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referrals: Let's exchange leads/referrals - 12/28/08 10:06 AM

This is a comment that I get frequently.
Truth is, it's not at all about "let's send each other business".
That's like a lender or title company meeting me for the first time and saying, "oh, send me some business and see how wonderful I am". Sorry, No.
Referrals are wonderful … (32 comments)

referrals: We need to tell our clients what we do - 12/27/08 06:06 PM

How often have you had a conversation with a client
when you tell them the benefits of using a Realtor when buying a new model home or a condo development? when you tell them why they should call you when they know someone moving from Minneapolis to San Diego even though … (18 comments)

referrals: Marketing Pieces for Referrals - 07/27/07 10:33 AM

How often at conventions and in your mailbox do you get postcards saying,
Send Your Referrals to Bledsoe City
or
I pay 40% Referrals
Do they motivate you? They don't motivate me. With the latter, I have to wonder why they feel they have to "buy" referral business.
Why not use the same … (2 comments)

referrals: Attend Classes Outside Your Area - 02/10/07 09:49 AM

One of the purposes of attending classes is to network, and to exchange ideas with others. You have many chances to talk with people from your own area, and are not too likely to get (or send) referrals to your own area. Take a little more time and spend a little … (0 comments)

referrals: The Next Generation - 02/04/07 01:57 PM

Today I received a letter through ActiveRain from a client that I sold a home to in 1989, and for in 1993. His oldest daughter is now in St. Petersburg, preapproved, and ready to buy her first home, and he would like me to help her. It's always rewarding to work … (3 comments)

referrals: Go Away for Classes - 01/27/07 05:24 PM

I've heard so many people say that they wait for a class, such as a designation class, until it is given locally. I don't think that's the way to go, even if it does save travel time and hotel expense. First, your mind is more on your class and networking when … (3 comments)

referrals: Lead Groups - 10/17/06 05:44 AM

Lead Groups have been very common over the last few years, and many people have diligently attended these weekly meetings. Though I've been invited to a few, I've chosen not to join. As I understand it, the purpose is to give leads to each other. Well, what if the accountant / … (10 comments)

referrals: Mail Carriers - 09/06/06 06:21 PM

Never discount the value of a mail carrier. Prospective buyers may stop the carrier and ask about the neighborhood - Any signs of crime? Much turnover? What are the people like?
Some time ago out of town owners came to St Pete Florida to put their home on the market. They … (3 comments)

referrals: I don't - but I did - 09/04/06 04:00 PM

I don't do relos. I don't choose to work for 35% less and work harder, i.e. biweekly reporting, extra forms, with the chance that the listing may be taken away as soon as the transferee accept the relo's offer. It's great for some people, just not what I choose to do.
But … (1 comments)

referrals: Intracompany referrals - 09/02/06 07:18 PM

Having worked for both, I much prefer a company that handles referrals agent to agent. There is both a print and onlind directory, you check out the agent and their qualifications, and you contact them directly.
Years ago I worked for a company where all the referrals had to go through the … (4 comments)

referrals: Think referrals for second homes - 08/30/06 04:51 PM

According to NAR, last year nearly 1/3 of all sales were for second homes and investment properties. When you are talking to your clients about FORD (family-occupation-recreation-dreams) or your friends, if they mention skiing or vacationing at the beach, you have the opportunity to ask them if they've ever thought of … (0 comments)

referrals: Unrepresented Seller Suggestion - 08/30/06 04:36 PM

When talking with an unrepresented seller, in person or by phone, rather than pushing our services on them before they're ready, we might offer to help them. Where are they moving? Would they like to have an agent in that location send them some information? No obligation to them, of course, … (2 comments)

referrals: Don't wait for a course to come to your area - 08/26/06 09:35 AM

Many agents wait for a designation course or educational course to come to their area. We advocate just the opposite - go somewhere else for your course. Yes, it adds to the cost for transportation, hotel, etc but you've already decided to invest not only in the price of the course, … (1 comments)

referrals: Using the Right Words - 08/02/06 08:09 AM

Most of us reply to How's the Market? Great! We may discuss high inventory and reduced buyers but we always put a positive spin on it and look for the opportunities. When asked How's Business, I used to reply, Great. I'm working every day and most evenings and there's lots of … (0 comments)

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