Comments on: Why Listing Reviews are Better than Listing Descriptions

By: Mark Eckenrode

Mark Eckenrode — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 15:56:32 +0000

@John Wake – you’re right, john. heck, you may not have to offer them any swag – just ask. however, it’s my opinion that home shoppers feel a bit odd about offering their opinions of a home to someone representing the house, especially while standing in it. of course, there are those that don’t mind giving you their 2 cents, either never hurts to go for it and ask

By: John Wake

John Wake — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 04:54:34 +0000

“And while you may have a difficult time getting reviews from open house attendees, you might be able to get usable reviews from other agents about the listing”

Actually, getting comments from open house attendees might be easier than getting comments from other Realtors given the complications with Realtor reviews.

Let’s say, at an open house you offer to those that seem to really like the house some swag (perhaps a 5$ Starbucks card or similar) if they write a blurb about the home.

By: Mark Eckenrode

Mark Eckenrode — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 21:57:44 +0000

@Amy Chorew – amy, i just found your comment in my akismet spam log. anyway, i pulled it out… a couple weeks late odd, though.

but you’re totally right… this is in line with consumer behavior. the agent that recognizes how consumers WANT and LIKE to shop, and facilitates it, will definitely win themselves some raving fans.

By: whatley (whatley)

whatley (whatley) — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 02:38:00 +0000

rereading some of MarkEckenrode postings. Why Listing Reviews are Better than Listing Descriptions http://tinyurl.com/8mzpyu

By: Mark Eckenrode

Mark Eckenrode — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 20:23:30 +0000

@CJ Brasiel – there’s Business to Business, Business to Consumer, and this here… it’s Consumer to Consumer. glad you see the power in it – now you have it

By: CJ Brasiel

CJ Brasiel — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 19:51:09 +0000

Mark – Great idea. The idea of promoting neighborhoods with neighbors comments – way cool! The idea of local, real-people comments about a neighborhood or street can really help buyers see why others like living there. Thanks! CJ

By: Amy Chorew

Amy Chorew — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 17:56:06 +0000

Brilliant, and it is coming for sure. The consumer is accustomed to doing this for years on books, digital cameras, why not houses. If we embrace it and start the ball rolling, the consumer can follow our lead. Boy are you smart.

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By: John Wake

John Wake — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:39:12 +0000

I think in Arizona that would be fine. You can promote another licensed agent’s listing if it is done with permission of the listing agent.

By: Mark Eckenrode

Mark Eckenrode — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:51:25 +0000

@John Wake - what daniel's getting at is that if an agent of another brokerage provided a review then it may be viewed by some as that agent helping to advertise your listing.