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Out Working or Out Shopping?

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Fran Rokicki Realty, LLC

Are you out there, day to day?  Connecting with your vendors? Connecting with your clients?  This is the absolute perfect time to be face to face with people!  As Buff says, we are in the contact business!  Real estate is a contact sport.  The holidays make this so easy for us.  I delivered, in two days, twenty-six red, poinsettia plants.  I was hugged, barked at (pets), given cookies to go, I try to never go in the home, held new babies and met visiting relatives.  My clients make me feel like I am part of their family.  How good is that?  In the next few days, I will drop in on my vendors.  Yes, I will need to go indoors, but, I will remain standing.  The trick to getting these done and not leaving anyone out, is to be in an out, quick as you can without being rude.  You should do them yourself, or along with your kids, family.  It's your face they need to see, not your assistants.  So, c'mon, get up and out.  Make a list of your favorite clients and friends and do some popbys!  You'll make your recipients feel good and you will feel so grateful to them for appreciating your efforts.

Check out evite.com for inviting friends, clients or family over for Christmas Cheer.  It is a good online tool, sends invites out for you, notifys you of rsvp's and offers party ideas!

There are more, but, these are the easiest to fit in for now.

Try it, you'll be amazed!

It's a Good Life!

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Sharing the good life,

Frances   

Oh, By the Way...if you know of someone who could use my good services, please send me their contact information.  I will follow-up and take good care of them for you.  I am never to busy for you or your referrals!

 

Comments(18)

SHAUN WREN
LICENSE IS NOT PLACED - Lakeland, FL
That is a great idea. I have some people that I havn't seen in a while.
Nov 28, 2007 11:09 AM
Frances C. Rokicki
Fran Rokicki Realty, LLC - Bolton, CT
Broker-Mentor,CRS
Go for it!  It really doesn't matter what you bring, homemade cookies, or store cookies, flowers or candy.  The thought and time is what clinches it for you;) Let me know how you do:)  Have a nice holiday!
Nov 28, 2007 11:12 AM
Krisy Clayton~
eXp Realty - Orting, WA
"Where Commitment and Possibilities Meet"
I love this idea, I actually have this scheduled for the beginning of December taking a couple days a week to pop-by say hello and leave a small item of value for them to remember me by, thanks for reinforcing!!!
Nov 28, 2007 11:13 AM
Frances C. Rokicki
Fran Rokicki Realty, LLC - Bolton, CT
Broker-Mentor,CRS
Good for you!  This is the way for a great end of year finish!  Happy Holidays!
Nov 28, 2007 11:18 AM
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Keller Williams Realty - Ann Arbor, MI
Ann Arbor Area Real Estate
I love this and the support people too (vendors). What a great idea!
Nov 28, 2007 11:26 AM
Frances C. Rokicki
Fran Rokicki Realty, LLC - Bolton, CT
Broker-Mentor,CRS

Karen,

 Make a list, hit a store and off you go!     For fun, I have worn a red Santa hat;)

Nov 28, 2007 11:30 AM
Danny Thornton
R & D Art - Knoxville, TN
WordPress Guru
Frances, this is a great idea. It is sure to be a success by anyone that employs it.
Nov 29, 2007 12:24 AM
David Hood
Chino Valley Real Estate - Chino, CA
Thanks for the tool we are having the family out for Christmas, I think we will use evite.com.
Nov 29, 2007 02:38 AM
Frances C. Rokicki
Fran Rokicki Realty, LLC - Bolton, CT
Broker-Mentor,CRS
You'll love how easy it is to set up.  Enjoy your holidays!
Nov 29, 2007 10:53 AM
Deb Brooks
Brooks Prime Properties Wichita Falls Texas - Wichita Falls, TX
Hi Fran, You just kicked my _ss into gear. Being here in the country I seem to be becoming complacent. I saw poinsettias today at Home Depot for 3.33 cents each. Not bad, huh? You're a doll for the reminder. Deb
Nov 29, 2007 12:01 PM
John Fariss
Fariss Appraisal Services - Bakersfield, CA
Appraiser - Bakersfield, CA
You are so right. This is a great time to get some face time. I agree with Deb, you've reminded me to get out there.
Nov 29, 2007 11:35 PM
Michele Eckart
RE/MAX Advantage Realty - Ellicott City, MD
Hi Fran,  I was thinking the same thing that I want to visit all my past clients in the next couple of weeks to deliver poinsettia's to everyone.  By the way, where did you get all the poinsettia's and did they give you a discount?
Nov 30, 2007 12:52 AM
Frances C. Rokicki
Fran Rokicki Realty, LLC - Bolton, CT
Broker-Mentor,CRS
I purchased them at Sam's Club and BJ's.  They had just came in, red pointsettia's in foil paper with holiday wrap on them.  I previously purchased them at a nursery (local).  They became too expensive for what I was receiving. (no wrap, smaller sized) I have delivered 37 good-sized, very red plants so far.
Nov 30, 2007 04:28 AM
Eleanor Thorne
Equity Resources - Cary, NC
Advantage Lending 919-649-5058

The circle at our church sold HOMEBAKED COOKIES and had them for sale tonight a dozen for $2!  You can't beat that with a stick!

Dec 05, 2007 10:32 AM
Tyghre Collentine
Coldwell Banker Burnet - Minneapolis, MN
I wrote a very similar blog a couple of weeks ago, ha!!!  Doing a little of both I guess.  My goal is to hand out 1 business card each time I'm out a the store, its a challenge!
Dec 05, 2007 10:40 AM
Frances C. Rokicki
Fran Rokicki Realty, LLC - Bolton, CT
Broker-Mentor,CRS

Tyghre, Hand out 5 cards a day, to people you don't know:)  You will be amazed at how good that is!

It's aa Good Life!

Fran

Dec 05, 2007 10:48 AM
Todd Clark - Retired
eXp Realty LLC - Tigard, OR
Principle Broker Oregon

I love it when past clients call me to tell me about babies, marriages and even new puppy that we now have. I have been invited to two wedding in the last 3 years and it does make you feel pretty darn good about your service.

Todd

Dec 07, 2007 03:19 AM
Gary Woltal
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX
Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth
Frances, you sound like you are immersed in the wonderful part of your job. Life is good!
Dec 07, 2007 09:30 AM