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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Charles Stallions Real Estate Services 610125

It was Party Time....

Well Friday was our annual Halloween Party, every year we open the doors to the office from 12 noon to 9 pm. From 12 to 4 all the Realtors, title folks and mortgage people come by to meet and greet. This year because of the cold weather coming in we served hot chili, hotdogs, and cold drinks. We had at last count 33 people including two local politicians out do some late vote getting. At about 5 pm the trick or treaters started coming by with parents in tow. This year the theme was Star Wars so all the kids had their pictures taken with the different Star War characters. We took the pictures with a Polaroid and wrote the date and put one of our labels on the back.  We serve Hot Chocolate and of course candy. We stop counting at 100 and had such a great time, it was unbelievable. On Saturday the day after we had several stop back by just to say thanks. We are so looking forward to our Christmas party and plan to have photos with Santa any suggestions, I am thinking of having him arrive in a limo.

Jean Powers
Kane & Associates call 510.908.9002 - Alameda, CA
CRS,e-PRO,HAFA,SFR Broker, Northern California

Great idea! I cannot wait to see responses of other ideas.

Nov 05, 2008 01:14 PM
Robert O'Haugherty
Fort Worth, TX

At the Southlake, Texas office of Coldwell Banker, each year they open the office on a Saturday for one and all and give away pumpkins.  The first time I worked this event, I was amazed at the number of people and children that came by for a free one.  The community didn't need the pumpkins but the bonding with the community was great.  A time to talk, visit with our neighbors.  More offices should do something like yours.

Nov 05, 2008 01:21 PM
Dean Moss
Dean's Team - Keller Williams Realty Partners Chicago IL - Chicago, IL
Dean's Team Chicago IL Real Estate Team

Charles -

Great idea - like the themed nature of your parties.

Also like the daylight scheduling, and having fun without serving alcohol.  Great idea, to cement your releationships with your clients, neighbors and friends.

OK if I devise a strategy to follow your lead?

DEAN & DEAN'S TEAM CHICAGO

Nov 05, 2008 01:24 PM
Eric Reid
Renaissance Realty Group of Keller Williams Atlanta Partners - Lawrenceville, GA

like this idea .. and it is a great way of getting ahead of the holiday party rush ... think I will try and work this into my marketing plan for next year

Nov 05, 2008 01:26 PM
Julie Chapman
Julie Chapman Broker - Ormond Beach, FL
Daytona Beach Shores, Florida

Our Christmas party has for years been something that everyone wanted to get an invitation to......

Nov 05, 2008 01:54 PM
Mike Wong
Keller Williams Realty Southwest - Sugar Land, TX
Realtor: Commercial, Residential, Leasing, Invest

Great idea, Im planning something myself for the holidays. Everyone should take advantage of this great opportunity.

Nov 05, 2008 02:10 PM
Greg Gorman
John R Wood Properties - Naples, FL
Naples Florida Real Estate

Charles - Where are the photos? Sounded like a fun time...we're visual so I wanted to see it to! Glad you had a successful event. Thanks for sharing and warm greetings from Paradise.

Team Paradise Logo

Nov 05, 2008 07:44 PM
Charles Stallions
Charles Stallions Real Estate Services - Pensacola, FL
850-476-4494 - Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze, Fl.

To All, Please use my idea, I don't know if it is actually my because I always see others doing something and try to copy and make my own. I remember when I first became a CRS, Brodie, his orange jacket and pumpkins.

AS far as picture Greg I would love to but I don't know how? Isn't that embrassing. Thanks for commenting and Happy Blogging

Nov 05, 2008 10:31 PM
Charlie Harden
Columbia, SC

Charles, nice idea.  Everyone loves a party... well almost everyone.  Who gets to play Santa?

Nov 06, 2008 02:11 AM
Lara O'Keefe
North Texas Home Finders - McKinney, TX

Charles, maybe see if your local fire department can bring Santa on a fire truck. The kids will love it!

lmo

 

Nov 10, 2008 10:11 AM
Charles Stallions
Charles Stallions Real Estate Services - Pensacola, FL
850-476-4494 - Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze, Fl.

Thanks Lara, I never even thought of that and it would work out since we do the kids in the house fire prevention with them every year.

Nov 11, 2008 11:52 AM
Chuck Willman
Chuck Willman - Alpine, UT
NewHouseUtah.com

Charles- sounds like a very fun idea... we do something a bit similar but without your attention to detail (the Star Wars theme) ... you've inspired me. :-)

Nov 15, 2008 03:49 AM
Charles Stallions Real Estate Services
Charles Stallions Real Estate Services Inc - Gulf Breeze, FL
Buyers Agent 800-309-3414 Pace and Gulf Breeze,Fl.

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Pensacola, Pace & Gulf Breeze Property Management
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Charles Stallions Property Manager
Charles Stallions Real Estate Services - Pace, FL
Pensacola, Pace & Gulf Breeze Property Management
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Renters are taking advantage of our Smooth Move Program, Choose between Free use of our Moving Van or a $25. or Gift Certificate. Be sure to ask about FREE Rent.

Call 800-309-3414 for Joyce Kelley CBR, CBA, Buyers Agent for Charles Stallions. I only work with buyers and tenants so you get my undivided attention.

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