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Becca Rasmussen (HomeSmart Cherry Creek)

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Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Bonehead! 
Bonehead

Apr 21, 2016 09:00 AM
Rainmaker
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Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

Ouch. So this is your competition? Good news for you!

Apr 21, 2016 09:35 AM
Rainmaker
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Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

 Let me borrow Carol Williams graphic.

Apr 21, 2016 11:34 AM
Rainmaker
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Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

I see a violation of the Realtor Code of Ethics.

Apr 21, 2016 08:58 AM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

Tacky.

Apr 21, 2016 08:45 AM
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Susan Laxson CRS
Palm Properties - La Quinta, CA
Realtor in San Diego, CA & Naples, FL

Carol Williams - perfect graphic!

Apr 21, 2016 11:16 PM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

that agent did you a great favor.... you have NO competition, if that's a sign of what other agents do in your marketplace....

Apr 21, 2016 10:51 PM
Rainmaker
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Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Becca. That is a bit over the top, it would be a turnoff for me.

Apr 21, 2016 07:20 PM
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Sharon Altier
Coldwell Banker Realty - Elmhurst, IL
Luxury Property Specialist, CSC, SFR

Code of Ethics violation?  I am sure this is not the first time they have done it.  So unprofessional. 

Apr 21, 2016 01:22 PM
Rainmaker
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Sign of desparation

Apr 21, 2016 12:39 PM
Rainmaker
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Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

For some reason I can not see the attachment, just an "x" box  but from the comments it is easy to read that it was not a professional approach (whatever it is!)

Apr 21, 2016 12:02 PM
Rainmaker
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DEANNA C. SMITH CERTIFIED MOBILE NOTARY
Certified Mobile Notary Signing Agent - Smith Mountain Lake, VA
Highest Ranked Certified Mobile Notary in Virginia

Obviously the quality of their performance in 2014 DID NOT carry over to the following years.   I think I would call them, just for the fun of it, and see what kind of spiel you get; . . . . . then identify yourself.

Something tells me their response will change very quickly and they will avoid coming back into your neighborhood for fear of a repeat occurrence.

Apr 21, 2016 11:43 AM
Rainmaker
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John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Becca Rasmussen  Unethical!

Apr 21, 2016 11:15 AM
Rainmaker
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Diana Zaccaro Broker Associate
ZOOM Realty Group - Cocoa Beach, FL
"The Accidental Blogger" Cocoa Beach, Florida

That is wrong on so many levels...

 

Apr 21, 2016 10:05 AM
Rainmaker
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Becca,

Oh my!  Innovative? NOT, this is a prime example of NO marketing Savvy!

I just realized I know your neighborhood.  We had a friend that lived there, moved to New Mexico, and my sister in law and nephew have a two furniture stores in Highlands Ranch, called Colorado Country Style.  We are visiting them at the end of the month...small world, and she lives in Centennial, and the niece and nephew live in Lone Tree... A

Apr 21, 2016 08:31 AM
Rainmaker
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

I do not see this working!

Apr 24, 2016 09:29 AM
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Bob Betel
Allstar Home Mortgage, Inc. - Sweetwater, TN
President, Allstar Home Mortgage, Inc

I don't respond to these letters, or even the "just sold " or "just listed" postcards I get in the mail. If I'm ready, then I contact you, if I'm not, it is just garbage.

Apr 22, 2016 05:38 AM
Rainmaker
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

"No soliciting only applies to soliciters, right?  Good thing I'm not a lawyer!"  That's my favorite line.

I'm guessing they're hoping your curiosity will get you to call them.  The folded up paper, I've done that with flyers for homes I've sold.  I've seen it with flyers for open houses too.  8.5x11 sized sheets though.  It works.

Apr 22, 2016 03:36 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Need I say more?  

Is there any wonder why this industry has such a bad reputation? This is likely yet another deceptive tactic that the GURU party is coaching and teaching agents to do ... and charging them $1,200 a month to do it.  

Apr 22, 2016 02:56 AM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I would look up her address and put the package back on her door.

Apr 22, 2016 02:34 AM
Rainmaker
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Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

Hopefully you put them in their place.

Apr 22, 2016 12:10 AM
Rainmaker
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Just ignore undesired messages.

Apr 21, 2016 11:08 PM
Rainmaker
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

It is a poor approach and what is funny, i received a letter in the mail from a broker who had a person interested in my home, except i am a broker and that every one in the neighborhood got the same one. Sure enough all the nieghbors in the course of week stopped by to let me know they got one and how false it was as homes in my area differ in size and style from new to older and big and much bigger that no 1 buyer would be interested in every home

Apr 21, 2016 10:50 PM
Rainmaker
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Embarrassing.  

Apr 21, 2016 10:47 PM
Rainmaker
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

No thanks!

Apr 21, 2016 10:31 PM
Rainmaker
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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Look how much of your time you have invested in this event.

Setting aside realtor (intended) puffery, the outcome speaks for itself.

Not only did you read the note, you invested heavily into it.

Success on all levels, even if this is something you would not do.

Imagine how a citizen, not inflated by puffery would respond.

Apr 21, 2016 10:06 PM
Rainmaker
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Certainly not a professional approach!

Apr 21, 2016 09:55 PM
Rainmaker
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Unprofessional.

Apr 21, 2016 09:51 PM
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Dennis Swartz
Full Circle Property Management - Columbus, OH
MBA, GRI...experience counts!

Marketing is about the "buzz" and they created one, so it worked.

Apr 21, 2016 06:54 PM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Becca Rasmussen - this is 'ultimate'!

I hate even cold calling. This is crossing all the limits!

Apr 21, 2016 03:15 PM
Rainmaker
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Sharon Kowitz
CRS-SRES-ABR-GRI-E-Pro-CREN ~ COMPASS RE - Cary, NC
Cary, NC Relocation Specialist ~ Buying or Selling

Wow! Well, I think I'd be so curious I'd have to call!...Then continue to tell them what I thought of their approach!

Apr 21, 2016 02:10 PM
Rainmaker
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Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

Well, it got your attention!

Apr 21, 2016 11:52 AM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Waste of paper

Apr 21, 2016 11:36 AM
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Melissa Jackson REALTOR
Trinity Premier Properties - Azle, TX
Helping You Make The Right Move

Same here, I noticed the 2014 first.. They need to update their marketing  plus the way they market.. As a homeowner I would toss this trash.

Apr 21, 2016 10:38 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

IF they are really number one then it most be working with some people.

Apr 21, 2016 10:16 AM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Must have drank some of that unnamed franchise kool-aid.

Apr 21, 2016 10:09 AM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Robotic activity is a turn-off. People who do this need a life boost

Apr 21, 2016 10:06 AM
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Stephanie & John Webb
Latte Stone Realty LLC - Albuquerque, NM
Stephanie Webb Co-Owner, Latte Stone Realty, LLC

wow! 

Apr 21, 2016 10:05 AM
Rainmaker
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Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Pathetic

Apr 21, 2016 10:02 AM
Rainmaker
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I would not call Phil unless it was to ask why he couldn't read the do not solicit signs. No, I do not like that wadded up approach.

Apr 21, 2016 09:50 AM
Rainmaker
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Wow, their marketing is up to date too stating 2014. 

Apr 21, 2016 09:18 AM
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Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

Wow!

Apr 21, 2016 08:35 AM