Local Events Do they work?

Local Events DO they work?

Does local events yield prospective clients?  Last month my company Realty World participated in the Fort Rucker 5K Chili Cook-off.  We entered the Chili Cook Off with high hopes of having the Best Tastin' Chili.  Voters thought otherwise, but we had a great time.  We set up a table with marketing materials and a drawing for a gift certificate.  It was a great opportunity to be face-to-face with residents all over the Wiregrass area and answer their questions about the housing market.

Today, I received a call from a gentleman who wanted to put their home in property management. I asked him how he found our company, he replied "His wife had spoken with me at the event and was impressed with all the helpful information about renting their home".  He continued to state that they had lost our card and could not remember which company we were with.  They Googled "Fort Rucker Chili Cook Off Contestants" and holding the number one spot was my Active Rain Blog! 

 So, this is yet another confirmation:

1. Blogging Works!
2. Local Events do yield clients
3. Active Rain Blogs helped someone looking for me find me

I would like to Thank the creators of Active Rain for providing a place for us Realtors to be the Local Experts. In addition, to encourage others to keep up their blogging efforts and dedication to Active Rain.