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Sunday Afternoon, Not Busy~So, What Are You Doing?

By Frances C. Rokicki

Real Estate Broker/Owner with Fran Rokicki Realty, LLC

October 24, 2008 11:38 AM

Since, as Realtors, we are really one big family, my question to you is; on a Sunday afternoon, you are not busy, would you consider stopping by a fellow Realtor's open house? I hear more and more about the Realtors who have no one show up to their open houses. So, I have started a little campaign to stop by and see some of these homes on afternoons that I may have a half hour or so to spare. I won't wear a name tag, or sign in as a Realtor. I don't want to distract would be buyers. I think it is just a nice gesture to stop by, take a quick tour of the home and leave. If I am asked to sign in, I would do so, but, without a title. Funny, if folks driving by see a car, besides the Realtor's at the property, they have more of an urgency to stop and look at the home.

Times are tough and kindnessess are very much appreciated. So, can you spare a few minutes of your weekend to encourage and show your support to a fellow Realtor?

It's a Good Life!

I am Fran Rokicki and I approve of this message! (Couldn't resist)

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Bill Ladewig

LoanOfficerSchool.com - Escondido, CA

Experience Is Your Advantage

Hi Fran... this is Bill Ladewig and I also approve of your message. :o)

Oct 24, 2008 12:11 PM

Patricia Kennedy

RLAH@properties - Washington, DC

Home in the Capital

Frances, I always make it a point to do a bunch of previewing on a Sunday "off", althought there are fewer of the these days! If you're in the DC area, you could do a "pop by" of my listing with the most beautiful view of the Potomac River in the area!

Oct 24, 2008 12:14 PM

Stanton Homes

Stanton Homes - New Home Builder - Raleigh, NC

Design/Build Custom Home Builder in North Carolina

Great idea... then again Sundays off end up being the big "catch up" day for housework, kids, etc....

Oct 24, 2008 12:34 PM

LS Rogers Realty

LS Rogers Realty - Richardson, TX

Support is always a good thing. Pay it forward, I say!

Oct 24, 2008 12:44 PM

Richard Mielke

RE/MAX Results - Gettysburg, PA

REALTOR, Gettysburg Pennsylvania Real Estate

I was told that I should always identify my licensee status when dealing with a real estate situation with other agents of the public. I do agree it is nice to visit other agent's open houses, to give feedback on price and condition, to keep abreast of inventory and in friendship to fellow agents.

Oct 24, 2008 01:35 PM

Yvette Lopez-Robinson

The Real Estate Power Houses - El Paso, TX

I do make an attempt to catch an open house or two. Unfortunately, I've been the one sitting on them every weekend. I would be delighted if a Realtor stopped by. It has happened often that agents that have listings close by will stop in just to see what their competition is like.

Oct 24, 2008 02:08 PM

Susan Hilton

CENTURY 21 Beal, Inc. - College Station, TX

Texas Aggie Real Estate, College Station Bryan Texas Real Estate

Great idea! I'll even encourage others around town to stop by too - Wish you were in College Station!

Oct 24, 2008 02:14 PM

Linda Lipscomb

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

731-695-1118, Lexington TN Homes

Got my vote.

Nice jesture.

Great support.

And I bet the next time you have an open house, some thoughtful realtor will drop by.

Oct 24, 2008 02:55 PM

Frances C. Rokicki

Fran Rokicki Realty, LLC - Bolton, CT

Broker-Mentor,CRS

Okay, I am hosting an open house tomorrow! Right near UCONN, home of the Huskies! The weather should be perfect, sunny all afternoon:) I will return to this post to let you know if any Realtors stopped by to see the home and say hello!

It's a Good Life!

Fran

Oct 25, 2008 08:53 AM

George Souto

George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT

Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Frances, I stop by anywhere from 3 - 8 Open Houses every Sunday, and many of them are real slow. It is a great way to meet other Realtors and it helps the time go by a little quicker.

Oct 25, 2008 11:22 AM

Mary Strang

Viroqua, WI

In our small market we know all the agents, so I would not be anonymous, but that's certainly a good way to preview and know your market even better in slow times.

Oct 26, 2008 01:54 AM

Sheila Moran

RE/MAX Access (Garden Ridge, San Antonio, New Braunfels) - New Braunfels, TX

SanAntonioSheila.com, RE/MAX Access, 210-32

Fran,

Great idea. I'm planning on a big open house in a couple of weeks to feature one of my new big listings...I'm doing some different things this time. Will keep you posted...thanks for the thoughts!

Oct 26, 2008 03:44 AM

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Fran: What a great idea. Not only are you getting to know your fellow Realtos but you are also gettting a first hand look at the inventory.

Oct 26, 2008 07:57 AM

Frances C. Rokicki

Fran Rokicki Realty, LLC - Bolton, CT

Broker-Mentor,CRS

If you are a recruiting Broker, what a good service to provide to those agents that you want to become part of your office! Without asking, you are inviting:)

Oct 27, 2008 02:12 AM

Rod Rich

Atlanta Communities Real Estate - Atlanta, GA

Atlanta- Associate Broker

Sorry Fran, Sunday is the Lords day. No work.

Oct 27, 2008 03:55 AM

Dawn Whalen

Whalen Realty Group,LLC - Indianapolis, IN

Managing Broker

Fran, I think this is a wonderful idea. If I am not doing an open, I do try and stop by a couple. Or if it is a crazy day that I have two opens, I might stop at someone else's in between, just to see what is out there!

Oct 27, 2008 04:56 AM

Frances C. Rokicki

Fran Rokicki Realty, LLC - Bolton, CT

Broker-Mentor,CRS

Thanks for stopping by Dawn! I really wish I lived near all of you folks. We would really ROCK! I am lucky enough to have several good Realtor friends. I feel like they are family. When they host an open house or a broker open, I always attend to support them.

Rod, You have to do what you have to do. I attend 7:30am Mass, Catholic. He understands that I have to work. He is okay with it.

Oct 27, 2008 11:37 AM

Greg Gorman

John R Wood Properties - Naples, FL

Naples Florida Real Estate

Hey Fran - Stoping by other agents open houses is a great business building opportunity. You never know who will be onther other side of your next deal or who will call you to ask you about your company. Work with friends & fans make a much better day...and who knows, your next best friend may yet be discovered. Thanks for your treasure hunting message. Thanks for sharing & greetings from Paradise.

Hope to run into you at NAR! I'm Greg Gorman and I approve your message too!

Oct 28, 2008 11:07 PM

Elaine Cooper

Fillmore Real Estate - Brooklyn, NY

Multi Family House, Co-op & Condo Specialist - Brooklyn, NY

Fran,

I am a big fan of visiting open houses on the weekends that I'm not holding one myself. Its a great way to get to know the inventory in my farm area, and meet the other agents that are working in it. As was already mentioned, i've met some really great to work with agents that way.

Oct 29, 2008 12:25 AM

Charles Stallions

Charles Stallions Real Estate Services - Pensacola, FL

850-476-4494 - Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze, Fl.

I make it a point if possible to visit all the oens in my immediate area. I also go to the brokers opens as well. I think it is important that we support each other. Thanks for helping get the word out.

Nov 03, 2008 12:07 PM