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Referrals: We Need 'Em

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Broadpoint Properties Cal BRE #01324959

If you are just starting out in real estate or you feel the need to extend your sphere of influence a little bit, the best thing to do is to start with what and who you know. Everyone needs to know that you are in real estate . . . all the time . . . everywhere you go. (Yes, even at my hot yoga studio--read the blog-- when I look like death warmed over, everyone needs to know that I am in real estate. Hey . . .they look like death warmed over, too.)

So, below is an exhaustive list of places you may go and people you may know who may not know that you are in real estate. Contact 'em, strike up a deal, share referrals:

Accountants, Attorneys, Auto Mechanics, Auto Sales, Babysitter, Banks, Car Rental, Catering Service, Cell Phone, Children's Activities, Chiropractor, Computer Repair, Computer Sales, Construction, Copy Machines, Counselors, Day Care, Dentist, Doctor, Engineer, Family, Golf, Grocery Store, Hairdresser, Health Club, High School and College Friends, HOA Board, House Cleaner, House Painter, Insurance Agent, Internet Services, Jeweler, Landscapers, Limousine Service, Martial Arts, Motorcycle, Moving Company, Music Lessons, Neighbors, Newspapers, Office Supplies, Optometrist, PTA, Photography, Physical Therapy, Pizza, Police, Postal Service, Printers, Property Managers, Religious Leaders, Religious Members, Restaurant Owners, Retirement Homes, Roofers, School Administrators and Teachers, Scouts, Sports Teams, Towing Service, Veterinarian, Website Services, Wedding Planners.

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Comments(8)

George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Melissa, I make sure that everyone that I know, knows what I do.  Nothing makes me feel worst then having someone I know tell me that they got a Mortgage from someone else because they did not know that I was in the business.

May 24, 2009 01:00 PM
Not a real person
San Diego, CA

Hey, Melissa. I left a surprise for you in my blog post this morning. Let me know when you find it. What? You thought I was going to tell you exactly where it is? Ha! This comment is a clue, though.

Dec 31, 2011 03:53 AM
C. Lloyd McKenzie
Living Albuquerque - Albuquerque, NM
Living Albuquerque

Happy New Year Melissa:

I mised this post the first time around...Thanks to Russel, I have found it.  It is on point! 

Dec 31, 2011 05:40 AM
Debbe Perry
Real Living Carolina Property - Morganton, NC
828.439.3084 Morganton/Lake James NC

Melissa, congratulations on being featured in Russel Ray's Golden Oldies #28 (December 31, 2011)! I know you're as honored as I am!

I love the comprehensive list you've given us to think about - referrals are everywhere! I also love the hot yoga reference. I  can look pretty bad in the grocery store, too - especially when I don't want to see anybody!

All the best in 2012, Melissa!

Dec 31, 2011 08:47 AM
EC, JF, Double R and Zoey the Cool Cat
Russel Ray Photos - San Diego, CA

The only people you left out were family — mom, dad, brother, sister, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew.

By the way, I came over here via Russel's Golden Oldies.

Dec 31, 2011 01:25 PM
Jim Frimmer
HomeSmart Realty West - San Diego, CA
Realtor & CDPE, Mission Valley specialist

And you have to keep telling them. Otherwise they think you forgot about them and they go list their house with someone else who they met last night.

I should also let you know that I found you from the link in Russel Ray's Golden Oldies post today.

Dec 31, 2011 02:28 PM
Bob Willis
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Orange, CA
Orange County & L.A. County Real Estate Agent

I also found the reblog by Russel.  This post is a good reminder that we need to keep referrals top of mind, and that they can come from anyone at any time.

Jan 01, 2012 10:58 AM
Donna Foerster
HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO
Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Hello Melissa~ Russell Ray re-blogged this post and it caught my attention.  This is a great list for new and "seasoned" agents alike.  Thanks for sharing!

Jan 01, 2012 11:58 AM