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Lessons from Politics…..

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Services for Real Estate Pros with Referral Group Incorporated

I know it is hard to believe there are any lessons to be learned from politics or politicians in particular. I am already tired just seeing the polls, the pun-dints, and the candidates endless interviews

However, one term stands out to me and it seems appropriate to any business too: ground game. My take on this includes planning, thinking about the people you are trying to connect with and then getting out and dealing directly with these folks. There is no magic marketing technique that is any better than getting directly with the people you are looking to attract. You can rationalize, hide your eyes or buy into the Sky's but nothing works like talking directly to your constituency: the people you want to sell. not get out and hit the ground...........

 

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Sheila Anderson

The Real Estate Whisperer...... Consultant, Trainer, Facilitator 732-715-1133

 

Comments (30)

Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I don't pay attention much at all to politics and lucky for me, it doesn't show up on ESPN and that is about all that I watch on tv, haha.

Jan 25, 2016 07:42 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Well Brian, that's good but a ground game is something to think about anyway. TY    Sheila

Jan 25, 2016 07:47 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I told someone the other day I was a equal opportunity hater when it came to politicians.  I think they all stink.

Jan 25, 2016 11:09 AM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Politics is so strange during this election cycle!  Great fodder for the political cartoonists.

Jan 25, 2016 12:59 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Good morning Sheila.  One thing for sure this political season is one that will go down in the history books for the number of people who vote.  

Jan 25, 2016 07:10 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Hi Tammy. I wouldn't go that far....but close.      Sheila

Jan 25, 2016 08:46 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Hi Patricia. That is true. TY     Sheila

Jan 25, 2016 08:47 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Hi James. I get crazy when people don't vote. I hope there is a turnout to beak all records. TY      Sheila

Jan 25, 2016 08:48 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I am tired already by it all. By this time I thought the field would have narrowed much more. Maybe soon.

Jan 25, 2016 11:00 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

I agree Debbie. Hopefully soon. TY    Sheila

Jan 25, 2016 11:22 PM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Sheila. You're right, there is much to learn from politics, especially in the Presidential race, the sad part is that we are very divided. Maybe after this election we can get some unity, but I'm not sure that is going to happen.

Jan 25, 2016 11:30 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

I don't know either Joe but this season is replete with a lot of scary people. TY    Sheila

Jan 25, 2016 11:37 PM
Steve and Jan Bachman
RE/MAX Gateway, Reston, Herndon, Ashburn, Sterling, Fairfax - Herndon, VA
Realtors - Northern Virginia

Sheila, one reason that I did very little on AR was that I felt that I was not doing as well as I should in our "ground game" ...especially with our existing client base. Now that we have that going well, I felt I could spend more time on generating Internet leads through AR.

Jan 25, 2016 11:42 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

That's all good Steve. Glad to see you any and every where. TY    Sheila

Jan 25, 2016 11:47 PM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

You have to wonder why some who are still in the race...haven't left the game already???

Jan 26, 2016 12:18 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I will really be glad when this election is over.  Alas, the campaigning began the day after the last election.  And unfortunately, because of "Citizens United" and unbridled amounts of special interest money entering the campaign process, we will be doomed to begin another campaign the day after this 2016 election. There is a whole industry built and funded on running for office.  It's exhausting!

Jan 26, 2016 12:02 PM
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Good Thursday morning Sheila Anderson -

It looks like I'm playing commenting catch up again on this much too early morning.  There is nothing better than face to face conversation and hand shaking. Sadly those days seem to be becoming a thing of the past.  As for politics...... Ugh.

Jan 27, 2016 08:55 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

That is true Larry and Sheila. Hopefully soon. TY    Sheila

Jan 27, 2016 10:20 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Hi Myrl. I will be glad too. TY    Sheila

Jan 27, 2016 10:20 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Well said John. TY    Sheila

Jan 27, 2016 10:21 PM