Have you ever visited a real estate agent’s web site and seen a list of “testimonials” with various folks saying the agent is the greatest thing since sliced bread?
I’ve never cared to put a “Testimonial” section on my web site or this blog because the note cards that I receive from clients are personal. I value their comments as I know they were written from the heart for my eyes only. It means a lot to me that they took the time to write their note, and I don’t want to share those special feelings with anyone else. Rather I save them in a file.
I also don’t ask clients to write a testimonial. If they choose to write something because they were pleased with my service, then their note is so much more valuable.
That’s why, days like today are so very, very special. These flowers were sent by a client.
HOW SPECIAL IS THAT!
This is a great career to be in. I love the hugs at closing or in the grocery store. And I REALLY love getting flowers from people who were wonderful to work with and who appreciated my efforts. Thank you C & K!!!!! You’re the greatest!
Although I won’t share my written notes, I WILL share my flowers. Besides don’t you just feel better looking at them in this ugly, gray, cold winter!
Hope they brighten your day as much as they did mine.
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Elaine,
Like you, I don’t put a testimonials section on my site. Some of our competition are now using video testimonials (perhaps after some prodding by the agent?)
Rather, I’ve excerpted one or two of the most salient sentences from the letters and notecards I’ve received, and included those as an article entitled “Have you heard what they said?” Turns out, it’s my most-viewed article on my site. Hmmm….
Nice article!
Vance, I’ve seen video testimonials as well. Can’t tell how real they are or if they’ve been somewhat scripted. Interesting info on the page views.