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[Dien Rice]

Hi James,

My post was actually more of a reply to Michael's than to Don's, and I was talking more about general principles...

However, I did my own search and I found a house which is apparently in Roseburg, Oregon, which is selling for $4.75 million.

http://www.roseburgmoves.com/viewdet...ing_id=6051747

This suggests they have expensive places plus cheap places too. Maybe you were talking about just a part of Roseburg, not all of it?

This isn't a comment about the worthiness (or not) of Don's idea, since I don't have sufficient business experience with real estate agents to assess that...

- Dien

Jim,

A quick search revealed over 250 homes listed in Roseburg, Oregon:

(see http://www.roseburghomes.com/localsearch_results.html)

With an abundance of homes listed at $500,000 and up, an average sales price of $465,000 appears accurate, and is not uncommon in small communities throughout the Pacific NW.

As far as the RE Listing Sheet Advertising idea, I disagree with the “tone” of your assessment, and don't see what good could come from labeling any ideas on this forum like that.

However, without first testing it in the marketplace, my guess is that few Realtors would be interested in simply placing ads on the back, and for the reasons you state.

But the back of those sheets are blank and those eyeballs can be difficult and pricey to reach. So for that reason alone, I think it would be interesting to explore what is, and what else could be done with this surprisingly wasted space.

One thing that comes to mind is the way Joseph Cossman tried to include an FAQ on the back of every circular. And how he used this technique in some very creative and effective ways -- like helping store clerks to identify counterfeits by putting this info on the back of one of his product sheets to help secure more valuable counter space!

And I'm wondering what other helpful information would house hunters like to receive?

What type of unanswered questions do they have?

What type of questions and answers could you provide that tie-in to complimentary local product or service endorsements?

What are the most profitable endorsements to offer?...

The way prices have jumped more people are “flipping” houses, and it seems like something like this could work with helpful ideas for “fixer-upper” listings.

And I know from hosting open houses to sell an old family home how many prospects would walk through each room discussing improvement ideas. What if you could plant those seeds prior to each tour?

Anyway, just a few thoughts, but I think Don's Listing Sheet Advertising idea is a very interesting one that could be twisted into other more effective and profitable sales tools then what exists.

Any suggestions?

Cheers,

Rod Carr

It's "interesting"....how the conversation can go from a 'Positive-Doable-Original" money-making BUSINESS idea starting with NOTHING but a 'Sample"....into....

"The PRICE of Homes in Roseburg, Oregon.

Speaking of which...I can provide Links to over 20 Houses listed for over 1 Mill. Here's one for $929,000... http://www.allstaterealestate.com/vi...1&last=results

Here's some for $2 Million and UP! http://www.roseburghomes.com/ in the box, type in $1 million and up....and see what comes up.

Again....this program is FREE to Real Estate Agents. The "sponsors" on the BACK pay HANDSOMELY to be seen by people searching for homes to buy!

And again....I am NOT "selling" this program! I thought I'd drop in here and provide a "CONCRETE" ....ORIGINAL IDEA....that maybe SOMEONE could pick up and run with.....without spending more than 50cents in paper and ink. A DOABLE program for making money from home. Just make up a Sample and go show it to some real estate offices. THEY will tell you who THEY prefer to have on the Back of their Listing Sheets.

Don Alm

Get 10 sponsors (listings/ads) per sheet. Charge each one $10 per home covered. That's $100 per home. Give each home seller 1/2, you wind up with $50 per home x 20 homes = $1,000.

No need to even print special fliers -- just print all of them the same, then have the home sellers staple the sheet to their existing sheets they have in their waterproof boxes outside their homes.

Just make sure their phone #'s are not ont the do not call list before you call them to pitch the idea.

NOt as efficient as doing it with a real estate agent, but still.

-- TW

Some people focus on problems while others look for solutions and possibilities.
I still think it’s a great idea! That empty space can be put to good use.

It’s the innovators and shakers that make this forum interesting.

Cheers,
Steve

I really don't see why Realtors would give anyone $600 to advertise others products and services.

As someone posted, Realtors goals are to SELL houses period.

"Realtors" get the program for FREEBIES! The "advertisers" on the back pay to be seen by prospective Home Buyers!

Don Alm

I have to Agree...

Why not Focus more on those Empty Sheets of "HOTSHEET" Possibilities.

What and Where...

One Example...

Think of where there are Lots of People Locally who just may be interested in a Proven business idea, opportunity or whatever...

A Place where people are Fed up with getting up Each and Every day and going to work at a Job most Hate...

Extra Money and Bills are always on people's Stressful minds these days!

Yes... http://BusStopHotsheets.com

Believe it or Not...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bus_stop

Are a Great Place to "Personally" Market all kinds of interesting information and specialty products.

Not just handing out pieces of paper...

Creative ideas, like the guy who sold Thousands of Suction cup window Air Pillows so people who always like to take a Snooze on the bus Don't keep Knocking their Brains out of their Head.

That vibration and movement on a Bus is a Dam Problem and people will pay you if you can Help them with a Solution!

Just thought I throw that one out there.

Phil

The thought that real estate agents ONLY care about selling the house is bull. I've sold houses. RE Agents care about relationships. With clients, potential clients, plumbers, home inspectors, appraisers, electricians, builders, landscapers, need I go on? If you get hooked up with the right people (people who could be potential advertisers on your flyer) "selling" real estate can be much easier. If you think selling real estate is just selling a piece of property then your wrong.

A REAL deal right now: A house in Charleston SC selling for $800,000 (btw about average for high end Charleston). I picked up a flyer for this house. On the front was all of the normal stuff except one highlighted line at the bottom of the flyer: "You Can Afford This HOUSE! Details on back".

Well you flip the flyer over and see a schedule for an "interest only" loan. With the mortgage company's info on it. And you say to yourself "HEY I CAN AFFORD THIS HOUSE". With the way Charleston RE is appreciating, you can afford the house.

SOOO.... if you utilize certain aspects of flyer production, you and your advertisers can benefit. Win-Win....

I suspect you wrote what you did because of who started this thread. Hold that grudge, it will wear your hand out.

later....
Pappy

Hey Pappy, You spilled the beans. . .

Don would charge for the info because he knows how much cash it can generate and those willing to pay and act will make their money back over and over again.

So many people (me included) miss the obvious.

Don noticed that eyeballs were landing on the back of the flyers and that certain people would gladly pay to reach those eyeballs and Don could offer them a guaranteed way to put their ad in front of them and at the same time show the RE’s how his lender can help them sell more houses.

Too many people look for reasons why something is not a good idea so for them its not. While they are hiding behind their computer monitors trying to reinvent the wheel and come up with something brand new others are out making a fortune acting on simple but old ideas that work if you work at them.

Next thing you know a few mud slingers will be crying that Don stole the idea from someone else. Or that he's charging for ideas that others give away free. How dare he charge for something that can make you money.

He should keep his ideas to himself but that would not be as much fun. Don just can't help being a sales shark. If he's not selling ad space to local merchants he'll take great pleasure in selling his knowlegde to others.

Maybe we can stone him if he keeps it up. Just Kidding he's gotten my money more than once and I'm better off for it!

Cheers,

Steve

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