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Home Buyer in Sacramento by Active Rain Referral

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Riede Real Estate, Lic. 01310792

Client GiftWhat a day yesterday was, a call on my cell phone from the Remax Gold office letting me know that my check from a recent sale last week was ready for pick-up.

The secretary said, "oh by the way...there are the most extraordinary chocolate covered strawberries delivered to you, and everyone is eying them...don't know how long they will last!"

What a surprise to enter the office to find a silver platter with beautifully decorated strawberries from Shari's Berries in Sacramento.

I couldn't imagine who would send me this array of decadent goodies. There was a ribbon attached to the bow that read "The Greatest" ... now for the card which was very personal and was not signed but had enough said that I knew it was the Buyer whose check was now waiting for me.

This young man was referred to me by the very person who initially recommended Active Rain to me, Catherine Myersof Walnut Creek and with Alain Pinel Realtors and Active Rain. Thank you Catherine for referring such a nice young man who was willing and able!

I thoroughly enjoyed working with Mark and had a wonderful time during our search for just the right home in Midtown Sacramento.

We had several obstacles during our escrow that we managed to overcome. When Catherine referred Mark to me, he came with his own Lender from the Bay Area, Wendy Cutrufelli, of Countrywide Home Loans, also an Active Rain Member.  However, I did know Wendy nor did I realize that she was an Active Rain member. Wendy did an excellent job and closed the deal on time. Thank you Wendy for doing a great job funding this loan!

What a testament and what a small world it really is...WE MADE A GREAT TEAM! AND THANK YOU ACTIVE RAIN FOR BRINGING US ALL TOGETHER!

So, for those that wonder if Active Rain works and if referrals work...yes, they do. Now, I'm off to have another one of those yummy chocolate covered strawberries!  Thank you, Mark!!

 

Comments(20)

Jacqulyn Richey
Prominent Realty Group - Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas Real Estate
That's great Gena, although it doesn't surprise me that you received the referral. Your reputation as an agent when making a referral depends on the person that handles that referral for you. So it stands to reason that it makes sense to only refer to someone that is going to take great care of your client. -Charles
Aug 24, 2007 10:01 AM
Gena Riede
Riede Real Estate, Lic. 01310792 - Sacramento, CA
Real Estate Broker - Sacramento CA Real Estate (916) 417-2699
Charles, thank you. I have been so blessed to have great clients in my career which only helps to attribute to a great time together. I always hate to see it end, too. Mark was so cute when he was standing on his new front porch and said that he would miss our time together. One of the things he wrote on his card was that there would be a special chair on his porch for me to come visit.
Aug 24, 2007 10:21 AM
Mary Warren
Las Vegas, NV
That's awesome Gena....just what AR is all about!  You are a GREAT agent and Mark realized it!
Aug 24, 2007 10:42 AM
Catherine Myers
Windermere Bay Area Properties - Walnut Creek, CA
Walnut Creek, CA Real Estate
Gena, what a fabulous referral source you are!  Mark loved you and I TOO!!! got a delivery of delectable chocolate covered strawberries today , though they were fed-ex'd to me and packed in ice.  DELICIOUS!  Also, the card wasn't signed but whoever it was thanked me for sending him in the right direction and of course the berry company being in Sacramento gave me a great hint too. ...  I assumed it was Mark and what a nice thoughtful young man he is...  I'm so happy for him, and so happy you and Wendy pulled it off for him. 
Aug 24, 2007 10:53 AM
Gena Riede
Riede Real Estate, Lic. 01310792 - Sacramento, CA
Real Estate Broker - Sacramento CA Real Estate (916) 417-2699

Mary, if it hadn't been for Catherine I would never have met Mark. He's a great young man. We actually spent several nights together...he drove from the Bay and many times we worked through the night. One night I actually said good bye to him in the Remax parking lot at 2:15 in the morning. That was the night after dinner that I ran a CMA and then drew up our offer to the Seller.

Catherine, oh thank you. I'm just very grateful that you thought enough of me to send him my way. Oh, you got strawberries too! Yeah, aren't they delicious?! I will think of you as I am still eating my assortment. I'm ready for your next one...

You know that you will get any of my friends in Walnut Creek where I lived for 35 years, when they are ready.

Aug 24, 2007 11:18 AM
Missy Caulk
Missy Caulk TEAM - Ann Arbor, MI
Savvy Realtor - Ann Arbor Real Estate
Gena, that is awesome, eat one for me. I love strawberrys dipped in chocolate. Your office looks like mine behind the desk only it say RE/MAX Platinum.
Aug 24, 2007 11:20 AM
Gena Riede
Riede Real Estate, Lic. 01310792 - Sacramento, CA
Real Estate Broker - Sacramento CA Real Estate (916) 417-2699

Ann, thank you. I gave one to the secretary and 2 to the pregnant manager and 1 to a guy in commercial who was drooling and begging...but there are plenty! They are simply delicious...the strawberries are flavorful and juicy and of course I don't even need to describe the chocolate!!! One for you and one for me!

Here, I feel terrible not sharing...

Dipped Strawberries

Aug 24, 2007 11:36 AM
Steve Scheer
Realty Oasis - Metro Brokers - Highlands Ranch, CO
Highlands Ranch Real Estate - Denver Real Estate
That is a great success story Gena, that is what its all about.
Aug 24, 2007 12:25 PM
Chris and Maria Jeantet
Shasta Living Real Estate - Redding, CA
Top Realtors in Redding CA

We recently had a referral from an Active Rain member (a listing) and I know the feeling you're experiencing.  Although we are just in the beginning stages, it's exciting knowing that AR has facilitated this referral (and it's cost us nothing, that's what's crazy good)!

Good job on your work with Mark.

Maria

Aug 24, 2007 02:48 PM
Gena Riede
Riede Real Estate, Lic. 01310792 - Sacramento, CA
Real Estate Broker - Sacramento CA Real Estate (916) 417-2699

Steve, yes it is. It is so nice when someone that gets to know you, trusts you with their client and then to find that the lender is also here in our community was a plus!

Chris & Maria, yes it wonderful that we can all get to know one another and feel confident that our clients will be well taken care of. Congrats on your impending sale.

Aug 24, 2007 02:51 PM
Catherine Myers
Windermere Bay Area Properties - Walnut Creek, CA
Walnut Creek, CA Real Estate

Gena, I would be honored to help any of your friends here in Contra Costa.   I can't wait til I can prove to you that I'll take as good care of them, as you've done for Mark.

Aug 24, 2007 04:47 PM
Donna Yates
BHGRE - Metro Brokers - Blue Ridge, GA
Blue Ridge Mountains
Gena:  I cherish the Active Rain community.  It restores my faith that there really are good, honest, decent Realtors and lenders.  I hope to be closing on a home next week that as far as I can determine, the buyer found through the internet because of blogs on Active Rain.  I hope you eat every single chocolate strawberry yourself, because you deserve them!
Aug 24, 2007 08:19 PM
Ann Cummings
RE/MAX Shoreline - NH and Maine - Portsmouth, NH
Portsmouth NH Real Estate Preferrable Agent

Hey Gena - congrats on that great successful sale, and how wonderful to work with such an appreciative buyer!  Thsoe strawberries look so YUMMY!!! 

Great job and CONGRATS!!

Ann

Aug 25, 2007 01:37 AM
Gena Riede
Riede Real Estate, Lic. 01310792 - Sacramento, CA
Real Estate Broker - Sacramento CA Real Estate (916) 417-2699

Catherine, as soon as any of them say they are ready, you will be the first to hear. I've already laid the ground work. 

Donna, good luck with that closing and I hope you too, get some strawberries...yummy!

Ann, thank you. Mark is exceptional. But, then again I have been very blessed with all of my clients.

Aug 25, 2007 02:57 AM
Kaye Thomas
Real Estate West - Manhattan Beach, CA
e-PRO, Manhattan Beach CA
Gena- How lovely.. It's such a good feeling when you know that a client you refer will be receiving the best service available. 
Aug 25, 2007 05:14 AM
Marcial Maier
Global trade - Hallsville, NY
I AM INTERESTED TO GIVE YOU MY CLIENT, I WOULD LOVE TO WORK WITH YOU.
Aug 27, 2007 02:54 AM
Gena Riede
Riede Real Estate, Lic. 01310792 - Sacramento, CA
Real Estate Broker - Sacramento CA Real Estate (916) 417-2699
Marcial, thank you. I'll be willing, ready and able!
Aug 27, 2007 03:38 AM
Ginger Wilcox
Sindeo - San Francisco, CA
What a great story.  Yum, those berries look good! Thanks for sharing the real power of active rain!!
Aug 30, 2007 02:52 PM
Team Gagliardi Daytona Beach Real Estate
Re/Max Signature - Daytona Beach, FL

Gena .. Congratulations on your closing! It is a good thing when you find a great agent to refer to!

Sep 02, 2007 09:24 AM
Gena Riede
Riede Real Estate, Lic. 01310792 - Sacramento, CA
Real Estate Broker - Sacramento CA Real Estate (916) 417-2699
Janis, Marty and Mike, why thank you and it's awfully nice when that Realtor sends you someone as great as Mark is.
Sep 03, 2007 03:38 AM