I went door knocking today.  First time in 5 years.  It felt great...

I pulled into Carrolwood, Naperville, right on time.  4:57 PM.  I had just a bit of nervousness.

I was going old school.  Door knocking.  I have heard agents say that door knocking somehow cheapens the profession.  I don't see it that way at all...

It says I am busting my butt.  I think customers probably appreciate that...

Anyway, the weather was very nice for early March.  About 60 degrees, but really windy.  Quite pleasant.  Lots of people were out and about, just returning from work...

I was wearing slacks and a mock turtleneck.  I had a light coat on.  Fairly casual, but looking pretty good.  I try to look the same way on all of my "appointments".  Professional.  But not overboard. 

I pinned one of my business cards to my lapel.  A bit cheesy, but I needed something resembling a badge, for identification...

I spoke with the mandatory 10 people at their doors.  No great leads, but several people that will remember me when they are ready to move...

I left Carrolwood at 5:40 PM.

Again, it felt great.

I am excited to go out again.

Ken

To get my door knocking script as well as other tips, read my post, "Door Knocking for Real Estate"!

  

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11 Comments on Day 1 of Door Knocking...

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06
2012
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Ken...

Wow, that takes a lot of guts to knock on doors. It's not my cup of tea but I know several agents that do quite well doing this.
8:09pm • #1
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Hi Rich.  It doesn't take much guts to do it once!

Thanks for reading!

Ken
8:10pm • #2
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I haven't needed to  do this for an awful long time. If you are looking for leads buy a zip code or two from Zillow or join Movoto.
8:11pm • #3
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Now, there is dedication! 
8:15pm • #4
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Hi Winston and Lauren.  Thanks!

It isn't dedication the first time!  Not yet..

Thanks again,

Ken
8:49pm • #5
MAR
07
2012
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Ken -- very admirable!   I have often heard this low-tech prospecting/lead-generating method is quite successful for those who live it, breathe it and constantly improve their scripts.  Keep it up!
12:56am • #6

What do you say when you door knock?
Daniel Stoltzfus
6:21am • #7
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Hi Michael and Daniel.  Thanks for reading!

I put my script in the link at the bottom of this post.  Go check it out!

Thanks again,

Ken
7:01am • #8
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Ken ---- I must have missed it the first time --- thanks!
8:44am • #9
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Hi Michael.  Thanks for coming back!

To get my door knocking script, it is in my post, "Door Knocking for Real Estate"

Thanks again!

Ken
9:38am • #10
MAR
09
2012
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Ken~ You have every right to feel good.  I don't think door knocking cheapens the profession at all.  It's getting back to basics.  Congratulations on getting out there and doing it!
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