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Rainmaker
7,836,139
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I you are leaving those cards in your farm area doors, the message should be printed like your hand writing:

"Please call me. I have a question for you."

I have listened to voice mail responses to this message. It works!

Feb 13, 2015 09:59 AM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

What is the intent of your card? To get into their contact list.

If the conversation with the citizen revealed a need to which you are the solution, you need to get your # into the phone. Scan the QR code.

If the conversation was revealing a emanate real estate decision but very noncommittal/evasive you want to track them. Give them FREE access to your CIS Score home evaluation system for buyers and sellers. Give them the 'secret' access code(priviledge).

 

Feb 13, 2015 09:32 PM
Rainmaker
2,817,671
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Debbie - You can actually do 2 versions - one for buyers and one for sellers.  Do half and half.

Feb 13, 2015 06:26 PM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Debbie,

It really depends on your marketplace and the area you work in.  There is no right or wrong here.  I like real estate on both sides of the card...A

Feb 13, 2015 01:38 PM
Ambassador
6,393,609
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Yes, a call to action is important.

Oct 17, 2019 09:31 PM
Rainmaker
4,800,082
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I like to have a little quote.  Something nice.

Jan 08, 2018 05:23 AM
Rainer
105,987
Chris Mamone
Keller Mortgage - Tacoma, WA
Senior Loan Officer

"The greatest compliment I can receive is the referral of friends and family."

Feb 18, 2015 02:56 PM
Rainmaker
3,988,007
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Love all these ideas. You guys are very creative and have planted lots of seeds. I will take it to heart and put these into action.

Feb 15, 2015 12:10 PM
Rainmaker
1,547,441
William Johnson
Retired - La Jolla, CA
Retired

Hi Debbie, " Whe you are ready to list your home for sale, lets do it over lunch, On Me"

Feb 14, 2015 04:15 PM
Rainmaker
1,547,441
William Johnson
Retired - La Jolla, CA
Retired

" When you are ready to list your home for sale let's do it over lunch, On Me!"

Feb 14, 2015 04:13 PM
Rainmaker
1,771,867
Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

I aim to please

Feb 14, 2015 03:43 AM
Rainmaker
3,988,007
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Marie and Marilyn, Those are very out of the box ideas. I like. I have to get the QR reader back on my phone today and will check that out.

Feb 14, 2015 12:54 AM
Rainmaker
531,677
Marie Story
Coldwell Banker - Pinecrest (Miami) - Pinecrest, FL
Broker Associate, Pinecrest (Miami) Specialist

Debbie, this is what I am thinking of putting on the back of my new cards:

Contact Info QR

Please give it a try and let me know what you think ~ thanks.

Feb 14, 2015 12:48 AM
Rainer
51,536
Marilyn O'Donoghue
Long & Foster Avalon - Avalon, NJ

I think I would try something non-real estate related.  I think games such as Trivial Pursuit or Apples to Apples provide fun conversation starters.  Perhaps a question as to the highest price paid for a house in the neighborhood or how many blocks count as a mile in the town?  Our group name is on the back of my card, but it was fun thinking of ideas.

Feb 14, 2015 12:04 AM
Rainmaker
3,988,007
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I have written on cards too butnot sure they keep them. I like the secret code idea too Annette Lawrence. I am not a fan of QR codes. Which code would it be? To a search for homes? What if they are a seller?

Feb 13, 2015 11:54 PM
Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Debbie... I don't like putting things on the back of my cards, because often I have to write something on the back. But if I were do to so, I'd say something about the fact that I work by referral and why their referrals to me are so important.

Feb 13, 2015 11:02 PM
Rainmaker
4,333,772
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

I like to leave them clear. This way the client can write any important reminder to themself while keeping our card...

Feb 13, 2015 09:35 PM
Rainmaker
1,622,432
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

I intentionally keep the back of my cards clean. I usually write notes on cards( where I met a person, how to follow up, etc. ) and I write  often on my cards as well. It can be a simple 'thank you' or a reminding.

I strongly dislike plastic cards or cards where you can not add a note.

Feb 13, 2015 08:32 PM
Rainmaker
4,434,127
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I once  printed a tip schedule on the back of my card.

Feb 13, 2015 08:16 PM
Rainmaker
870,537
Sham Reddy CRS
Howard Hanna RE Services, Dayton, OH - Dayton, OH
CRS

Its not a bad idea....especially about another passion you have besides real estate!!!

Feb 13, 2015 08:01 PM
Rainmaker
4,319,419
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Debbie Reynolds - a QR code for some call-to-action (what's my home worth?) or something similar - if you are interested in listings, of course.

Feb 13, 2015 02:43 PM
Rainmaker
2,012,678
Christine Donovan
Donovan Blatt Realty - Costa Mesa, CA
Broker/Attorney 714-319-9751 DRE01267479 - Costa M

I like the suggestion of call me I have a question when left a on a door, and now I have to go read Joe's post.

Feb 13, 2015 02:30 PM
Rainmaker
3,988,007
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I guess this is a bit of new territory A. I will see what all the suggestions are and maybe give several a try. I can see different applications for a variety of them.

Feb 13, 2015 02:00 PM
Rainmaker
3,988,007
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Joan, I would have to pick and choose. A really hot property might work.

Bill, Thank you for the suggestion.

Debbie, I am going to check out Joe's post.

Feb 13, 2015 12:51 PM
Rainmaker
3,988,007
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Joe I will go read your post. I am sure I did before but am having a senior moment.

Feb 13, 2015 12:49 PM
Rainmaker
3,988,007
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Thanks Larry. Two great ideas to consider.

Feb 13, 2015 12:48 PM
Rainmaker
3,988,007
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Excellent Roy Kelley I think I will get a set just for farming. I can see that it would make the phone ring off the hook.   

Feb 13, 2015 12:47 PM
Rainmaker
1,683,912
Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

I would have 2 calls to action:

Looking for a Home to Buy?  Call me first, before getting financed to buy a home. I have the right direcions to your New Home!

Getting ready to Sell your Home?  Call me first, to give you the right answers and suggestions that will help you get your Home SOLD!

Feb 13, 2015 12:14 PM
Rainmaker
2,538,633
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Each and every time I give out my card, I ask that the person reads the back of my card, they always do and the results are always very positive and they understand the message.

http://activerain.com/blogsview/4550882/-you-had-me-when-you-had-me-read-the-back-of-your-card-

Feb 13, 2015 11:28 AM
Rainmaker
5,868,554
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Depending on where you are leaving them, I would put your listings! 

Feb 13, 2015 10:48 AM
Rainmaker
474,492
Bill Dandridge
MKB, Realtors - Roanoke, VA
GREEN, ABR, GRI, EcoBroker

"If you have any real estate-related questions, please contact me."

I just thought of that...

Feb 13, 2015 09:40 AM
Rainmaker
2,817,671
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

I will have to give this some thought.  I seem to recall that  Joe Petrowsky had something cool on the back of his.  You may want to do a search for that on here to find the blog post. 

Feb 13, 2015 09:24 AM