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My main source of business over the last 6 years has been in foundation waterproofing & crack repair.  In the old days when the housing market was booming it was tough to have a person who was selling thier home repair a crack in the foundation because the house was still going to sell at the asking price (or higher) & sell quickly.  But in todays buyers market I am constantly getting calls from realtors & sellers to have cracks in the basement foundation repaired so they can sell the house.

See in the old days the market was so hot people could sell a home with a crack in the foundation even if it was active (water come out of it).  NOT NOW, the buyers hold all the cards and won't touch a home with a crack in the foundation without it being repaired and accompanied by a warranty.

Why am I telling you all this & what does it have to to with roof cleaning?  Well, I plan on targeting realtors for my roof cleaning services just as I do for my crack repair.  Keep in mind agents are suffering and need to sell homes and they need our services for curb appeal & to get a good price (commission sales makes for good business when you are in the service industry).

My plan of action is & has been to drop off business cards & brochures in real estate offices, speak with the agents, drop cards off at homes for sale, attend open houses anything that puts me in front of the agent (and sellers).  All of these things can be done with a small amount of time invested.  I also have joined a website for real estate agents called Active Rain www.activerain.com which is a hub for real estate agents nationwide and related services.

This is an easy market to tap into and once you have your foot in the door you will get referrals and calls.

I hope this helps.

Chris