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Not Looking For Your Referrals!

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 311291

 

 

 

Not Looking  For Your Referrals

 

 

 This post was inspired by yet another telemarketing call promising me hundreds of referrals.

I would much rather earn my referrals rather than pay for them.

 

Don't get me wrong, I would be happy to help you, your family or your favorite client here in the Baltimore area but I am not looking for your referrals.

 

not looking for referrals

 

 Buyers and sellers come from my blogging, from my networking,  from my print media, from my past clients,  from my friends & friends of my friends  and from my radio show.  My goal is to keep my own pipeline full. 

 

What if the Internet went down? Would I still have clients?

What if  blogging stopped? Would I still have clients?

What if  print media closed shop? Would I still have clients?

What if there was no weekly radio show? Would I still have clients?

 

 I think so. 

 

Especially with  word of mouth, past clients, friends, networking and the use of the telephone...I would still have clients calling to sell their property.

 

But I am

 

Not Looking For Your Referrals

 

 

Margaret Rome 410-530-2400

 

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Baltimore, Maryland

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Women of Westchester Working Together
Women of Westchester Working Together - West Harrison, NY
Women helping Women get ahead

Yes, you're doing all the right things.  Smart marketing and you are diversified.

Dec 25, 2015 12:17 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Women of Westchester Working Together Thank you for your support!

Dec 25, 2015 12:23 PM
Joan Dickie
Keller Williams Premier Realty - La Crosse, WI
Keller Williams Premier Realty

And the referrals You get are 100% more solid than the ones you buy. Keep up the good work!

Dec 25, 2015 12:43 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Joan Dickie They are much more solid and I love working this way. Thanks for stopping by.

Dec 25, 2015 12:45 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Good evening, Margaret --- ahh, tis the season for selling hopes and dreams that are being peddled to those who don't want to do the hard work and effort that goes into making a successful business.    

Dec 25, 2015 12:59 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Michael Jacobs This comment would make a great blog post!

Dec 25, 2015 11:54 PM
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

 Good morning Margaret. But it's hope that the season brings you plenty of good solid referrals.

Dec 25, 2015 07:08 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

TeamChi - Complete Home Inspections, Inc. Michael, Always good to her your thoughts.

Dec 26, 2015 03:40 AM
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Margaret Rome, Baltimore Maryland It seems these 'Companies' come in waves. My cell telephone now has more numbers blocked that numbers I wish to keep.

Merry Christmas to you!

Dec 25, 2015 08:59 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Sandy Padula and Norm Padula, JD, GRI Keep on blocking them.

Dec 26, 2015 03:40 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Margaret! Earning referrals trumps having to pay for them! Enjoy your day!

 

Dec 25, 2015 10:56 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Wayne Martin You are so right about earning our referrals.

Dec 26, 2015 03:40 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

The best type of referrals are those that come from past clients, family, friends and our own marketing efforts, not from the various pay-for-lead-services that are out there.

 

Dec 25, 2015 11:19 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Kat Palmiotti Once you understand this concept..you are on your way to a successful career.

Dec 26, 2015 03:41 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Margaret. Exactly right. You get because you deliver. Enjoy the day.

Dec 25, 2015 11:51 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Thanks Sheila Anderson You get what you deliver.

Dec 26, 2015 03:42 AM
Nick T Pappas
Assoc. Broker ABR, CRS, SFR, e-Pro, @Homes Realty Group, Broker/Providence Property Mgmnt, LLC Huntsville AL - Huntsville, AL
Madison & Huntsville Alabama Real Estate Resource

Margaret, when I get those calls I ask the telemarketer if they would like to buy some of my leads since I have more than I can handle...they're not sure what to say. Yes, my referrals also come from much the same sources as yours except for print (which is pretty much dead here) and, of course, I don't have a radio show although I did do commercials a few years ago when I was at a big box brokerage. 

Dec 26, 2015 12:01 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Nick T Pappas As long as the referrals and repeat business keeps coming in...you are doing it right. Good answer to the telemarketer.

Dec 26, 2015 03:44 AM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

Word-of-mouth is what got me on my feet as a NEWBIE realtor! I also typed up a newsletter and sent it to my mailing list from my husband's working list as a former President of the HOA. 

Good for you! I don't pay for referrals as they have NO IDEA what my niche is! Don't need 'em, and I'd rather spend the money on charities that are those my clients love INSTEAD. Pay it forward!

 

Dec 26, 2015 08:46 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Realtor (503)755-2905 Love this comment and it would also make a good blog post.

Dec 26, 2015 10:02 AM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate

I'll bookmark it and take up the gauntlet at some point!

Dec 26, 2015 11:10 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Realtor (503)755-2905 I will be looking forward to it in the near future

Dec 26, 2015 11:26 AM
DEANNA C. SMITH CERTIFIED MOBILE NOTARY
Certified Mobile Notary Signing Agent - Smith Mountain Lake, VA
Highest Ranked Certified Mobile Notary in Virginia

My best referral (and I assume yours as well) is from someone who has previously done business with me Margaret Rome, Baltimore Maryland    I wish those "services" didn't exist because all they do is confuse Internet searchers trying to find OUR sites.

Dec 30, 2015 08:25 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Deanna Early  For sure, these are the best clients to do business with. 

Dec 30, 2015 08:30 AM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Margaret Rome, Baltimore Maryland - somehow, I think working with our own referrals is always best!

Jan 01, 2016 12:46 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Praful Thakkar You are so right even when i respond over a year later.

Feb 17, 2017 01:55 PM
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