This tip will save you 100 minutes in no time! 

Some of you might not mind this, but after showing 10-20 homes, I suddenly get a flurry of calls. "What did you think about the place." Sometimes 20 calls because the agent will try a couple of times to reach me.

First of all, I have no memory. So they try to explain that there house was the one on the corner near the lilac bushes. As I noticed the bushes.

So I made a new batch of business cards that say to email me for feedback and to include photos or a link to the property. I put the phone number is a VERY light gray in case they really really need to call me. The card  

 

It works great. Fewer calls, more feedback given, everyone is happy. 

Frank Borges LL0SA- Virginia Broker/ Owner FranklyRealty.com

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MAY
02
2007
129,326 Points 1 Featured Post

Great Idea!!! I'll steal that one too!

Jim
9:08pm • #10
Frank - very ingenius.....good thinking....thanks for sharing.! ron
10:12pm • #11
MAY
06
2007
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Frank great idea but Bryant that idea is even better! It would stick out and possibly get you some leads.
6:41am • #12
MAY
09
2007
121,257 Points Outside Blog
Great idea!!!  I definitely prefer to receive an email with pictures for feedback as well!!
5:45pm • #13
MAY
21
2007
1,449,270 Points 46 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master
i have it set up that they get email with picture os house , 4 times.But they still do not respond.
1:27pm • #14

Make sure your emails don't look like spam. Go over to my blog about email headers. 

 Also make sure your English is perfect. 
Frank
2:43pm • #15
MAY
29
2007
1 Featured Post
I like your idea and I like Bryant's also. It is a problem remembering which was which especially when they wait a few days---I've been in lots of homes since then!
3:57am • #16
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Great idea. I try to give feedbacks now (online or email) since I've become a listing agent. I am sure they appreciate it because I do.
9:53am • #17
JUL
22
2007

Wonderful Idea! I too prefer receiving e-mails requesting feedback on a property. My responses to the e-mails are a thorough review whereas any calls requesting feedback are very brief and probably not very helpful to the listing agent.
4:15pm • #18
1 Featured Post

Fabulous idea! I have been finding myself in similar situations... I much prefer the emails with pictures to remind me of what home I am supposed to be giving feedbacks on!

 Thanks for the tip!
5:17pm • #19
2 Featured Posts

Good Idea Frank... But most of the notifications that the home was show come via e-mail when the Realtor has used a lock box key to enter the home. So what I am saying is that I may not see the card before I get notification that the home was shown. So you would be receiving a phone call or e-mail from me requesting feedback... Just doing my job.
6:01pm • #20
132,065 Points 24 Featured Posts

Hey Donna,

If you call the number, it tells you to email me.. ;-)

 

I don't publish my direct cell, only my clients and agents and friends get that.

 

Frank 
6:04pm • #21
AUG
03
2007

I like these!  I have a bunch of cards myself.  What is your cost?  I always get cards on thick 16pt card stock, that can be full color on both sides.  The price is $99 for 2500, and $150 for 5000.  I also do an oversize card (4.25"x2.75") that is only $199 for 2500, $250 for 5000 and only $350 for 10,000.  I would be happy to give a referral for anyone who wants it. 

I am going to make some cards like yours this week!
1:49pm • #22
SEP
04
2007
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So the sellers see the feedback card (if house is occupied)... not the agent?

Any complaints from agents who don't want their sellers receiving the cards directly?

 

 
10:07am • #23
OCT
11
2008

I love the card idea too!

I always write down buyer feedback on my property pages as I'm showing, then I have my assistant call and read the feedback within 24 business hours. However, I always get a few calls before that, so this card will alert them that they should excpect a call from my assistant and/or to e-mail for feedback.

Thanks for the fesh tip!
12:06pm • #24
NOV
26
2008
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I can go out and show 50 houses and not get a single request for feedback... and then show two and have 30 calls... go figure.  But our MLS has live showing data, so I can get an email or phone call before I can get home.  Heck... it is more convenient to email from the message, but some agents seem to be computer averse. 
9:45pm • #25
NOV
30
2008
141,052 Points 2 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Frank, sounds like a great concept. Love those business cards.
5:40pm • #26
MAR
31
2009
288,347 Points 1 Featured Post Localism Sponsor Attended Rain Camp

 

Great idea! I did show 40 houses in couple of days last week and they all meshed together. I was swamped with calls while I was still showing property.  Thanks
6:49am • #27
AUG
26
2009

Sounds like a good idea.  Email would be easier.  After  so many houses they are hard to remember which one.
11:33am • #28
OCT
31
2009
297,118 Points 19 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog

Good Idea, I just discovered your blog from an Inman link...lets just say I like your style...
12:39am • #29

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