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I recently read a book while on vacation titled "No More Cold Calling" by Joanne Black. I was at one time a firm believer in cold calling. I managed hundreds of loan officers and believed that hard work and pounding the phones was the easiest way to make a living in … (2 comments)
We have client parties twice a year. This past Saturday we had a Luau at a local beach. I thought I'd share some pics with everyone. It was a great success. We had some live entertainment, roasted a pig, and fed everyone.
By the way...these parties bring in alot of referrals. … (1 comments)
Yesterday, one of my long term and trusted referral sources asked me the question "What the hell is going on in the mortgage market?". She told me she lost 2 closings (not with me, thank goodness) on Friday due to the mortgage company.
This one was too good not to share...
So yesterday I had the pleasure of speaking with Laura Thornton. She is new here, only been on about a week so when you get the chance, shoot on over and give her a warm welcome.
(This story was originally posted a while back, but does have significance at this moment.)
Since joining activerain last Fall, I've received a few referral notices from out-of-state realtors. With one exception, I've responded "yes" to everyone of them. To date, I've not received any of the referrals. I answer quickly by e-mail; the last one I received (this week), I emailed & called the referring … (2 comments)
Well, I guess the saying "you live, you learn" can be applied to anything, but over the last couple months I've given a couple lead generating companies a chance and have learned my lesson. I've tried them in the past and had no success, but thought I'd give them a another … (6 comments)
Aloha colleagues,
OK, everyone needs to take a look at the top line of your web page while you are reading this post. I am relatively new to this AR thing, and what a great tool this referrals section is. It blows me away why more agents and loan officers don't use it … (4 comments)
Kristin Shows Justin the Money
I sing the praises of any formats that works and creates new business. Active Rain has created some very good leads for me from a variety of clients and other brokers as referrals.
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Last night, I may have discovered that I am a little on the stupid side. Seriously. I know that may not come to a "blinding flash of the obvious" to those that subscribe to my humble blog, but until yesterday I thought I understood our crazy and dysfunctional industry. Just like … (26 comments)
I spent a couple days at a conference for a national group I belong to of top realtors around the country. It was a terrific 2 days discussing the use of technology to automate and grow your real estate in today's market.
Do you ever get people visiting your webiste that aren't from your local market? Chances are if you have any traffic at all, you probably do. Many real estate and mortgage professionals disregard these visitors and miss out on a huge source of revenue from their website in the process.
July 24th, 2008 
Hi Everyone!
I met my pastor friend today for lunch to discuss the upcoming church that we are starting in Georgetown in September. As I was turning into the parking lot of the restaurant, I saw a middle-aged man who was about to cross in front of me and I wondered if he … (26 comments)
I read and enjoyed Chris Pollinger's last week's featured post on Building a Referral Machine. It was well-written and obviously quite well-received by the AR crowd. However, being the argumentative sort that I am, I'd like to, well, argue!
Not to excited about doing Short Sales? Know someone that needs to sell?
As stated in the title, I am new to ActiveRain and invite you to take a look at who your newest member is. I look forward to participating in this new venture and would invite you to introduce yourself and if I can be of any assistance to getting information to … (13 comments)
Referrals
Real Estate Referrals
I was contacted this week by a referral company. I won't name names. Here's their offer....
Custom Built by William O'Connor. This home features 4 Bedrooms and 2 1/2 Baths. Located in Sylvania Ohio, this home is a great value, and is the best priced home in Brookfield Estates Students in this neighborhood wanting a great public education attend schools in the Sylvania School District. 
I recently joined Facebook after attending one of KW's classes taught by Bill Kennedy(Thanks, Bill!). I was wondering whether it would be worth the effort, even though it is kinda fun. Well, since I am a transplant to the area, I decided to look for "friends" I had attended High School with and … (9 comments)
I love real estate. I love to travel. I love my family. I love being a part of the AR community and the friendships I have made here. I also love it when everything comes together.
I have a question...and I really want to understand this so please be cordial.
Aloha All:
Just recently discovered this option from a friend of mine. A very creative idea called RipCard, which is a double sided, full color business card designed to be ripped in half (it is perforated down the middle) to enhance your referral business. Each card carries an unique identification number. You give … (7 comments)
Outgoing referrals are a great plus in this business- You have a client or a friend who may be moving out of their present area and they are looking for your assistance and you find them an agent to help them. Now what....sometimes everything works great but sometimes they don't and your … (0 comments)
After six successful years as a real estate agent in Tulsa, I am excited to announce that I am now in Northwest Arkansas. I am also pleased to announce that I have affiliated with Alexander, Merry-Ship & Alt Real Estate Group, Inc., a boutique firm that has become the leader in … (19 comments)
Giving and receiving referrals can and should be predictable if you work at it efficiently. The first step to achieving better results lies in knowing who already passes you referrals and who could be great sources. And if you want more from the first group make it a big deal when they … (3 comments)
I took the plunge and joined Facebook this past week. I'm hoping it will result in effective business networking, and thus an increase in my business!
Great news on the homefront! You can earn money from referrals from your friends,colleagues and past clients. Anyone over 55 today is thinking about the future of retiring and having a fun place to go to. Countries like Panama, Costa Rica, Portugal,Mexico, Carribean Islands are all having many Canadians and Americans … (0 comments)
This was a question that came up today during a conversation I had with a new business owner. She owns a business development company called The Office Connection here in Spokane, WA. I was asking her what exactly she did and how I could help her. We discussed what she felt … (2 comments)
Here is one way to look at it...
Socrates Knows How to Get Referrals - Do You?
Socrates Knows How to Get Referrals - Do You?
We all appreciate receiving referrals. It's the nature of our business. And if the referral is happy with you they will be sure to pass your name along to their friends and thensome. If they are not, they they will smear your name all over town. You can not control the … (1 comments)
Well, there are more ways than one to get a referral from Active Rain. The other day I was attending a MLS meeting in Orangevale, California. The topic of blogging was brought up and many of the Real Estate agents in the meeting asked what, how and why? I decided to … (2 comments)
Referrals... often the hot lead that is ours to not screw up. We all want them, so what is one of the best ways to get them?
I've been on ActiveRain for quite a spell now. I'm not a top-producing POSTER/BLOGGER, and I don't have a stream of followers, though the ones I have, I appreciate. I do my fair share of posting, commenting and parking (a lot of parking). The stuff I've learned on ActiveRain has been amazing; TONS of information … (23 comments)
I love to read and am thrilled when my latest books arrive. Thankfully, I don't fly so much any more because I could bankrupt myself at an airport bookstore! I now have to order my books online and patiently wait for them. This week I received 3 books: 
What do you do with people who are your friends that go FSBO hunting and then want you to advise them?
A lot of agents try to work every deal that comes down the pike, and I do not think it is a very smart idea. I cannot be an expert in everything in real estate. Lots, land commercial, business leasing, buyer agents, listing agents, residential, new home construction, waterfront, development, time … (21 comments)
Are these the 5 most critical components of a sustainable real estate business? What is not on this list that should be on this list?
Kansas City Professional Referral Group (KCPRG) 
The last few weeks have seen the market in Greenville, the Travelers Rest/Upstate area of SC, and surrounding states, fluctuate wildly. There are many stating that what our focus should be on right now is listings and I certainly concur.
I have quickly looked into the referral program that Active Rain has created and I am wondering if I could get some feedback on the program. I am very interested in it and I believe it could be an excellent tool. I look forward and welcome all feedback and suggestions.
I wrestled with this one all day yesterday and I would like to know what some of you would have done! I just got back in Cape Coral from my son's wedding in NY late on Sunday! I had been gone for just short of two weeks so you know what … (6 comments)
I recently joined the Rainmakers Chapter of BNI here in Greensboro, NC! BNI stands for Business Networking International, and is a world wide organization. Only one person per occupation can join...so if you take the Realtor seat YOU are the ONLY Realtor.
Just wondering how many of you get referral's from your brokerage.
Happy Birthday America!
What can real estate professionals do while business is slow in their own market area?They can help baby boomers who are retiring purchase an investment in resorts overseas.Costa Rica, Panama, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Carribean Islands, - anywhere they canstill do business, receive medical assistance, medical tourism, relax on the beach next … (2 comments)
Everyone on here is probably better at this than me... Nonetheless, I'll share what I've learned about getting people to use your web site; and maybe others will post some of their tricks, as well!
WOW! So we have been reading blog after blog about why it is so great to blog and how so many agents get listings from their blogs, and we think to ourselves "How do they do that?" or "Could it really happen to us?" Well, ladies and gentleman... YES!!! Therefore... IT … (7 comments)
Written by Woody Guthrie in 1944....with a melody made famous by the Carter family..... it is a folk song that binds us together....
This is a great article from www.nationalbusiness.org. I usually get an email each week from the NBA-National Business Association and with all of the magazines, books, blogs and more to read, I don't always get to read them all. I am glad I read this article, though. It is about referrals-meaning … (2 comments)
The other day I was talking with a older person whose family was trying to get her to move. I found myself saying emphatically: "Don't do anything you don't want to. But DO everything that you want to." And when I was done, it felt good and right. 
If you have customers that are relocating to Chicago, refer them to me and I'll pay you a referral fee equal to 33% of my commission share. I'm a long-time resident of the city and have lived in Streeterville, Lincoln Park, and currently reside in River North. I've experienced or can … (0 comments)
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