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Motivational Monday - Are You Being Authentic?

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Real Estate Agent with Dirt Road Real Estate SA676002000

Even though I truly love selling dirt, vacant land, occasionally I do list and sell a home on dirt. This listing came from an encounter with a neighbor and a relationship that was established.

Open houses here in Kingman, AZ often do not attract a lot of visitors. Often those visitors are other real estate agents who wish to tour the property or just nibble on the goodies.

This past weekend  I held my second open house in eight (8) years. And I did have one visitor about 20 minutes before closing the  2 hour open house.

My one and only visitor was identifying residential properties for this brother who lived out of town. We chatted extensively about our heritages, our recipes. our work experiences and our overview of the changing world. The visitor started the political discussion and thankfully we were on the same page.

Towards the end of the conversation, we took a quick tour of the property. The visitor especially like the backyard with its flagstone walkway, covered porch as well as the two closets in the Master bedroom.

Before he left, I asked him if he knew about the Mohave County’s Assessor’s Address Protection Program.  His answer was “No.”  So I presented him with a postcard explaining the basics of the program and the mentioned another “free” program available at the Mohave Recorder’s Department. The visitor was very appreciative and told me he was very concerned about all the deed fraud. He thanked me and shared he would go to the county this coming week. 

Beyond our general conversations, this visitor who also lives in this subdivision shared how many people he knows as well as playing in a local band. I learned he is performing in the clubhouse of this community this forthcoming Friday and I will stop by.

I also learned he is attempting to buy a parcel of vacant land with a significant wash. After sending him a thank you letter, I will see if I can support him in this purchase.

Yes, an open house is a good experience to demonstrate one’s authenticity. My sense is often many real estate agents in this area of Mohave County, AZ are too focused on grabbing names, making sales pitches and fail to make authentic connections.

#LetsGetBackToRealConversations #WeDoThingsDifferently #KingmanHomesand Land  #MlsArizona #HomeOwnership #FindAHome #HouseHunter #OpenHouse #SellingMyHome

Leanne M Smith, The Grit and Gratitude Agent Who Goes the Extra Mile Because Life Begins Where the Pavement Ends.

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Leanne M. Smith, MS, GRI, rCRMS

2018 KGVAR Rookie Realtor of the Year-55+
219.508.2859 MST
Life Begins Where the Pavement Ends
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Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518
Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc - Walhalla, SC
Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc.

An agent's knowledge is not just about the house but should also include the neighborhood, county zoning and planning, and anything else that will impact the value of what we are selling. Have a great week.

May 19, 2025 11:57 AM
Leanne Smith

So true and why agents should stay in their geographic area of competence. Here in Mohave County, the 5th largest county in the country, we have agents in the southwest area of the county who know very little about the far east side of the county.

May 20, 2025 07:11 AM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

Thanks for sharing this wonderful story, Leanne Smith. I love how you highlight that genuine connections often lead to the best opportunities—way more than just sales pitches. Your authenticity truly shines through and is such a valuable reminder for all of us! 😊

May 19, 2025 12:01 PM
Leanne Smith

Yes genuine connections top sales pitches every time. Thank you and good morning.

May 20, 2025 07:08 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

I love the meaningful connections you made at your open house. I find this is the true worth of an Open House. I held my listing that we just repriced over the week-end and had many genuine conversations concerning the neighborhood, our roads under construction and so much more. The last couple to come in had been sent by the realtor and they loved the house. I told them to call her which they did and they came today to look again with her. She just called and they like the home a lot. They want to see 2 more homes tomorrow before making a decision. 

May 19, 2025 05:51 PM
Leanne Smith

Thank you for that acknowledgement regarding meaningful connections. Congratulations on making your own genuine conversations at your open house. Good luck selling this particular property.

May 20, 2025 07:06 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Leanne - I understand that open houses may not be an effective way to practice real estate.  Not appropriate for each practitioner, each property or each situation.  Regardless, opportunities to be authentic, knowledgeable and kind remain plentiful.  

 

 

May 20, 2025 03:17 AM
Leanne Smith

Good morning. I always believed in developing authentic relationships. Thank you for your insight.

May 20, 2025 07:01 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Even though you only had one visitor to your open house, it sounds like quite a good connection might have been made!

May 20, 2025 06:37 AM
Leanne Smith

Yes I believe a solid connection was made. Thank you and good morning.

May 20, 2025 06:59 AM