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CHECK THIS OUT- A GREAT IDEA!!!

Want to wow your clients/prospects? Here's an out of the box idea that will get them talking!

I wrote about this in the beginning of the year...I had ordered these from Lowes but the site had discontinued them. However if you visit www.cardways.com, you can order personalized gift cards ( I used my business card head shot, but try your logo - build that brand!!!) for any number of popular stores.

They are great for thank you gifts, open house drawings, closings...

Mine are going out today, as a "Spring Project Starter". They were a hit at the holidays and the response was tremendous. Buy 'em in bulk at $10 a piece and listen to the phone rrrrrrrring!

Have a great day!

Beth

www.BetterCallBeth.com

Posted by Beth Incorvati ~ TEAM LEADER, REALTOR, ASP on 03/26/2008 09:52 AM

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41 Comments on CHECK THIS OUT- A GREAT IDEA!!!

Excellent marketing idea. I am going to try it!

03/26/2008 09:57 AM

by Kevin Robinson (Crownline Home Builders)

Hey thanks...I will take a look and see if it will work for our firm.

03/26/2008 10:00 AM

by Summit Realty Group, Inc.

Very cool idea. Great way to get personal exposure.

Thanks for your post

Tony

03/26/2008 10:00 AM

by Tony Grego with AmeriSave

Thanks guys...I also think it's a great joint marketing project...Realtor/Lender etc. And the cards can be reloaded....so tell the recipients to keep the cards, and swap them out when they attend a marketing event, then you can recycle the cards they turn in. :)

03/26/2008 10:07 AM

by Beth Incorvati ~ TEAM LEADER, REALTOR, ASP (Keller William American Premier Realty)

What a great idea! I love it! Thanks for sharing.

03/26/2008 12:10 PM

by Sharon Tara New Hampshire Home Stager (Sharon Tara Transformations)

That is a good idea, Beth. Thanks for the info.

03/26/2008 12:13 PM

by DOUG FRITCHIE-Silver Legacy Properties,Inc.

For stagers, a wonderful little thank you for the Realtor or Homeowner...get em started on their "to do" list!

Also great to have on hand for last minute school/club donations, a token for someone who went out of their way for you. Get your face all over town! :)

03/26/2008 12:20 PM

by Beth Incorvati ~ TEAM LEADER, REALTOR, ASP (Keller William American Premier Realty)

Great idea! I checked out the site, but I didn't see the price. Is the gift card personalization free if you buy 25 or more cards or if you buy the $4.50 card? (plus the gift card value of course!)

Thanks!

03/26/2008 12:24 PM

by Olathe Real Estate Agent - Brad Papa (RE/MAX Stateline)

Hi Brad

I just re-ordered 25 at $10 a piece and with postage it came to $267.00 - maybe a small set-up? Not sure, my assistant isn't here to pull the invoice, I'm helpless! I don't use the cards, I prefer to write my own letters or insert them in my own cards. Aren't they great?

03/26/2008 12:47 PM

by Beth Incorvati ~ TEAM LEADER, REALTOR, ASP (Keller William American Premier Realty)

Beth;

What a fabulous idea! Thanks for sharing. I'm going to check it out, but I'll have to keep them hidden...a Lowes or Home Depot gift card seems to burn holes in my husband's pockets! ha!

Cheers!

03/26/2008 12:48 PM

by Gina McNew Host of Diva in the House- The Voice of Real Estate Staging Radio (diva la difference interiors)

Thanks for that tip. I just bought a Home Depot card as part of a giveaway. This would have been MUCH more memorable!!

03/26/2008 12:55 PM

by Andrea Santmyer, Room Revisions (Room Revisions, LLC)

I recently ran into a client who, even though he used the gift card, is still carrying it because he thinks it's clever and is a neat way to refer me to others (bless him!) Hey, you gotta come up with something FUN and DIFFERENT!

Andrea - there's always next time, right?

Gina, thanks for the compliment!

03/26/2008 01:01 PM

by Beth Incorvati ~ TEAM LEADER, REALTOR, ASP (Keller William American Premier Realty)

Great site. Thanks for the post. I'm always looking for ways that I can keep my brand top of mind with people. This is an excellent way. Thanks again. Good luck out there.

03/26/2008 01:02 PM

by Ben Myers, GRI, REALTOR, Boise, Idaho, USA (Jagen Realty)

Thanks, Ben - when we share what works, we all get better, and that raises the standard - a very good thing, indeed!

03/26/2008 01:35 PM

by Beth Incorvati ~ TEAM LEADER, REALTOR, ASP (Keller William American Premier Realty)

This IS a great idea! I'm thinking of adding my logo to the gift cards.

Kristina, KFM Staging & Design - A Minnesota Home Staging Company

03/26/2008 04:31 PM

by Kristina, KFM Staging & Design - A Minnesota Home Staging Company (KFM Staging & Design)

Kristina - please post it if you do, it would be fun to see what others have come up with!

03/26/2008 04:44 PM

by Beth Incorvati ~ TEAM LEADER, REALTOR, ASP (Keller William American Premier Realty)

AWESOME idea, I have already gone there now and started designing my own card to send as closing gifts!
Thanks so much!!!

Ara Hunt

03/26/2008 09:05 PM

by Ara Hunt * Team Hunt* @ Keller Williams (Keller Williams)

That's great, Ara - be sure to share the feedback with us! Good luck!

03/26/2008 09:11 PM

by Beth Incorvati ~ TEAM LEADER, REALTOR, ASP (Keller William American Premier Realty)

That is an awesome idea..thanks for sharing

03/26/2008 09:12 PM

by MARY LOU TEAGUE HOME STYLE AND STAGING KNOXVILLE, TN (HOME STYLE AND STAGING LLC )

Very cool idea.

We are big on thank you cards to all the REA and FSBO's after we do a job for them.

I think they would appreciate this much better then a starter cleaning kit we put together for them for their new house or a box of chocolates we give out:)

Great Idea.

Best Wishes

03/26/2008 09:57 PM

by Brian Bloom~ All in One Staging inc. Home Staging Consultant, Redesign Expert (www.AllinOneStaging.com 1-630-292-2710)

Beth what a great find thanks for sharing!

03/26/2008 10:01 PM

by Teresa Berry (Dream Home Real Estate Inc)

Great info, I have been looking for something like this. I thought about having fake gift cards like these printed but they were really expensive

03/26/2008 10:19 PM

by Rob Muller - ABR, ASP, RCC, CNHS, LREA Cherokee County Real Estate (ReMax Town & Country)

Easy to order, and they ship very quickly also...kind of a no brainer, huh?

03/27/2008 04:58 PM

by Beth Incorvati ~ TEAM LEADER, REALTOR, ASP (Keller William American Premier Realty)

Whaat a great idea! Thanks for sharing!

03/27/2008 05:03 PM

by Jim Crawford ~ Atlanta Real Estate-ABR E-PRO (RE/MAX Greater Atlanta)

This is a nice post and a nice gift-thank you so much for sharing with us!!!

Cathy Lee, ASP

03/27/2008 07:30 PM

by Cathy Lee ASP (CL Design Services Home Staging)

thanks, Cathy - you are welcome!

03/27/2008 09:03 PM

by Beth Incorvati ~ TEAM LEADER, REALTOR, ASP (Keller William American Premier Realty)

Great idea, thanks for sharing!

03/27/2008 09:59 PM

by Charity Lane (Remax 100)

Looks like a neat idea. I will have to check it out. Thanks for sharing.

03/30/2008 01:39 AM

by Ryan Vivo, Realtor Solano County Gateway Realty (Gateway Realty)

Appreciate this new link since I hadn't seen it before. Thank you for taking the time to pass it on to us.

03/30/2008 04:08 AM

by Susie Blackmon NC Realtor, Maggie Valley, Waynesville (COLDWELL BANKER)

This would make a very nice closing gift, I will have to check into this, thanks---Bart

03/30/2008 11:04 AM

by BART WHITMORE REAL ESTATE CONSULTANT (THE REALTY MARKETPLACE)

Really, the uses for these cards are endless...I gave one to a buyer and home inspection yesterday and she was delighted. A little gesture sure goes a long way!

03/30/2008 11:09 AM

by Beth Incorvati ~ TEAM LEADER, REALTOR, ASP (Keller William American Premier Realty)

Great idea! I love it!

03/31/2008 11:16 AM

by Spokane Home Loan -- Casey Brischle -- Mortgage Professional (Bank of Whitman)

Hi Beth, That is a very good idea. I will have to try it out. Thanks.

04/01/2008 12:06 AM

by Megan McGonigal - Cecil County, MD & Harford County, MD real estate (RE/MAX Integrity)

Thank you for the idea.

04/01/2008 12:20 AM

by Robert Machado, CPM MPM Sacramento Area Property Manager and Property Management (HomePointe Property Management, CRMC)

What an excellent idea. Thanks!

04/01/2008 02:35 AM

by Amy Prouty, Prouty Home Staging, Brush Prairie, WA (Prouty Home Staging)

Even if you only sent to your Top 50 clients and referral partners I can see how it would be vry effective. Thanks!

04/01/2008 10:05 PM

by Team Newington, Sacramento Mortgage Planner (First Priority Financial)

I like this idea. I will check it out. Thanks for sharing it. I work my sphere very diligently and always try to find something "extra" to send periodically throughout the year. Thanks for the idea. May be something I can use!

Janice Slaven, Realtor, ABR
Prudential GA Realty
Active Phoenix Member

04/01/2008 10:10 PM

by Janice Slaven, Suwanee Georgia Real Estate (Prudential Georgia Realty)

This is great. I am just putting together my spring client appreciation gifts/promo. I will include these in the bag! Kym

04/01/2008 10:12 PM

by Kym Hough, Staging Consultant , Staged to Sell, SF Bay Area, CSP (Staged to Sell & StagersLIST.com)

Beth,

These cards are so great and how appreciative clients are when they receive one! Thanks for sharing.

Michelle Pimentel, Empire Home Staging Solutions-So. CA

04/02/2008 02:50 AM

by Michelle Pimentel ASP, IAHSP Empire Home Staging (Empire Home Staging Solutions)

That's a superb marketing idea! I had no idea such a thing was available!

Myrl

07/04/2008 05:08 PM

by Myrl Jeffcoat (GreatWest GMAC Real Estate)

thanks Myrl - and I enjoyed reading your article about short sales ...so relevant in these times!

07/04/2008 06:06 PM

by Beth Incorvati

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