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A Successful Valentine's Day

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Real Estate Agent with Realty Station

I got a jump start on Valentine's Day pop-by visits this year, and spent the better part of two days reconnecting with my old sphere.  I bought some cute little plastic jars at Walmart, filled them with candy, and delivered them to some people I haven't spoken to in a while. 

What a great experience!  My ego is HUGE right now!

My pop-bys took me about three times longer than I expected, because I ended up chatting and catching up with so many people.  We talked about their kids, their grandkids, their jobs, my son, their church, real estate, the Relay for Life, their dogs, my listings, Girl Scouts, the new construction going in down the street, how I am using the internet to market my listings, their college courses, everything! 

I have some work to do to follow-up with everyone I spoke to, how great is that!  Plus, I think I just got three referrals!

And the best part? Three referrals and I only did ten pop-by's.  What an awesome return! 

The negotiating is fun, but the people-part is why I got into real estate in the first place ten years ago.  I love selling homes in Bremerton and Kitsap County!  Love my job! 

Comments(8)

Rich Jacobson
Fathom Realty West Sound - Poulsbo, WA
Your Kitsap County WA Real Estate Broker

It was fun running into you and Adam at Safeway tonight. I am really glad you're feeling better!

Feb 13, 2008 06:59 PM
Marlene Scheffer
Realty Station - Bremerton, WA
Realtor to Kitsap County, WA
Thanks, Rich!  Your wife is really nice, I enjoyed meeting her and seeing you again.  Tell your wife's sister to call me any time, I'd love to tell her more about transplant.
Feb 13, 2008 07:14 PM
Debra Gambill
Weichert Realtor's Southern Coast - North Myrtle Beach, SC
Realtor, N.C. / S.C
Sounds like a very successful day- Hope you have a great Valentine's Day.
Feb 13, 2008 09:21 PM
Susie Genet
Chinowth & Cohen Realtors - Tulsa, OK
What a nice surprise for your clients!  I'm sure they were happy to hav you pop in!
Feb 13, 2008 11:53 PM
Marlene Scheffer
Realty Station - Bremerton, WA
Realtor to Kitsap County, WA

Debra, I hope you have a great Valentine's Day as well!

Susie, I was worried about popping by to people I haven't talked to in so long, but it turned out great!

Deborah, if only I had such quick returns on everything I do!  :)

Feb 14, 2008 05:49 AM
Mesa, Arizona Real Estate Mesa Arizona Realtor
Homes Arizona Real Estate LLC - Mesa, AZ
AzLadyInRed

Marlene, what a great idea!! AND look what you gained? I need to remember to get out of my office more! Good thought. Hope you are having a great Valentine's Day!

Pepper

Feb 14, 2008 12:07 PM
Charity Lane
O'Brien Realty - Prince Frederick, MD
Pop by's definitely work. Which reminds me I need to do some more!
Feb 14, 2008 12:44 PM
Marlene Scheffer
Realty Station - Bremerton, WA
Realtor to Kitsap County, WA

Teri, my biggest problem is that I go into the office and get caught up catching up files and doing press releases and planning my mailings.  I forget sometimes how great pop-bys are!

Charity, I need to do more also.  I am already starting to plan for Easter!  :)

Feb 14, 2008 01:33 PM