Two New Active Rain Referrals in One Weekend!

 If you're young enough to ask the question "What is a broken record?" you'll have to forgive me.

I'm starting to sound like a broken record when I tell you that Active Rain relationships result in real business!

The most recent referral came this weekend, from Kent Simpson.  Kent wrote about it yesterday in his blog: Active Rain Works - Case In Point.

When the potential client called me on Sunday afternoon, he apologized, and said he had forgotten my last name, but he remembered that Kent said "Mike in Tucson."  He googled that, and found my Active Rain profile and blog posts on the very first google page.


When I called Kent to thank him for the referral, he said "I have another one for you!"  She'll call you tomorrow.  WOW! 

Another case in point:  an Active Rain member, Sandy Bauman in Chico, CA, has listed $1,400,000 in Chico properties because she answered an Active Rain Referral that I posted last fall.  The first listing is in escrow, and another has an offer pending.  My retired Tucson clients (the sellers) were so impressed with Sandy's performance on the first listing (at $550,000) that they listed all their other Chico properties with her.

Yaay, Active Rain!!

I'm Mike in Tucson, your preferred Tucson, Arizona mortgage lender
Mike Jones (Tucson Mortgage Company, LLC): Loan Officer in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona
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84 Comments on Two New Active Rain Referrals in One Weekend!

Mike:  This is great and there is absolutely no doubt that Active Rain works.  Many of my prospects come via Active Rain.  It's great to hear other member's testimonials.

04/07/2008 08:52 AM by Donna Yates, Georgia Realtor, North Georgia Blue Ridge Real Estate (Mountain Investments of North Georgia)


Hi Mike,

Now, "that's what I'm talking about."  Congratulations!

04/07/2008 08:55 AM by Bill Exeter (1031 Exchange Expert) (Exeter 1031 Exchange Services, LLC)


Mike - I hope these 2 pan out for the both of us--thanks for sharing the success of Sandy!  Way to go.

04/07/2008 08:56 AM by Kent Simpson REALTOR®, CNS®, AHS®, RECS® (with The Pepper Group™ Diversified Real Estate)


Kat,

That's a cute avatar!  Thanks for commenting. 

Kent,

I'm in your debt!  Thanks so much.

Bill,

Thanks for commenting. See you soon on your blog.

Donna,

You've blogged about your success.  Feel free to include a live link back to your post in your comment here, as it adds to the conversation.

Mike in Tucson

04/07/2008 09:01 AM by Mike Jones (Tucson Mortgage Company, LLC)


This is so nice to hear.  I am new and I will keep working on my Blog with the hope ofl having some similar stories to share in the future.  Thanks.

04/07/2008 09:04 AM by Sarah Berger (R.J. Smith Realty)


Mike,

Good post.

I know where that sign is, and that's not what it said yesterday!

Bill

04/07/2008 09:06 AM by William J Archambault Jr (The Real Estate Investment Institute )


Passing leads within AR is one of the coolest things we do - because through this network we really "get to know each other!"  Congratulations!!!!

04/07/2008 09:06 AM by Eleanor Thorne, Cary Mortgage Loans (Meridian Residential)


In reality, ActiveRain members are now almost all of my referral agents. 

04/07/2008 09:08 AM by Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Real Estate


Lenn,

That's fantastic!  Wish I knew some people to refer to you.  I'm keeping my ears open. 

Eleanor,

Yes we do!  I'm honored to know you.

Bill,

I did a little re-arranging.  LOL

Sarah,

I'll see you soon on your blog.  It will work for you!

Mike in Tucson

04/07/2008 09:09 AM by Mike Jones (Tucson Mortgage Company, LLC)


Elizabeth,

I hope they turn into LOANS for me, and SALES for Kent.  I'm the lender, and he's the REALTOR.  Thanks for the cool Congrats sign!

Mike in Tucson

04/07/2008 09:12 AM by Mike Jones (Tucson Mortgage Company, LLC)


Mike. I constantly get referrals from AR. It really makes you feel good. You can share, read the posts, comment and so on. There are some great people on this site. Have fun. Royal..

04/07/2008 09:13 AM by Royal Goodman @ GI Group, LLC (GI Group, LLC.)


We are still waiting for our first referral but can see the benefits. Thanks for the encouragement.

04/07/2008 10:08 AM by Terry Westbrook ~ Realtor(R) Grand Rapids Mi Ada/Cascade Real Estate (Five Star Real Estate, LLC Grand Rapids , MI)


Congratulations on your new referrals.  This place continues to pay off for us all

Don

04/07/2008 10:11 AM by Donald Bradbury, REALTOR Bucks County PA (The Bradbury Team at Coldwell Banker Heritage)


Mike - I can testify to the fact that Active Rain does generate real business from my friends.  What a great place!

04/07/2008 10:13 AM by Jason Crouch, Broker - Austin Texas Real Estate (Austin Texas Homes, LLC)


Mike, thanks for another testimony and Active Rain success story -- I love to see more and more of these just about every day.

04/07/2008 10:15 AM by Brian Block -- Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate (RE/MAX Allegiance)


Mike, You are a great example of what ActiveRain can be. Congratulations, and thanks for sharing your successes. It is very motivational.

Bill Roberts

04/07/2008 10:54 AM by Bill Roberts - "Baby Boomer" Retirement Planning (Brooks and Dunphy Real Estate)


Bill,

Thanks for saying so!  That's encouraging.

Brian,

It's catching on!  I appreciate your blog, BTW

Jason,

Ain't it the truth!

Don,

Yes it does! Thanks for commenting.

Terry,

It's coming.  Keep on blogging!

Royal,

This is my favorite online community.  Thanks for commenting.

Mike in Tucson

04/07/2008 10:58 AM by Mike Jones (Tucson Mortgage Company, LLC)


Mike - great information & witness to the AR system working.  It has worked for me a few times already and I'm only 6 weeks into my citizenship!  Wonderful blog!

04/07/2008 11:29 AM by Nathan Scott (TBD)


Mike, Congratulations and thanks for another incentive to keep blogging no matter what anyone else says.

04/07/2008 12:06 PM by Judy Tuscano, NH Real Estate Professional (Prudential Verani Realty)


Wow Mike, that is great! You must be doing something right! I haven't got any referrals yet, but as we all keep plugging away, they will show themselves sooner or later!

04/07/2008 12:09 PM by Patrick Johnson (Windermere)


Patrick,

If you're not reading Karen George, a lender here in Arizona, you'll want to do that.  I've learned so much about Search Engine Optimization, html tags, and how Google works from Karen.  Here's one post you'll want to check out:  Choosing the Right Domain Name for SEO Success .

Judy,

Blog on!  Listen to your heart.

Nathan,

WELCOME to Active Rain!

Mike in Tucson

04/07/2008 12:45 PM by Mike Jones (Tucson Mortgage Company, LLC)


This is great news Mike, Congrats! It is encouraging to me because I know hard work pays off and I just need to give it time.

04/07/2008 12:54 PM by Lori Franks ~ Brookings, Oregon Real Estate (Coldwell Banker~ Oregon Coast Realty)


Mike Jones you are the man, I hope both of these referrals work out for you.

04/07/2008 01:23 PM by Mike Jackson (Realty World Global)


Mike-

I know that lots of people out there begin to doubt that the time and effort invested in Active Rain will ever pay off.  I'm here to concur that it actually DOES!!  It might take some time, but it's well worth it to develop relationships with fellow Realtors and lenders via AR. 

Clients appreciate it when you recommend a fellow professional that you have taken the time to research.  Active Rain helps make that research easy-  you can usually get a strong feel for a person's ethics and personality by viewing their blog and monitoring their interaction with their peers.  The referring party then usually has a greater sense of confidence that the job will be well done.

As an update on your Chico referrals....  the first one should close tomorrow or Wednesday, and TWO of the other three went pending within 24 hours of listing!  The sellers decided not to sell the third listing, much to the dismay of several buyers. 

     Thanks again for the opportunity to be of assistance-  it's been my pleasure and privilege!

Sandi 

04/07/2008 01:42 PM by Chico CA Real Estate by Sandi Bauman, Chico CA Realtor (Chico Homes Real Estate)


NO, NO, NO.  I'm not looking for incoming referrals.  I mean OUTGOING referrals.    Most of my OUTGOING REFERRALS are now to ActiveRain members.  I generate buyer and seller referrals for my network of agents and brokers in MD and Nothern VA.  I don't want incoming referrals.  I'm the one who generates the referrals. 

UNLESS, the buyer wants to buy luxury new construction in Western Loudoun County, VA.  I don't like to go too far from my phone except for local buyers. 

04/07/2008 01:53 PM by Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Real Estate


Mike,
Congratulations to you both and I hope all goes well.  Great post by the way. 

04/07/2008 01:58 PM by Bob Cumiskey, US Army Retired, Your Sun City Center, Florida ~ Realtor (A 1 Connection Realty, Inc.)


So Bottom line what your writing is that Active Rain works..:-)  Great post

04/07/2008 02:52 PM by My Favorite Mortgage.net - Matthew J Blum


Blogging and networking definitely works!!  It is a great way to keep up with active questions and situations.  Active rain is also a great resource for questions.  I'm just waiting until a referral that fits my market center comes available, but I know that it does work.  Thanks for keeping positive.

04/07/2008 04:01 PM by Ryan Bretzel (Keller Williams Integrity)


Great to hear Mike! Its interesting to see how I react when I see a "familiar face" make a comment on my blog. We experience each others pain and celebrate with successes. I guess thats what makes AR so great and to see it help to boost other Rainer's business is just icing on the cake! 

04/07/2008 04:09 PM by Jeff Fullmer - Credit/Investment Expert (National Foundation for Credit Excellence)


Congratulations Mike! You know what a referral is all about. You give them and recieve them! Keep up the good work!

04/07/2008 04:15 PM by Carlie Pardue (Placer Title Company)


Great, good job MIKE.  Let the referrals keep on coming to you via AR.

04/07/2008 04:17 PM by Ellie Viray, Realtor (Dilbeck GMAC Real Estate)


I know it works - just has not been big in my area yet (staging).  When it does - they will find me. I keep inviting Realtors to AR and they keep ignoring me. They are really missing out.

04/07/2008 04:20 PM by Kathleen Lordbock (Re$ale Design) ~Minnesota Home Stager~ (Re$ale Design & Home Staging)


Wow!  Way to go Mike!  I am hoping to land a referral myself from this site.  I'm fairly new here, so I'll just meanwhile keep blogging away.  If you know anyone moving to the Memphis area, let me know!  :)

 

 

04/07/2008 04:20 PM by Jolynna McCune, Affiliate Broker (Groome & Co. REALTORS)


Mike,

That's great for you and Sandy.  Active Rain is a wonderful place to find an agent to refer clients to.  Glad to see it's working.

04/07/2008 04:24 PM by Fran Gatti - Crescent City CA Real Estate (RE/MAX Coastal Redwoods)


Freddy,

May you get soaked in the Rain!  LOL

Fran,

Yes it is.  Yes it is!

Jolynna,

We'll keep you in mind for Memphis.  You folks have the world's best barbecue!  (I'll take a lot of heat for that statement, no doubt!)

Kathleen,

Keep at it!  And keep asking your realtor friends.  I'll have to check out Minnesota and see who's successful in the Rain.

Bob,

You old salt!

Ellie,

Thank you.  And thanks for commenting!

Carlie,

Givers Gain!

Jeff,

Thanks for saying so.  I appreciate it when you show up on my blog!

Ryan,

Positive is the ONLY way to go!  Who wants the opposite?!

Matt,

You've got it.  Way to cut to the chase.  (What does that phrase mean, anyhow, and where did it come from?)

Bob,

It's working out.  Thanks!

Lenn,

Oops!  I misunderstood.  Misunderestimated.  Mister who?  LOL. All of my outgoing referrals pass through the Rain.

Sandi,

They what?!  Don't worry.  They will come back.  You have done a tremendously professional job with my clients, as has your Broker, and I can't tell you how happy I am that you showed up in the Rain!

Mike,

Thanks.  I have no doubt that they will.

Lori,

Encouragement is just what I want my readers to find.  I'm glad to have found you on my blog.  See you soon on yours.

Mike in Tucson

04/07/2008 05:02 PM by Mike Jones (Tucson Mortgage Company, LLC)


Hey Mike no matter how many times you write it congrats is in order. Heck I'd love to be able to write about my FIRST referral! It's on its way... lol

04/07/2008 05:16 PM by Klarque Garrison, "Mr. Short Sale" (Taylor 1 INC)


Are you a "78", "45", or "33 1/3"? record

Seriously, Mike, well done.  Gives us all a reason to keep blogging.

04/07/2008 05:39 PM by Marilyn Katz - Westport, CT Real Estate (Prudential Connecticut Realty)


Congratulations! That is great. Keep up the great work. I hope they keep on coming!

04/07/2008 05:49 PM by Christy Powers - Pooler, Savannah Real Estate Agent (Keller Williams Coastal Area Partners)


Mike, great! So glad to hear something positive and I bet Sandi is pleased as well. Thanks for sharing this with all of us and here's to more!!

04/07/2008 06:03 PM by Sacramento Real Estate and Luxury Homes, Assoc. Real Estate Broker,Gena Riede (Remax Gold, Assoc Broker)


Hi Mike,

Always nice to hear AR is working. There is no doubt AR shows up on the search engines and we do as well.

Rich

04/07/2008 07:04 PM by Richard Lecinski (Long Realty Company)


Mike that is fantastic...great news all the way around! Much like with your newest clients!

04/07/2008 07:21 PM by


Gee-- did someone say I had to log in first (that's me above)? Silly me!  Congrats on some great leads and sharing your referrals!  Candace

04/07/2008 07:23 PM by Gilbert Arizona Real Estate - Candace Robinson (HomeSmart )


Howdy Mike

Congrats on the two referral's from Kent.

He is a very good guy, as you are.

I am glad to call both of ya friend.

Have a good one Dale

04/07/2008 07:30 PM by Dale Baker, Home Inspectior- in NH & VT (Baker Home Inspections and Consulting Service)


How funny that while I was sitting here reading this, my email alert went off with a consumer contact through Active Rain!  No details yet, but it just goes to show that it truly DOES get you in front of potential clients and can lead to business!

04/07/2008 07:44 PM by Lisa Heindel, New Orleans West Bank Real Estate (Latter & Blum Inc. Realtors)


There is soooo much to learn here. Congrats on your obvious success. It is only exponential from here, right?

04/07/2008 07:48 PM by Sabrina Kelley ,Colorado Mountain Homes (Prudential Colorado Real Estate )


That is great!  Congratulations and here's to more referrals!

04/07/2008 07:51 PM by Emily Lowe - Nashville, TN Realtor (Prudential Woodmont Realty)


Mike, That is great news! I look forward to the day when I get referrals! I'm new to AR, and plugging away at it!

04/07/2008 07:52 PM by Huntsville, Alabama Real Estate Agent Elizabeth Ramsey Cooper-Golden (Remax Huntsville/Madison)


Glad to hear it, Mike.  Quick question for you - when the prospect "Googled" you, did they come across the natural (free) Google search results, or do you buy Google ads that promote your AR blog?  Just trying to better understand what works in the online world.  Thanks!

04/07/2008 09:06 PM by Veena Grover (Re/Max)


It does pay to comment, doesn't it? You have your name out there and the trust from others within the ActiveRain community. This is great news Mike and I hope both of these referrals go all the way to closings!! Fabulous...News! 

04/07/2008 09:17 PM by Sharon Morlock, Office of Peggy Wolfe RE/MAX Steamboat (RE/MAX Steamboat )


This is great! Active Rain is a huge asset to all!

04/07/2008 09:59 PM by Ben Heisler (Tanya & Co. - Keller Williams Realty)


Mike...Congrats!  That is the power of the rain and what it is all about.  Rock on!

04/07/2008 10:04 PM by Brande Bradford... South Metro Atlanta Luxury Living (Bradford Realty Group)


Good...Ness!  Work late, get featured, and fall behind.  LOL  Thanks, all.  More soon...

Brande,

I appreciate your encouragement.  See you soon on your blog.

Ben,

Aren't you glad you joined up?!

Sharon,

One closed yesterday in Chico, another is in escrow.  Thanks for commenting!

Veena,

It's the FREE Google juice.  I don't have any paid ads on the internet.

Elizabeth,

I'll come over there and comment!

Emily,

See you soon on your blog.

Sabrina,

It does have the snowball effect; Success attracts more success.

Lisa,

You're blessed in the Rain!

Dale,

Right back at you, my friend!

Candace,

You've been an encouragement to me from the very first week I started on Active Rain, and I appreciate seeing you comment.  Twice!

Rich,

Thanks for taking time to comment; much success to you up there in Sun City!

Ravinder,

Thank you!

Gena,

Sandi IS pleased!  Check out her comment above.

Christy,

They WILL keep coming if I keep blogging!  Thanks for commenting.

Marilyn,

I used to be a 45, but I've put on some weight, so now I'm a 33 1/3!  LOL

Klarque,

Keep blogging.  It will come!

Mike in Tucson

04/07/2008 10:37 PM by Mike Jones (Tucson Mortgage Company, LLC)


Mike, Congrats for being so successful in the Rain!  I have had some success but am looking forward to much, much more!

04/07/2008 10:40 PM by Roberta LaRocca - REALTOR® Las Vegas (Keller Williams Realty The Marketplace)


Congrats on the referrals, Mike! If it keeps up like this you'll only have to work weekends.

04/07/2008 11:17 PM by John Novak - Las Vegas and Henderson NV Real Estate (Keller Williams Realty The Marketplace)


Yeahhhhhhhhhh! Way to get... way to give.I like your style!

 

Susan 

04/07/2008 11:30 PM by Susan Davis, Realtor~Van Buren, Fort Smith, AR Real Estate (Exit Realty Fort Smith)


Congratulations Mike! I love to hear success stories. Keep em coming!

04/07/2008 11:33 PM by Portland Oregon Real Estate >> Wayne B. Pruner, GRI (Oregon First)


Congratulations Mike! You have proven time and time again by your example and what a treasure you are to all of us here.

04/07/2008 11:49 PM by Julie Neerings~Lifting Hearts ♥ Building Dreams~Utah REALTOR® (Keller Williams Salt Lake City)


Way to go, Mike!  You have done a GREAT job with ActiveRain, and it looks like you're havin' fun while you're at it!

04/07/2008 11:57 PM by Margaret Woda, Maryland REALTOR (RE/MAX VISION)


Outstanding job, Mr. Mike in Tucson. :)  It's a good thing to see all that hard work pay off, no?  Keep up the great work.

04/08/2008 02:31 AM by Fairbanks Real Estate Broker Jesse Clifton (Jesse & Kathy Clifton, REALTORS - 907.699.6024 - )


Wow, Congrats on getting the leads.  At least you know the hard work is paying off.

04/08/2008 03:39 AM by Ryan Vivo, Realtor Solano County Gateway Realty (Gateway Realty)


Way to go Active Rain and the internet does work.  I am going out this morning at 8am to show a house because of it.

04/08/2008 05:07 AM by Russ Ravary - Michigan Homes for sale - Michigan Real estate & Mortgage info (Remerica Hometown One)


Bob,

Encouragement!  Thanks for commenting.

Russ,

How did your showing go?  Much Success, my friend!

Ryan,

Thanks for the encouragement!

Jesse,

AMEN!

Tony,

Yes it is.  It's Raining over your way too, I see!

Margaret,

I'm having a blast!  I appreciate your posts; I'm one of your faithful subscribers. 

Julie,

Today, you're my favorite blogger! Thanks for the encouragement.

Wayne,

Success stories motivate me too. Thanks for coming by to comment.

Susan,

SHHH!  You'll wake the neighbors!  LOL

John,

From your mouth to God's ears!

Eliese,

See you soon on your blog.

Roberta,

Much Success!  Thanks for commenting.

Mike in Tucson

04/08/2008 06:01 AM by Mike Jones (Tucson Mortgage Company, LLC)


Thanks Mike, I hope that everyone can achieve the same success.

04/08/2008 07:15 AM by George N. Piandes, MA Real Estate Attorney (Law Office of George N. Piandes, PC)


We all love hearing about our member's success.  Thank goodness for Active Rain!

04/08/2008 07:26 AM by Diane Bell, Hilton Head Real Estate, Bluffton (Charter 1 Real Estate, Hilton Head, Bluffton, SC)


Hi Mike! That's so very cool. You work hard and give a lot. A very good example of the Law of Attraction!!!!
Way to go

04/08/2008 07:56 AM by Joeann Fossland, Master Certified Coach (Advantage Solutions Group)


Clearly, AR is working for those of us who work it.  Congratulations...this is always great to hear!

04/08/2008 08:11 AM by Lake Norman Real Estate ~ Diane Aurit (RE/MAX at the Lake)


Mike...congratulations on your new business...both!!   Thanks so much for posting to help inspire us to blog on!

04/08/2008 08:32 AM by Debra Kukulski-GRI; ABR; RECS; e-PRO (Re/Max Unlimited Northwest)


I just put my first active rain referred listing under contract yesterday! It does work. Blogging locally and for the consumer is the key, I have found to getting more public readership.

04/08/2008 02:17 PM by Team Carroll, Cranford,Westfield NJ Area Real Estate Professionals (Team Carroll - RE/MAX Classic Group)


I feel like a broken record responding to your referral posts!!  Thanks for the inspiration to brand myself, as well...It has worked Google wonders...

04/08/2008 07:38 PM by Joe Hayden - Louisville, KY Homes for Sale (S.G. Priest Realtors)


Joe,

That's just fantastic!  Much success to you!

Team Carrol,

Ditto!  Way to go.

Debra,

Have you see the movie August Rush?  The way August feels about music is the way I feel about writing.

Diane,

God helps those who help themselves.

Joeann,

As are you!  The Law of Attraction is what makes the world go 'round.

Diane,

AMEN!

George,

You will!  Just keep at it, one step at a time.

Mike in Tucson

04/09/2008 07:21 AM by Mike Jones (Tucson Mortgage Company, LLC)


Mike,

I'll keep on listening if you keep on telling us how the AR is working for you!  Success stories are always welcome!

04/10/2008 01:37 PM by Michelle Bowman-MD Realtor-Kent Island Keller Williams-Pasadena, MD/FT Meade (Keller Williams Realty)


Mike: You deserve every referral you get! Bravo. And yest, the Rain does work!

04/12/2008 09:26 AM by Tara Colquitt, Consumer Credit Advocate (The Credit Depot)


Mike - first, congratulations!!! second, you are right, ActiveRain does indeed work!!!

04/17/2008 02:31 PM by Bill & Barbara Jo - Florida Realty Professional - AHWD (Charles Rutenberg Realty)


That is great and I am always looking for encouraging results from others experience.

04/17/2008 07:05 PM by Carol Judd , Vernal Utah Real Estate (Century 21 Dart Realty)


Glad to hear it Mike! What an awesome weekend you had...not just two referrals but two from one source...AR! FABULOUS!

04/17/2008 08:48 PM by Gwendolyn Wright-Victory Virtual Solutions (Victory Virtual Solutions)


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