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Will Hamm, "Where There's a Will, There's a Way!" (Hamm Homes)

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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

I was thinking of lessons learned this week as well.  Some lessons are learned immediately.  Others become "light bulb" moments.  Still others are seen much later but it's wonderful when that spark is ignited.  I can't always identify the genesis of the lesson but I am aware when the magic comes to life.  

Aug 28, 2019 10:30 AM
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Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

I learned that there are places in the country that don't do much work on weekends (in the summers - because people actually want to enjoy the summer with their families!).

And I learned that Montana doesn't require proof of insurance when registering a car.

And I learned that homemade eggplant parm tastes delicious out of doors.

I learned what a grouse looks like, and I learned that our new property has tons of wildlife.

I learned a lot more stuff. Fun week.

Aug 28, 2019 10:57 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Can't say I've had any earth-shattering lessons or revelations in the past week, Will.

Aug 28, 2019 10:09 AM
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Peter Testa
Nationwide Homes - Danbury, CT
PETER TESTA

I learned that it's a good idea to clean your camera's lense BEFORE shooting your pictures. 

Aug 28, 2019 11:31 AM
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Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Will Hamm Door hangers worked for me, even in the Western PA snowbelt around Erie, PA.

Aug 28, 2019 10:44 AM
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Valeria Mola
SIB Realty - Miami, Sunny Isles Beach - Sunny Isles Beach, FL
305-607-0709 SIB Realty Condos for Sale and Rent

1. Do not trust tenant when they say I won't smoke in the apartment...

Aug 29, 2019 12:33 PM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I practiced being nice to rude people.  It's a lesson I keep top of mind and just never forget it.  

Aug 28, 2019 12:37 PM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I always thought door hangers were a sign that no one was home.... leaves that home as a target by thieves....

Aug 28, 2019 10:22 AM
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I learned my schedule is not as important to others as it is to me... oh wait, that's an old lesson.

Aug 28, 2019 06:56 PM
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John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

"Pone calls" Really? What are those, Will Hamm

Aug 28, 2019 06:41 PM
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Steve Higgins
RE/MAX Kelowna - Kelowna, BC

That's a good lesson to learn Will!

Aug 28, 2019 05:10 PM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

well hell, I find that hard to believe. No one does those out here at all. Most end up blowing off the homes & then the association complains.

Aug 28, 2019 03:58 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Important to get that marketing out there, glad to hear it is working Will.

Aug 28, 2019 03:44 PM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

I have always been aware that the local mailman knows things..lots of things

Aug 28, 2019 01:19 PM
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Peter Mohylsky, Beach Expert
PMI. Destin - Miramar Beach, FL
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Great lesson, thanks for caring and sharing. 

Aug 28, 2019 10:16 AM
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Brenda Mayette
Miranda Real Estate Group, Inc. - Glenville, NY
Getting results w/ knowledge & know-how!

I'm glad your marketing plan is working for you Will Hamm .  I was reminded this week that if I dont control the day, it will control me and that my to-do list truly makes or breaks my success. 

Aug 29, 2019 04:58 AM
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David M. Dwares
Title Professionals Corp. - Fort Lauderdale, FL
Title guy with a broker license

Will,

How many of those calls were from people who asked you to stop hanging things on their doors?

Aug 28, 2019 02:51 PM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

I have not used door hangers in so long. Glad they still work for you. As for lessons learned, listen more and talk less!

Aug 28, 2019 01:55 PM
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Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

Good for you, Will!!

Aug 28, 2019 12:06 PM
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

I learned you could play the hand that was dealt you, or you could stick your head in the sand.

Aug 28, 2019 12:02 PM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Nothing this past week that I can think of.

Aug 28, 2019 11:10 AM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Good for you,  what works in CO will not work here...Thank you for sharing. A

Aug 28, 2019 10:51 AM
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
SIB Realty - Sunny Isles Beach, FL

What did I learn this week? Nothing in my mind - all my thoughts abour Hurricaine Dorian. 

Aug 29, 2019 10:55 PM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

But were the calls positive or filled with expletives about not wanting door hangars?  According to the feedback on our local NextDoor, homeowners detest these sorts of marketing activities.

 

For my learn this week, I did discover a limit as to how much crap I will tolerate from a client's abusive behavior.

Aug 29, 2019 09:00 AM
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Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

WE don't want any

Aug 29, 2019 06:11 AM
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

none this week

Sep 18, 2019 06:27 AM
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Wayne Zuhl
Remax First Realty II - Cranford, NJ
The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate

That's awesome! We've never been very successful with door hangers, but we've also never launched a serious door hanger campaign.

Aug 30, 2019 06:05 AM