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“I Don’t Care How a Referral Comes My Way”

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Mortgage and Lending with Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 NMLS # 6869

“I Don’t Care How a Referral Comes My Way”

 

 

I got a call this morning from a someone who said he was referred to Right Trac, but wasn’t given a particular person to speak to. I asked who referred her? She told me she was waiting for her car to be serviced and just happened to start talking about how much lower gas prices and interest rates have gotten and Right Trac’s name came up.

 

She told me, she went online, actually found me on Linkedin. Sometimes your just better off being lucky, but I always want to thank the person that refers anyone to me, this is one of those cases I just won’t be able to do that.

 

After speaking to her for about ten minutes I recommended that she not refinance. The balance on her loan is $64,000 and even though the interest rate is 4.75%, she only has 8 years remaining. She is paying down more principal than interest. For the size loan, the savings just would not justify the refinance cost. She thanked me for being honest with her.

 

As I was writing this post, her next door neighbor called me about refinancing. Like I said, it is sometimes better to be lucky and being at the right place at the right time.

 

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Joe Petrowsky, NMLS #6869

Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS #2709

110 Main St.

Manchester, Ct. 06042

Office: 860 647-7701 x116

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Cell: 860 836-9294

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Potranco Realty
Potranco Realty - San Antonio, TX
"Sold with Potranco Realty"

Congratulation on this lady finding you through conversation, even though she couldn't remember the persons name it had to be you. The power of social media comes through.... your name was in the right place at the right time. Way to go JOE.

Jan 23, 2015 01:16 AM
Tom White
Franklin Homes Realty LLC (615) 495-0752 or www.FranklinHomesRealty.com - Franklin, TN
Franklin Homes Realty LLC, Franklin TN

"Word of mouth" is a great way to gain business. Sometimes by saying "No, you shouldn't refinance" gains you more credibility than just about anything else you can do. We've run into that with homes that are over-priced for a neighborhood. Buyers are surprised when we point out the downsides of a home rather than "selling" it. That very thing happened last Sunday!

Jan 23, 2015 01:28 AM
Tammie White, Broker
Franklin Homes Realty LLC - Franklin, TN
Franklin TN Homes for Sale

I'm with you. I don't care how I get the business, as long as I get the business.

Jan 23, 2015 01:35 AM
Belinda Spillman
Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado - Aurora, CO
Colorado Living!

Hey that's pretty cool.  Gotta run!  I'm going to hang out at the Jiffy Lube!!!

Jan 23, 2015 01:37 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Joe good advice but it looks like you have some investigating to do.  I don't know about you, but it would drive me crazy until I found out who referred her :)

Jan 23, 2015 02:30 AM
Shannon Milligan, Richmond VA Real Estate Agent/Associate Broker
RVA Home Team - Richmond, VA
RVA Home Team - Winning with Integrity.

Might want to drop off some donuts and cards to that auto shop ;)

What a great story! Sounds like you developed yet another raving fan. 

Jan 23, 2015 02:38 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

You Joe, are in alignment with the universe. Things unfold perfectly when we're in the zone - doing what we love for all the right reasons. Happy for you. 

Jan 23, 2015 02:43 AM
Randy Kirsch
Right Trac Financial Group, Inc., NMLS# 2709 - Manchester, CT
(NMLS# 1012303) Your Dedicated Mortgage Consultant

Wow!  A two-for-one deal - cannot get any better than that.

Thanks for sharing Joe.

Jan 23, 2015 02:50 AM
Suzanne McLaughlin
Sabinske & Associates, Inc. (Albertville, St. Michael) - Saint Michael, MN
Sabinske & Associates, Realtor

Joe, you are the man to talk to about loan origination and refinancing.  Your honesty and integrity shine through.

Jan 23, 2015 03:11 AM
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

People really do value honesty and integrity.  Hence her neighbor just called you! Thanks for being YOU!

Jan 23, 2015 03:12 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Joe,

As always and forever, we are delighted for you and your remarkable success.  We were referred to a project in Costa Rica which we loved working on, and to this day we don't know who referred us.  They mentioned a name of a gentleman in Los Angeles who is an agent with a certain company, and we searched high and low, and still don't know who to thank.  I love thanking those that send business my way.  A

Jan 23, 2015 05:00 AM
Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

Good afternoon Joe,

Honesty is the best policy and always gains the trust of a client.

Congrats with two referrals from one source.

Make yourself a great day.

Jan 23, 2015 05:22 AM
Katerina Gasset
The Gasset Group & Get It Done For Me Virtual Services - Provo, UT
Amplify Your Real Estate & Life Dreams!

Congratulations! Word of mouth wil always be the best referral. Keep up the good job!

Jan 23, 2015 12:14 PM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Congratulations on the referrals. Have  a good weekend.

Jan 23, 2015 08:17 PM
Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

Great story Joe, you are a straight shooter.

Jan 24, 2015 08:54 AM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

You do a great job Joe, and everyone wants to refer the people that they care about to the best.

Jan 24, 2015 02:40 PM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

Too many lenders jump in...with "I will pull their credit" before any analysis of where refinancing is the best thing to do..urgh...we know you are not "one of those" !

Jan 24, 2015 06:51 PM