Walk the Talk!

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Real Estate Agent with HomeSmart Realty Group

Walk the Talk!

Earlier this week, I reblogged a post by Marte Cliff entitled, What's the most impressive thing you can put in a mailbox? Answer: A handwritten thank you note. She even provided some suggestioned "situations" that would warrant a thank you note. Very helpful.

I think this is an important activity, but do I do it on a regular basis? Answer: No. Time to practice what I preach, or "walk the talk".

Last Saturday I walked in the Denver Walk to End Alzheimer's. This is an annual event and one I've participated in since 1999! This year I raised more than $1000 for the cause.

Prior to this year, my fundraising efforts were not as effective. Actually they were non-existent. I would write a check for $100, get my t-shirt and call it good. I'm proud to say that this year, for the first time, I'm a member of the Grand Champion club, recognition for my fundraising efforts. 

Having said all of that, I need to acknowledge the amazing people who made a donation to my team. This is the perfect opportunity to write HANDWRITTEN thank you notes and that's just what I've done! (BTW, it's not too late if you would like to make a donation!)

Image courtesy of Stuart Miles at FreeDigitalPhotos.net 

Walk the Talk!

 

 

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Rich and Donna Foerster

The Foerster Team

HomeSmart Realty Group, LLC

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Comments (8)

Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

HI Donna Foerster - Congratulations!  Such a great cause.  I am also going to check out Marte's post. 

Sep 23, 2016 12:14 AM
Donna Foerster

Sheri Sperry - MCNE 


Thanks! Next year I need to come up with some new fundraising ideas. I'm thinking of doing shred-a-thon.

Sep 23, 2016 09:46 AM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-755-2905

I love Marte Cliff 's posts...always gives us food for thought. Good for you for walking/raising $! I'm a big one for thank you notes. Especially hand-written ones. Reminds me (again) about one I want to write. Thanks for the nudge!

Sep 23, 2016 01:45 AM
Donna Foerster

Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Realtor (503)755-2905 


I always learn something from Marte's posts. I've decided to make thank you notes a habit and I'm going to do them on "thankful Thursday".

Sep 23, 2016 09:47 AM
Belinda Spillman
Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado - Aurora, CO
Colorado Living!

Handwritten notes are a great way to show someone you took the time and effort to show them how much you appreciate them.

Sep 23, 2016 01:47 AM
Donna Foerster

Belinda Spillman 


I've been writing several get well and thinking of you cards lately too. Seems everyone I know is having surgery!

Sep 23, 2016 09:47 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

That is a such a good cause and affects so many. My mother-in-law had it and it was sad to see her personality change.

Sep 23, 2016 01:52 AM
Donna Foerster

Debbie Reynolds 


It is very sad to watch people change. We have a good friend who is in a memory care facility and we visited him today. He acts like he knows us, but I'm not sure if he does.

Sep 23, 2016 09:48 AM
Marte Cliff
Marte Cliff Copywriting - Priest River, ID
Your real estate writer

Thanks for the mention Donna - and congratulations on the work you do on behalf of Alzheimer's research. 

Sep 23, 2016 02:13 AM
Donna Foerster

Marte Cliff 


Thanks. It's one of the few charities that I devote my time and talents to.

Sep 23, 2016 09:49 AM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Donna

You walked the walk . . . .  Way to go.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Sep 23, 2016 12:41 PM
Donna Foerster

Lou Ludwig 


I plan to write more thank you notes tomorrow! I've got a few ideas!

Sep 28, 2016 02:29 PM
Florida Tolbert Team Keller Williams Advantage
Keller Williams Advantage III Realty in Lake Nona - Orlando, FL
Keller Williams Land Luxury Division Specialist

Very rarely used and very often make the difference in who gets teh listing.  

Sep 23, 2016 12:55 PM
Donna Foerster

Kevin B. Tolbert PA Team Keller Williams Realty of Port St Lucie 


I hope I'm putting a smile on someone's face!

Sep 28, 2016 02:29 PM
Pat Starnes-Front Gate Realty
Front Gate Real Estate - Brandon, MS
601-991-2900 Office; 601-278-4513 Cell

Thank you notes, in fact ANY personal correspondence, is rare these days so it's nice to receive a handwritten note for those tho contribute to your success. Congrats on the fund-raising, and a thoughtful post.

Sep 24, 2016 02:37 AM
Donna Foerster

Pat Starnes 


Sometimes I don't hear anything back after I've sent them and I wonder...did they get it?

Sep 28, 2016 02:30 PM

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