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Active rain success story - does blogging really work? You decide

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Real Estate Agent with Dominion Fine Properties SA582226000

I just got off the phone with a potential buyer who found my post for an open house today in the Boulders.

 

Great, but, that post was from 8/1/2010

OPEN HOUSE TODAY IN THE BOULDERS, CAREFREE, AZ/NORTH SCOTTSDALE AZ

 

 

But,

 

I asked her if she was working with a Realtor® and she said no, she was the type that liked to just go to open houses and when she saw the right one, she would buy it.

 

I explained that many homes are not held open and she's probably missing out on some great homes.  After asking her where she was looking and her price range, I told her I'd send her all the listings that met her needs in that area.

 

She's going to look them over and get back to me on the ones she wants to see this afternoon! 

 

Oh, and she's a cash buyer and already sent me over the bank letter.

 

So, last year's blog drew 3 buyers I worked with and, now, almost 6 months later, another potential buyer.

 

Yippee!!!  It's working.

 

Thank you Active Rain for this great format.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Posted by

Juli Vosmik

Dominion Real Estate Partners, LLC

480-710-0739

 

 Scottsdale and Cave Creek Real Estate

 

 

Helping you make informed decisions whether buying or selling homes in Scottsdale, Cave Creek and north Phoenix Arizona.  I know the area - I live here.

 

A portion of all sales is donated to the various animal rescue and humane societies.

 

AZ license SA582226000

 

 

 

 

Comments (20)

Jayne Williamson, REALTOR, Broker, GRI
Keller Williams Realty Mountain Partners, Hendersonville, NC - Hendersonville, NC

Great news Juli!  You never know what will trigger a call and blogging and ACTIVERAIN will certainly never let you down!  It sounds like she has already chosen you since she sent over the bank letter.  I hope she finds something with you soon!  I suggested this so hopefully others will see that you can never give up!

 

Jan 30, 2011 04:33 AM
Gary De Pury, ESQ.
Bay Vista Realty - Land O Lakes, FL

Congrats and you will see that the numbers will grow.  It is exponential....just keep putitng good info out there for the world.


Gary De Pury, SFR

Jan 30, 2011 04:36 AM
Ritu Desai 703-625-4949
Samson Properties - Chantilly, VA
Northern Virginia,Washington DC & Maryland Realtor

Congratulations!!! Staying positive and doing that will generate business is the way to go!!

Jan 30, 2011 04:38 AM
Juli Vosmik
Dominion Fine Properties - Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale/Cave Creek, AZ real estate 480-710-0739

Jayne, thank you so much.  I know when I first joined AR, I had no idea what the potential was.

Gary, you're so right - and it has to start some where.  Here, on AR where most people are so encouraging, it's a great place to start.

Thanks, Ritu.  At first I was skeptical - not any longer. 

Jan 30, 2011 04:49 AM
Deborah Byron Leffler BzyBee Real Estate Lady!
Keller Williams Realty Boise - Nampa, ID

Juli it really does work...I know there are a lot of naysayers in my area....but that is ok...I will just keep taking the leads!   LOL    Congratulations! 

Jan 30, 2011 05:18 AM
Juli Vosmik
Dominion Fine Properties - Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale/Cave Creek, AZ real estate 480-710-0739

Thanks, Deborah - I'm with you - give me the leads - I'll take them. 

Jan 30, 2011 05:32 AM
Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

Juli, that's wonderful!  You could call that the open house that keeps opening doors to new opportunities! 

Jan 30, 2011 07:50 AM
Juli Vosmik
Dominion Fine Properties - Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale/Cave Creek, AZ real estate 480-710-0739

What a great thought, Silvia. 

Jan 30, 2011 10:01 AM
Jane Peters
Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles real estate concierge services

Congratulations, Juli.  This is always good news.  Keep blogging and they will come.

Jan 30, 2011 10:44 AM
Michelle Francis
Tim Francis Realty LLC - Atlanta, GA
Realtor, Buckhead Atlanta Homes for Sale & Lease

Juli, 

Awesome!  It's a great place to be:-)  Friends & business, life is good. 

All the best, Michelle

Jan 30, 2011 11:39 AM
Ann Hayden 636-399-7544
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties-St. Louis Missouri - Des Peres, MO
SelectAnn.com

Juli,

That is great news!!

Ann Hayden in Wildwood, MO

Jan 30, 2011 12:52 PM
Marilyn Boudreaux
Marilyn Boudreaux, Century 21 Bono Realty - Lake Charles, LA
Lake Charles LA Century 21 Realtor

yeah thats the call we all love to get!  Congratulations Juli

Jan 30, 2011 02:06 PM
Juli Vosmik
Dominion Fine Properties - Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale/Cave Creek, AZ real estate 480-710-0739

Thank you, jane, Michelle, Ann and Marilyn.  The afternoon was perfect.  The buyer found two she really liked.  Her husband is overseas for the week and will be back late Friday evening.  We've scheduled those two to show him next Saturdy afternoon.  Wow, all from blogging.  Wish me luck!!!

Jan 30, 2011 02:20 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Juli, we never know where it's going to come from, but there is no chance at all if you do nothing. That's great even 6 months after the event.

Jan 31, 2011 01:05 AM
Juli Vosmik
Dominion Fine Properties - Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale/Cave Creek, AZ real estate 480-710-0739

You're so right, Ed.  Hopefully, it keeps coming!!!

Jan 31, 2011 06:33 AM
Karen Bernetti
Southington, CT

That's a wonderful story Juli!  Keep up the good work. 

Jan 31, 2011 02:42 PM
Juli Vosmik
Dominion Fine Properties - Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale/Cave Creek, AZ real estate 480-710-0739

Thank you, Karen.  I am so excited to have jumped into the 2000's and the internet and gotten to know about more than just turning on the computer.  It's so neat to learn more and to know that every thing I'm learning here on Activerain from supporters like YOU are actually starting to pay off.

Jan 31, 2011 03:54 PM
Dee Mayers
Covina, CA
San Gabriel Valley, CA

Thanks for sharing Juli, it's a great incentive to us.  Let us know how things go. I'll keep my fingers and toes cross for you. (=D)

Feb 01, 2011 12:17 PM
Juli Vosmik
Dominion Fine Properties - Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale/Cave Creek, AZ real estate 480-710-0739

Thank you, Dee, I need all the luck I can get!!! 

Feb 01, 2011 02:28 PM
T A
Peoria, AZ

That is awesome!

Feb 04, 2011 07:06 AM