We all know how important the online factor is to the Real Estate business; but IMHO the personal touch will always be at the centre of customer satisfaction and networking.

This week I began door-knocking my neighborhood, which is also my farm district......simply to introduce myself, wish my neighbors a Happy New Year and leave them with a gift of a magnetic fridge calendar [with my business card attached].

People are more likely to keep a calendar than a newsletter so this will be my brand 'me' strategy for January.

So far the response has been positive....and hey, it's good exercise!

From winter wonderland......have a great weekend!

Melva

 
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13 Comments on The personal touch.....

JAN
03
2009
1,055,606 Points 2 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

Melva...good for you!  I hope all your neighbors buy from you...I should do this...I don't know why, but I find it sort of intimidating, and first do the mailer/phone thing.  But I will try to fit this method in as well...
9:03am • #1
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Knocking on doors, good for you.  They also will know you are a hard working agent who is pro active.  Great way to start 2009 and keep up the presence.  Also way to go killing two birds with one stone, exercise and networking!
9:19am • #2

Kristin.....the first couple of knocks are the hardest....then you get your confidence up! Most people respond well to a smiling face, which is hard to convey by phone.

And since it's difficult to door-knock your whole area,  try fitting it in with your other methods as you've suggested. I think variety is a good thing as well as helping to keep us motivated!

Good luck with this.....
9:19am • #3

Connie....thanks for the words of encouragement.....all the best in 2009!
9:21am • #4
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Melva, good idea, I wonder if we have become too enamored with technology and forget the human touch.
9:27am • #5

Tony and Darcy....hopefully we will maintain a balance of the two!

Wishing you a happy and  prosperous  2009....
9:39am • #6
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Melva -  good for you!   I do that with my database but have gotten away from doing it with the general public.  I am targetting a different market this year and you've given me the budge in the right direction.  Thanks and here's hoping 2009 is Divine!!!!
9:39am • #7
1,392,987 Points 28 Featured Posts Hit Router Called Shot Master

Hi Melva, Good for you.  Any touch is important.  The best is a combination of all types of contact, personal, phone and on-line.
10:02am • #8
JAN
05
2009

Good for you for getting out there!!  Let us know how you make out.

Happy New Year,

Susan
9:24am • #9

Thanks Susan......Happy New Year to you as well!

Melva
5:38pm • #10
JAN
06
2009

Thanks for the advice!  I need to do this to let all of my neighbors know that I am here and can sell there home and find them a new one! 
10:33am • #11

Amber....I think personal connections give us the motivation we need to keep going, especially during challenging times. It's at the root of what we do and a win-win situation for all! Happy 2009!
4:41pm • #12
DEC
07
2010

What a smart lady....remembering the good old days of getting to know folks
jamie
9:50am • #13


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