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Empty Billboards Inspire Me

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Real Estate Agent with Murphy and Hayesville, NC; Hiawassee, Blairsville, Blue Ridge GA

There have been some empty billboards around the Murphy, NC area, but Allison Billboards is taking advantage of this space to spread a positive message to all that pass by them. Here are two of my favorites. One of my favorite quotes is one by Michael J. Fox..."I am careful not to confuse excellence with perfection. Excellence, I can reach for; perfection is God's business."And if you haven't read Randy Pausch's book, The Last Lecture, or see the video - it's a must. I'm inspired by these and hope you are too. 

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Ginger Harper
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage~ Ginger Harper Real Estate Team - Southport, NC
Your Southport~Oak Island Agent~Brunswick County!

I like empy billboards...but some messages need to be there...one way or another.

Ginger

Sep 09, 2009 12:48 PM
Marie Westerman
Blanchard and Calhoun Real Estate/ Wilson Parker Homes - Evans, GA
New Homes Sales Specialist Evans GA REALTOR

We have been seeing alot of these messages in Augusta and Waynesboro Georgia Too. I like it it so beats negativity or let me sell you something you don't want to buy.

Sep 09, 2009 12:50 PM
Russ Ravary ~ Metro Detroit Realtor call (248) 310-6239
Real Estate One - Commerce, MI
Michigan homes for sale ~ yesmyrealtor@gmail.com

Billboard advertising is expensive and I don't know if it pays for a small company to advertise on them.

Sep 09, 2009 12:51 PM
Martha Brown
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., Annapolis MD 21403 - Annapolis, MD
Your Homes Around Annapolis Agent

I just saw the Michael fox one here in Maryland coming back from the ocean. The message caught my eye. This guy has the best attitude I have ever seen when it comes to lifes challenges. he is an inspiration for sure.

Sep 09, 2009 01:09 PM
Lee & Carol Barbour, REALTORS
Murphy and Hayesville, NC; Hiawassee, Blairsville, Blue Ridge GA - Murphy, NC
Mountain Living Team in Murphy NC and North GA

Hi Ginger. I'm glad to see something that some might see as a negative, being used in a positive way.

Sep 09, 2009 01:35 PM
Lee & Carol Barbour, REALTORS
Murphy and Hayesville, NC; Hiawassee, Blairsville, Blue Ridge GA - Murphy, NC
Mountain Living Team in Murphy NC and North GA

Thanks for your comments Marie and Russ. Billboard advertising is very expensive and we never used them and instead put our money into other avenues of marketing. Empty billboards are everywhere now though, so it's nice to see them using encouraging and motivating statements. Everyone can use that message.

Sep 09, 2009 01:40 PM
Lee & Carol Barbour, REALTORS
Murphy and Hayesville, NC; Hiawassee, Blairsville, Blue Ridge GA - Murphy, NC
Mountain Living Team in Murphy NC and North GA

You're so right Martha. It's that good attitude that inspires!

Sep 09, 2009 01:41 PM
Elizabeth Bolton
RE/MAX Destiny Real Estate Cambridge, MA - Cambridge, MA
Cambridge MA Realtor

Hi Lee and Carol  ~ I'm no fan of billboards in general but have enjoyed seeing messages like these - in fact I did a post myself about one I came across recently.  It's a smart move by the billboard owner - definitely builds goodwill.

Liz

Sep 09, 2009 02:07 PM
Lee & Carol Barbour, REALTORS
Murphy and Hayesville, NC; Hiawassee, Blairsville, Blue Ridge GA - Murphy, NC
Mountain Living Team in Murphy NC and North GA

Hi Liz. Smart move it is because I'm actually happy seeing these billboards around. I missed your post on them, but liked the one on bumper stickers.

Sep 09, 2009 02:15 PM
Gary Coles (International Referrals)
Venture Realty International - Las Vegas, NV
Latin America Real Estate

Lee & Carol,  I am another who is not a fan of billboards - but it is nice to see these positive messages as a change from the normal advertising.

Sep 09, 2009 05:15 PM
Lee & Carol Barbour, REALTORS
Murphy and Hayesville, NC; Hiawassee, Blairsville, Blue Ridge GA - Murphy, NC
Mountain Living Team in Murphy NC and North GA

Change can be positive! Not just with billboards, but with the market and our attitude. Have a great day!

Sep 10, 2009 01:38 AM
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