Agents trying all kinds of tricks to boost sells

Large numbers of Realtors are jumping into the social networking scene and are actually seeing results in rising sales. But just because one technique such as blogging doesn't work for one agent, doesn't mean it won't work for another. A lot depends on one's willingness to learn and stay ahead of the curve in ever emerging technology tools.

But even in the new age of social networks, Twitter, and numerous other Web based marketing tools a lot of agents are turning to some old tricks to get listings sold. That and a little good luck and/or old fashion salesmanship skills.

Sunday's Mobile Press-Register featured an interesting article on step's agents are taking to boost business. Holly Brunson of Dauphin Realty talks about burying a statute of St. Joseph in the front yard of one of her listings.

 "The day after burying a statue of St. Joseph in the seller's yard, Brunson had an offer on the house, a showing and a bunch of calls. St. Joseph, the patron saint of the family and household needs, will stay put until the house sells, she said, adding, "He's not going anywhere."

Barbara Reeves said most of her buyers come from the Internet. "I have six Web sites, a blog and 20 micro sites," said the agent at REMAX By The Bay in Daphne. "I go on the theory if one site doesn't come up, the other one will."

For more, see From prayer to Facebook, agents try whatever works – al.com.