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St Patrick's Day ~ Buffini Clubnet ~ Popbys!

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Fran Rokicki Realty, LLC

Yes, you can imagine the pressure:)  Buff's favorite holiday, the Coach is from Ireland!  He even runs a contest among us Clubnetters, just to see how competitive and resourceful we can be.  This year, I have a goal of 100 popbys for this holiday.  I have given out 20 so far.  I wrap them up and label them at night, place them in a big box, and then place the box in the back of my Toyota 4 Runner for delivery the next day.  While I am out and about, whether doing errands, showing homes or taking a listing, I am sure to keep aware of my clients and contacts that are nearby.  Sometimes they are home, and sometimes the popby is left beside their door.  I follow-up in the early evening with those who were not home, to make sure they found it.  My popby gift this St. Patrick's Day is a small pot of shamrocks.  I wrap it in green, white and purple tissue paper and place it in a gift bag.  I have a tagline, Tis' a good life, thank you for your referrals that continue to help me grow.  I have had good feedback.  I try to do something different every month, every year.  My clients never know what to expect!

The key is not the gift.  It is your thoughtfulness, care and time spent, for and with, your clients and contacts. Show them you care, give them a call, stop by and see them.  Be sure to pass to them, one of your cards and remind them that you value them and their referrals.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Tis' a Good Life!

Fran

Oh, By the Way....if you know of someone who could use my good service, please provide me with their contact information.  I would be happy to help them!   I am never too busy for your referrals!

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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(12)

Charity Lane
O'Brien Realty - Prince Frederick, MD
What a great idea. Where do you find pots of shamrocks?
Mar 08, 2008 04:29 AM
Frances C. Rokicki
Fran Rokicki Realty, LLC - Bolton, CT
Broker-Mentor,CRS
Go to your local nursery or Lowe's.  LOL!  I am really having fun with this one:)  Clubnet works!
Mar 08, 2008 04:47 AM
Jim Fischetti
The Fischetti Group/Keller Williams - Wake Forest, NC

Great post. Really enjoy what you have to share.  It is easy to see why you do so well. Keep up the good work.

Jim in North CArolina

Mar 08, 2008 05:00 AM
Kim Dean
www.GoSimplyTexas.com - McKinney, TX
Simply Texas Real Estate - Broker/Owner
Fran...Great idea! It's been my goal to be consistent with my popbys too! I'll have to look for some shamrocks!
Mar 08, 2008 05:50 AM
Linda Schulte
Keller Williams - Alpharetta, GA
Fran....I've been looking at the Shamrock plants at my local grocer's lately, thinking they would make perfect St. Patrick's Day gifts for clients.  Your ideas for wrapping and notes are just the finishing touch I needed!  I had an Irish buyer this year, so that will be perfect for him!   It IS a good, FUN life!
Mar 08, 2008 12:26 PM
Harley Ramsey
Keller Williams - Chatsworth, CA
Chatsworth, CA Real Estate
Fran, This is a fantastic idea--presentation is a large part of a little giftie to feel special, and you've nailed it.  Thanks for sharing and inspiring!  Cheers, Harley
Mar 08, 2008 01:59 PM
Frances C. Rokicki
Fran Rokicki Realty, LLC - Bolton, CT
Broker-Mentor,CRS
Trying to think up ideas for Easter, which is early this year!  I have now started a contest with the shamrock pots, among the receivers.  Let's see who grows the 4 leaf shamrock!  Should be fun to get the responses:) I will have to think up a small reward for those who manage to win!
Mar 09, 2008 03:15 AM
Bob Schenkenberger
Colorado Realty Professionals - Greenwood Village, CO
Denver Real Estate

The thing we all need to remember is WE are the gift!  Keep up the face to face work!

Mar 11, 2008 03:20 PM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel
Thanks for sharing a great tip. I will look for your tip for Easter.
Mar 12, 2008 01:07 AM
Martha Brown
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., Annapolis MD 21403 - Annapolis, MD
Your Homes Around Annapolis Agent
Great idea Fran. Making pop bys a daily part of your day makes so much more sense and so much easier than planning dedicated times throughout the month. We are out and about anyway so why not do a pop by along the way.   
Mar 12, 2008 02:16 AM
Charity Lane
O'Brien Realty - Prince Frederick, MD
I'm going to head to Lowe's this weekend. I think we could all use some extra good luck no matter what day it is! I think I'll drop them off at everyone of my listings as well as the clients that will be listing with me shortly. 
Mar 13, 2008 04:13 AM
Rosalinda Morgan
Brookville, NY
"The Rose Lady"
Fran - What a great idea!  Thanks for sharing.  Happy St. Patrick's Day to you.
Mar 14, 2008 04:31 PM