A neighbor asked us to sponsor a table at the Lansdale YMCA's Senior Fitness Day which was held yesterday from 9-12 at the YMCA in Lansdale, PA. 
We will admit that we mainly did it because our neighbor asked us to. She is a lovely woman who always comes to us with her real estate questions. She has told us many times that someday when she does sell, it will be with us. She is always looking out for us. We are her go-to Realtors. How could we possibly let her down? So we paid our $15 fee and got a table.
We had chip clips as giveaways with a corny tag on it which read, "For easy closing, call the Scott Loper Team at Re/Max Realty Group (and no stale aftertaste!)"
We also donated a $25 Kohl's gift card as a door prize (which ironically our neighbor won).
So how did it go?
It was a low-key but fun morning of one-on-one meeting and talking with seniors from the Lansdale area. Turnout was relatively light, but in some ways, it made it easier to really get to talk with people. The only high tech thing about it was we had virtual tours of our listings running non-stop on a laptop, (which admittedly got a lot of attention).
We met one gentleman who is 80 years old, doesn't own a computer but plays basketball everyday and recently won a free throw contest against much younger guys. He hit 44 free throws in a row!
At our request, Scott's mom and stepdad came to the event. They are members of the Lansdale YMCA and introduced to a few of their friends. Our dear neighbor also introduced us to her friends that were there.
We hit it off with the vendor next to us, Lorna Fitzgerald from Life's Images By Lorna. We reconnected with another vendor, an old friend from the North Penn Visiting Nurses Association who we hadn't seen in about five years. And a guy who works at the YMCA recognized us from a newsletter we send out and talked for quite a while about the development he lives in. His Realtor has gotten out of the business and he asked to get on our mailing list, indicating he would like to work with us when he is ready to move.
Will we get any business from this?
Who knows? But we made some real connections and that is what this business is all about. Sometimes it is worthwhile to step away from the computer and get out in the public eye. If nothing else, it gives you something to blog about!
~Lisa
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Scott Loper - Associate Broker
Lisa Loper - Sales Associate
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That sounds like a great event, Lisa. You can really connect with people at a smaller, low-key event. And it sounds like you enjoyed it. Wishing you a great day,
Hi Scott, Some Seniors are pretty amazing nowadays. No more rocking chairs! On TV the other day I saw a local 87 year old man pole vaulting and playing on a softball team!
It sounds like this was fun......I think it's always good to get out and meet people!
Sounds like a great idea. I'm going to go look for seniors fairs in my area. Thanks for bringing it to my attention.
Network, network network. It is also good for the community. It shows you support all age groups.
Thanks Lottie!
Shirley, Did you ever see the 80 year old skier from Aspen, CO (Klaus Von something something)? He was featured in a Warren Miller film and was amazing! I wish I had his moves.
Ann, Couldn't agree more.
Jill, it is worthwhile to try a few of the fairs. The lower turnout seemed to make this one better for us.
Ellie, That pretty much sums it up!
Have a great Memorial Day Weekend eveyone!
~Lisa