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To be lame or not to be lame? That is the question.

By Eugene Jones

Real Estate Agent with Weichert Realtors

May 29, 2008 03:39 PM

The past weekend we had my daughter's 6^th birthday party. The weather was good, the sun was shining, the aroma from the grill was delightful, and the birthday cake was delicious. My daughter (Jordyn) had a great time which made the day perfect, regardless of how tired I was at the end of the day.

My wife & oldest daughter had put together goodie bags for all the kids, filled with candy and little knick knacks to handout as folks started to leave the party. Well, I had put together my own little goodie bag for the adults. In it I had my business cards (of course), a personalized New York Yankees & Mets 2008 schedule (football schedule coming soon), and a personalized Sudoku puzzle. It's important that we stay in the minds of our S.O.I., so why not market ourselves every chance we get, right?

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Patrick Lambert

ALLY Real Estate - Waikoloa, HI

Hawaii Real Estate Expert

Awe, cherish the moment cause they grow up so fast, it's just not fair.

May 29, 2008 03:42 PM

Lisa Friedman

Alliance Realtors - Bedminster, NJ

Central New Jersey Real Estate

Eugene - your little girl is beautiful. Hope she had a great birthday.

May 29, 2008 03:43 PM

Mary Warren

Las Vegas, NV

I like your idea of the football schedule! I can't believe that it's almost football time again! My hubby is an avid football fan, has no favorite team, just roots for the underdog....it use to be Monday night football on TV now it's every night football....more time for active rain for me :)

May 29, 2008 03:45 PM

Linda Lipscomb

Linda Lipscomb RE/MAX Lexington Henderson County TN - Lexington, TN

731-695-1118, Lexington TN Homes

Your daughter is precious!! Happy Birthday Jordyn!! Enjoy all those birthdays....don't miss a one....or she'll be graduating high school before you know it.

Great post.....

May 29, 2008 03:48 PM

Lane Bailey

Century 21 Results Realty - Suwanee, GA

Realtor & Car Guy

At my son's B-day, we had the local hockey mascot. We had the party in a park... took lots of pictures of him with kids... gave them a card.

May 29, 2008 03:51 PM

Christine Deveau

Prudential Page Realty - Medway, MA

Your daughter is absolutely adorable! What a way to market yourself, we tend to forget those easy opportunities. You have to stay in the thoughts of your SOI as often as possible, hopefully forever :o) Enjoy every moment with your children, you'll blink and wonder where the time has gone.

May 29, 2008 03:56 PM

Eugene Jones

Weichert Realtors - Somerville, NJ

Patrick - The do grow fast! Thanks...

Lisa - A great day it was, she slept hard that night, thanks!

Mary - I thought the sports schedule was a good idea too. I ordered them from www.magnetsusa.com thanks...

Linda - I wouldn't miss one for the world, thanks!

Lane - I try to attend all my kids events, I make sure I bring cards too..thanks!

May 29, 2008 04:00 PM

Christine - Sometimes those easy opportunities are the best...Thanks!

May 29, 2008 04:08 PM

Pam Pugmire

Silvercreek Realty Group - Meridian, ID

Meridian Idaho Real Estate

Eugene-Darling daughter! Great idea about the "grown up goodie bags". I got a buyer off of my son's birthday party, but it was more by accident. I gave my business card to one on the parents so they could call me to arrange to pick up their son. She said they had been looking for a home, and 2 months later we closed!!! You would think by that experience I would have figured it out??? I guess that 's why I get on AR.

May 29, 2008 06:20 PM

Hey Eugene, I just noticed that you have a point 2 agent site! So do I. I have had a basic site for a couple years but just upgraded to a professional package. How long have you had yours, and is your standard, professional, or premium? Just trying to get ideas. Thanks

May 29, 2008 06:24 PM

Debbie Summers

Charles Rutenberg Realty - New Smyrna Beach, FL

Eugene - First of all Jordyn (love the unique spelling) is a cutie... I love that age! Good for you, everyone loves goodie bags (adults too).

May 30, 2008 01:40 AM

Pam - Thanks & Congrats! It must be a great feeling to generate some business by accident. I'm sure you've figured it out a long time ago. Right now I have the standard; however, do you feel upgrading has been worth it for you? I think I eventually will too.

Debbie - I came up with that one myself. I have a ball with Jordyn & my 2yr old Jaden. It's great...Thanks!

May 30, 2008 09:15 AM

Rosario Lewis

DDR Realty - Newburgh, NY

GRI, SRES - DDR Realty - Orange County, NY

I like the idea of including goody bags for adults at the children's party. Lame? Not really. The items are useful.

May 30, 2008 12:37 PM

Rosario - The items are useful & costly, so might as well give them out whenever the opportunity arises. Thanks!

May 30, 2008 01:42 PM

Jennifer Fivelsdal

JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Rhinebeck, NY

Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection

Eugene - I am sure your SOI appreciated the gifts and will keep you in mind when considering real estate. Your daughter is adorable, it has been a long time since I had a 6 year old. That is a great age.

May 31, 2008 09:33 AM

Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD

Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Happy Birthday Jordyn. Thank Daddy for sharing you with Active Rain and tell him that this is...

A Good marketing opportunity.

May 31, 2008 01:09 PM

Tara Colquitt

Tara Colquitt, The Credit Woman, LLC - Philadelphia, PA

Credit Counselor

Wonderful opportunity and I am glad you thought of taking advantage of it.

And Jordyn is going to give you BIG trouble in a few years. I know. Mine is 13. You'll have to knock the boys away with a bat. 8-)

Jun 28, 2008 05:02 PM

Tara - I'm going through it now with my oldest Aliyah (19). Hopefully I'll be better prepared when it's Jordyn's turn. Thanks!

Jun 28, 2008 11:39 PM

To be lame or not to be lame? That is the question.

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