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Out of the Box marketing ideas. Participate in local events.

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Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Centre Realtors

Warwick township used to have Warwick day in the Fall at Guinea lane park. Our office used to set up a table and we gave our free promotonal items with Re/Max information. 

I participated one year and was at the table with another agnet. I had a new listing in Warwick township. It was  a beautiful house close by. I printed out flyers and had a display of one flyer and it said how much will the house sell for.? The home sellers were thrilled.

Our office is located in Warwick township . I live in the township. This was a great way to meet local residents. It was an all day event. I was there for 4 hours. I have not participated since then . There has always been something going on in my life on the same day. 

People could guess the price and I would call after it sold and the person who guessed the correct sale price would get a gift card. Many people who lived in the community participated. It was fun. Unfortunately no one guessed the price it sold for but I had a good time talking to the neighbors who livd in the neighborhood.All those who gave me their name and number got a prize too.

Everyone likes to enter contests if it is free and there is    a chance to earn  a prize. 

Another event that we used to have is at Christmas time when an agent dressed as Santa and parents could bring their kids that day and have their picture with Santa. I had a polaroid camera and we took the photo and gave it to them . This was before the days of digital cameras. I wonder if we can buy film for those cameras anymore. I have two polaroid cameras that I can't use.

This is my entry for the Wild Success contest.

 

 

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When you read about events please check the year for the event as some people find information a year later and think it is for that year. . The posts remain online even after the event.

Gita Bantwal is a Realtor with RE/MAX Centre Realtors in Bucks County, a Northern suburb of Philadelphia. You can view 1000s of listings on her web site www.GitaBantwal.com

 

She can be reached at 215-343-8200x124 or direct 215-275-8491 or via email gita01@aol.com

If you would like a FREE MARKET EVALUATION OF YOUR HOME IN PHILADELPHIA, BUCKS or MONTGOMERY COUNTY call me at 2152758491

 Gita specializes in Active adult communities and is a Seniors Real Estate Specialist. She holds the ABR designation (Accredited Buyers Representative) and specializes in selling to first time buyers as well as move up buyers.Gita also hold the CRS designation , Certified Residential Specialist and the CDPE designation as well. Information about real estate market is deemed to be correct but is subject to errors and omissions and should be verified independently.. Opinion expressed by me or others  in my post and comments is not to be construed to be  legal advice.I am licensed in Pa. Check real estate laws in your state as they may be different than in Pa.

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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Two GREAT ideas Gita Bantwal . Thanks for sharing them with us. It would be greatly appreciated if you noted in your post that this is your entry into the Active Rain "Wild Success" contest.

Sep 07, 2016 09:32 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Gita- people do love contests and what a great way to get people involved!!!  Good entry for the Wild Success contest. 

Sep 07, 2016 11:05 AM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Bob, I just did.

Sep 07, 2016 09:17 PM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Kathy, Thank you.

Sep 07, 2016 09:17 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Love these ideas, Gita!  Have you checked on Amazon for the Poloroid film?  This year, maybe you could do it with a digital camera though - tell them you'll email them the picture - that way, they'll have to sign something and give their email address!

Sep 07, 2016 10:33 PM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Debe, We do not do it anymore. These days they have their cell phones and can take pictures if we do it.

Sep 07, 2016 10:47 PM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Nice way to draw interest in the contest, but you're so right when it comes to consumers getting info quicker these days.

Sep 07, 2016 11:44 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much for sharing some of your successful marketing promotions.

 

Sep 07, 2016 11:50 PM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Sheila, Thank you for reading.

Sep 08, 2016 01:03 AM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Roy, thank you.

Sep 08, 2016 01:03 AM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Contests are fun, and nice when you get a prize. I entered one for Macy's and won a gift certificate.... first time for me.

Sep 08, 2016 12:55 PM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Rebecca, thank you for reading. I agree it is nice to win.

Sep 09, 2016 10:41 PM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi Gita Bantwal - This is out-of-the-box thinking!  What a great idea.  You get people to participate in a fun activity while getting some insight on what they think of the pricing structure along with their name and contact info. I think it is a home run. 

Sep 18, 2016 10:31 PM