#30DaySoldSignChallenge - YAY OR NAY

I like this idea very much.  I don't go too many places, but it will be fun to have that along with me.

Featured in the group:  BARTENDER, MAKE IT A DOUBLE.

Hi, Erin.   In the spirit of Weltanschauung, I am going to respectfully disagree.

   Walking around with a 24 x 6 sign rider that says "Sold" is Tacky.  

  You might as well hold up a sign that says, "Will Sell Real Estate for Food". 

Kathleen Daniels' and  Corinne Guest, Managing Broker's  comments may sound harsh, but "Desperation" is a good word to describe it.

   FWIW,    I went over to LCA on Facebook but can't find the original post.  Just some remarks from people who are trying this.

I found the idea interesting not sure I would do it, but perhaps a play on it might work.... I'll think about it!

Erin, in real estate or any business, trying different marketing techniques is a good thing but not every type of marketing is for everyone. I for one don't wear a name tag, never have and never will but I don't think there's anything wrong with wearing one if one wants to. I feel the same about carrying a SOLD sign, it's not for me, it's different and definitely a conversation starter. If I felt good about it and matched my personality, I would definitely go for it.

I won't do it. I'm too danged lazy to do it, for starters. For another, it won't fit in my bag. And it clashes with my shoes, for crying out loud. Maybe brand new agents could find business but I prefer mine by referral and anonymous internet jerks.

I carried the SOLD sign to a listing appointment and sellers asked why and I said, "I'm visualizing that I will be putting this sign up pretty quickly." I got the listing.

It is certainly the most original idea for collecting leads. 

Hello Erin, I just wanted to drop by and say thank you for the challenge, some will like it and some want just like politics but in the end who cares. As long as one can find what works for them and not be negative about what doesn't work for them. As real estate professionals we're always looking for a magic formula to solicit clients whether it be market reports, cma's etc.

Have a terrific Sunday and God bless us all.

Hmmm, I have yet to see anyone doing this, and I have been out and about a lot. Not for me

Jeff

Those who have taken the challenge on the Facebook Lab Coats Agent site have had good success with it. While it isn't something I would do, I am always open to hear new ideas and if it gets people talking about real estate and asking questions, why not? I also tend to believe that most will view it with a sense of humor and not as a negative, as some have characterized it.

Congrats to those making business off of this.  It is an interesting idea, but not practical for me, so I'm out.

Great challenge best of luck to all who participate

I think it depends on your market and your personality.    Honestly to each their own, if it works for you it doesn't matter what anyone else things of the idea.  

Great post, thanks for sharing Erin Bates 

Hi Erin, I learned about this challenge on Facebook and I'm thinking I'd like to give it a try. I need to have a plan though, because I generally work at home and behind the scenes supporting Rich, so I need to find a reason to get out and be visible to generate the conversations. I believe it's worth a try!! I've heard of lots of folks having success. It's definitely out of the box thinking!!!

It really is amazing how signs get littered everywhere and especially now with political season, it's going to get worse!

I can understand that. Facebook is very in exact way and I've made a lot of good contacts on Facebook! Donna Foerster

I have not heard of this idea.  I couldn't do it.  Can you imagine someone taking this everywhere, even to church?  I think most would look at the person with the sign and say, "why are they here?" , just to promote themselves, not for the same purpose as the other members of the church.  

There is an old television commercial with the slogan  "You can try hard, or you can try soft. Soft will get them everytime."