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How Is Your Maketing?

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Mortgage and Lending

In a highly competitive industry like real estate, your ability to market effectively can make a big difference in your level of success. Unfortunately, many real estate agents don't spend enough time developing their marketing tactics. Although there are many different techniques for self-promotion, be sure that you at least have the basics covered:

Business Card with Photograph. Have a professional photograph taken, and be sure you smile! Use this photo for all of your marketing.

Website.  A basic website is cheap and easy to set up. If you don't know how to create one, find a graphic designer who can help you create a good inexpensive website. You just need to have the copy and photos ready. 

Personal Brochure. The purpose is to show potential clients your qualifications and business philosophy. Simply provide copy and photos to the same graphic designer.

Giveaway items. Give away an item with your name and phone number. It could be a pen, pad, magnet or small flashlight. It's a nice touch that keeps your name in front of clients.

* Rate A Home
Rate A Home - Saugatuck, MI

Hans, great list, add to that blogging in The Rain, grin.

Jul 10, 2008 03:09 AM
Gene Allen
Fathom Realty - Cary, NC
Realty Consultant for Cary Real Estate
Sounds like a good list and is mostly what I do withsome quarterly mailings thrown in.
Jul 10, 2008 03:14 AM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Good list. Marketing is the key to success in Real estate. I agree we should give away small items to kkeep our names in front of the consumer.

Jul 13, 2008 01:24 AM
Hans Iduma
Gaithersburg, MD
Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist

Duane--Not sure what you mean but thanks for your approval.

Gene--Good for you! Hope you're seeing better thanaverage success.

Gita--Keeing our names in front of the consumer is vitally important in our line of work. Thanks.

Jul 13, 2008 01:47 AM