Most agents have good relationships with a few lenders, escrow officers etc. that we like to work with. I'm sure you have noticed the change in their industries with offices downsizing and people, like some of our Realtor peers, changing or being forced out of their jobs. Over the past few years, I have worked with many different escrow officers and loan officers, many of these people were working with the buyer's agent through the sale of one of our listings. Recently, I tried a little experiment to see how many of the lenders and escrow officers from my database were still around. (cleaning house at the end of year database check up.) The following email was sent separately to approximately 150 lenders and escrow officers to see how many of the addresses bounced back or were still around. Dozens bounced back and were deleted from my list. A few responded with "I'm still here" and Let us help in 08 etc.. It was kind of an interesting experiment!

Oh yeah, if you haven't seen the funny video mentioned in the email, it is worth a look! :-)

The email I sent is as follows: - (A "slightly" different one was sent to escrow officers)

Over the years, I have accumulated many email addresses from lenders
that we have worked with.
You may have represented someone that purchased one of our listings, you
may have helped us represent a buyer.
With the huge turn over rates in our respective fields, I thought I
would see how many of these addresses are still valid.
I have enclosed a link to a funny video discussing the "Subprime Mess. "
Feel free to share it with your clients.
To see the video, just click here
The video was posted to my blog of www.JustCallNick.com so please feel
free to visit and to leave a comment on the blog!
I hope this finds you well,
Sincerely,

Nick Bastian
Homesource Preferred Properties
602-803-6425

 A while ago, I wondered if our service providers were on line.  For 2008, I hope to improve many aspects of blogging and working with service providers that understand the importance of the internet as a huge part of this business.

I hope you all have a very Happy and Prosperous New Year!