Okay, so I dorked this one up. Remind me never to send email after a busy Monday. It was a good day, productive but busier than a one legged man in a butt kicking contest. I sent the following email out with the best of prospecting intentions. Just my delivery and humor were a little dry and only meant for my tax guy Kyle; he understands my wit.

I thought I sent it to Kyle, but instead sent it to my entire past client / sphere of influence database. DOH!!

Hey Kyle,

I normally don't hit you with my spam. I did get an inquiry from an agent today that asked my permission to use one of my listings in his marketing. I thought I recognized the name - Chris S. He mentioned he put "The House" into escrow today. Congratulations. I'm sure that'll be a load off your chest.

Hope all is well. Is upstate NY calling your name yet? Meanwhile, back here I'd still be happy to help any clients of yours that need advice on selling short. Have any clients needing that kind of help? I'm here.

Take care,

Marvin

P.S. Enjoy my monthly spam below, it usually brings a client or two. Md

Hello friends,

For those of you paying attention to the signs of the economic times, you'll know what is happening in the national and local real estate markets.

If you or anyone you know are thinking about buying real estate, be aware of the following:

1. Prices are LOW.

2. Interest rates are LOW.

3. The inventory in San Diego is HUGE.

4. Now is the time to BUY AND HOLD.

Don't wait for the first headline to hit the media "home values on the rise for 6 consecutive months". That headline will be here before anyone is really paying attention. In the mean time, read and pass the following link onward. Consider it as "going back to the basics". Contact me if you have any questions.

http://www.marvindelavega.com/blog/2009/3/16/rules-of-engagement-simple-rules-for-real-estate-agents-and.html

Thanks, have a great week.

Marvin

Note: Fellow agents, a word to the wise, pay attention to who you're sending to or don't send email when you're tired. I've already sent the apologetic "oops" letter AND I'm erasing "spam" from my vocabulary.

Happy Saint Patrick's Day!!

Marvin