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Jane Kalinowsky, 3rd Generation REALTOR® SRES®, CCS® (Luxury) (Pantanella & Partners)

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Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

I work in Starbucks all the time, and I do get leads.  But, I have never approached anyone.  They approah me due to my laptop sticker and/or my branded shirt.

Apr 03, 2015 01:05 PM
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Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Jane - Here's a post about it.  Just got another lead from my laptop sticker.

 

Apr 05, 2015 03:11 AM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi Jane -- I don't and I know there are people who do it as well as those who use more subtle methods such as Debbie Gartner.

I believe each of us has to do what fits our personality and style.  It needs to be natural and genuine.  

 

Apr 05, 2015 02:19 AM
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Cindy Davis
SD Home Source Realty - San Diego, CA

No. Perhaps I'm missing opportunities but I don't generally approach people for business when in lines. I wouldn't like it if someone did that to me, so I choose not to do it.

Apr 03, 2015 08:43 AM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I do not.

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Ajay Pandya
e-Merge Real Estate Unlimited - Columbus, OH
Realtor Ajay Pandya

I do! I like that.

Mar 30, 2018 06:05 PM
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Jane Kalinowsky
Pantanella & Partners - Redondo Beach, CA
3rd Generation REALTOR® SRES®, CCS® (Luxury)

I get photography work all the time because of a label on my computer. I get it Debbie. How I just need to print out a sticker that reads, "Need a REALTOR®?'' or "What's your house worth?" and slap that on my computer. :)

Apr 05, 2015 08:59 AM
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Ben DeHaven
Haven Realty & Investments - Lakeland, FL
Proudly serving Winter Haven & Lakeland, Florida

They just opened a SBUX near my office. I haven't gone in with laptop and nametag/company shirt yet, but that is certainly in the plans. 

Apr 05, 2015 01:14 AM
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Jane Kalinowsky
Pantanella & Partners - Redondo Beach, CA
3rd Generation REALTOR® SRES®, CCS® (Luxury)

Good Idea Debbie. May have to try that out.

Apr 04, 2015 01:47 PM
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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Like Debbie Gartner I NEVER approach others but clearly have the 'Open for Real Estate Business' welcome mat on display. (they can spot the REMAX logo from 600 miles away)

The ALWAYS ask, "How's the real estate market?"

I ALWAYS respond, "Real estate is a very local business that is relevant only on a community level. What community do you live in?"

At this rate I'm never going to get my novel completed being stationed at Starbucks.  Do you think Rawlings had a 'Don't bother me' sticker on display?

Apr 03, 2015 10:31 PM
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Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

My opening line is "Do you want to buy a house?"  If they say "No" then I say "Do you want to sell a house ?"  I usually do it in fun.  They laugh and since the whole conversation is light hearted, sometimes they know of someone that they refer me to or they end up working with me.  Nobody likes  salesperson, because they don't like pressure, but they do like people with a sense of humor.  It works for me!

Apr 03, 2015 12:35 PM