A Listing From The Air

A post by  Jeanne and Ralph reminded me of how I got a listing.

On a flight returning from a real estate convention, I was working on my weekly ads. My seat mate noticed what I was doing and started talking about houses. Of course I had to find out where he lived. I actually knew his house...a very large contemporary home located in an area of smaller "cookie cutter" homes. It was also within my neighborhood.

 

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I commented on the unique advertising he would need should he decide to sell this property. He asked for examples.  Within a few days, he called asking me to come list his beautiful home. Wow, I did not realize that  I  was interviewed on the plane.

This listing I refer to as an FTA. A Listing From The Air!

 

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Margaret, 

That is fun part of this business, as you just never know where you will drive (or should I say FLY) business from. 

All the best, Michelle
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Hi Margaret, great post. Tom #6 beat me to the punch... although I was going to suggest a different, more discreet name for the club...lol!!
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Richie, Your song made my day special. Enjoyed talkilng with you.

Michelle, My point...do what you love to do. You will always meet interesting people.

Sandy, I am laughing with you.
1:59pm • #34
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There are some great stories here today about just this type of experience. You never know when someone is looking to sell. We need to always be on guard.
3:18pm • #35
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That just points out how you never know what a simple conversation will lead to! 
5:03pm • #36
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Margaret that is a great story, that is what makes you great at what you do. Some times momet like his are thebest places to meet new potential clients
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This should only be expected from the Queen of multitasking. You probably finished a book on the flight, too.
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Amazing... You just never know when business may fall from the sky.  You are the Mile High Listing Agent. Good luck to you.
7:03pm • #39
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Hi Margaret,

You’re really the queen of listings; you can even get them from the air :)

Keep up the fabulous work!

 
8:51pm • #40
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Margaret - You never know where business might come from.  Still your professionalism shown through even in the air.
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Hi Margaret,

What a fun story.

A listing from (thin) air.

Phil
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Tammie, Enjoying others creates these experiences.

Erica, Be ready to talk to others. You make your own opportunities.

Scott, I am sure we all have these stories to tell.

Cheryl, This was before the iPad.

Joan, Mile high listings are fun.

Wandanna, Thanks for stopping by.

Christina, You never know but the opportunities are all around us.

Phil, Plucked from thin air.
11:52am • #43

That's a great story. Congratulations on your listing and your featured post. Opportunities are everywhere. Way to go Margaret!
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Thanks, Renee. Tell us more about your give-a-way.
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Hey Margaret, this is an amazing story and shows that no matter where you are that next potential client or even opportunity to help is always there :) your energy is so great! congratulations :)
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Good morning, Margaret..... you are truly the Queen of real estate.... and you were the ideal agent to market that home.
4:32am • #47
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Margaret, a very interesting story for sure, When I used to fly regularly, I was a reader, but it was also before I got into real estate. If I fly now, I should make a point of reading real estate related books
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Laura, Love the Chi Star Award and a big thank you for reblogging this post.

Barbara, Thank you but we know if that home were in your area, you would be the perfect marketing person.

Ed, Good point. Maybe you could be doing your AR blogging.

 
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Hi Margaret - I am 58 pages into your book Real Estate the Rome Way.  Great read, and yes I have picked up some tips.  
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Laura, Did you ever finish the book. Would love to know what tips you found helpful.
Margaret
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