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You guys won't believe it. There I was holding my sign it was freezing this morning.I bought the Newspaper Hawker some breakfast tacos and he wished me luck. I held up my sign and someone started waving their hand outside the car window. As I approached I heard the voice say "I have a house for sell" they were holding what looked like a business card. At first I thought ok a Realtor with a house to sell then she looks at me and says" I mean I have a house I would like you to sell for me..I like your style" she handed me a piece of paper with a  name and number. Very nice I was elated I felt like Martin sheen in Apocalypse Now "I wanted a mission and for my sins they gave me one" so anyway I called the number when I returned to the office and looks like we will have a signed listing agreement soon !

Kevin OBrien
SJBeachHomes.com - Sea Isle City, NJ

That is some great marketing.  I really like your sign.  Glad it worked for you.  Goes to show you, grass roots marketing works if you are willing to do it.

Jan 14, 2009 01:04 AM
South Austin Real Estate Blog
Sky Realty South Austin - Austin, TX

Richard I have been following your progress with this project.. and all I can say is BRAVO!!  you went and got proactive and it looks like it will pay off.  Good job!

Jan 14, 2009 01:05 AM
Shirley Parks
Sands Realty 210-414-0966 - San Antonio, TX
Broker, 210-414-0966, San Antonio TX Real Estate

Great about the lady wanting you to sell her house, Richard. :-)

Jan 14, 2009 01:10 AM
Steve Hoffacker
Steve Hoffacker LLC - West Palm Beach, FL
Certified Aging In Place Specialist-Instructor

Richard,

I like your style. This took courage and creativity. Excellent execution. :)

Steve

Jan 14, 2009 01:11 AM
Cindy Jones
Integrity Real Estate Group - Woodbridge, VA
Pentagon, Fort Belvoir & Quantico Real Estate News

Hey if it works for you then by all means who should argue about the method.  Let us know when you have the signed listing so we can celebrate with you.

Jan 14, 2009 01:13 AM
Tina Allen
Exit Realty Tri-County - Mount Dora, FL

Richard- I knew that would work for you!  Great Job!

Jan 14, 2009 01:14 AM
Richard Bowman
San Antonio, TX

Something really great is coming this afternoon I don't want to blog about it just yet but it will be fantastic....so stay tuned and subscribe to the blog

Jan 14, 2009 01:21 AM
Patricia Aulson
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOME SERVICES Verani Realty NH Real Estate - Exeter, NH
Realtor - Portsmouth NH Homes-Hampton NH Homes

Whatever turns you on!  Good Luck with the idea.

 

Patricia Aulson/ Portsmouth NH Real Estate

Jan 14, 2009 01:28 AM
David W. Langford
Promo-Plates car nameplates by Ameri-Plates - Detroit, MI

Hi Richard...  I really like your sign idea.   Several months back I wrote a blog about the "Pizza Sign dancer..   It works for them...I'm glad it's working for you.    Cheers, David

Jan 14, 2009 01:28 AM
Michelle Sarabia Gallatin, TN Real Estate (615) 594-3171
Bob Parks Realty, LLC - Gallatin, TN

Now all you need is a spinning one that you can dance with and entertain traffic.  Great Marketing!

Jan 14, 2009 01:40 AM
Pat Fenn
Marketing Specialist for CJ Realty Group/Cindy Jones Broker - Springfield, VA

Well I suppose you have to be willing to just put yourself out there.  Lots of luck.

Jan 14, 2009 02:01 AM
Glenn S. Phillips
Lake Homes Realty - Birmingham, AL
CEO, Lake Homes Realty / LakeHomes.com

Richard, I enjoy reading your adventures and look forward to more of your diary of how this is going.  I love that you are willing to step out and be remarkable.  If this works great!  If not, I have no doubt you'll find another way to success.  Action is a great step!  Glenn

Jan 14, 2009 03:02 AM
Jack Gilleland
Home Inspection and Investor Services, Clayton - Clayton, OH

Different, but did you pick up any other proposals while you were there.

Jan 14, 2009 05:21 AM
Matt Stigliano
Kimberly Howell Properties (210) 646-HOME - San Antonio, TX

Richard - I wonder how many people (including myself) are thinking - should I try this?  I love it!

Jan 14, 2009 05:45 AM
Mary PAUL, ABR, CRS,GRI, e-PRO,
RE/MAX Advantage Realtors, Searcy, AR - Searcy, AR

Richard,

Way to go!  There are a lot of ways to market yourself and you have got it right!

Jan 14, 2009 09:59 AM
John Villella
All Pro Home Inspection & Household Environmental Services, Ltd. - Buffalo, NY
General Manager - All Pro Home Inspection

Great news Richard.  I think you've been at this for 3 or 4 days and have your first listing.  Many more will come.  Keep on going!

Here's to your best year ever, may everything your touch turn SOLD,

John Villella, Your Personal Building Consultant

www.allprohomeinspection.com

Jan 15, 2009 12:05 AM