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21 Comments on Every Task Is A Test...Never Pre-Judge The Results!!
Copywriting guru Bob Bly talks about this in his books. He says that just because he particularly doesn't like a method of marketing doesn't mean it's a bad method - or that it won't work well for someone else.
We're all individuals - with different tastes and talents! We need to sample the buffet before deciding that we don't like one of the dishes.
one attempt or 5 is not much effort eh Barbara?. Yup...we have heard it a million times...open houses are a waste of time. " Well, Bob how many have you done?" "Five."
If you do five failed open houses that took you 20 hours but meet a client that buys a $325k house from you at 3% on house number six...that is 24 hours invested for a lead that generated $9750.
Hmmmm....yes yes I know that does not count the hours you spend finding the guy a house but the simple math here works out to $406.25 per hour for lead generation hanging out in a nice house and chatting to people.
I feel a blog post coming on.
This is so true Barbara, each person is different, they have different things that come natural, different things they shine at. You should always try it yourself giving it your all before you rule it out.
Barbara: This is really good advice that should go to all new agents. You don't know what you are good at or have an aptitude for if you haven't given everything a try yourself.
Anita....you'd be shocked at the seasoned agents who eliminate something because it did not work for another agent...
Scott....we need to try it ourselves to determine if it fits us....
Steve....need to give it a shot and not just a couple of times....put effort into it...can't wait to read your post...
Marte.....can just eat spaghetti and meatballs....need to try it all and then decide what you like...
John....what works for you may not work for me...
Barbara,
You have been doing some great pieces on new agents. It's great for everyone!! Keep up the motivation and learning. I'll keep coming back for more!
Hi Cindy....I always appreciate it when anyone comments on one of my posts....it's such a compliment and I truly appreciate it....
BarbaraT- You've got to have one of the happiest, organized and well motivated staffs around. And, I love this one.. Marketing is not a one-size-fits-all program!
Kathy....there are too many sizes to count....there's one for every agent.....and if each agent realizes that, it will be easy to find what fits well and works well....
Barbara, we all do have our talents and what may work for some may not work for others....it all in the learning and tailoring to meet our needs.
Open houses are great ways for new agents to get out and talk with the public about the real estate market. It will also teach them to be patient and weed out the lookers.
Hi Barbara - The key is not to have all your eggs in one basket.
Hi Barbara. We all have to find out what works best for us, having said that, we all need to reevaluate constantly.
Barbara, New agents should join an office where they have some one who will mentor them and train them. Great post.
GOOD MORNING BARBARA! Bottom line is - all new agents should come to work for Barbara and the Kuney-Todaro Team! But if you can't - you have to believe in yourself and add your personality to anything you do - that is the best way to market and succeed whether it's an open house, blogging, etc.!
Ellen...we need to find what works for us...
Kay.....that's one of my favorites...
Conrad....everyone should have several different methods...
Carol-Ann...we need to find out what is not working as well and adjust...
Gita....mentoring is almost a requirement today....
Gab....it all starts with believing in yourself....that's why you're so successful...
Great point Barbara, they said Tim Tebow could not be an NFL quarterback due to his unorthodox throwing style. So all he does is win 5 in a row?
Al....we all have our own way and we need to find the way that works....
Hi Barbara...we're in the business of prospecting and generating leads. An open House can be a Good Source of New Buyer Leads and I've even gotten listings from my Open House. Remember doing Open Houses is one of the few times the Public comes to us!.
How about a post on collecting names at an open house, maybe a contest...mmmm
Barbara -- everyone brings a different attitude and aptitude to the table. I think this a great thing not only in real estate but in our everyday life.