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Praful Thakkar, Metro Boston Homes For Sale (LAER Realty Partners)

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Rainmaker
5,311,875
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

I send personal notes, but I don't count them. I send them (a) as I need to and (b) as the spirit moves me to do so.

Feb 09, 2016 08:14 PM
Rainmaker
5,482,888
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Handwritten notes have long been a passion. Never can write enough! 

Feb 09, 2016 07:44 PM
Ambassador
5,167,137
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Yes I send personal notes fairly often and trying to increase that. Usually at least 5 per week on average and for a variety of reasons

Feb 09, 2016 07:49 PM
Rainmaker
1,677,946
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Yes we send personal notes several times during the year.

Feb 09, 2016 07:55 PM
Rainmaker
1,513,143
Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

I send a minimum of two each day and they also could be clients that send referral's, birthay's etc.

Feb 09, 2016 09:56 PM
Rainmaker
564,776
Women of Westchester Working Together
Women of Westchester Working Together - West Harrison, NY
Women helping Women get ahead

I need to be doing more.  Yesterday's video was a good reminder of that.

Feb 09, 2016 08:00 PM
Rainmaker
1,291,902
Peter Mohylsky,
PMI. Destin - Miramar Beach, FL
Call me at 850-517-7098

I need to send more. 

Feb 09, 2016 07:54 PM
Rainmaker
1,619,511
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, ePRO
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
Serving Coastal San Diego, Veteran's & Seniors

I average 40 per month, shooting for 50 as I know where you are going with this Praful   I watched Seattle Success Tour yesterday too. 

My coach laid down a Monday challenge for me next week; Win My Week on Monday; yep...get the entire week's worth of calls, notes & popbys done in one day! 3 people have accomplished it so far out of about 65.

Feb 09, 2016 11:15 PM
Rainmaker
2,230,207
Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

As many as possible...

Feb 09, 2016 11:04 PM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

About 25 a week.

However these fall into two specific categories.

Past clients. (A list)

Prospects.

The latter being the priority and easiest to create and send.

Feb 09, 2016 09:30 PM
Rainmaker
1,525,616
Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

Not enough, that is one of the things I'm working on in my business plan for 2016.

Feb 10, 2016 01:26 AM
Rainmaker
5,774,100
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Praful,

I would agree with Nina Hollander 's answer.  I listen to the muse!  A

Feb 10, 2016 12:59 AM
Rainer
424,263
Caroline Gerardo
Licensed in 20 states - Newport Beach, CA
C. G. Barbeau the Loan Lady nmls 324982

20 a week. Holiday cards- not the usual ones- I send Valentines and Halloween cards

Feb 09, 2016 11:42 PM
Rainer
43,981
Stephanie & John Webb
Latte Stone Realty LLC - Albuquerque, NM
Stephanie Webb Co-Owner, Latte Stone Realty, LLC

I send personal notes immediately after I hear of a client's good news or a celebration. I also send $10 starbuck gift cards just because. I do this randomly with a just thinking of you card. I have no idea how many I send out because its not scheduled. All I can say is that my SOI list provides me with many clients and repeat business so I must be doing something right.

Feb 09, 2016 11:41 PM
Rainer
5,515
Beth Douglass
Strategy Properties - Livonia, MI
Administrator for Strategy Properties

I have been slowly incorporating this time honored tradition into my business relationships.  Sure it stands out in the crowd which is beneficial but it is a great way to connect, and show people they are worth that extra bit of time.

Feb 09, 2016 11:36 PM
Rainmaker
8,150,778
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I sent lots of them during my active years in the business. It is good to have a stack on note cards at your desk.

Feb 09, 2016 11:25 PM
Ambassador
1,472,185
Susan Emo
Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

I have, for many decades, sent a minimum of 10 per week.  These are not just to clients however (future perhaps?)   I send cards to people who've grabbed my attention in some way each week.  I keep them with me, with stamped envelopes ready to go, and can write them in the moment, waiting for appointments, etc.  Today's real estate gurus think this is something new but the concept has been around for a lonnnnng time!

Feb 09, 2016 11:22 PM
Rainmaker
2,848,479
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

NO personal notes. However, during the transaction, I am very personal

Feb 09, 2016 10:47 PM
Rainmaker
3,988,138
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Not enough. I keep a stack on my desk to remind me to write a note instead of sending a text or email.

Feb 09, 2016 10:32 PM
Rainmaker
290,969
Allie Angeloni
Long Realty - Oro Valley, AZ

Not many, and not enough, Praful Thakkar.  That should be a Resolution for me personally, as I can certainly do some every day, and why not - who doesn't love that personal touch (I know I appreciate getting one!).  Thanks for the reminder!! 

Feb 09, 2016 10:25 PM
Rainmaker
3,416,372
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Reading this and thinkig not nearly enough as i used to and i must make time to keep up the practice.

Feb 09, 2016 09:23 PM
Rainmaker
1,713,581
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Praful, we try to do daily handwritten notes. There is alwasy someone to express gratitude to.

Feb 09, 2016 09:10 PM
Rainmaker
873,820
Brenda Mayette
Miranda Real Estate Group, Inc. - Glenville, NY
Getting results w/ knowledge & know-how!

I do send personal notes.  I know how much I like getting "real" mail so... do unto others.  The volume changes based upon what's happening but I send them at significant times -- first meeting, under contract, "big" family event,  receipt of a referral.  I sent a 20+ pile of Valentine's Day cards last evening.

Feb 09, 2016 09:04 PM
Ambassador
6,687,212
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

I should send more.

May 13, 2019 05:48 PM
Rainmaker
1,280,948
Donna Foerster
HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO
Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Not as many as I should.

Sep 18, 2016 01:57 AM
Rainmaker
979,796
Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Praful - That's easy, not enough. I really need to do more.

Feb 12, 2016 02:08 PM
Rainmaker
2,538,789
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Praful. I usually do not, would much rather use the phone.

Feb 10, 2016 05:35 PM
Rainmaker
2,759,862
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

 We send a personal note and a thank you card for every transaction that we do.

Feb 10, 2016 05:31 PM
Rainmaker
1,157,841
FN LN
Toronto, ON

I don't track this statistic.

Feb 10, 2016 04:01 PM
Ambassador
3,430,182
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I do not have a set number or goal I set to reach.  I send personal notes when required.

Feb 10, 2016 12:27 PM
Rainmaker
6,003,885
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Probably not as many as I should be....

Feb 10, 2016 10:26 AM
Rainer
321,664
Melissa Jackson REALTOR
Trinity Premier Properties - Azle, TX
Helping You Make The Right Move

I don't send enough. 

Feb 10, 2016 08:40 AM
Rainmaker
1,538,464
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

0.  Not a writing things kinda guy.  Email yes, but I have an engineer mind and that means my handwriting makes a doctor's look legible.

Feb 10, 2016 07:28 AM
Rainmaker
1,751,737
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Not as many as I should, but then they could be used as evidence against me for harassment!

Feb 10, 2016 05:05 AM
Rainmaker
634,582
Kathleen Luiten
Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI
Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

Thanks for the reminder, Praful Thakkar . I need to do more than my usual few per week. 

Feb 10, 2016 04:27 AM
Rainmaker
1,650,342
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC • Short Sale • Probate

Ideally, yes, we should. Thanks for reminding, adding it to my ''toDo'' list for today:) 

Feb 10, 2016 04:24 AM
Rainmaker
4,273,331
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

I write 3 every other day.

Feb 10, 2016 03:34 AM
Rainmaker
922,304
Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

As needed, I don't follow a quota or target on this one.

Feb 10, 2016 03:28 AM
Rainmaker
1,262,352
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

Once a year. Not often enough.

Feb 09, 2016 11:20 PM
Rainmaker
5,584,639
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

NONE.... I have never in 38 years sent personal notes..... much too much time is consumed....and I can use that time for more profitable things....

just saying....

Feb 09, 2016 11:15 PM
Rainmaker
1,870,453
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

None really.

Feb 09, 2016 10:37 PM
Rainmaker
3,074,389
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Coldwell Banker Realty

None

Feb 09, 2016 10:23 PM
Rainmaker
2,249,294
Michael J. Perry
Fathom Realty - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

Very few hand written !

Feb 09, 2016 09:16 PM
Rainmaker
4,434,227
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

No.

Feb 09, 2016 08:43 PM