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Creating a personal Brochure...hey business cards can only say soo much, right?

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Real Estate Agent with Former Agent

After doing some research here on AR I decided to explore the possiblities of doing a personal brochure.  After all our business cards can only say so much about us, right?

I found some good blogs on the subject and even some nice examples.  I first tried to build my brochure using my Broderbound Printmaster program but for some reason it crashed just about everytime I was finished with the brochure.  So after doing some more reading I found that I could make what I was after using Microsoft Publisher.  Ok, I admit it, I use Word and Excel all the time and am pretty familiar with those programs but I had not mastered Publisher.  Well after a couple of hours last night I had what I wanted as a finished product.

The reason I made these was that I wanted something like a resume' that I could hand out at an upcoming FSBO and first time buyer seminar that I am putting together.  I have my business cards which I am very found of but I wanted something that the FSBO seller or the first time buyer could take home and get to know a little about me.  After all, you would want to know something about someone you were trusting such a large responsibility to, wouldn't you?

I am now thinking of expanding on this idea.  Making individual brochures for the homes I have listed.  Everyone does the flier (some black and white, some color, but all the same) and I thought this would be different and maybe just maybe catch that buyers eye.  Not to mention I think it would be a definete hit with the seller.  Just think...something they could give out to the people they know showcasing their homes.

Thanks everyone for the great blogs full of ideas!  I love AR!

 

Rebecca Savitski
BSR Real Estate Group - Cary, NC
NC Real Estate Listings
I just made a personal brochure over the weekend and have been handing it out as a business card. Its cool because it is like a resume. Its proof your a PRO.  Good Luck.
Aug 29, 2007 05:13 AM
Vicente A. Martinez
Prudential Douglas Elliman Licensed Real Estate Salesperson - Woodhaven, NY
Realtor, Brooklyn - Long Island - Queens Homes
I agree the brochure can give the client / customer a better explanation of the services that we can provide and the reasons that our expertise is of great value to them.
Aug 29, 2007 05:16 AM
Leon Austin
Mobile Notary Services - Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs Mobile Notary
Jeffery, I think that's a great idea. A brochure can definitely pick up where the business card leaves off.
Aug 29, 2007 11:44 AM
Mark Ryan
Mark Ryan Group / Re/Max Victory - Dayton, OH
Broker, CRS, ABR, CDPE

if you are really serious about a personal brochure you need to at least check into Hobbs Herder... they are the best.  They are expensive but there is a reason... I have used their product for about a 1 1/2 years and have been very happy.  Hope this helps, let me know if you have any questions...

Mark Ryan

Aug 30, 2007 05:24 AM