Comments on: Why I Want You To Stop Marketing Now

By: Ruth

Ruth — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 20:22:17 +0000

Even though I’m a little late to this post but due to the state of the economy and the Real Estate market your advice unfortunately is still relevant. I’m going to follow your advice to lay low in December and hit the ground running in 2012.

By: J. Lamar Ferren

J. Lamar Ferren — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 13:54:32 +0000

Jason, while I respect you as a Marketer/Investor and a very valuable blogger for myself and others seeking advice, I have to disagree with you part of your post. Telling me to Stop Marketing is like telling me to Stop Making Money and my family is too valuable for me to do that. I think this is a time where investors can get the momentum going and appeal to those who really need the help. Because of the economy, this will likely be a “light christmas” for many and people will be looking for a solution every single day to change that. Wouldn’t it be nice to position yourself perfectly in front of their eyes with that solution to their problems?

Now I do agree with your suggestion to make a marketing plan for 2010. I think that is Pure Genious! So for those of you that will take this advice and “take a break” for the holidays. Do your self some justice and seriously commit yourself to developing and fine tuning your marketing plan as Jason suggested. You will start 2010 with a bang with a good plan in place.
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By: Demos Loizides

Demos Loizides — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:49:22 +0000

To Arlo – You know nothing about my local laws. Bandit signs are legal and are referred to as off premises signs. They are illegal if they are on or block “right of way” areas. They can’t be on telephone poles or on highway department signs, such as stop signs and speed limit signs. They can be spaced no closer than 600 feet, however political groups violate this all the time. There are double standards. A lot of investor signs get pulled, but no one ever pulls Realtor signs. My signs stayed up for a whole year at the Target parking lot.

By: Jim Wineinger

Jim Wineinger — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:09:15 +0000

A lot of people will be using the internet even for their seasonal shopping so this area of marketing should be increased not stopped as those who want to will still view it and respond to it.

An simple add such as “Need extra cash for the holidays? I can help you move you house in time for you to have that extra cash you would like.”

By: arlo

arlo — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:29:37 +0000

Bandit signs are illegal and obnoxious so you shouldn’t use them. Show some respect for your community.

By: Scott Nachatilo

Scott Nachatilo — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 04:10:39 +0000

I thought you will stop marketing for good, you have a point there this seasons people are busy now with their Christmas plan to realize. And it’s best time to plan extensively on real estate marketing strategy by next year

Scott@Financially Free Landlord

By: DemosL

DemosL — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:20:01 +0000

I got my first contract last year between Thanksgiving Day and Christmas because of a bandit sign in the parking lot of a Target store. People’s house problems aren’t going away, because of the date on the calendar. Maybe people won’t pay attention to any letters or postcards, but motivated sellers will still be looking at signs, Craigslist and other online ads.

I intend to take full advantage of the competition taking a break.

By: Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 22:28:03 +0000

Great post! My marketing for the rest of the month will really be connecting with people during the holidays to put myself in a position to heavily market and close out some deals beginning in 2010.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 22:13:09 +0000

This makes sense, but sellers who are facing foreclosure still have that little voice nagging a them in the back of their mind, however I wouldn’t stop.

Looking at sending postcards to vacant houses are usually a sizer upper to get forwarding addresses so I wouldn’t stop for the season there.

Also come this time of year people have to be budget minded because they have higher heating bills and are spending an impressive sum on gifts probably overextending themselves. While overextending they may take the investor option into account to justify things to themselves and then come January they will really need our help.

I would try working the timeline to push the 5th and 6th contact so they arrive circa New Years when they are making resolutions and are at least motivated to make a call.

So I wouldn’t stop what we’re doing at all and take a brief break on communications that would land on x-mas (eve). If you’re an investor who has already made a very nice life for themself you’ve got the luxury, but we plan on making the most of this environment.

Good post though, if none of these reasons stike a chord with you then your mind is going to be elsewhere during the holidays and your better off loading up on marketing ammo.

Pretty much boils down to what kind of person you are. Happy Holidays!

By: Tyler

Tyler — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:26:52 +0000

Great idea. People are too focused on the holidays and traveling and shopping right now to be able to pay attention to the home buying process. Use the time wisely, get your shopping done too.

-Tyler

By: Otto Maddock

Otto Maddock — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:49:32 +0000

As a 20+ year veteran of music, real estate, internet and direct marketing, I would co-sign this advice 100%. Take the time off to get focused and prepare for the first quarter of 2010.

This is not nearly as crazy as it sounds, and it will make you a happier, healthier person, too.
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