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Door Knocking A Lost Art

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Real Estate Agent with Exit Realty Tri-County

One my favorite ways to prospect is to get out and meet people right at their front door step.  Instead of farming a community I go out and introduce myself and let them know what I do.  The reactions are priceless.  People instantly respect me more for being willing to get out and find the business.

Now, I wouldn't suggest it for everyone. I have been trained by the best door knocker in the business-Bill Nasby.  It has to be a habit and practiced often in order to get results.  I had a baby a year ago so I haven't been able to door knock as often I would like.  The feeling is indescribable when you go out and take this business by the horns and turn into exactly what you want it to be.

Why knock on doors? Well it takes 15 calls for every 5 doors to generate a viable prospect.  Thats 3 times the amount of work.  Plus people don't have caller ID's at the door so they won't ignore you.  And, they respect you for not being just another annoying telemarketer calling them up at supper time.

I love it! Is there anyone else out there in the land of Real Estate who does?

Debi Ernst
St. Charles County, Missouri - Prudential Alliance Realtors - O'Fallon, MO
GRI, e-PRO, Broker/Sales Associate

Door knocking is not easy for me to do.  However, it lets people get to know you on a personal level.  Good job, Rebekah!

Mar 19, 2008 04:48 AM
DALIA KIBBY
One Sothebys International Realty - Cooper City, FL
Selling Florida Homes with Passion!
I'm assuming that you're door knocking in your own neighborhood?  To date, has it yielded any deals?  Do you leave them with something (your business card, a brochure, etc.)?  I'm impressed--good luck with this!
Mar 19, 2008 04:58 AM
Scott Sheely
Hamilton Group Funding - Sunrise, FL
I'm  glad that  it works you thanks for the info also keep in mind that I have a great stated program for foreign nationals easy qualifying all customers need is a passport.
Mar 19, 2008 05:01 AM
Rebekah Peters
Exit Realty Tri-County - Mount Dora, FL
Thanks Debi...It wasn't easy for me at first, but with practice and a good script now it feels as natural as saying hello.
Mar 19, 2008 05:10 AM
Rebekah Peters
Exit Realty Tri-County - Mount Dora, FL
Dalia thanks for the comment...I door knock the neighborhoods I prefer to farm as well as most FSBOS in my area. Now obviously not all For sale By Owners are home so I call and schedule an appointment.
Mar 19, 2008 05:17 AM
Jimmy McCall
JimmyMcCall.com - Cunningham, TN
The Ex-Mortgage Consultant
Rebekh,  I have knock doors in the past (another career).  But as a lender I could see some benefits of knocking again.
Mar 19, 2008 06:36 AM
Rebekah Peters
Exit Realty Tri-County - Mount Dora, FL
Absolutely! With so many lenders right now running for cover. Those who prove to be honest, hard working, and bold are going to set the standard as the economy picks up.  Can you imagine what a customer previous or potential prospect would say if you showed up at their door and they were just thinking about refinancing or purchasing a second home while the market is favoring the savy investor.  We are just people helping other people...in some cases we are even an answer to prayer.
Mar 19, 2008 06:45 AM
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Rebekah, I admire you for doing something that is very difficult for a lot of people. Keep up the good work!

Good Post!

Mar 19, 2008 08:32 AM
Lanre-"THE REAL ESTATE FARMER" Folayan
Samson Properties - Bowie, MD
I don't make promises.I deliver results.SOLD HOMES
Rebekah - I have to check out Bill Nasby. I did do Angel Tuckers Personality Profile almost two years ago which I found very helpful. And I haven't done boot camp yet either. From a Exit Realty Real Estate Professional to another Exit Real Estate Superstar -Welcome to Active Rain. I am going to start door knocking in apartments and condos now that the weather is getting warm. Great post.
Mar 19, 2008 08:37 AM
Debi Ernst
St. Charles County, Missouri - Prudential Alliance Realtors - O'Fallon, MO
GRI, e-PRO, Broker/Sales Associate
Yes, I'm sure it's because I haven't done it enough.  I need to do it more in order to feel comfortable.
Mar 20, 2008 07:24 AM
Rebekah Peters
Exit Realty Tri-County - Mount Dora, FL
Thanks Justin...You got it exactly.  Its about business and about creating the business. No one wants a passive salesman.  Well unless they're looking for a deal, but when it comes to selling their most expensive asset you can believe our customers want us to be aggressive.
Mar 21, 2008 03:01 PM
Steve Mullins
ERA Freeman & Associates - Portland, OR

Hi Rebekah,

 Great to see your Post! I also door knock and use the Nasby system. I did not get to see Nasby in person but i learned from his CD's, he has not come out my way yet, Exit is still small out here in OR(We are working hard to change that)

How long have you been door knocking, how many contacts do you make each day?

-Steve

May 07, 2008 03:09 PM
Rebekah Peters
Exit Realty Tri-County - Mount Dora, FL

I have been door knocking for about 1 year. I had to put it on hold for a while because I had a young baby. But, I Door knock 2 days a week about 5 doors per day.  I find that it gives enough to work with since I am not only a full time realtor but also a full time mom of 3 boys. 

If you ever get a chance to see Nasby in person you must.  Not only are his door knocking techniques prices but he has such a way with putting ones goal and dreams into perspective.  Keep up the good work its not about selling Real Estate its about building relationships and helping people move.

 

May 09, 2008 02:26 AM
Rebekah Peters
Exit Realty Tri-County - Mount Dora, FL

You Got it Justin...I do the same thing with my FISBO and Expired calls instead of just calling 10 each I have slots in my schedule and I don't stop calling until those slots are filled. 

May 09, 2008 04:47 AM