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The personal touch.....

By Melva Reid

Real Estate Agent with Exit Realty Optimum

January 03, 2009 12:35 AM

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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Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®

RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI

Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

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...

Jan 03, 2009 01:03 AM

Connie Goodrich

Keller Williams Realty - McKinney, TX

CRS ABR (McKinney Realtor)Texas

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!

Jan 03, 2009 01:19 AM

Anonymous

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.....

Connie....thanks for the words of encouragement.....all the best in 2009!

Jan 03, 2009 01:21 AM

Tony & Darcy Cannon

Aubrey and Associates Realty - Layton, UT

The C Team

Melva, good idea, I wonder if we have become too enamored with technology and forget the human touch.

Jan 03, 2009 01:27 AM

Melva Reid

Exit Realty Optimum - Halifax, NS

Exit Realty Optimum 902-403-5420

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

Wishing you a happy and prosperous 2009....

Jan 03, 2009 01:39 AM

Susan Emo

Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON

Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

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!!!!

Gabe Sanders

Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL

Stuart Florida Real Estate

Hi Melva, Good for you. Any touch is important. The best is a combination of all types of contact, personal, phone and on-line.

Jan 03, 2009 02:02 AM

Susan Harrison

EXIT Realty Corp. International - Mississauga, ON

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

Happy New Year,

Susan

Jan 05, 2009 01:24 AM

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

Jan 05, 2009 09:38 AM

Amber Marshall

F1rst Realty Company - Crossville, TN

Amber the Agent

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!

Jan 06, 2009 02:33 AM

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!

Jan 06, 2009 08:41 AM

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jamie

What a smart lady....remembering the good old days of getting to know folks

Dec 07, 2010 01:50 AM

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