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Fast Market, Slow Market...
 
No matter the market, there are times when we could use a little help from a friend. Experience the freedom of a Virtual Assistant
 
Whether you are in a slow market or a fast one, whether you have an in-office assistant or work alone, an area that seems to get pushed to the back burner is the all important area of follow-up.

Agents are so busy handling their many duties, both in the field and in the office,  they often ignore this vital part of their business.
 
Keeping in touch with prospects and past clients on a consistent basis should be a first priority. Many agents use the slogan "Realtor for Life".   However, without regular follow-up you soon become the "Realtor for the Moment".
 
A Virtual Assistant can help you to stay in touch. They can design brochures, newsletters, postcards and/or flyers or use your company stock materials. Once you have chosen the type of contact materials you want distributed as well as a timetable for distribution, your Virtual Assistant will do the rest.
 
With just a little help from your Virtual Assistant, past clients will receive their home anniversary cards on time. They will know that you are still in business and ready to help their friends and families with their real estate needs. Your prospects will interpret your consistent follow-up as dependability and professionalism. You will be seen as a true "Realtor for Life".

Brian Schulman
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Lancaster PA - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster County PA RealEstate Expert 717-951-5552

I know what I need to do, but have not been as organized as I should be in prospecting or contacting my past clients.

Jun 16, 2008 08:36 AM
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Pamela Cendejas

Brian - Depending upon which contact management system you use, it's fairly simple to create automatic campaigns through a drip system. 

Jun 16, 2008 08:55 AM
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Pamela Cendejas

Brian - Depending upon which contact management system you use, it's fairly simple to create automatic campaigns through a drip system. 

Jun 16, 2008 08:55 AM
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Gary J. Rocks
Juba Team Realty - Jefferson Township, NJ

Pamela

Nice article that hits home, it takes great effort to design a follow through system when working by yourself.

Jun 23, 2008 08:02 AM
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

I like the title of your post.

It is continuously slow or fast, fast or slow.

 Last year,2013, we got multiple offers on everything and the property was sold above the listing price. Now, it is back to slow....... it takes much longer to get a good offer from a solid buyer.

Jul 18, 2014 04:17 AM
Pamela Cendejas
Second Self Virtual Assistance - Kingman, AZ
Second Self Virtual Assistance (928) 692-3235

Hi Inna - I guess the best thing to do in a slow market is to prepare for when you're busy.  Thank you for your thoughts.

Jul 18, 2014 04:36 AM