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Testimonials from other agents

By Maureen Francis

Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel

December 13, 2006 01:44 AM

Most of us have a nice list of client testimonials on our web page and on our ActiveRain profile sheet. Today I am going to go to the agents I worked with this year and write testimonials that they can use in their marketing. I am hopeful that they will reciprocate, if they feel I did a nice job of representing my client.

I plan on using these on my site and in my listing presentation. I'm hopeful that it will further demonstrate our competence and acceptance in the local market. I also think that this could be a quick way for newer agents to add to their list of testimonials.

What do you think about the idea?

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GA-agent.com Georgia Real Estate Directory

GA-agent.com - Canton, GA

Sounds as though it may take alotta work...do you have the time?

Dec 13, 2006 06:32 AM

Maureen Francis

Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel - Bloomfield Hills, MI

Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel

I don't think it would take a lot of work. A couple of minutes for each note to the other agents, no more than that.

Dec 13, 2006 06:48 AM

Dan Grammatica

Realty Experts, LLC - Torrington, CT

e-PRO

Great Idea!
I think that's VERY NICE of you to do that for them....now we'll see if they have the brains to even say thanks...never mind returning a note to you. If you get a note from them ...that would be a HOME RUN!

Good Luck!

Dec 13, 2006 06:59 AM

Maureen Francis

Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel - Bloomfield Hills, MI

Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel

Dan, hard to say what they will do. I can hope!

Dec 13, 2006 07:19 AM

Boomer Jack Boardman & Carl McIntyre, the Codgers

Noted Curmudgeons - Saint Paul, MN

In keeping with our new policy of letting our associates know that we stopped by their blogs, I am here. Now. Looking for the coffee maker. Oh well. That is a good idea—what better testimonial than a peer review testimonial?

Now if THAT question mark had been offered as an “I don’t want you to know I’m on-line” instead of that froo-froo one—I would have considered using it.

Jay

Dec 13, 2006 08:23 AM

Maureen Francis

Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel - Bloomfield Hills, MI

Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel

Jay, that is why I got something a little spicier this time. I knew you didn't like the last one.

I like the new codger policy. I'm glad to be on the associates list! It has privileges.

Dec 13, 2006 08:27 AM

Kristal Kraft

Novella Real Estate - Denver, CO

Selling Metro Denver Real Estate - 303-589-2022

I think having a few testimonials from agents or Brokers would be a nice touch. I also believe people sort of take those things with a grain of salt.

Dec 13, 2006 09:22 AM

Maureen Francis

Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel - Bloomfield Hills, MI

Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel

I kind of think they take ALL testimonials with a grain of salt, don't you. I sometimes wonder if they are real because I have read so many copied ones.

Dec 13, 2006 09:30 AM

Carole Cohen

Howard Hanna Cleveland City Office - Cleveland, OH

Realtor, ePRO

Maureen, this is one of those brilliant light bulb ideas, thank you!

Dec 13, 2006 09:43 AM

Rich Jacobson

Fathom Realty West Sound - Poulsbo, WA

Your Kitsap County WA Real Estate Broker

Interesting idea. It would certainly encourage other agents to have less concerns when going into a transaction with you. It never hurts to have testimonials from as many as possible, especially those we supposedly compete with. In this instance, it could have an even greater positive impact. Imagine how savvy clients would view this? Wow, look at what other agents are saying about Maureen? Boy, she really must be THAT good!

Dec 13, 2006 10:18 AM

Jeff Turner

RealSatisfied - Santa Clarita, CA

We help people who help us. It's just human nature. There will be exceptions, but they won't be the rule. I applaud it. It's not about the people reading the testimonial, it's about the relationship you deepen with the agent you give the testimonial to. It doesn't matter if any of their clients read it. They will. And they will appreciate it.

Dec 13, 2006 11:05 AM

Maureen Francis

Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel - Bloomfield Hills, MI

Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel

Jeff, that just about sums it up. It will solidify relationships.

I also just discovered Geno Petro's twist on testimonials matter here.

Dec 13, 2006 12:59 PM

Rick & Ines - Miami Beach Real Estate

Majestic Properties - Miami Beach, FL

It's a great idea - I actually received a nice e-mail from an agent once (and obviously reciprocated) - but never thought of using it as a testimonial. It's a great way to get the ball rolling and encourage good professional relationships.

Dec 13, 2006 02:09 PM

Chris Tesch

RE/MAX Bryan-College Station - College Station, TX

College Station, Texas Real Estate

Excellent idea! Who knows how to identify a great agent better than another agent?

Dec 13, 2006 04:24 PM

Randy L. Prothero

eXp Realty - Hollister, MO

Missouri REALTOR, (808) 384-5645

Ditto, Excellent Idea!

Dec 13, 2006 06:10 PM

Gerhard Ade

eXp Realty - Seattle, WA

What sets me apart, will set you apart.

M & B: A good idea to bring the year to a close on a high note. I'll be lookig through my transactions... I know of one great agent who appears on a website that is a reciprocal referral site (forgot the URL). There are, obviously, dozens and dozens of websites you'll find when searching for "best real estate agents." Just for the fun of it, I optimized the client testimonial page of my website for "real estate agent testimonials" and, I am #1 out of about 1.25 million on Google beating out Zip Realty.

Dec 14, 2006 10:36 AM

Derek and Mariana Wagner

The Artisan Group- Keller Williams Premier Realty - Colorado Springs, CO

The Artisan Group - Colorado Springs REALTORS®

this is a great idea! thank you!

Dec 16, 2006 03:08 AM

Ken Smith

Suburban House Hunters - Arlington Heights, IL

I think that is a great idea. Let us know how it turns out.

Dec 16, 2006 06:25 AM

Harper Team

J Rockcliff Realtors - San Ramon, CA

It's a good time of year for this, the Holidays are always a great time to reflect and express appreciation to people who contribute to the quality of life. A good agent across the table during the transaction certainly adds to quality of life

Dec 17, 2006 12:56 AM

Loreena and Michael Yeo

3:16 team REALTY ~ Locally-owned Prosper TX Real Estate Co. - Prosper, TX

Real Estate Agents

Splendid idea..... Maybe from Title Companies as well too while we are at it! (They typically see alot of listing agents and know how they conduct their business. What better testimonials coming from "vendors" in our business....

Dec 18, 2006 03:54 AM