My Clients are Celebrities!

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with J. Philip Faranda (J. Philip R.E. LLC) Westchester County NY License # 49FA1074963

Beautiful Peekskill Home -sold by J PhilipAbout three weeks ago I wrote a rather forgettable blog post about what $335,000 will buy you in Peekskill, New York. I really like to post these sorts of pieces because they are informative and sneakily self promotional (and I kind of lack any shame about promoting myself), but I have to admit that they aren't exactly cutting edge commentary. 

Not long after the post went live I got a call from a reporter working on a story on Westchester real estate, and I put her in touch with my clients to help with the story. The report was published in today's New York Post, and my clients were front and center with two photos and a healthy-sized quote

I love that. This has to be the 6th or 7th time I've gotten a client into the media, and I have to say that it I something I relish. Not everyone wants to discuss their home purchase with a reporter, but my clients saw the big picture (they started the local dog park, after all) and the opportunity to sell their community. They capitalized. 

I was quoted at the end of the piece also, and a reference was also made to my blog, which I believe was how the reporter found me to begin with. It is a nice feeling to know my efforts can occasionally yield these kind of results. I remain very bullish on Peekskill, by the way. Lots of great housing in this wonderful community on the banks of the Hudson. 

 

Comments (14)

Susan McLaughlin
Keller Williams Realty - East Monmouth - Red Bank, NJ
Monmouth County Real Estate

What a nice looking house and a great price, too.  Sometimes an article just catches the eye of the right buyer.

Feb 10, 2011 03:47 PM
Tni LeBlanc, Realtor®, J.D.
Mint Properties, Lic. #01871795 - Santa Maria, CA
Tenacious Tni (805) 878-9879

Wow Phil.  That's fantastic that you are being found this way.  I have also gotten at leat one or two calls from the media off my blog.  Good to know that they use the internet.

Feb 10, 2011 03:53 PM
Tim Bradley
Contour Investment Properties - Jackson Hole, WY
Commercial Real Estate Expert in Jackson Hole, WY

Congratulations, that's nice publicity. I'm currently selling a house we inherited in Morris, NY...Not quite Westchester....

Feb 10, 2011 03:59 PM
Leslie Ebersole
Swanepoel T3 Group - Saint Charles, IL
I help brokers build businesses they love.

Great news! You don't have to sneak in self-promotion. Your results and clients speak on their own!

 

Feb 10, 2011 04:36 PM
John Michailidis
Real Property Management of Sarasota & Manatee - Sarasota, FL
Real Property Management of Sarasota & M

Good for you J, even if your posts are self-promotional and less than cutting-edge! ;-)

Feb 10, 2011 04:42 PM
J. Philip Faranda
J. Philip Faranda (J. Philip R.E. LLC) Westchester County NY - Briarcliff Manor, NY
Broker-Owner

John, I am the best shill for myself I know ;-)

Leslie- You are too kind. 

Tim- Yes, Morris is way up there from me. Arctic circle!

Tni- reporters are a validation of doing something right. And a welcome addition to the rolodex. 

Susan- people that are looking will find you if you put yourself out there! 

Feb 10, 2011 04:55 PM
Andrea Swiedler
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties - New Milford, CT
Realtor, Southern Litchfield County CT

Well that is pretty cool! Blogging works in so many ways on so many different levels, one never knows!

Feb 10, 2011 10:15 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Phil - That is so cool.  And, yes, Peekskill seems to have a lot to offer. I've been visiting more and more homes there.  Congrats to you and your clients and I hope this helps both of you.

Feb 10, 2011 11:11 PM
FN LN
Toronto, ON

Hi Philip - You are starting to become very media savvy.  Perhaps you want a new career as a celebrity publicist!

Feb 10, 2011 11:13 PM
Kathryn Maguire
GreatNorfolkHomes.com (757) 560-0881 - Chesapeake, VA
Serving Chesapeake, Norfolk, VA Beach

Very cool blog and excellent results for your clients and you.  I am sure that you can get leverage this publicity with alacrity!

Feb 11, 2011 12:42 AM
Rodney Mason
Guaranteed Rate NMLS# 2611 - Atlanta, GA
VP of Mortgage Lending - AL, FL, GA, SC, & TN

Great job.  It just goes to show that blogs really do work. 

Feb 11, 2011 01:02 AM
Christine Smith
Buyers Brokers Only LLC - www.BuyersBrokersOnly.com - Canton, MA
Exclusive Buyer Agent & Attorney, Canton, MA
Congrats on the news coverage. Nothing like free advertising!
Feb 11, 2011 01:28 AM
Craig Rutman
Helping people in transition - Cary, NC
Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Shameless self promotion? What's that?!!! Congratulations on your newly acquired fame Philip. Please remember us little people as you rise to stardom!

Feb 11, 2011 03:29 AM
Anonymous
Michael Brophy

Phil - I always knew you appreciated the power of good PR.  Especially when the client does it for you.  Well done, lad.

Feb 11, 2011 08:57 AM
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