realtor: Cedar Rapid's Real Estate's Finest, Gary and Melynda Wolter
- 10/21/07 06:16 AM
In 2004, my family and I had the opportunity to move back to Cedar Rapids/Marion area where I grew up and 90% of my family still resides. Nine months before I actually moved, I met Gary and Melynda Wolter and my life has never been the same since. People don't just come into your life by accident; as I've always believed that God puts us into the paths of other's in order for us to grow and grow we did! In Texas, I had two unfortunate experiences with Realtors. To put it mildly, they were awful. These people just put a sign … (1 comments)
realtor: Skogman Realty Works Hard For It's Customers and It Shows!
- 02/28/07 04:19 AM
When you are looking for a company to sell your home, you don't just close your eyes and pick a company in the phone book. That would be foolish! You choose a company based on it's merits, it's long standing history in the community, and it's ability to get the job done. Skogman Realty has consistently demonstrated their work ethic since it's humble beginnings 34 years ago. All realty companies have their "game plan" on how to sell your house the quickest and for most of the asking price. However, I think the company who networks the most and actively pursues … (0 comments)
realtor: Skogman Realty - Christopher Smith - Working Smarter, Not Harder!
- 12/28/06 07:47 AM
I have spoken to hundreds of people in Cedar Rapids and asked them if they were to search for information on a real estate website, what would they want to see. Based on these surveys, I have put together a website with the user in mind and not the Realtor. Every Realtor can probably brag about their accomplishments but when it comes right down to it, knowone needs to know that information. What you do need to know is how can I get listings delivered to my email address without being "stalked" day and night by a Realtor? How can I find … (1 comments)
realtor: The Top Ten Reasons Why My Website Stands Apart From the Competition
- 12/07/06 02:13 AM
In it's infancy days, http://www.christophersmithrealtor.com/ was a struggling excuse for even a "static" website that merely provided information, so that 2.3 seconds later, you could switch to another, more "dynamic" website. I liken this website to the eyes of my baby boy, who just turned one in November. When you look at life through the eyes of a child, everything is new! Everything has possibilities! Everything has merit (potentially). So, as my website continues to "learn how to walk" and not fall "face first" into everything in it's path, I give you the top ten reasons why my website stands apart from … (8 comments)
realtor: Marion, Iowa: What a Great Place To Buy Real Estate!
- 10/03/06 06:59 AM
Fall is a wonderful time to buy a home in Marion, Iowa. There is plenty of inventory to choose from in all different styles of homes and condominiums. Marion, Iowa separates itself from big brother Cedar Rapids with it's small town way of life. Small and quaint corner cafes, antique shopping that's second to none, and comfort food at one of Marion's appetizing restaurants sum up a few reasons why people naturally gravitate towards Marion, Iowa. We are blessed to have one of the safest cities in Iowa, thanks to the Marion Police Department and all of the outreach programs they have … (4 comments)
realtor: Real Estate in Northeast Cedar Rapids is Warm and Cozy!
- 10/02/06 06:11 AM
Fall weather might be here, but real estate in Northeast Cedar Rapids is warm and toasty! If you're looking to move to one of the most popular and beautiful sections of Cedar Rapids, look no further. Here is some demographic data for the zip code 52402, which is primarily Northeast Cedar Rapids. Population: Total Population: 39,360 Employment: White Collar: 21,706 Blue Collar: 5,080 Households: Total Households: 16,529 Family Households: 10,032 Non-Family Households: 6,497 Education: No High School 393 Some High School 1197 Some College 5421 Associate Degree 2723 Bachelor's Degree 7213 Graduate Degree 2356 Weather: Average High in January 28.30 Average Low in January 11.50 Average High in July 85.30 Average Low in July 64.30 Annual Precipitation 36.32 in. Crime: *The following values are represented as … (1 comments)
realtor: Realtor Websites and "Web Presence" in Your Community
- 09/21/06 01:54 PM
Of the 900+ Realtors in the Cedar Rapids, Iowa area, very few have any kind of "web presence" in the community. Their websites are static and only provide information. They are not geared towards immediate feedback, drip email campaigns, links to related blogs, etc... In my short time as a Realtor, I have worked hard on having a web presence in my community, and it's finally starting to pay off. My little fifteen page website ranks first page for two key search phrases and in the top ten for the third search phrase. I've done this all by myself, and no doubt, … (5 comments)
realtor: Skogman Realty and Christopher Smith
- 08/25/06 05:36 AM
In 1974, when I was a wee lad at the age of 12, I was asked to play on a little league baseball team in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The name of the team was Skogman Realty. I played for two seasons with Skogman and then went on to the bigger and better things on the high school level and beyond! Thirty two years later, two college degrees, and three career changes later, I am back with Skogman Realty as a Realtor, ready to serve the city where I grew up in! I am very excited about this career, because I have … (2 comments)
realtor: Giving The Customer What They Want
- 08/21/06 04:51 AM
Since becoming a Realtor and adding a website to my arsenal of tools for attracting clients, I am continually tweaking my site to appeal to my customers. I am constantly thinking, what does my customer want or need in a website. I've been to so many agent websites, they are all rolling together in my mind. These are some of the items that I feel are necessary for a successful Realtor website: 1. A link to the latest real estate news on www.realtor.com 2. A feedback post with contact, so customers can tell me what they like or don't like, or would like … (1 comments)
realtor: Open House Sign-In Sheets
- 08/17/06 04:58 AM
I know that some Realtors do not have Open Houses in some areas of the country, but to those that do, what are your thoughts on Open House Sign-In Sheets. It seems like sometimes you have to tread lightly when asking for personal information. You don't want to seem like the "Realtor Stalker", and as soon as the ink dries on the sign-in sheet, you are mercilessly hounding the person into changing the locks on his house, and getting a new phone number to avoid being hassled. Okay, that's a little extreme, but you get my point. I believe in offering … (11 comments)
realtor: Telephone Dialogues
- 08/17/06 04:49 AM
Does anyone out there in AR world have any telephone dialogues they would like to share with the rest of us. I am always looking for new, innovative ways to reach potential clients in my area. Any "nuggets" would be welcomed, and thank you! Here are a few of mine that I use: 1. Just Listed Dialogue: Mr./Mrs _____________. Hi, my name is Christopher Smith from Skogman Realty. How are you doing tonight? Good, listen, I won't keep you long. The reason I'm calling, I don't know if you are aware of this or not, but we have just listed a house a … (4 comments)
realtor: Neighborhood Report Card
- 08/16/06 09:08 AM
As a former teacher, I love to use my past experiences in education as a Realtor. One effective method of prospecting has been the Neighborhood Report Card. I type in all the listings sold, days on the market, and for what percentage of the asking price. Customers, especially them engineer types are big on statistics. In the middle of the report card I'll put comments down from clients I've worked with. I go door to door in my farm area in Marion, and Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and put the report card on doorknobs. So far, I've gotten a few calls but nothing … (2 comments)
realtor: Networking Groups
- 08/13/06 04:09 AM
My friend who is a lender and I are thinking of starting a neighborhood networking group that consists of one lender, one Realtor, one electrician, one etc... Has anyone considered starting such a group in their neighborhood or town and what are your general rules? I have been part of these groups before, and we usually meet once a month and discuss ways of marketing each others services within our own "sphere of influence" groups. I think groups like this are nice to have year long but especially during times of the year where business can tend to slow down, i.e. … (4 comments)
realtor: Postcards, Mailings, Flyers to Sphere of Influence
- 08/05/06 10:18 AM
I'm looking for any information on Realtor related websites or magazines that sell postcards, mailers, magnets, etc... for good prices to mail out to my sphere of influence. Anyone out there had any success with one particular website or magazine? Also, has anyone used the service to mail out your mailings (exporting your mailing list to the actual company) Looking for any information, and/or good resources. Thanks and have a great weekend! … (9 comments)
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