ASK AN AMBASSADOR: Need To Give Referrals? You're In The Right Place!

Liz and Bill -- this is so true.  You can "check out" another agent without that awkward preliminary interview process to see if there is the right match. We can review posts, comments made and/or acknowledged as well as find a "review" through other AR members.  

If I don't already have a source in a particular area or specialty -- AR is now my go-to place for referrals.  

I also use to go right to the Century 21 site but since I joined AR it's my go to site. If I had a client needing Cincinnati there would be no hesitation as to who to call and it wouldn't be "ghost busters".

I know who I would recommend in so many different areas all over the United States and in Canada.....so many wonderful, professionals "in the Rain".

BLiz- this is something to remember... how we present ourselves here via our posts and comments will be viewed not just by fellow members who want to follow us and read our blog but also by members who may need a referral in the future. 

I used to go directly to the CRS book (you know.... the one where they kill a small local forest to print it up)... but now, I check AR first and foremost and haven't been disappointed yet.

I too go to Activerain first when I need to refer someone. I do spend lots of time reading their posts to get a "feel" for that agent.

Yes, this is a great place to "check someone out."  There are many here that are top of mind for their areas.

Bill and Liz, AR is the first place I go for referrals, we probably know each other a lot better than those we would find elsewhere.

I have referred two clients to ActiveRain Members in the past. Both clients were very happy with the members I chose. When I wrote a blog post about it I remember receiving a comment from a new ActiveRain member scolding me for not calling them. Liz and Bill Spear 

I called the agent and pointed out why I chose the other agent and she hung up on me. I believe if you can't write at least a paragraph telling me about your business, hobbies, and area of expertise; I can't refer you.

That is a good way to check on referrals before you give them out.  I feel like a lot of people know who they've dealt with in the past few years well enough. 

Absolutely!  The first place I check is AR...have not been disappointed yet!

I admit that some smaller circles are where I ask FIRST, but AR is a close second to that.

Hi Liz and Bill, I think one of the most valuable reasons for being on AR is getting to know other professionals.

I am somewhat torn. I most times start out at Re/max because I can have an idea of their past sales history. If the potential referral is doing business it will show up. In AR you can certainly have the appearance of being a successful agent. I would certainly interview an AR participant. But do points make a successful agent or a good typist. Because of the way Re/max is setup my wife and partner for 25 years gets all the clubs. I don't get any. Chances are if you call you get me on the phone. Good news is Claire just made Lifetime Achievement and 100% club. Hard to throw away 20 years+ of referrals from Re/max. So in reality you get 2 agents for the price of one.

BLiz, the only time I referred out of the Rain is when I could not find a agent that covered the area I need to refer. I just made a referral out a few weeks ago. She already started working with them.

It's so great to be able to refer our clients to people we've met in the 'Rain.