Cathy Clark : "I Didn't Want a Friend!"

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"I Didn't Want a Friend!"

By: Cathy Clark
Saturday, May 05, 2007 9:43

That was the first feedback I ever received on my Standard website. OK. Thanks for your input. Happy Trails!

Consequently, I paid very little attention to the "About Me" page. My Bad! Since graduating to Professional, and having access to Ultra Stats, I've been paying particular attention to the pages visitors view most often. Our Listings, MLS Search, Mortgage Calculator and.....Guess what? Maybe they don't want a friend but they do want to know About Me! I immediately updated today. A little long as far as I'm concerned and I'll have to pare down, but at least it's About Me. And as we all know, it is ALL About ME!

Moral of the story, pay attention. Use the tools available to you and don't listen to that one nay-sayer.

Cathy

Comments

Member Since '06	Tim and Susan Fennell said: While we have made several 'close' friends via real estate transactions, that certainly isn't the primary goal... HOWEVER, we always tell new clients that we are going to be very involved with each other over the next few days, weeks or months and it certainly helps to feel comfortable with each other - it's a two way street and if our gut tells us that a particular relationship has 'trouble' written all over it, we'll bail quickly. Life is too short to deliberately walk into viper pit. May 5, 2007 8:02
Member Since '06	Sharron and Steve Lobman said: I like the "viper pit" line! May 5, 2007 8:07
Member Since '03	Howard Arnoff said: Cathy, I would rather do business with people I like and to me, the transaction is a very personal, business experience. The clients should know about us and feel comfortable with their choice of agents and just as Tim and Susan said, we should feel good about investing our time and energy with them or bail. I'll bet your new "about" page is great, I'll check it out sometime soon! May 5, 2007 8:45
Member Since '06	Gloria Losie said: It's is interesting. You become so close in those few weeks and then once they close it is back to your next close encounter. I still keep in touch with emails and postcards. Ocassionally, a call to see how they are doing. May 5, 2007 8:47
Member Since '03	Howard Arnoff said: I've become good friends with several clients, we have had dinners together, gone to birthday parties and we're going to the beach for a long weekend with several couples who started as clients. It's nice to make new friends. May 5, 2007 8:53
Member Since '06	Cal Griffin said: I agree...if we help enough other people get what they want...then we can have anything we desire(Zig Ziglar). It is all about relationship. They buy from us because they trust us. We can't fake a relationship just because we want to make a sale. Selling real estate is not just a one night stand. Think about how many referrals we would get if we felt that way. www.calgriffin.com Edisto Beach-Now That's Heaven! May 5, 2007 8:55
Member Since '06	Cathy Clark said: You know, I've gained so many friends from past "transactions". In the last twelve months, 2 weddings, 3 baby showers and 2 christenings. I had to miss one because I was out of town and many were asking, "Where's Cathy?" I have one "Buyer/Friend" who's coming this week to change the oil on my lawn tractor, another who takes care of my car, and my daughter babysits for three others. And, oh yeah, I'm moving in another month and one of my other Buyer/Friends has already lined up quite a few "Coasties" to move me for pizza and beer! None of whom I had ever even met before they contacted me in a Professional capacity. We do make friends if we do our job properly. Stay in touch with your clients.....my daughter is absolutely flabbergasted that so many people want to be at the "before-prom" gathering...and it's not even her prom! But they all want to be there. She'll have a crowd. She's rather embarrassed but still a little flattered that so many people want to see her in the gown, etc. I absolutely love what I do for a living. May 5, 2007 9:07
Member Since '06	Todd Clark said: I'm with Cathy and Howard, I've been to weddings, kids birthday parties, bbq's and just over for dinner. It has been a wonderful experience and the friends I have made our wonderful and have added value to my life! May 5, 2007 9:54
Member Since '03	Mike Farmer said: I was reluctant to post here since you threw me out of your other thread. I just wanted to be seen here since you have become so popular, on the sidebar and all. :) May 5, 2007 10:39
Member Since '06	Ronda Kaufman said: lol..Mike Making new friends is one of the perks of being an agent/broker. I made alot of close friends also. Weddings, dinners and just hangin out with them. I enjoy them all. May 5, 2007 10:49
Member Since '06	Cathy Clark said: I threw you out, Mr. Farmer? Say it isn't so! I don't think I've thrown anyone out? You're one of my heroes! May 5, 2007 11:43
Member Since '06	Lori McNutt said: Not only do many of our clients become friends, It seems that we have made many friends here. Itsn't this a great business? I agree with Cathy, I love what I do for a living!!! May 5, 2007 12:23 PM
Member Since '05	Yalda Alawi said: friendships made and retained is good for your heart as well as your business. I wonder Cathy, how many of those 'visits' to the About Me page where actually from other agents - checking you out?? ;) May 5, 2007 12:32 PM
Member Since '06	Cathy Clark said: Yalda, from one "Mad Red Head" (that's what the townies call me) to another.....as many as possible, I hope! BTW, I took a quick look at your website.....LOVE the cartoon characters! They add a sense of humor. Nice Job. May 5, 2007 1:31 PM
Member Since '05	Carol and Steve Coldwell Banker Parker Realty said: I enjoy the making friends part of the business as well. It's definitely a nice perk. Then there are those that you would rather NOT be friends with..and usually aren't. May 5, 2007 2:33 PM
Member Since '06	Scott McClain said: And those lasagna dinners are great! Someone once asked me..."Scott, what is your favorite food?". I always reply with the same thing.."FREE!" :p May 5, 2007 4:15 PM
Member Since '07	Dennis Jonas said: Kathy, I read you "about me", great introduction to the public. I am going to share your page with the associates on our team. Keep up the professional image. Dennis Jonas www.teamzipcode.com May 5, 2007 4:56 PM
Member Since '06	Cathy Clark said: Thanks, Dennis! I appreciate any and all constructive feedback. May 5, 2007 5:15 PM
Member Since '03	Mike Farmer said: Daaaaang! Thanks, Cathy. Would it be too much if I ask for an upgrade to Super Hero? May 6, 2007 8:07
Member Since '06	Cathy Clark said: Spidey has nothing on you Mike! OK, maybe a lot more money after his weekend opening but I'll be he couldn't sell ice in Savannah! May 6, 2007 8:26
Member Since '04	Mary Welch said: Ok Mike, bring on your Part 2 now, and when you pass me on the totem pole, bring Phil with you so we can have P2 version of "BLUE MAN GROUP". Ron, Mike, Phil all with blue shirts-that would be cool! Or, practice leaping tall buildings in your super hero suit. lol May 6, 2007 8:34
Member Since '04	Phil Anderson said: Those guys just creep me out! I hear they are fantastic in person, but that color is SO intense! (*I'm not a TV fan, but did you ever catch the parody of the BMG on "Arrested Development"? It was, as my friend, Becky, would say, "LMAO" quality! Someone gave me the DVDs of the TV show when I was recouping from surgery last year and I about laughed all my stitches out!!!! :) But, I'm up for it is Ron and Mike are! You too, Mary! We'll need a fourth! Phil May 6, 2007 10:49
Member Since '04	Mary Welch said: Blue "man" group Phil, let's see if we can get Lonn to change shirts. I told Mike I wouldn't post anything new until he gets to be 4th. Oh crud, I wonder if just commenting will count. I gotta comment, women hafta talk. May 6, 2007 11:02
Member Since '03	Mike Farmer said: Go ahead and post, Mary. I am okay with fifth. Besides, I am busy completing my 40 part blog series. May 6, 2007 11:10
Member Since '04	Mary Welch said: so you quit your day job? No we are going fo the blue man group now. We are on a mission, at least I am. May 6, 2007 11:15
Member Since '06	Cathy Clark said: Blue Man Group....I actually was on stage with them in Boston have the Pic to prove it ....Was the "chosen" from the audience. I know this surprises you all. It was the Twinkie thang.... for anyone who has seen the show....it's changed now. They do their best to keep it fresh. If you haven't seen it....you must. I probably won't be there, but it'll still be fun, nonetheless, and you'll still have a great time. Go see it! It's exhilerating, and a whole host of laughs. May 6, 2007 12:51 PM
Member Since '04	Mary Welch said: Cathy, I saw them on television, my daughter and her husband went and loved it. May 6, 2007 1:26 PM
Member Since '03	Mipeco Realty, Inc - Michaela Krestenic, Broker-Owner said: I would say I have met more than half of my friends thanks to real estate. Even my best friend is a former client of mine. Being Czech myself, I work a lot with the Czech community in Northern Illinois and it is very easy to become friends with people who share the same background, interests, and more. May 6, 2007 4:49 PM