referrals: E-Newsletter Content - 05/06/07 11:15 PM
Last week I wrote about the importance of an e-newsletter/e-article. I'd like to now focus on what type of content I include in my newsletter. If you get a chance, go take a look at my recent newsletter to see what I'm talking about ( http://www.jayagoado.net/newsletter.html ). I like to start
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referrals: Cultivating Referrals from Existing Realtionships - 05/06/07 10:14 PM
The other day I was having my hair cut and talking to my hair dresser when the topics of growing our businesses through referrals arose. The woman who has cut my hair for years has already helped me by displaying flyers of mine in her lobby. Today was different though. As
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referrals: How Realtors Can Identify the Best Referral Partners. - 05/06/07 03:31 PM
Date: May 7, 2007 Word count: 830 Reading time: 2-3 minutes Benefits of Taking Action: The easiest referrals you can get! I was talking to a client the other day and he was telling me about his ‘referral relationships'. He had two estate planning attorneys that he sent business to, two CPAs that he referred
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referrals: Is the back of your business card blank? - 05/04/07 07:42 PM
Not anymore! I use to have a business card that was blank and I found that I was always writing on the back of it when I couldn't find a scrap piece of paper. Now I find that I write on other peoples business cards that are blank. Currently, my business
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referrals: REFERRALS ... The Key to our Business! - 05/03/07 09:46 AM
Networking MisconceptionsContrary to popular belief, you can network at any event, anywhere - provided you act professionally and honor the event. This is according to Dr. Ivan Misner, founder and chairman of BNI, a referral networking organization. In his book "Truth or Delusion," he tackles some common thoughts about networking and
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referrals: Refer Your client for a 40% referral. - 05/01/07 01:32 PM
If you refer a client to American Lighthouse Estates Inc., we will pay a 40% referral fee.
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referrals: Women's Council of Realtors (Men can join too) - 05/01/07 12:37 PM
Inland Valley Council Of Realtors invites you to come join us. ARE YOU READY? To Discover the Tools to build you Business? The Women's Council of REALTORS brings you more powerful member benefits, services and education opportunities than ever before. Make the most of you membership with: The Referral Roster -Our annual member directory
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referrals: Building an Online Referral Network - 04/30/07 11:52 PM
Online Referral Network After several positive comments on one of my recent posts about building an online referrals network. I thought I would create a Group called Online Referrals and I would like to invite you to look at this group and give me your feedback. I think one measure of our success is
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referrals: Some People Take the Cake - An honest to goodness phone call - 04/29/07 03:08 AM
I'm sitting here minding my own business when the phone rings, Sally Shopper is on the other end. Sally want's to refinance her current 30 year fixed 5% mortgage to take out $100,000 to purchase an investment property. Sally would like to remain at a 5% fixed rate and not pay any
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referrals: What's the Best Way to Ask for Referrals? Don't. - 04/29/07 02:55 AM
Whatchu talkin' ‘bout Jennifer? You can't be serious!
Yes, I am.
If you're asking the question "What is the best way to ask for referrals?" that tells me that something about doing it bothers you.
And if it bothers you, don't do it. Your discomfort will be crystal clear to the
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referrals: Elements of a Successful Newsletter - 1: The Reader - 04/28/07 05:35 AM
This is the first in a series of posts about the elements of a successful newsletter. 1. The Reader. Probably the most common mistake novice company newsletter publishers make is this: writing about the wrong person. What do I mean by that? Simply, that it's not enough (and it's not
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referrals: If you want referrals, make it easy for others! - 04/27/07 01:38 PM
In an effort to make it easier for other agents to send me referrals, both within Coldwell Banker or other companys, nationally or internationally, I created referral forms in PDF format that can be downloaded, filled out and faxed to me by my toll-free fax number! I even filled out the
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referrals: My First 2 AR Leads Today - 04/26/07 11:41 PM
I've been reading recently about how the AR community's coming together and members are sharing leads. Well today was a good day for AR - I referred business to two AR members. Yes, it's good to get leads but I was very happy to give leads too. Hey, it's better to
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referrals: Kansas City Northland Referrals - 04/26/07 01:56 PM
This is my first entry. I am a buyer's agent specializing in Kansas City Northland. I have 12 years experience as a salesperson, manager and broker in real estate and can take care of your clients with professionalism and care. I utilize all the latest technology and tools, coupled with old
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referrals: Kansas City Northland Referrals - 04/26/07 01:56 PM
This is my first entry. I am a buyer's agent specializing in Kansas City Northland. I have 12 years experience as a salesperson, manager and broker in real estate and can take care of your clients with professionalism and care. I utilize all the latest technology and tools, coupled with old
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referrals: Hey, This Networking Stuff Works! - 04/25/07 03:59 PM
I have been an Active Rain member for several months, but did not really participate in the network until recently. I began reading some of the blogs and learning some of the advantages of posting to a blog.Then a few weeks ago I needed help from a lender in California (I am
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referrals: Real Estate Tips: Who wants more Referrals? - 04/23/07 01:05 AM
9 Things to Do for More Referrals I think we all want to have more quality referrals. Here are a 10 things you can try to put your referral business in a position to attract more high-quality referrals. 1. Earn the RIGHT to get referrals. Bring high value quickly to every buyer or seller and exceed your clients' expectations.
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referrals: What goes around... - 04/20/07 08:49 AM
Wow! This has never been more true, that what goes around, comes around. Four years ago I was fortunate enough to list 4 houses in the middle of one block. One was owned by an air force couple from Luke AFB that were selling their first house due to a transfer. They were
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referrals: Do you get referrals at closing? We do. - 04/19/07 08:09 PM
Everyone knows that referrals are the lifeblood of any successful business in the real estate industry. Whether your a real estate agent, or a mortgage broker/loan officer, referrals are the best way to grow and sustain your business. It's no different for us mobile notaries. We thrive on referrals as well.But...we also collect
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referrals: Top 10 Traits of a Successful Loan Officer! - 04/19/07 10:59 AM
Top 10 Traits of a Successful Loan Officer! I Will Do the Things Below to Become a Successful Loan Officer! 1. Have a game plan! Review your pipeline and know what you need to do today. Do I need 4 apps, 2 appraisals or 2 more closed loans by the end of the
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referrals: One Referral Tree Generating 5 New Transactions. Sweet! - 04/18/07 10:38 PM
What if during the period of every transaction you do, you would generate a new referral? You wouldn't have to spend a penny on advertising. You wouldn't have to spend time making calls trying to stir up new business. You could spend all of your time taking care of the business you
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referrals: New Orleans, La. Referrals - 04/18/07 02:36 PM
Yes, always feel free to send Referrals to me. I am Frank Rubi, Broker/Associate with Specialize Real Estate Services, Inc. We are located at 7809 Airline Dr. Ste 308 Metairie, La. 70003. Our Office Phone is 504 468 7979. I service the following areas in Louisiana: Kenner, Metairie, and the Entire
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referrals: BROKER OPENS - 04/17/07 06:02 PM
I think these are so much better than open houses. You hold them on weekdays and invite fellow Realtors. Typically, they are during lunch time. If you ask your favorite banker, they may join you and help to pay for the refreshments. Here is my favorite part. Need a price reduction,
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referrals: Turning Point in Hartford ~ April 24th & April 25th - 04/17/07 05:42 PM
Working by referral is amazing! Come to the Turning Point in Hartford at the Connecticut Convention Center and see how you to can learn to Live the Good Life! Brian offers proven systems to make your life better, both professionally and personally. I have belonged to Clubnet for over five years
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referrals: The Treasure Coast - 04/15/07 02:08 PM
We have a family team here on the Treasure Coast of Florida, and welcome any referrals you have to send our way. We make our homes in Sebastian, and deal with any of your clients real estate concerns in Indian River County or southern Brevard County. This includes the cities of
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referrals: The Power of What We Say and How We Say it - 04/11/07 11:14 AM
The difference between top producing Realtors and average producing Realtors many times is in the way we not only relay information but in what we say and how we say it. It is true in any industry and in any relationship. Many times what we say and how we say it is
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referrals: etiquette of real estate referral from broker to broker or othewise , please read - 04/10/07 07:32 PM
Specific etiquette of real estate referral from any sources to broker or otherwise , very low tech / email response required !!! ... for all of you ... " less professional and or ...just a licensee & agents wanabe " Dear Colleges, funny thing I have to share with you , I have sent
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referrals: The 12 Qualities of Happiness - 04/10/07 05:24 PM
According to psychologist Dan Baker, being miserable is easy and that being happy is what is hard. The best information I can think to share this week are his 12 Qualities of Happiness from What Happy People Know. Since I posted these on my bathroom mirror, it has helped me do
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referrals: SEND ME YOUR INFORMATION AND RECEIVE A REFERRAL! - 04/09/07 08:24 PM
I have been building a referral database for over 2 years. This is how I decided that my business will grow! I will add your information in my database and when a Realtor contacts me with a Referral it will go to you! I choose a qualified full time Realtor from
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referrals: WEICHERT REFERRAL ASSOCIATES REACHES NEW MILESTONE - 04/06/07 09:10 PM
(Excerpted from a recent Weichert press release) Weichert Referral Associates Co, Inc. recently announced that its network now includes more than 10,000 referral associates. In their role, Weichert referral associates quite simply and literally pass along real estate leads to active sales associates for follow-up. Once that referral is successfully converted into
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referrals: Join my Group on AR - Realtor Referral Network - 04/06/07 02:34 PM
Hello everyone. After spending a lot of time focusing on new ways to network with other agents for the purpose of referrals, I thought an AR group may be a great way to progress my efforts. I am actively inviting every Real Estate agent, Broker, or salesperson on Active Rain to Join
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referrals: Do you ever refer away business? - 04/05/07 08:27 AM
I recently had a situation where I feel I did the right thing, but can't help feeling a little unsettled about it. I had a client, who is also a potential referral source, looking for a home equity loan. As a mortgage banker, my company offers excellent purchase money second mortgages. However,
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referrals: Stop the Nonsense - 04/03/07 10:31 AM
There have been many articles written about the growing multicultural market in the U.S. Are you kidding? How about the fact that this country has been multicultural, since its discovery? British, Spaniards, and Native Americans just to name a few.All of these articles are about differences among cultures and how to connect with other values and customs.
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referrals: Anyone using Lead Street Accelerator and your opinion please? - 04/02/07 07:42 PM
You know each one of us have been receiving leads from leadstreet and have done a few deals from the program. But when I tried to change my email drip campaign letters, it wouldn't let me edit. When I go through the information it tells me in order to edit I
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referrals: Calling All Referrals - 03/30/07 03:03 PM
When you are moving to the greater Sarcamento Area that includes Yuba and Sutter Counties( Marysville, Beale Air Force Base, Olivehurst, Plumas Lake, Linda, Yuba City, Sutter, Live Oak, Loma Rica and Browns Valley) please let me treat you the way you would like to be treated in a real estate transaction.
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referrals: Testimonials and Endorsements: Why You Need Them and How to Get them - 03/30/07 01:15 PM
If you take a look at the primary source of business for most of the top producers in your area you will discover that approximately 70% of their business is "referral" generated business and only 30% is "new" business. Translated: These top producers spend very little time, if any, promoting their business.
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referrals: What do Cemetery Plot Salesmen and Hard Money Lenders have in common? - 03/29/07 01:32 AM
Well, for one, both have reputations of having a less than stellar code of ethics. Sleazy cemetery salesmen are notorious for taking advantage of vulnerable people in their time of need, and Hard Money Lenders are categorized as loan sharks without the henchmen. For me, the commonality is that I've had careers
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referrals: Join Something - 03/25/07 02:45 PM
I strongly believe that real estate is a business of relationships more so than an other sales environment in my experience. I have read that nearly 90% of extraordinary Realtors' business comes from referrals or through personal contacts. They constantly get in front of new people and re-visit past clients and contacts.
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referrals: Referral vs Buyers Agent - 03/24/07 09:01 PM
I've had more than one instance where I was asked by past buyer to not only list their home for sale in my area, but to help them find another home in another area outside of my usual territory. My first instinct was to refer these families to someone in that area, but
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referrals: Are 35+ Million Eyeballs Enough For Your Message....For Free? - 03/24/07 11:31 AM
Imagine placing your marketing video in front of 35+ million viewers on the Web at no cost to you. That's real estate marketing today, a radical departure from "the old days." It is a valid, powerful marketing tool that is within reach of all of us. You've heard about YouTube and MySpace,
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referrals: Marketing, Us or Them??? - 03/23/07 07:53 PM
My personal take on marketing is to market the listings I have thoroughly in print, online, and mailing open house invitations to move up neighborhoods. Now for my past customers I send regular postcards with home maintainence tips, ideas for planting deer proof gardens (lots of deer here), and other helpful info.
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referrals: 3106 Glenda Arnold, MO. 63010 - 03/23/07 08:31 AM
3106 Glenda, Arnold, MO. WHAT A DOLL HOUSE!!! 3106 Glenda Arnold, MO. 63010 This full brick ranch home with attached garage is nicely updated and ready for new family. Gleaming hardwood floors, new electric furnace in 02/07, new upgraded 200 amp electric panel, 2 year roof with new gutters and downspouts,
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referrals: 6706 Minnesota St. Louis, MO. 63116 - 03/23/07 08:16 AM
NOTHING TO DO BUT MOVE IN!! 6706 Minnesota St. Louis, MO. 63116Great rehabbed home with all new plumbing (including sewer lateral replaced to street), upgraded electric, new roof, H/W Heater, newer furnace and A/C and all new thermal tilt-in windows. The kitchen is spacious with new cabinets, counter top, sink &
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referrals: Need Closing Assistance (Me not the Client) - 03/23/07 07:59 AM
Anyone use any kind of on line closing transaction I'm searching for a program or provider that provides on line services where all your files can be stored. It also would allow clients a password protected account where they can sign in to see whats going on with their transaction. A
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referrals: Real Vision Studio Agent Referrals - 03/23/07 01:58 AM
Real Vision Studio Agent Referrals: Refer another agent or home owner to Real Vision Studio and receive $10.00 off or a free additional spin on your next tour when they book their first tour. Please make sure the agent or home owner mentions your name when ordering their tour. When ordering your
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referrals: Always ready to help! - 03/23/07 01:46 AM
Branson, Branson West, Indian Point ,Holister,Kimberling City Contact Me TODAY for a FREE - NO OBLIGATION real estate consultation to discuss all of your real estate needs! I devote myself to serving the needs of my clients before, during, and after each transaction. For those of you in the beginning stages
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referrals: Worst Kitchen Design Goof-Ups - 03/22/07 07:01 PM
Here are a few of the best kitchen design bloopers and how to avoid them. Oversizing the island. Avoid an island with a depth over 48 inches as it can be hard to clean. There should be at least 42 inches between the island and surrounding cabinets to accommodate more than one
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referrals: The Purpose Of A Highly Referrable Real Estate Consultant - 03/21/07 11:32 AM
I'm very clear on my purpose - it's to win clients for life!Follow this train of thought with me and I think you'll have fun!Okay- since I'm acutely aware of my own BS-ometer, the natural mechanism built into my internal hard drive that tells me with precision accuracy when someone is
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referrals: Professionalism in Branson, Tri-Lakes - 03/21/07 02:14 AM
With our extensive knowledge of the area we are proud to provide superior service in every step of your real estate transaction. Your satisfaction is important to us. Whether you're a firs time home buyer, vacation home buyer, or seeking larger parcels of land to develop We will represent you with
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referrals: Marketing to Realtors - 03/20/07 04:50 AM
I have some questions for Realtors, but first some background.
Most of us, home inspectors and Realtors, understand that the home inspection industry is really controlled by three groups of people: Realtors, insurance companies, and attorneys. Notice that I did not list home inspectors.
Insurance companies hold sway over the home
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referrals: Coming back to Active Rain - 03/18/07 08:13 AM
Hi There all you activerainers out there. I am here to report that I had stopped blogging for a couple of months because my business and children were demanding all of my time and I had not seen any activity that showed me that blogging works. But then... I just received a
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referrals: WOW, what a community - 03/17/07 08:20 PM
My last post was a few weeks ago and it was all about being intimidated when I express myself on AR. I wrote it and then headed South to sunny Daytona Beach to whoop it up for Bike week.(We all have to let go sometimes!)On my return I was amazed to see the
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referrals: Who is your favorite loan officer and why do you refer them? - 03/17/07 05:07 PM
I speak with many loan officers who complain that they are having trouble getting referrals from real estate agents. I have been telling them that they may not have any to give and that they should seek to build a relationship with them.I tell them a good work ethic, consistent visits
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referrals: Taking 11.5 minutes to appreciate our Veterans - 03/17/07 02:56 PM
Yes, I know this is a Real Estate forum, but I got this little 11.5 minute video from a friend of mine and it made me think, about our fellow agents who are serving to protect our freedom. And all of the military personal that are in harm's way. I know
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referrals: Teaching Others How To Refer You - 03/17/07 01:53 AM
One of the highest professional accolades that we can receive is a referral. I was asked recently by a new agent how to get referrals. Referrals are not something that will come over night; they are something that is built through time and consistency. Actually, you do not "get" referrals; you "receive"
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referrals: Why is 10K of my commission in an escrow account? - 03/16/07 08:59 PM
Because I got into a deal with an agent who was licensed by the State Board but not by the local board. Give me your opinion on this scenario. A buyer calls you on a $400,00 property, you do an initial interview on the phone, a little qualifying and you head
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referrals: Weather vs Mortgages....... - 03/16/07 08:45 PM
After hearing so many people talk about the recent market change in regards to certain loan programs dropping off, that many of them have seen this coming, it made me think about the weather. Where can you have a job that you could be wrong 50% of the time? I can
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referrals: Educating Consumers - 03/16/07 08:55 AM
How much effort do you put into educating consumers, either in person or on your website/blog? In my experience the more educated a customer is the easier they are to work with and as a customer I a more inclined to work with someone who takes the time to educate me
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referrals: Hiring a Virtural Assistant Part Two - 03/16/07 06:48 AM
Well my friends I did it. I hired a Virtual Assistant who lives 500 miles away from me. She has over 5 years experience and will handle these tasks. Web Site updating, all web site leads, including Lead-street. She will also do all drip e-mail campaigns, post all on line ads
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referrals: Virgin America, I want to fly with a Virgin... - 03/13/07 11:39 PM
Virgin America Airlines, that is! I just got back from the Virgin America networking/business mixer here in Burlingame. It looks like Mr. Branson is dabbling in the airline industry and we should be set for takeoff sometime in 2007! Their business model: "Low Fare, High quality Service". Niche marketing works for most industries, but I think it
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referrals: CRS Courses: Another Big Advantage! - 03/11/07 05:22 PM
Just got through teaching the CRS 206 technology course for two days in Reno with my co-instructor, Mike Selvaggio. As usual, it was a great experience, and the attendees left with a severe case of "brain overload" due to all the techniques, tools and sysems they were exposed to during
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referrals: Using a VA (Virtual Assistants - 03/11/07 04:29 PM
While in Atlanta at the RE/MAX Convention I attended the Clicks to Closes class given by Mike Russer, you all know him as Mr. Internet a monthly contributing columnist in the NAR Magazine. Mike speaks about the advantages of hiring a Virtual Assistant and some of the advantages to working with
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referrals: It's time to play the name game. - 03/10/07 10:31 PM
I was talking to an agent the other day and they were grumbling about the fact that they think they should be getting more referrals. They send post cards, emails, etc. They have a website and run a radio ad, but they feel that they should be getting more business from
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referrals: Would you trust the person who has the most to gain? - 03/10/07 01:50 PM
I asked this question at a presentation I made in front of my networking group the other day. The way I see it, most of our clients ask our opinion, and the opinion of the lender involved in the transaction. The problem is, these two people both stand to make a
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referrals: St. Louis, Missouri Homes - 03/10/07 08:27 AM
Locating a home in St. Louis has never been easier. We service all of Jefferson County, St. Charles County, the city of St. Louis and the entire St. Louis County areas. If you just want to see what's on the market you can search the local MLS at http://www.realestatetrio.com and even
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referrals: Yes, I want referrals, but I guess you need to know something about me. - 03/10/07 06:54 AM
I read my quick intoduction and thought of course I want referrals, but then I thought wow, there is some meat in the context here, (yes, I am a newbie) I had better explain a little about myself before I assume the referrals are going to be flying in. Of course the easiest way
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referrals: Missouri - 03/09/07 03:49 PM
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referrals: Back from Atlanta - 03/09/07 07:13 AM
What a week!! It was great meeting a few of the Active Rain RE/MAX group at our little get together at Champs inside the Marriott. We really got to know a couple of Agents from other parts of the country and have really developed a potential referral magnet for one another.
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referrals: 6 Steps to a Great Referral Strategy...great find, worth reading! - 03/08/07 11:01 PM
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referrals: IRISH STORM IS COMING TO CONNECTICUT & MASSACHUSETTS - 03/07/07 06:13 PM
GET READY, HE AND THE BOYS ARE COMING EAST! MARCH 21ST, FREE EVENT TO ALL, IN NEW HAVEN MARCH 22, FREE EVENT TO ALL, IN HARTFORD, CT MARCH 23, FREE EVENT TO ALL, IN BRAINTREE, MA APRIL 24TH & 25TH TURNING POINT ~ HARTFORD CONVENTION CENTER, HARTFORD, CT IF YOU ARE A CLUBNET MEMBER, IT
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referrals: Activerain MLS Online - 03/07/07 02:40 AM
Welcome to the Activerain MLS Online group. This group was created to make the search for listings easy to find within the AR Network. Each group member here has the desire to do more business and networking, but also with the expectations of getting referrals, generating leads, exposing their inventory to potential
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referrals: Referrals from Clients, Family and Friends - 03/06/07 10:20 AM
Bright and early this morning, I was asked to meet one of my cousins (I have hundreds - very large family) for breakfast at a local coffee shop. I went early so that I could journal before she arrived. When she walked in, she was beaming. I was wondering what she
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referrals: Keeping in front of Past Customers - 03/05/07 11:46 AM
There are several ways to keep up with past customers, especially with all the electronic gadgets that are out, I found one way to keep in front of my customers is find out their Birthday or the Birthday of their children if you get that far with them, and add them
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referrals: ActiveRain Generates Referrals!!!! - 03/01/07 09:45 PM
I just got another referral from Activerain today! I love you guys!! I signed up 6 days ago and already, it's changed my life, my business, my outlook on blogging, my placement on google searches, and my income. If you are not a part of this phenomenon, you just are missing the boat! I
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referrals: Lead Me To Your Taker - Slow Burning Hot Topics - Q's & Q's - 03/01/07 09:03 PM
How can the average real estate agent survive? This is a very sensitive subject. I don't expect comments. Some will know what I am talking about, others will hate that I mention it. Agents know that Relocation Company Fees have never been popular or inexpensive. 30 to 40% of the sale price
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referrals: The Joy of a HAPPY client......... thanks to an Active Rain member - 03/01/07 06:59 PM
I live in a very quaint, humble, friendly town called Haddonfield, New Jersey. We have about 8 restaurants in a town with about 12,000 residents. About half of these restaurants are well-known in the Southern New Jersey area and I am getting to know them as the year goes on. Well, in
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referrals: Active Rain Convention Get Together - 03/01/07 08:20 AM
We are going to be at The Marriott. We're inviting any and all Active Rain RE/MAX bloggers to stop by and say HI. Anytime between 3-5 on Sunday afternoon at the Champions Sports Bar 1-404-586-6908 American Open for lunch and dinner A lively atmosphere to enjoy American-style pub fare, sports TV and nightly
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referrals: Working with Realtors - 03/01/07 02:29 AM
I'm going to go out on a limb here and be quite honest. I am newer to the mortgage business, and it seems that everyone recommends that I partner up with realtors to drive my loan origination business. That makes sense, but it seems as though for every realtor there are
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referrals: Any ActiveRainers Using LinkedIn? - 02/28/07 01:22 PM
I have been invited to LinkedIn by a number of associates in the past couple months. I finally signed up and am starting to build my LinkedIn network. It is really interesting to see who is in the networks of my contacts. I'd like to start using this to help send (and
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referrals: REALTOR Question - What would motivate you to refer a Stager to your client? - 02/28/07 09:08 AM
I'd really love to know what motivates a Realtor to want to refer a stager to a client or not. I would love to understand the factors you use to determine if the property is in need of staging or not. Some thoughts I came up with and it can be a YES
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referrals: Realtor.com -vs- ActiveRain.com - 02/28/07 05:38 AM
After mulling around in the rain network for the past 3 days, I have come to realize that this network of Realtors,Lenders and affiliates has become quite valuable to me. I am already getting referrals and doing business with others that are in and out of my area. The amount of
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referrals: Referrals to San Francisco, CA - 02/27/07 11:22 PM
I pay a generous 25% for all referrals / relocations that you initiate. Whereby they end up buying a property using my servcies!! Note: I cover all of San Francisco, Ca as well as surrounding areas like Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Atherton, Woodside and Burlingame. I am also a "Certified Mobility Specialists"
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referrals: Atlanta or Bust - 02/27/07 06:06 PM
We're driving to Atlanta from St. Louis, it will give Laurie (wife & partner) and I a chance to visit, chill out a little and review where our business is and where we are trying to get to. Our only concern is our 14 week old peek-a-poo puppy named Max Get it
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referrals: Lenders often look the wrong way - 02/25/07 09:23 PM
Yes, I am a lender. In fact I have been for almost 9 years now. I know lots of other lenders who bitch and moan about realtors. Admittedly, from time to time, I'm among them. However, purchase business is without question, the best way to add new relationships into the fold. Not only
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referrals: They Come to me Pre-approved... - 02/25/07 07:59 PM
This is related to my earlier post Are you being seen? Mark Brinitzer asked about realtors having less opportunity to refer business out, and that promted this post. I have heard this too many times from too many realtors. I know that since the internet has changed the world, the power in
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referrals: No ACTIVE Rain, Just Snow - 02/25/07 05:22 PM
NO RAIN HERE! JUST SNOW! Sunday Open Houses were cut short or cancelled here in Maryland. This is the view from my place in the world, in Conowingo, Maryland. These are a few of the over 10,000 Christmas trees which are on the farm where we live. Please DO NOT FORGET!!! We are
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referrals: Are you being seen? - 02/25/07 03:34 PM
John Keil wrote a blog (Right place right time) about being in a realtors office, and getting a couple of loans out of it. That got me to thinking. Initially, my new business was built exactly that way. I visited realtors offices, trying to build and develop relationships with them to
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referrals: Another post about the power of ACTIVE RAIN - 02/24/07 08:23 PM
So this is my 100th post - YAY :) I'm excited about that but what I'm even more excited about is the fact that this site brings in business. Broker Bryant just posted about finding yet another client through the direct efforts of blogging here. Others have made similar posts as well.
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referrals: Customer Loyalty...a thing of the past or still going strong? - 02/23/07 03:23 PM
Okay, I am really going to try not to be pessimistic in this post, even if I may be feeling that way. I really do live by the basic principle that what you put out, you get back. Put out kindness, decency, fairness, etc., and that is what will be returned
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referrals: Stop slaving over a hot stove - 02/21/07 11:58 AM
A new generation of cook-tops that use induction heating technology puts an end to slaving over a hot stove.Induction heats faster, is easier to control, simpler to clean and safer to use. It also consumes 30 - 40 percent less energy than other cooking methods. Induction is done with magnets, It
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referrals: Cash back and gifts!! - 02/20/07 06:18 AM
Are you giving something to your clients after your transaction is complete? I'm wondering how many of you are doing this? There are some of you that are giving cash back on real estate deals to buyers which is illegal and I don't think anyone will admit it but, how many of
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referrals: How to Earn Referrals and build your business, Earning endorsements - 02/19/07 10:15 PM
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referrals: Getting Value from Improvements - 02/18/07 01:16 PM
Give Your Old Bathroom a New Shine. Remodeling an old bathroom is always a good idea-and it costs much less than updating a kitchen. Last year, this popular project typically included installing a new bathtub, toilet and vanity counter with a double sink, plus a recessed medicine cabinet, ceramic-tile floor and
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referrals: What Makes An Agent A SUPER AGENT? - 02/17/07 12:36 PM
1. Customer Service Orientated : Excel at making your clients feel appreciated. 2. Be Pro-Active with solutions :Persevere regardless of how large the obstacle 3. Systems :Be organized 4. Listen: God gave you 2 ears for a reason. 5. Learn: Something new everyday 6. Business Plan: Create a business plan and follow it. 7. Budget: The single
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referrals: Do you have language skills... Or language resources? - 02/15/07 10:59 PM
I was talking to my friend Ahmed Ammar today about building business, and addressing niches today. We got into languages and I asked him, "What languages do you speak other than English?" He said, "Arabaic." Me, "Well, you should be blogging an English/Arabic blog. And an English/Arabic newsletter. There are many people in
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referrals: Production Management 101 - How to turn your C inventory into your A clients - 02/15/07 04:06 PM
One of my mottos that I use when I speak to Realtors about doing business together is: I can CREATE Buyers! That means that I can help my Realtor partners get another transaction and commission when they refer me mortgage business. I don't just mean current customers, either...I can CREATE A buyer from
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referrals: CHOOSE A FULL-TIME REALTOR with your best interest in mind! - 02/14/07 03:23 PM
Consider Debbie Colubiale as your REALTOR®, because As your REALTOR®: • I can help you determine your buying power - • FREE CMA TO SEE IF THE MARKET IS RIGHT FOR SELLING YOUR HOME • I have many resources to assist you in your home search. • SHOULDN'T YOUR REALTOR BE ONE
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referrals: Investors Wanted - 02/12/07 03:55 PM
Don't let your dreams slip away invest in Branson Today! This virtually untouched real estate frontier is one of the last of its kind in the US. Branson Area: The Ozarks Regions has unsurpassed, unique, special beauty that cannot be found anywhere else in the world. Usually described as Mountains, the Ozarks actually
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referrals: Branson, Branson West, Indian Point ,Holister,Kimberling City - 02/12/07 03:53 PM
Contact Me TODAY for a FREE - NO OBLIGATION real estate consultation to discuss all of your real estate needs! I devote myself to serving the needs of my clients before, during, and after each transaction. For those of you in the beginning stages of your search, sign up TODAY at
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referrals: RKH Realtors Branson - 02/12/07 03:45 PM
The real estate market in Branson is booming and many people I have come into contact with have seen this as a great time to sell some the property that they own, and look for other investments. In the coming months many of our clients will be visiting Branson, looking for
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