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Twelve Suggestions for "Thank You Notes" Guaranteed To Generate Leads

Reblogger Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant

Industry Observer with Retired BC Realtor

April 22, 2013 10:39 PM

I Saw this Feature today by Richard and Beth Witt and I knew many of my AR Friends would love the Advice to Build a Business easily and effectually Like Beth and Richard did and Still Do...

Thanks for Sharing Beth and Richard...:O))

One of my very first and most wonderful trainers was Tom Hopkins. I found him at a seminar (34 years ago) and instantly felt blessed to have done so. I learned many valuable things from Tom but the one thing that resulted in my generating more business than anything else he taught agents was that Hand Written Thank You Card.... In fact Tom even wrote Thank You on all his business cards.

I generated more business from sending Thank You cards (my goal was ten cards a day) than any other activity. I could write a book on the business I generated from Thank You Cards... for now I will just encourage everyone to start sending these much loved and very appreicated notes to anyone and everyone... I promise that doing so will generate business...

Just think about this a second... Someone sends you an email thanking you for listing your home with them... Someone takes the time to hand write you a note in a lovely thank you card and mails it to you... Which one makes you feel special????

I love these notes so much that we (RE/MAX Wittney Estates) provide them free of charge for all of our agents with the samples that follow (in case they don't know what to write) and we also pay for the postage... The return on our investment is great and our agents are sold on sending Thank You Cards to as many people as they can.

Suggestions for “Thank You Notes”

Thank You After Giving Listing Presentation

Thank You..For giving me the opportunity to discuss with you the benefits of allowing me and my company to service your real estate needs. We believe that quality, blended with excellent service, is the foundation for a successful business relationship.

Thank You for the Listing

Now we’ll go to work..in serving you to get happily moved. You can be assured that my company and I will do everything possible to consummate a successful sale for you.

Thank You After Not Getting the Listing

Thank You..for taking the time to analyze my service. I regret being unable at this time to prove to you the benefits we have to offer. We keep constantly informed of new developments and changes so I will keep in touch with the hope that in the years ahead, we will be able to do business.

Thank You to Buyer After Showing

It was my pleasure..meeting you and having the opportunity to show you homes. You can be assured that I will do my best to help you find the perfect home and get you happily settled.

Thank You After Purchase

Nothing excites me more..than helping someone find their new home. I am very happy for you and feel confident we will have no problem getting you happily settled. Please call me if any questions arise.

Buyer Thank You After Close of Escrow

It’s been my pleasure..helping you get settled in your new home. We are sure you will enjoy many happy years in our community, and hope you will call me if I can be of service to you or any of your friends

For Sale By Owner Thank You

Thank You..for showing me your lovely home. I sincerely wish you the best of luck in selling it. If you should find need to employ a professional real estate firm, I would appreciate the opportunity to show you all the excellent benefits we have to offer.

Happy Anniversary

It’s with great pleasure that we wish you a happy anniversary. It was just one year ago, you let us serve you in finding your new home. We are proud to have you as one of our satisfied clients and hope you will enjoy many happy years in your home.

Referral Thank You

Thank You..for referring the Smiths to me. You can be assured that I will do my best to help them and justify your confidence in me.

New On the Market Card

Guess what your neighbor just did..They’ve selected us to sell their home. If you have a friend or relative looking for a nice home in this area, please give me a call.

Thank You to Anyone Who gives You Service

Thank You..It is gratifying to meet someone dedicated to doing a good job. Your efforts are sincerely appreciated. If my company or I can serve you in any way, please don’t hesitate to call.

Telephone Contact

Thank You..for talking with me on the telephone. In today’s business world time is precious. You can rest assured that I will always be respectful of the time you invest as we discuss the possibility of a mutually beneficial business opportunity

With each card we suggest that you include your business card... with "Thank You" hand written on it and we love including any kind of magnet with your name on it...

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Linda Carrig

All Mountain Realty - Big Canoe, GA

I have begun to use Thank You Cards and am already seeing some results. The best result is I feel good about myself for actually caring enough to put in writing!

Apr 23, 2013 10:48 AM

Karen Anne Stone

New Home Hunters of Fort Worth and Tarrant County - Fort Worth, TX

Fort Worth Real Estate

Fred: How interesting to hear Tommy Hopkins' name again. He was MY first trainer, as well. I spend three weekends... three days each... training with him in person at his seminars. One for Listing, one for Selling, and one for Closing Skills. And yes, I remember his insistence on the importance of Hand Written Thank You Notes. As usual... Tommy Hopkins knew what he was talking about.

It's all about making a simple, personal connection with people. And I can just about guarantee you that if you send a hand-written Thank You note to someone, you will be the only one they will get one from.

Forget email, forget Facebook. Having that note come in the mail, and having them hold it in their hands while reading it... is worth so much.

Apr 23, 2013 01:10 PM

Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant

Retired BC Realtor - Victoria, BC

Accredited Real Estate Consultant

Hi Linda...It's as old as time,sending personal notes and letters. My father would comment about somebody for years that took the time to hand write a letter or note. It Works and people appreciate you for being thoughtful.

Cheers

Apr 23, 2013 01:56 PM

Hi Karen...Some things never change, for some reason New Trainers like to put their new spin on how to Sell Real Estate and make it complicated...getting belly to belly so to speak and personal contact on the phone and with the personal Thank You Notes all still work. Tom Hopkins was big here when I was young, I never took his courses then as I was doing mostly Commercial Real Estate...we taught our selves how to Sell Apartment Buildings and Land Assemblies...Mostly meeting people face to face.

Apr 23, 2013 02:07 PM

Katerina Gasset

The Gasset Group & Get It Done For Me Virtual Services - Provo, UT

Amplify Your Real Estate & Life Dreams!

Great stuff Fred, thank you for reposting the twelve suggestions for "Thank You Notes". I'm sure this will come very handy for future transactions. All the best!

Apr 24, 2013 01:05 AM

Hi Katerina....Nice to see old proven ideas are still alive and well, Nice of Richard and Beth to remind us all.

Apr 27, 2013 12:43 PM

Erika Rogers

Red Rock Real Estate ~ Southern Utah's Largest Independent Brokerage - Saint George, UT

St George Utah Real Estate & Relocation Specialist

Hi Fred, thank you for sharing this repost that provides suggestions for "Thank You Notes". This will be of great help for realtors and agents in getting back to their clients. All the best and keep up the good work.

May 17, 2013 12:06 PM

Petra Norris

Lakeland Real Estate Group, Inc. - Lakeland, FL

Realtor, Lakeland FL Homes for Sale

Informative article you have here Fred. This will surely be helpful to real estate consultants like us in getting back to our previous clients. Thank you for sharing and keep up the good work.

May 17, 2013 06:52 PM

Melissa Muse Wiggans

Real Estate Muses - San Antonio, TX

CRS, GRI, ABR - Real Estate Muses

This is one good way of being reacquianted with your past customers and to let them know that you are still in the real estate business to provide assistance. Thanks Fred for the article.

May 17, 2013 07:16 PM

Hi Erika...making that personal touch with people shows you care.

May 17, 2013 11:38 PM

Hi Petra...when I saw this post by Richard and Beth I knew others would like to read it and head the advice.

May 17, 2013 11:40 PM

Hi Melissa...Yes very True, we just need to make Sending personal Notes part of our daily routine.

May 17, 2013 11:42 PM

Waynette Hoover Araj

Keller Williams Realty - Asheboro, NC

Connecting your Dreams with the Right Real Estate

The "Thank You Notes" is a good idea for getting in touch with past customers. It is also one way of letting them know that you are still in the Real Estate Business.

May 21, 2013 11:29 PM

Pat and Ed Okenica

DRAKE REALTY Lake Oconee Ga - Greensboro, GA

Lake Oconee Ga Real Estate

Excellent repost Fred. I will surely send my previous clients with a "Thank You Note".

May 21, 2013 11:42 PM

Lorin Marsolo

RE/MAX Around Atlanta - Johns Creek, GA

"Opening the Finest Doors in Atlanta!"

Good stuff, Fred. Thanks for re-posting. We need to get back to the basics. I had one of my best years ever due to multiple referrals I received after sending thank you notes to the agents on the other side of my transactions.

Oct 05, 2013 02:39 AM

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