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Biking to the Showing

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Real Estate Agent with Premier Florida Realty of SWFL

With gas prices high and the environment precious, to be able to bike to work is more than fun and a great way to stay fit.  Of course, this isn't often possible with Realtors. There is often several houses miles from each other that the clients wishes to see.  The weather may be problem, espcially for those Realtors outside the great State of Florida.  But, I live on a small Island, Fort Myers Beach, seven miles long.  For Realtors living on this Island or in a simialr situation, one beautfiul day, try biking to that Open House.  Instead of showing off your stylish car, try showing off your stylish (or rusty old) bike.  Your clients may even be impressed, and jealous that you ride to work on your bike.  If so, next showing, tell them to bring their bikes.

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Lisle Head
2Costa Rica Real Estate - International, IT
Costa Rice Real Estate - Costa Rica Real Estate Investments

what a great idea.   I live in Costa Rica and this is something that I could easily do with my clients

Aug 30, 2008 12:23 PM
Manolis "Manny" Sfinarolakis
Keller Williams Realty - West Hartford, CT

Haha.  I wish I could do just that as well.  Have fun!

Aug 30, 2008 01:02 PM
Mark Hall
Realty One Group Cascadia - Vancouver, WA
Homes for Sale Vancouver Washington

I have a subdivision listed with a model home that is just 2 1/2 blocks from my house. I ride my bike all the time!

vancouver homes for sale

Aug 30, 2008 02:32 PM
Edie Lomason
Michael Saunders & Company - Venice, FL
BA, ABR

How do you transport your Open HOuse signs on your bike?  I live just a little north of you on a small island also.  I could bike to a cafe for a glass of wine but probably not to an open house.  It does sound romantic!

Edie

Aug 31, 2008 01:51 AM
Margaret Oscilia
Creative Concepts-Home Staging and Contracting, Salem Oregon - Salem, OR
Home Stager, Salem Oregon

Must be a growing trend as I just posted a blog and link to a newspaper article yesterday about a Portland Oregon agent who is using this to grow her business!  I think its a great way to market!

Aug 31, 2008 03:22 AM
Josef Katz
Digital and Direct Response Marketing - Manhattan, NY
{Marketing Maestro}

I read an article recently that there is growing demand for housing near bike trails.  I guess in those neighborhoods riding to a showing would be required...

Sep 01, 2008 09:42 AM
Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089
Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI
Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info

If I ride my bike to any showings in my neighborhood, I am going to get some great exercise!  I wish I could though.

Sep 01, 2008 02:21 PM
Jack Climer
Jack Climer Realty, LLC - Springfield, MO

Lucky, my listings are 400 miles apart...I have a friend who is buiding home around walking and riding trails..Good for you..

Sep 01, 2008 02:21 PM