Not too long ago, I walked into a café to meet a friend. As I waited for my order, someone nearby mentioned they were looking for a two-bedroom apartment in Kisaasi. I smiled, leaned over politely, and said, "I might be able to help with that." Their face lit up, and the first thing they asked was, "Do you have a card?"

That simple question reminded me of something powerful, opportunity doesn't always come during office hours. It shows up in the grocery line, at weddings, during school runs, and in elevators. As a realtor, I've learned that being ready always matters. That card you carry in your wallet? It can open doors to new clients, new listings, and unexpected conversations.

Let me ask you, how many business cards do you actually keep these days? And how many of those are from real estate agents?

You might be surprised. People still want a tangible point of contact. They want to feel like they know someone who knows someone. And when it comes to buying or renting a property, something emotional, financial, and deeply personal, having a face and a card behind it makes all the difference.

Every card I hand out carries a story. The couple I met at a baby shower who later bought a bungalow in Najjera. The boda rider who kept my card in his phone case and eventually referred a land buyer in Mukono. Or the teacher who held on to my card for two years, then called me when she was finally ready to move into her dream home in Gayaza.

Those moments didn't come from billboards. They came from conversations. From showing up. From carrying my identity not just in my title, but in a 3.5 x 2-inch piece of possibility.

When you introduce yourself, do you make it easy for people to remember you? Do you tell them what you do confidently, or do you hope they figure it out from your Instagram bio?

If you're in real estate and you're not handing out cards or sharing your contact like it's gold, you're leaving money on the table. You're walking away from referrals. You're silencing your best marketing tool, your own story.

You don't have to sound salesy. You just need to be present. Next time someone says, "I'm looking for a house," don't just nod politely. Say, "I can help. Here's my card." And if you're the one looking, don't hesitate, ask me for my card.

You might not be moving today, but what about your cousin who's relocating back from the UK? Your colleague who's tired of renting in Ntinda? Your friend who inherited land in Wakiso but doesn't know what to do with it?

Connections matter. And keeping my card could mean being the reason someone else finds their next home. So, the next time you meet a realtor who looks like they know what they're doing, don't just smile and walk away. Ask for their card. In this business, being known is everything, and knowing the right person can change everything.

Are you making yourself easy to remember?
Are you one introduction away from your next big opportunity?
And if not ... what's stopping you?