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Services for Real Estate Pros with Marte Cliff Copywriting

Back on October 8, Rob Shepherd wrote a blog post entitled "I Don't Know Anythng About Them."

In it he mentioned how nice it would be if all the local contractors and services knew the real estate agents working in their neighborhoods.

Larry Bettag agreed that you want your name out there all of the time.

Margaret Goss chimed in with a comment about rubbing each other's backs...

And all that gave me the idea to write some letters for the purpose, so I said so.

Then Todd Clark answered that yes, some letters might be a good idea...

So... it took me a chandshakeouple of weeks to get around to it, but now the letters are written.

The set includes 3 different versions, all short, and all written from the "give before you get" frame of mind. They'll fit on a postcard or inside a greeting card.

If you want to get acquainted with other business people in your territory and expand your sphere of influence, go get them... they're free.

Just visit me at Copy by Marte and put your name and email address in the little box.

 

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Comments(38)

Marte Cliff
Marte Cliff Copywriting - Priest River, ID
Your real estate writer

Larry - You're very welcome.

Steve - I'd like that - in fact, I'd love to hear how those letters work for everyone.

Aimee - Please use them in good cheer!

Anna - You're welcome. There really are So many ways to promote yourself that don't involve paying a printer hundreds of dollars every month.

Christine - Good. I thought that Rob had a great idea when he said agents should know the other people who serve the same clients. And of course, that goes both ways...

 

Oct 24, 2011 03:43 PM
Karen Salmon
Royal LePage Benchmark - Okotoks, AB
Okotoks Real Estate Agent

Great idea! Was just thinking about reaching out to contractors in the area. Thanks!

Oct 24, 2011 04:24 PM
Marte Cliff
Marte Cliff Copywriting - Priest River, ID
Your real estate writer

Karen - For once I had good timing? You're welcome!

Oct 24, 2011 05:02 PM
Melissa Zavala
Broadpoint Properties - Escondido, CA
Broker, Escondido Real Estate, San Diego County

That is a great idea. I look forward to checking them out. (And what a nice way of showcasing your services!)

Oct 24, 2011 05:11 PM
Robert Hammerstein -
Christie's International Real Estate - Hillsdale, NJ
Bergen County NJ Real Estate

Marte - thanks so much for these. Will be looking them over in the morning..... Late night tonight.... Thanks again

Oct 24, 2011 05:20 PM
Marte Cliff
Marte Cliff Copywriting - Priest River, ID
Your real estate writer

Thanks Melissa, I appreciate your words.

Robert and Lisa - You're welcome. Hope you get some good rest.

Oct 24, 2011 05:25 PM
Sandy Acevedo
951-290-8588 - Chino Hills, CA
RE/MAX Masters, Inland Empire Homes for Sale

Thanks Marte for doing this. You Rock!!

Oct 24, 2011 06:23 PM
Tricia DeSouza
HomeSmart - Scottsdale, AZ
Selling Scottsdale Luxury

Just requested my copy. Can't wait to see what they are like! Thanks!

Oct 24, 2011 07:43 PM
Marte Cliff
Marte Cliff Copywriting - Priest River, ID
Your real estate writer

Sandy - Thank you! I'm not sure anyone has ever told me that before!

Tricia - You're welcome. I hope they help you meet new friends.

Oct 24, 2011 08:17 PM
Amy Shair
Cary Apex Durham NC Referrals - eXp Realty - Duke University, NC
Award-Winning Agent 25+ Years

Great idea Marte!  Thanks for helping us with creating some letters for us to use with local contractors.

Oct 24, 2011 10:48 PM
Deb McNeill
Flying M Team Small World Realty Fort Worth, Tx - Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth Real Estate

Good post! I've opted in and can't wait to see what you send. My goal this week is to 'touch' by phone, card, or email ten people per day. Your letters may help me meet that goal in a direction I wasn't anticipating. Thanks!

Oct 25, 2011 02:29 AM
Cheryl Ritchie
RE/MAX Leading Edge www.GoldenResults.com - Huntingtown, MD
Southern Maryland 301-980-7566

That s a good idea! Sometimes a comment on AR can get your idea wheels turning!

Oct 25, 2011 02:59 AM
Justin Dibbs
Fairway Independent Mortgage - Ashburn, VA
Mortgage Advisor

Great idea!  I have tried to do this in person but many small business owners in the RE indistry just don't get it.  Perhaps the written word will help ;-)

Oct 25, 2011 03:28 AM
Marte Cliff
Marte Cliff Copywriting - Priest River, ID
Your real estate writer

Amy - You're welcome. I'm glad Rob put the idea in my head.

Deb - Good! That's a solid goal for the week - 50 (or 70?) new people who know what you have to offer can't help but boost your business.

Cheryl - AR is always thought-provoking. When I get ready to write me weekly ezine I often come here just to see what everyone is talking / thinking about.

Mark - We all have our own point of view - and it's fun to share them here.

Justin - Hopefully. If you put your messages on a postcard that HAS to be seen before it can be tossed it helps. Also, I've found that the greeting card format makes people curious so they open it to see what's inside.

 

Oct 25, 2011 05:31 AM
Marge Piwowarski
Phoenix AZ Horse Property - Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix AZ Horse Property, LLC

Thanks Marte!  What a great idea and what a (typical of Marte) generous thing to do.  You Rock!

Oct 27, 2011 01:42 PM
Marte Cliff
Marte Cliff Copywriting - Priest River, ID
Your real estate writer

Marge - What a nice thing to say. Thank you!

Oct 27, 2011 07:52 PM
Todd Clark - Retired
eXp Realty LLC - Tigard, OR
Principle Broker Oregon

You are right, totally missed it! This is so cool and if anyone could write a great letter it was you! I'm still using your other letters for short sales and notice of default leads.

 

Oct 28, 2011 04:49 AM
Kate Woolley
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Mason-McDuffie - Sacramento, CA
DRE#01435106

Thank you so much Marte.  You are incredibly generous with your time and talent.  These letters open up a whole new sphere of influence for building my business.

Oct 30, 2011 04:23 PM
Marte Cliff
Marte Cliff Copywriting - Priest River, ID
Your real estate writer

Kate - Thank you so much for your kind comments. It does make me feel good to think that these little letters will help agents build their businesses.

Oct 30, 2011 05:44 PM
Norma J. Elkins
Elite Realty Group - Morristown, TN
Realtor - Elkins Home Selling Team

Thanks for sharing --- I plan to get them and hopefully get right to using them.

Nov 12, 2011 10:58 PM