds.

Why has she been silent all this time? She thought that her good works would be obvious. She did not want to be pushy about what she does. Plus, there are many top guns in her area that people already know. Do they want to hear from another agent?

She actually tried coming out before. She has a blog on Active Rain, a platform where the top agents in the country talk about their work. In her blog she talks honestly and directly with her readers about what is important to them. Have you read it? No?  That's why she needs to do more.

 

She really wants to help you, your family, your friends and associates. She realizes that she has to change her silent ways, in order to help more people. Honestly, she is even hesitating with this post. What if it's too self-promoting? She's got to change. How can she help, if no one knows what she does, and how successful she is for her clients.

 

She is coming in from the cold. She wants you to call her. Her name is no longer a secret. She is - Faina Sechzer. She is me.



Call 609-553-4175, if you are serious about selling or buying a home in Princeton, Montgomery Township, Hopewell, Lawrenceville, and West Windsor, and start packing.  If you want I will keep your call a secret.
 

 

40 Comments on I plan to blow a secret agent's cover

You got me! I was trying to figure out what the heck was going on! LOL!!! I like it!

BTW, double check your "BLOG" link, it has a couple extra characters at the beginnings so it does not link.

10/31/2007 07:10 AM by Charles McDonald / Your Trusted Broker for Charlottesville Real Estate (RE/MAX Assured Properties)


Charles - that was the plan. Thanks for the heads up on the link. It's fixed. We need to let people know that we can make them succeed in their home selling efforts. Who better to do it then the agents on the cutting age -you in Charlotsville and me in the Princeton area. 

Wow, i still am heaving a hard time with self-promotion. Old habits die hard. 

Thanks for your note. 

10/31/2007 07:40 AM by Faina Sechzer - Princeton, Montgomery, Hopewell, NJ Real Estate Expert (Henderson-Sotheby's International Realty)


FAINA - I liked this - very clever.  I was wondering who it was.  Great job!

10/31/2007 09:42 AM by Jason Crouch, Broker - Austin Texas Real Estate (Austin Texas Homes, LLC)


I would trust you with our national secrets as well as my house, Faina.  This was a great creative pitch. 

10/31/2007 09:54 AM by Paul Slaybaugh, Scottsdale AZ Real Estate (Realty Executives)


Faina,

And you thought I'd never come over to visit with you! I do try my very best to reciprocate regarding those who were kind enough to comment on any of my Blogs. Even, such a heavy hitter as yourself. :-))

Your success rate is incredible! I'd be looking you up, as a client, if I lived in your area. That's for sure!

Your professionalism and intensity makes us all proud!

10/31/2007 10:02 AM by Kerry "Ski" Polakowski (Century 21 Home & Investment Center)


Faina, You got me too. I was wondering not only WHO but WHY. I couldn't believe you were doing this. Very clever. I hope it works.

Bill Roberts

10/31/2007 10:17 AM by Bill Roberts - "Baby Boomer" Retirement Planning (Brooks and Dunphy Real Estate)


Admittedly being impatient at times, I almost just picked up the phone to call just to see who you were exposing....only to see it was you! Great idea, and very well written.....

10/31/2007 10:33 AM by Bill Nazur (Nazur Enterprises, Inc. & BAMG)


Faina,
Clever and done in an entertaining and captivating manner.  Good luck, great marketing.

10/31/2007 10:37 AM by Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County NC Home Specialist (Kingsbridge Realty, Inc)


Jason - it was me. I need my friend's honest assessment -should I allow it to hang in the Cyberspace? Before the FBI gets me? All constructive suggestions I would except in an email. all "great post" things can be here. Thanks for your comment.

10/31/2007 10:40 AM by Faina Sechzer - Princeton, Montgomery, Hopewell, NJ Real Estate Expert (Henderson-Sotheby's International Realty)


Kerri -I have to hang out with you more, friend. My success, what are you talking about? I hope I did not miss it by chance.lol Thanks for the kind words, friend. We all need them here. Expect a visit soon.

10/31/2007 10:43 AM by Faina Sechzer - Princeton, Montgomery, Hopewell, NJ Real Estate Expert (Henderson-Sotheby's International Realty)


Paul -just keep me safe from the FBI after this post, please. It's already hanging out on Google page 1 for "Hopewell NJ real estate". Thanks for the compliment. When you sell your house, I'll be there in a minute to help. On the second thought, you need no help from me. Got to go, someone is knocking on the door. It must be them...lease come back to see that I am OK.

10/31/2007 10:47 AM by Faina Sechzer - Princeton, Montgomery, Hopewell, NJ Real Estate Expert (Henderson-Sotheby's International Realty)


Bill  Roberts- "I hope it works" -you must be worried for me, writing something like this. Please send me an e-mail if you think it may blow-up, forgive the pun. Thanks for your comment.

10/31/2007 10:52 AM by Faina Sechzer - Princeton, Montgomery, Hopewell, NJ Real Estate Expert (Henderson-Sotheby's International Realty)


Bill Nazur -you shoul've called -I love hearing live voices behind the blogs. You still can. i hope you were not disappointed when it was only me. Valerie Plaine is a blond, but someone has already blown her cover before.

10/31/2007 10:57 AM by Faina Sechzer - Princeton, Montgomery, Hopewell, NJ Real Estate Expert (Henderson-Sotheby's International Realty)


Cynthia - I know that we need to tell clients about our successes. In the agent overcrowded Princeton market, I ask myself:"who wants to hear from another real estate agent?". The answer is:"anyone who wants the agent who sold every house". I know it intellectually, but in practice I shy away. Hence -this post. I hope I did not scare people to call the police. Thanks for the compliment.

10/31/2007 11:11 AM by Faina Sechzer - Princeton, Montgomery, Hopewell, NJ Real Estate Expert (Henderson-Sotheby's International Realty)


Faina, I have always had the same problem with self-promotion.  I could "sell" you or any other agent in a minute.  I'm really good at marketing other people.  I'm just starting to get over my block with selling myself.  I'm getting over it because it works to tell people that you are that good.  You sold me on you!  Good job and great inspiration.

 

10/31/2007 11:20 AM by Elaine Hanson, REALTOR® ~ Topanga, CA Real Estate Specialist (Pritchett-Rapf & Assoc. Realtors, Topanga)


Faina, Love the creativity, great job. If you decide to take on this mission your secret will be safe with me as well. Wink

10/31/2007 11:23 AM by Duane Marlink, Rate A Home (Rate A Home)


Elaine -you found your type in me. I used to teach people to sell  - and they did great. I still do it -advise people how to sell themselves in their endeavours. Taking my own advice is the hardest thing. I am glad I got you going and thanks for the kind words. Seriously, if there is something I can do, just give a shout.

10/31/2007 11:39 AM by Faina Sechzer - Princeton, Montgomery, Hopewell, NJ Real Estate Expert (Henderson-Sotheby's International Realty)


Elaine -you found your type in me. I used to teach people to sell  - and they did great. I still do it -advise people how to sell themselves in their endeavours. Taking my own advice is the hardest thing. I am glad I got you going and thanks for the kind words. Seriously, if there is something I can do, just give a shout.

10/31/2007 11:39 AM by Faina Sechzer - Princeton, Montgomery, Hopewell, NJ Real Estate Expert (Henderson-Sotheby's International Realty)


Duane - thanks, and no more "secret agents". If you know of anyone coming to the Princeton NJ area please give them my number. Your confidence would never be betrayed. No Congressional hearing for outing me -just my thanks.

10/31/2007 11:43 AM by Faina Sechzer - Princeton, Montgomery, Hopewell, NJ Real Estate Expert (Henderson-Sotheby's International Realty)


Faina,I will do so. I do receive buyers wish lists and when there are no subscribers within the area the buyer is searching I do search for a reputable agent in the area to pass along the lead. I will keep you in mind Agent FS.

10/31/2007 11:50 AM by Duane Marlink, Rate A Home (Rate A Home)


Faina, excellent, your a good agent! Cheers

10/31/2007 12:18 PM by Duane Marlink, Rate A Home (Rate A Home)


The thing that seems almost unbelievable is the 100% success rate.  What does that mean exactly?  Do you think it's sustainable?  I'm curious.  Anyway, congratulations!!

Don't worry about the self-promotion.  Remember, "It ain't braggin, if it's true."

By the way, thanks for reading and commenting on Man Shot By His Dog

10/31/2007 03:10 PM by Bradenton Florida Real Estate - Dan Forbes (Sarasota Metro Properties)


Dan -I am glad you asked. 100% is simple -I have sold every house I marketed. I found a house for every buyer. Is it sustainable? I almost lost one at closing last week. What came up was absolutely beyond my control. I did learn important lesson though. For now, my record stands.

10/31/2007 03:32 PM by Faina Sechzer - Princeton, Montgomery, Hopewell, NJ Real Estate Expert (Henderson-Sotheby's International Realty)


100% success rate? Go ahead and toot your own horn!! Great post.

10/31/2007 03:51 PM by Keith Perry - REALTOR® -West Metro Atlanta (Coldwell Banker)


Keith and Robin -you must have the same question as Dan, if so -it's the same answer. "The tooting my horn" thing - I am a total newbie to that, but I am trying. Thanks for your encouragement.

10/31/2007 04:19 PM by Faina Sechzer - Princeton, Montgomery, Hopewell, NJ Real Estate Expert (Henderson-Sotheby's International Realty)


Faina-clever has already been stated...so I will just say that I like it.  Self-promoting is a balancing act.  How to promote without being arrogant, or too much "in your face".  Also, this was so different that I see it as passing the 3 second 'in the trash" test......hard enough with so many people out there.

What is the source of your "slight European accent?"

10/31/2007 09:09 PM by Kathy McGraw ~ Calif Broker (CELLing Realty)


Kathy -may be not so slight European accent, may be it's quite thick -just did not want to scare people. I am originally from Russia -but I was told, my accent is somewhat different. I used to dislike what you call "in your face" sales. There are so many agents with big claims to fame, I just have to be me. the problem is when no one knows who who "me" is.

10/31/2007 09:21 PM by Faina Sechzer - Princeton, Montgomery, Hopewell, NJ Real Estate Expert (Henderson-Sotheby's International Realty)


Very creative. Your tale really pulled me into the story -- the mark of a talented writer. I'm not going to call, however, but I do wish you all the success!

10/31/2007 10:45 PM by Andrew J. Lenza (ABR*GRI*MBA) Monmouth County NJ Real Estate Broker (Andrew J. Lenza Realty)


Faina, Good blog, you kept me in suspense!  You did a great job and are obviously a very good agent.

11/01/2007 12:35 AM by Roberta LaRocca - REALTOR® Las Vegas (Keller Williams Realty The Marketplace)


Andrew -thanks for the compliment and good wishes. Go ahead and call, see if what I described is right. I was surprised I did not get a call from the FBI.

11/01/2007 06:18 AM by Faina Sechzer - Princeton, Montgomery, Hopewell, NJ Real Estate Expert (Henderson-Sotheby's International Realty)


Adele -thanks a bunch.

Roberta - without the suspense, who wants to read another "I am great" story, especially by a real estate agent. 

11/01/2007 06:21 AM by Faina Sechzer - Princeton, Montgomery, Hopewell, NJ Real Estate Expert (Henderson-Sotheby's International Realty)


from another secret agent, great blog! Marketing ourselves is never easy.

11/01/2007 08:27 AM by Kelly Bovi, Charlotte Area Real Estate (Mathers Realty.com)


Keep up the secret agent work.  You have a great track record.  Good job and bravo!

Thanks for reading and commenting on I Just Posted My 1,000th Comment (Boy Are My Fingers Tired)

11/01/2007 08:28 AM by Bradenton Florida Real Estate - Dan Forbes (Sarasota Metro Properties)


Kelly -another kindered soul -is there such a word? thanks.

Dan -thanks. I am not sure if I ever get to 1,000. each post for me is a lot of energy. I just can't do them any other way. May be I will learn. Please come back for more.

11/01/2007 08:56 AM by Faina Sechzer - Princeton, Montgomery, Hopewell, NJ Real Estate Expert (Henderson-Sotheby's International Realty)


Faina- Very very cute! The clue that gave it away is your phone number only because I have dialed it! Katerina

11/03/2007 03:17 AM by Nestor & Katerina Gasset, Realtors® Wellington Florida Luxury Homes (International Properties and Investments, Inc.)


Katerina - that blew it for you, sorry. But I am glad you called. Was I right in describing what to expect - charming accent and all?lol Thanks for the mega-commenting spree.

11/03/2007 06:24 AM by Faina Sechzer - Princeton, Montgomery, Hopewell, NJ Real Estate Expert (Henderson-Sotheby's International Realty)


Faina, Nice post.Great idea.I will call that number one of these days to say "Hi."

11/03/2007 06:37 AM by GITA BANTWAL, REALTOR BUCKS COUNTY, PA HOMES (ReMax Centre Realtors)


Gita -please do. i'd like to chat -we are almost neighbors. thanks for stopping by here.

11/03/2007 05:48 PM by Faina Sechzer - Princeton, Montgomery, Hopewell, NJ Real Estate Expert (Henderson-Sotheby's International Realty)


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