A Personal, Handwritten Note Sealed the Listing

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Take a Few Minutes to Say Thank You

Original content by Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties TN Broker: 208698

Take a Few Minutes to Say Thank You

Personal Note cardsA few days ago I had the opportunity to visit a property and talk with the owner about an upcoming move. I was told by the owner that she would be talking with another agent but knowing this did not dissuade me. 

I gathered all the information I needed for the listing and asked questions that would help me in my marketing. I explained how I promote my listings and talked about blogging. The seller liked knowing I used social media to reach out and spread the word. 

A couple of days later I followed up with more market figures and how I thought the property would compete in the marketplace. We talked time frame and I again asked for the listing. I was told she hadn't made up her mind yet.

The next day I sent a handwritten note card thanking her for the opportunity and expressing my desire to work for her. I used my personally designed note cards. In the note, I also stated that I was confident I could sell it within her time-frame and that we might even have a little fun while working together.

Today I got a call. The handwritten note had arrived and she  called her daughter. Her daughter said that is what professionals do. Then the seller said that she had chosen me to list her home and that I could put it on the books.

Never forget the importance of taking a few minutes to write a personal, handwritten note.

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Comments (15)

William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

The personal touch in all of business has all but gone away.  Personal notes are very much liked by people especially the older gen.

Apr 28, 2017 02:24 AM
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Persistence and adding a personal touch win the day. Good reminder that personal notes can make a difference to some consumers.

Apr 28, 2017 02:48 AM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR
Exceptional Agents, Outstanding Results

Good morning Roy.  Most people around here will list with those agents who are persistent. 

Apr 28, 2017 03:33 AM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Thanks for the re-blog, Roy.  The old fashioned way of saying thank you works better than ever these days.

Apr 28, 2017 04:35 AM
Roy Kelley
Realty Group Referrals - Gaithersburg, MD

Please be sure to leave comments at the original blog by Debbie Reynolds

Apr 28, 2017 04:58 AM
Nathan Gesner
American West Realty and Management - Cody, WY
Broker / Property Manager

Taking the time to communicate will set you apart from the crowd. Thanks for reblogging this one, Roy.

Apr 28, 2017 05:39 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning again Roy. I read this when published and agree. Always nice to get a handwritten anything.

Apr 28, 2017 05:53 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Roy, great post to re-blog, as a personal note can and usually does seal the deal!  

Apr 28, 2017 06:01 AM
Roy Kelley
Realty Group Referrals - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much for your feedback. It is always good to hear from you.

Apr 28, 2017 06:01 AM
Christine Kankowski North SD and Temecula
House Match Inc - Poway, CA
Excellent Sales and Property Management

Good point.    I recently had an agent who sent me, the buyers agent, a handwritten note thanking me for a smooth transaction.  That was pretty cool. 

Apr 28, 2017 07:34 AM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

That is a great reblog Roy Kelley , hand written notes and cards is  one of my favorite tools 

Apr 28, 2017 07:46 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I have been so busy the last couple of weeks that I have failed to write my notes. I have a lot of catching up to do. Thanks Roy.

Apr 28, 2017 12:11 PM
Roy Kelley
Realty Group Referrals - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks, again, for your comments. Your feedback is much appreciated.

 

Apr 29, 2017 04:17 AM

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