I always say to wear a name tag.  Otherwise you are a secret agent. 
J.

Great recommendations to crank up in these days..  The competition is high but certainly keeping your name out there can turn the tide.  Thank you for reminding me.  I haven't done the leaving my cars at various places.  I will order more cards.  

Thank you Jeff for the reminder to wear my name tag too

Pat Baker, Realtor - Needham, MA 

Hey Matthew!

I print out articles from my blog and I market those when I'm out and about! Whether it's in the local neighborhood or at the local caravan! You get all kinds of reactions and it's a great way to spruce up your marketing! 

Nice to meet ya! 

# 1 for me is to introduce myself to everyon. The checkout clerk at the grocery store, the barista at Starbucks, every waiter/waitress that serves me. Think of all the people they come into contact with. This part of the business is truly a numbers game.

This is great advice that some agents have never had to do to get business because they came in as you put it when sellers found them. It is a little work, but I think more rewarding to earn your business, instead of having it handed to you.

Todd I totally agree with you.  That is all I know is to work hard to get sellers, so when a good market comes around again, I will do really well in it. I am doing fine even in the market I am in right now.