The minute the news story about me working the street came to an end. my email box and Mobile phone went berserk. I have so much appreciation to KSAT 12 I think they did an excellent job here is a link to the video it has a small ad in front so keep watching. I would appreciate it if you commented on there site directly
BHGRE - Metro Brokers - Blue Ridge, GA
Blue Ridge Mountains
Richard: Believe it or not, I had this same idea about 4 weeks ago and someone close to me told me she thought it was a terrible idea and would only demean myself as a professional. I begged to differ but decided I didn't have enough guts to do it. I can't wait to show her the results you got from it. Way to go!
Feb 18, 2009 11:16 AM
Five Star Real Estate - Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids to the Lake Shore
Richard-You go! Now that's some real marketing, people get to see you, your dressed for success and bam you get business! Only thing missing is having your assistant (you might need one if you don't have one already)handing out donuts and coffee, maybe morning paper too! Best to you~
Feb 18, 2009 12:19 PM
DeSoto Home Inspection Services - Memphis, TN
Certified Master Inspector
MacNificent Properties, LLC - Cobb Island, MD
Broker/Owner - VA & MD "Time To Get A Move On!"
Love your story, I'd do it, if it had not already been done by you...what a great idea.
Feb 18, 2009 12:34 PM
REALTY WORLD-Harbert Company, Inc. - Greenwood, IN
REALTOR Greenwood Indiana Real Estate
What a great idea, I love it. Now it is not original, but I wish I had thought of and had the guts to execute this one.
Feb 19, 2009 02:32 AM
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!
You should have used a cardboard sign with a big perminant marker! Now that would have been funny! We saw someone with a sign that said need money for beer and cigarettes and people were honking, giving him the thumbs up and throwing money at him!
Great Idea! You certainly cleaned up the corner! Do you need any kind of permit to do this? I know a lot of cities have created laws to prevent people from doing this standing on the corner with a sign thing...
Feb 19, 2009 10:33 AM
San Antonio, TX
To all who say I would do it ..but you already did I say go for it I bet no other Realtor in your city is doing it. Be the first. Send a press release get noticed for going above and beyond. I promise you it will help. Where would we be if no one made a Chevy because ford did it already..lol. As far as laws against this activity...Those laws are for panhandling...asking for money...begging and I don't do any of those things. I am advertising and utilizing my right to freedom of speech. I don't use a marker or cardboard because I am trying to get customers and help them. I don't think it is a joke to my customers and I don't intend it to turn into one. I try to be professional even when holding a sign..lol
Feb 19, 2009 10:49 AM
Anonymous
I live on Bitters and see you standing there each day and just started checking out your blog. Very entertaining! I love that you have the guts to think outside the box and do something!
When I read about Bob "the newspaper guy" I was infuriated! I cannot believe they would steal his bike. I told my husband about it and we both decided to do something about it. We went looking for a replacement bike and at the pawn shop down the street we were told he had already bought another bike. We are going to try to help him some other way. I would like to encourage anyone else reading this blog that sees Bob "The newspaper guy" to give him a few extra bucks when you get your paper this next week! Lets try and show him there are still some good people out there and admire someone working hard for a living!
Feb 23, 2009 07:24 AM
#8
San Antonio, TX
Anonymous Newlywed---Thanks so much for your kind words about Bob I will share what you said with him tomarrow. I am glad you read my blog. I hope you stay tuned to find out what happens next. Thanks again. Be sure to honk at me next time you see me
Feb 23, 2009 07:36 AM
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