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Never Poo-Poo a lead

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with Homes By Cross, Inc.

I got a lead !

It came from my site !

They want to ...seemingly ...buy a $100K house... next year....based on their initial sign-in information.

Here comes the WHAT-Ever sigh..... But Hey it's a lead !

Moral of story. Every lead is a product of your efforts. Never waste your time to generate a lead and overlook an opportunity. The result is unknown until YOU CALL THEM.

This one ended up buying a $750k property.

They were just looking for their child, and when I called them, they also indicated they were looking for themselves.

The "child" also closed on a $180K property. (child .....23 year old hot shot engineer  !)

When you love what you do .....Everyday is a holiday... and every paycheck is a goldmine.

Funny business..... Make time to smile and laugh about it. I smell good days ahead for those who stayed the course.

 

 

 

 

 

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Dan Mincher, CCIM
The Vollman Company, Inc. - Sacramento, CA
Sacramento Commercial Real Estate

I couldn't agree more.  Experience tends to teach us all this invaluable lesson.

Jan 22, 2013 10:57 AM
Joan Whitebook
BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH
Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

This is a good reminder.  I have had folks start at price range and end up in a very different price range.  Also, some of those low end buyers are the best referrals. 

Jan 22, 2013 10:58 AM
Michelle Francis
Tim Francis Realty LLC - Atlanta, GA
Realtor, Buckhead Atlanta Homes for Sale & Lease

Claude, 

Love that you know how to work your leads.  Congratulations on turning that 100k into almost $1 Million in sales.  (I'm sure it will be over that after you get a few referrals from the son and parents:-)

All the best, Michelle

Jan 22, 2013 09:36 PM
Claude Cross
Homes By Cross, Inc. - Charlotte, NC
Charlotte NC Homes For Sale

Dan-

Thanks ! We need to remember and continue to educate why we are valuable

Jan 24, 2013 02:20 AM
Claude Cross
Homes By Cross, Inc. - Charlotte, NC
Charlotte NC Homes For Sale

Joan -

My favorites are first time buyers. Do a Good job and they remember you forever. Thanks for the smile

Jan 24, 2013 02:25 AM
Claude Cross
Homes By Cross, Inc. - Charlotte, NC
Charlotte NC Homes For Sale

Michelle -

Hope you are well and the up-tick in valuation is making you very busy. I have to stop by your wonderful site and become informed. Thanks for your comment

Jan 24, 2013 02:30 AM