Out of the box marketing idea for open houses & siminars

How do you get the word out about your open houses, seminars, or any other event you are doing??? The most common answer is postcards or just an email to my database. I have a suggestion that works great and has tracking ability of who will be coming to your event....E-vite. That is right!

I am sure most of us have used it for Super Bowl parties, birthday parties, ect. It is a great, FREE tool that will allow your guest to RSVP and post comments. I had a Realtor that used this technique for an open house and she got great feedback. I think you might get more people to show up if they actually have to write back that they are going or not. Also, everybody can see what other folks replied with and what they said. Peer pressure can be a good thing sometimes.

Give it a try and let me know what you think. You can create a catchy e-vite by gong to http://www.evite.com/. For those of you who have not used it, it is VERY user friendly, and for those that have used it on a personal level we look forward to your feedback on a professional level.

At the very least your database will see how you think outside the box and will enjoy your creativity. It also might get you a few listings from the folks that receive it and want you to list their house because they love your unique approach in this market. After all, leave no new marketing stone unturned!!