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Cary NC Real Estate Adventures: "I am not a Lead." I love it!

A friend in the office told me he had picked up a good lead.

He asked, "How many leads are you working now?"

Me: "I don't work with leads."

Kind of a conversation-stopper. I had to offer more.

Me: "I'm in the people business."

And, what a coincidence....

The very next day, I came across Chris Drayer's AR blog post: "How many homes did your dog sell last year?"

Thanks, Chris. Come to Cary, NC, and you have a standing offer of a complimentary cajun-burger and a cold one!

This video says it ALL!

I sent it to my buddy, and got back an email, "Cute."

Not at all the word I would use to describe it.

I'm thinking: "Web 2.0 Dy-no-Mite!" Not "cute."

I've been sending it to everyone I know ever since. That's great for the folks who created it.

So, now I have a new blog to read:

1000 watt consulting

They don't know me at 1000 Watt Consulting, or that I even exist, but they are putting up this great lesson on needlessly abusing folks who need real estate services.

Thanks Fellers!

Posted by Mike Jaquish Keller Williams Realty, Cary, NC on 01/20/2008 11:01 PM

Comments (16)

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16 Comments on Cary NC Real Estate Adventures: "I am not a Lead." I love it!

My dog is so cute, I bet she could sell homes.

01/20/2008 11:31 PM

by Epcon Communities NE Columbia, SC Condo Community (Earth Road Ranch Condos, An Epcon Community)

Daniel,

Your dog is so cute, she could probably sell Luxury Single Story Ranch Condos.

Thanks for coming by!

01/21/2008 05:07 AM

by Mike Jaquish Keller Williams Realty, Cary, NC (Keller Williams Realty)

Mike, I had seen that as well, those that understand will do well right now.

01/21/2008 08:15 AM

by Steve Scheer - Denver Real Estate - Highlands Ranch Real Estate (RE/MAX Masters, Inc.)

Hi Mike,

I got a kick out of this. Leads are people too! I've sent the video on to a chosen few who will appreciate it. Very simple but effective reminder.

Vicki

01/21/2008 08:36 AM

by Southport NC Real Estate - Vicki Burton- Buyer's Agent (Loggerhead Realty-Southport, North Carolina)

Steve,

That's how i see it, too.

Thanks for commenting.

Vicki,

I got a real kick out of it, partially because of how I found it immediately after my conversation with my friend.

Thanks for your input!

01/21/2008 10:30 AM

by Mike Jaquish Keller Williams Realty, Cary, NC (Keller Williams Realty)

Mike,

That is a great and very meaningful video!!! I haven't seen it and thanks for adding. How ya been my friend?

01/21/2008 05:20 PM

by Ray Nellum, Fort Smith Real Estate (Warnock Real Estate, LLC.)

Ray,

Doing well. I hope you can say the same.

You also have a standing offer of a complimentary cajun-burger and a cold one!

Come on Down!

01/21/2008 06:13 PM

by Mike Jaquish Keller Williams Realty, Cary, NC (Keller Williams Realty)

We are in the "it is all about me" business. The me of course not being us but our client.

01/21/2008 09:17 PM

by Marchel Peterson Spring TX Real Estate E-Pro ABR (Results Realty)

Marchel,

Right. So-o-o, should I shoot my dog?

(Hey! I don't have a dog... LOL)

Thanks for coming by!

01/21/2008 09:30 PM

by Mike Jaquish Keller Williams Realty, Cary, NC (Keller Williams Realty)

People do business with REAL PEOPLE Mike! Congrats!

01/22/2008 07:45 AM

by Eleanor Thorne, Cary Mortgage Loans (Meridian Residential)

Mike. Thank you for writing this post. You know, I am guilty of wanting to capture leads or convert leads. In my defense, I'll take on any client regardless of the price range. Moving forward, I'll have to rethink the terms I use. I love that video and I did read and enjoy that post by 1000 Watt Consulting.

01/22/2008 10:08 AM

by Natalie Langford, Winchester, VA Real Estate (Realty Direct of Shenandoah Valley)

Eleanor,

You know, I have that ARP thing going!

Natalie,

Glad you liked it.

I posted it so I can find it. I have watched it and showed it about 10 times.

Just a little internal paradigm shift.

01/22/2008 10:23 AM

by Mike Jaquish Keller Williams Realty, Cary, NC (Keller Williams Realty)

Mike,

Your post was passed on to me today and glad it was. Now we know about you now and definitely glad you exist :) !!!

Thanks for appreciating our work and passing the video around.

We believe every statement made by each person in the video represents an opportunity for an agent to differentiate themselves to the consumer.

Marc

01/22/2008 12:41 PM

by Marc Davison

Marc,

I'm on board, and glad to pass it around.

01/22/2008 06:12 PM

by Mike Jaquish Keller Williams Realty, Cary, NC (Keller Williams Realty)

Mike,

I'm a little late to the party, but still want to say Thank You. This is useful.

Mike in Tucson

01/23/2008 05:17 AM

by Mike Jones (Tucson Mortgage Company, LLC)

Hi, Miike!

I don't think you mnissed the bus.

Welcome aboard!

01/23/2008 05:23 AM

by Mike Jaquish Keller Williams Realty, Cary, NC (Keller Williams Realty)

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