Real Estate Views from St Pete

Hi Sharon,

Good meeting you in S.F.

You are so right on this one. I've done it occassionally, yet not nearly enough. I've also included a letter to the broker/manager a few times. That doesn't happen all that often either.

Thanks for sharing the info.

Great idea, I usually send out a email card thanking them for a successful transaction and hoping to work with them in the future.

At the end of the year I do a Thank You advertisement in the newspaper.  I list all the co-broke agents, the venders involved in my transactions, plus all the clients that closed that year.  The names are in the shape of a Christmas Tree.  Probably politically incorrect but everyone seems to like it.

what a great way to recognize others in our Active Rain Community.  I believe with all of my being that you get back what you give out, so this is an excellent suggestion!

Great point!  In a business of Gypsies tramps and thieves, it is great to be acknowledged by one of your peers.  It helps your business and theirs. 

Lynda - good meeting you, too. I'd never thought of copying the broker.

Missy - I've often sent notes as well, or Thanks a Latte.

Linda - we've done something similar.

Katrina - it goes beyond Active Rain. Do it in your own market!

Dan - it's even better when the public reading the letter recognizes the agent as a good one. We all gain when the bar is raised.

 

Sharon I love this idea.  Just think if we could build tight knit communites of professionals in our market similar to what we have here at Active Rain. 

Could not agree more with you on this one. We just did something on The Truth... about What it takes to successfully sell a house." We're not promoting ourselves here, but you might appreciate the POV on this one.

We've just done two things that would have absolutely been impossible without the other agent. And we've made a really big fuss about how good they were to everybody who will listen. You know what, not only is it the truth, but it feels good. And it's attractive.

We're tossing a 5 your way for this one, not that you need the points, but because it's the least we can do, and we've already subscribed and associated.

It's nice to make this family style St. Pete Connection.

Cheers... 

 Hi Sharon, that sounds like a very simple, effective(will get their attention) and personal way of connecting. Sort of like we do here on AR. I think anything that builds our connections and network is worth trying/doing.

Kimberly - I think building those tight knit communities depends on trust. I wonder if there's more trust here because there are a series of comments, or because we're not in the same local communities?

Gary - Thanks for your comments, and your 5, and your connection!

marti - yes. those connections and networks are SO valuable. 

I like this idea Sharon....I can think of two agents from other companies I would want to write a letter to; Linda's idea of the general 'thank you' would suit everyone else on my list. You are a smart cookie.

Carole - we all have ideas. When we share them we all become smarter!

You are so right!