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Are Your Helium Balloons Falling Down on the Job...Literally?

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Services for Real Estate Pros with AnotherME, LLC

Aerostem Balloon Sticks on SignSometimes we get asked to help our clients with balloons and signs for their Open Houses or Caravans - but we're "Virtual" Real Estate Assistants... not mobile!  So when I saw this product at NARdigras, I just had to share it with you!

It's a great solution to those costly, and ultimately deflated helium-filled balloons you're using as attention-grabbers for an Open House, Caravan or agent luncheon.  Especially on rainy or foggy days, helium balloons become rather droopy and saggy, more of a "flop" than the desired "pop"!

Check out the newest bounce-back for your Open House balloons ...Aerostem Balloon Sticks! Walking past the display at the 2010 NAR Conference, these caught my eye!  Innovative, unique, functional and cost effective while being decorative at the same time!

Back in the "olden days", balloons were tiedAerostem Balloon Sticks with Company Name to a wooden stick or dowel and you held your balloon up high and waved it in the air while at a fair, ball game or parade. The balloon stayed inflated all day and was only useless if it got popped.  So, seizing on the opportunity to make a more functional and durable product, Aerostem replaced the wooden dowel with a 16" long, 3/16" diameter colorful plastic stick and the once-upon-a-time helium balloon is now an air-filled Mylar beauty!

Aerostem Balloon Sticks in front of houseThe balloon sticks are unique because they hold two balloons per stick, and are available in many colors.  You can put several Aerostems into a holder or simply stick them in the ground next to your sign! How easy is that? Oh yes, and they're reusable which makes them dependable and eco-friendly!

There are kits available to help you design balloon centerpieces, yard decor and even sculptures... for those of you who are really creative!

If you are interested in learning more about the different ways you can use Aerostem's Balloon Sticks or if you need a Real Estate Virtual Assistant to help you market your listings and Open Houses, visit my website at AnotherMe.com or call me Patty Griffin Keller, at 770.414.9393.

For purchasing information and pricing, visit Aerostem.com.  (We're not affiliated in any way and don't get a nickel if you decide to purchase!  Just thought they were cool!)

Photos courtesy of Christina Huang at Aerostem.com

 

 

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Lee & Pamela St. Peter
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices YSU Realty: (919) 645-2522 - Raleigh, NC
Making Connections to Success in Real Estate

Patty, what a great idea!  We actually are having lots of issues with balloons at our office lately.  I'll pass this tip along!  Thanks for sharing...

Nov 18, 2010 02:19 AM
Retired from ActiveRain
Baker, OR
Patty, Thanks for another good tip. I'll be visiting Aerostem.com to learn more.
Nov 18, 2010 02:23 AM
Patty Keller
AnotherME, LLC - Atlanta, GA
AnotherMe - 770-414-9393 - RE Virtual Assistant

Pam... this is one of those products where you say, "Why didn't I think of that?"

 

Nov 18, 2010 02:45 AM
Lane Bailey
Century 21 Results Realty - Suwanee, GA
Realtor & Car Guy

Interesting...  I hope they do really well with in...  But nothing can replace talking after breathing helium.

;^ )

Nov 18, 2010 02:07 PM
Ann Allen Hoover
RE/MAX Advantage South - Hoover, AL
CDPE SRES ASP e-PRO Realtor - Homes for Sale - AL

This brings back a memory......when I was a kid our family would eating dinner at Britling's Restaurant every Sunday and they gave the kids balloons on plastic sticks.  That was a long time ago but a very vivid memory because my brother and I got so many of them!  We drove my dad nuts with those things, but it would have been much worse if we had helium!

Dec 10, 2010 01:55 AM
Dawn & Charlie Tetro
PalmerHouse Properties & Associates - Johns Creek, GA
Real Service Real Results

Love this Patty!  What a great idea to share.  This is so much better than using helium.....especially on windy days!!!

Dec 17, 2010 02:47 AM
Patty Keller
AnotherME, LLC - Atlanta, GA
AnotherMe - 770-414-9393 - RE Virtual Assistant

Dawn - we saw this product at NAR and and at the Atlanta tradeshow... and thought it was quite ingenius! We figured it could save time and money for agents who do open houses and luncheons!

Dec 20, 2010 12:08 AM
Patty Keller
AnotherME, LLC - Atlanta, GA
AnotherMe - 770-414-9393 - RE Virtual Assistant

Ann - we didn't have a Britlings in TN, so I never got balloons on a stick as a kid!  But I think this is a great idea!

Dec 20, 2010 12:09 AM
Paul Gapski
Berkshire Hathaway / Prudential Ca Realty - El Cajon, CA
619-504-8999,#1 Resource SD Relo

Thank you for sharing your blog; we need Real estate Professionals to share their comments and information regarding their markets and experiences. Thanks again from beautiful Sunny San Diego

Aug 21, 2012 01:47 AM