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Yard Sale Marketing

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Real Estate Agent with North Pointe Realty

Today I went out for my usual Yard Sale viewing. I have always worked yard sales

as one of my summer prospecting tools. I have had great success with this in the

past and have closed several deals from yard sales. Well today was a very good

day I picked up 700,000 CMA for a possible listing, 300,000 listing and a buyer

for my land listing.

I have always believed that face to face is the best prospecting we can do. People

need to see you and feel they know a little about you, I don't believe a letter

or phone call can give that personal touch.

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Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

Sandy -  that is wonderful, good for you!  What actually transpired for these results?  Please share,

Jul 19, 2008 12:42 PM
David Spencer
Keller Williams Northland - Kansas City, MO
Show Me real estate in Kansas City

And, what did you buy? Peoples junk is other peoples treasure.

Jul 19, 2008 12:45 PM
Eric Reid
Renaissance Realty Group of Keller Williams Atlanta Partners - Lawrenceville, GA

GREAT idea and did you get a chance to pick up a few little treasures

PS ... I am stealing this idea .. starting next weekend

Jul 19, 2008 12:45 PM
Sandy Gleason
North Pointe Realty - Buhl, ID
Realtor for Southern Idaho-Magic Valley

I spend time looking at their treasures of couse and buying a few things. I usually wear

my name tag which starts conversations. I visit yard sales within the area of my listings so

they already have seen my signs and ask questions about the listings and the market.

I offer them a free CMA or to show them a listing. Mostly just starting conversations.

I ask if I can leave a few cards with the person having the yard sale incase someone

from out of town mentions looking for a home. Most people will take the cards and several

time people will call to look at property.

It is fun and I get to know my farm area on a casual relaxed manner. Then it just

builds from there. I see them a again in another setting and say hi how was the garage

sale and on and on it goes.

Jul 19, 2008 12:57 PM
Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

Sandy -  that is such a relaxed way of working the business.  Thanks so much for sharing!

Jul 19, 2008 01:33 PM
Debbie DiFonzo
Debbie DiFonzo - United Country VIP Realty, SW Missouri - Lebanon, MO
Lebanon MO and Buffalo Missouri Real Estate

One of those DUH moments! My Mom and Dad stopped at a yard sale years ago. My Mom was interested in a porch swing - the owner said it wasn't for sale but the house was! They bought the home and got the swing!

I never thought to reverse the idea and prospect at garage/yard sales. Thanks for the tip!

Jul 19, 2008 05:16 PM
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