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"how many homes did your dog sell last year?"

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Services for Real Estate Pros with FloorPlanOnline & Finch Mktg

Ok, I'm in tears.  I'm pretty sure they are from laughter but I think some might be truth tears - as in the truth about agents hurts due to the link below. 

The line that got to me was "I dont care about your Dog, how many homes did he sell last year?"  I think the piece points out that agents have been selling themself's and their product (homes) short. -Most agents need to step up the way they handle their marketing if they want todays buyer to respond.  Buyers and sellers want more info about listings, not your dog.

Thanks to Marc and Brian @ 1000wattconsulting for the 1 min clip!

http://www.wellcomemat.com/video/6DF8FF1C76

1000watt

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South Austin Real Estate Blog
Sky Realty South Austin - Austin, TX
"THIS IS ALL ABOUT ME".. that is the TRUTH my friends.. and if you reflect your business is really all about the clients, its a customer service business, you will capture and make them your leads.  It goes hand in hand with great customer service.   Chris thanks for sharing that video clip!!
Jan 09, 2008 11:43 PM
Christina Williams. REALTOR® TN property search & local insights
First Realty Company - Crossville, TN
Wow... Great perspective. I believe we should be business and about the customer first. When you form a relationship the dog talk comes in. lol
Jan 09, 2008 11:49 PM
Robert Krames
Smart Media Creative Solutions - Gainesville, FL

Yeah people get industry tunnel vision and forget what the experience is like for the consumer. Great post, great video. I actually know a realtor that uses pictures of her dog. I like the "what are all those letters behind your name?".

 

--Robert

Gainesville Florida Real Estate 

Jan 10, 2008 12:08 AM
Mike Jaquish
Realty Arts - Cary, NC
919-880-2769 Cary, NC, Real Estate

"I am not a lead."

I told a coworker/friend at lunch yesterday that I do not "lead generate."  I don't seek or work with "leads."

I'm in the people business and I seek and work with people.

He was breathless...

And he is getting a link to the video.

Thanks!

Jan 10, 2008 12:13 AM
Pamela STETSON
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Abbott Realtors - Mahwah, NJ
I would love to help you buy or sell your home!
LOVE THIS CLIP...thanks for sharing. I already know how I am going to use this!!!! Thanks gain. P
Jan 10, 2008 12:16 AM
Al Maxwell
Keller Williams - Marietta, GA
Real Estate Agent
So true and something that we always need to keep in mind. People don't really want to know us personally, just professionally.
Jan 10, 2008 12:16 AM
Larry Bettag
Cherry Creek Mortgage Illinois Residential Mortgage License LMB #0005759 Cherry Creek Mortgage NMLS #: 3001 - Saint Charles, IL
Vice-President of National Production
Great points....we are servants aren't we?  Client first, then everything else....nice post.
Jan 10, 2008 12:30 AM
Robert Krames
Smart Media Creative Solutions - Gainesville, FL
Everyone that has a job is a servant in some form or another.
Jan 10, 2008 01:09 AM
Matthew Zgonc
Aksland Real Estate - Modesto, CA
Realtor, CFS, CVS
Very true. Consumers are worried about what you can offer them. However I will say every once in a while it is good to let off a little steam.
Jan 10, 2008 01:29 AM
Daniel J. Brudnok, REALTOR
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Fox & Roach, REALTORS - Exton - PA License #RS-225179-L / Delaware License #RS-0025038 - Downingtown, PA
SRES, e-PRO,ABR,GREEN,CSP

Chris,

We have to be our own trumpet blowers and make sure the content keeps up with today's savvy Consumer.

Jan 10, 2008 01:52 AM
Goomzee Corporation
Goomzee Corporation - Missoula, MT
www.goomzee.com
Love it!  Thanks for sharing!!!!
Jan 10, 2008 06:28 AM
Chris Drayer
FloorPlanOnline & Finch Mktg - Shawnee, KS

Ramping up marketing in the Spring makes sense - as long as the advertising makes sense.  Focus on the product (homes)!

Apr 15, 2008 09:33 AM
Jon Zolsky, Daytona Beach, FL
Daytona Condo Realty, 386-405-4408 - Daytona Beach, FL
Buy Daytona condos for heavenly good prices

Nice video, but has little to do with the reality. It is all about... excuse me... WHO? Are you talking about internet. Then this ME is usually hidden under some e-mail address, no name, no nothing. And the last thing they want me to know is about that ME.

 

Apr 15, 2008 04:12 PM
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