Lynn Minnick

By Lynn Minnick

This post follows along the same idea as Cory Brewer’s last post about relationships.  My office has a new office leader/manager and she recently put together an event that I thought was pretty genius AND helped build relationships.

She asked each of us to provide her with a list of the different real estate service-related vendors we use and would recommend (home inspectors, exterminators, electricians, septic installers, radon guys, landscapers, mold specialists, handymen, home stagers, etc. — all the professionals we turn to on a regular basis in my market.)  Then, for a small donation to our company charity, The Sunshine Kids, she offered each of them a table at a vendor fair we hosted.  She invited all of the REALTORS® in our town and surrounding towns, and served refreshments.

The event itself was only about two hours long, but it allowed us to meet face-to-face with these professionals, make introductions, and network.  I suppose it was kind of like speed dating.  Some of the businesses were more experienced with vendor fairs and came prepared with lots of handouts, giveaways, and raffles, while others greeted us with simple business cards and conversations, relying solely on their long-standing reputations.

The event was easy to organize and very well-received.  A win-win-win, really, for us, the vendors, and our favorite charity!

Lynn Minnick is a REALTOR® in Connecticut known for her love of all things international, organic, travel and design. Connect with her at thegreenctrealtor.blogspot.com or @LynnMinnick.