The Value Of Free

Reblogger
Real Estate Agent with Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area BR534744000 & BR540649000

As I get caught up with what's happened/happening in the 'Rain after returning from a much shorter hiatus than the previous one - I came across this gem from my friend in the 'Rain Michael Jacobs .  

Gems aren't usually "free" - however - I'm aware that I'm free to spread the wealth by re-blogging this post - so I shall!

Original content by Michael Jacobs CalDRE #01165532

 

The Value Of Free

 

On Thursday, I was walking down the street and saw two different people handing out flyers.  Imagining them to be some type of promotion or other solication I didn't pay much attention. 

 

Not exactly hurredly, I proceeded by the first solicitor.  The second one obviously saw me and shouted "But it's free".  I thought...so that's it?  Is something free worth stopping?  Needless to say, I kept walking.

 

I didn't think too  much of it but later I wondered...how often does "free" become an incentive? 

 

Hmm...is there value?   Worth my time to read the offer?  Worth my energy to engage and learn more? 

 

For many years, I have followed and read the excellent marketing posts by Barbara Todaro as she promotes her use of a FREE market analysis as part of her consistent real estate message for The Todaro Team in the Franklin Massachusetts area. 

 

She understands the value isn't something FREE but powerful information that has a history of success readily available when a seller needs it.  Yes, I call that value and Barbara freely shares it.  And that's valuable.

 

 

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Michael Jacobs

 

CalBRE # 01165532

2065 Huntington Drive

P. O. Box 587

Pasadena, CA 91102

Call/Text:  818.516.4393

mtj916@gmail.com

 

 

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About the Authors - Updated 2018

If you are considering a Traditional or Short Sale of your home in Phoenix, Scottsdale or any location in Maricopa County Arizona, you owe it to yourself to talk with Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty to determine whether Tony and Suzanne Marriott are the best real estate Brokers in the Phoenix and Scottsdale metropolitan area to help you with the Successful Sale of your home.

Tony and Suzanne have personally Listed, Sold and Closed more than a hundred Short Sales with the highest list to close rate in the Phoenix Metro Area!

Tony Marriott - Chief Executive Officer - Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Suzanne Marriott - Chief Learning Officer - Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Associate Brokers, REALTORS
Haven Express
Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Comments (14)

Sham Reddy CRS
Howard Hanna RE Services, Dayton, OH - Dayton, OH
CRS

The valuable information distributed free has some value, but distributed to select few who made a commitment to our is more valuable

Mar 07, 2020 05:19 AM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers nice to see you again.... and reblogging IS a freebee....for you and the original blogger...

Mar 07, 2020 05:51 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Los Angeles Pasadena 818.516.4393

Hello Tony and Suzanne - thank you for the reblog and it's good to see you.  Feel free to stay around. . . 

Mar 07, 2020 05:55 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Hi Tony and Suzanne... if you're going to spread the wealth, this was an excellent choice!

Mar 07, 2020 06:19 AM
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Agreed Sham Reddy CRS - good to hear from you!

Mar 07, 2020 06:21 AM
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Indeed - great to see you too Barbara Todaro !

Mar 07, 2020 06:21 AM
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

It's good to be back Michael Jacobs  - thanks for the original blog gem!

Mar 07, 2020 06:21 AM
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Thank you Nina Hollander - it seemed most worthy to me!

Mar 07, 2020 06:22 AM
June Piper-Brandon
Coldwell Banker Realty - Columbia, MD
Creating Generational Wealth Through Homeownership

Thanks for sharing this gem with us, I would have missed it otherwise. 

Mar 07, 2020 06:44 AM
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

You are most welcome June Piper-Brandon - and thanks for stopping by with a comment!

Mar 07, 2020 07:17 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Nice to see you back, Tony and Suzanne. 

Mar 07, 2020 04:12 PM
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Hi Lottie Kendall - nice to hear from you!

Mar 08, 2020 06:09 AM
John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

Yes...FREE does not interest me unless the item has value. Maybe the item is worth buying. I have discarded lots of FREE stuff that in which I had no interest.

Jul 05, 2020 08:12 AM
Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI
HomeSmart Real Estate - Scottsdale, AZ
Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell

Free is Free if there are "no strings attached". A string could be the consumption of ones time of course. Jeff 

Sep 17, 2020 05:59 PM