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Cool!  I just got off the phone with a Coaching Client in Boise.  A husband and wife team, they followed the advice to call past clients, check in with them and the conversation, "I'd like to ask you a question.  As you may meet people throughout the year who are buying or selling Real Estate would you feel comfortable referring them to me?"

In the past week alone they have one listing, one sale and two more appointments from the effort.  Get this, she told me she never actually even asked the question above, never even asked for referrals.  She just had an authentic sincere conversation about their lives. 

By the way I asked if the listing, sale, and appointments really came directly from this effort.  The answer was an absolute YES!

As I said last week, this is the best activity for you to be involved in right now to set the foundation for your best ever year.

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David Slavin
Keller Williams Premier - Katy, TX
CDPE, ABR, SRES Keller Williams Premier
Great Advice!  Thanks for the tips and I'm sure they will help.
Jan 09, 2008 11:42 PM
Patricia Aulson
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOME SERVICES Verani Realty NH Real Estate - Exeter, NH
Realtor - Portsmouth NH Homes-Hampton NH Homes

Not sure I know what you mean.

Patricia Aulson/Hampton NH Real Estate 

Jan 09, 2008 11:50 PM
Larry Bettag
Cherry Creek Mortgage Illinois Residential Mortgage License LMB #0005759 Cherry Creek Mortgage NMLS #: 3001 - Saint Charles, IL
Vice-President of National Production
I love coaching as well.  I have a great desire to bring out the best in people.  Seems like you're doing it.  Blessings in 08!
Jan 10, 2008 12:32 AM
Latonia Parks
Top Bragg Realty, Fayetteville NC, Home of the 82d ABN DIV - Fayetteville, NC
Certified Military Relocation Expert
I was searching for a way to ask my buyer and seller to refer me if they feel I did a great job.  This is a better way of saying it so thanks.
Jan 10, 2008 05:20 AM
Rich Levin
Real Estate Grad School - Atlanta, GA

Patricia,

What I mean is calling the people in your Sphere of Influence including your past clients is the best thing to do this time of year.

Checking in on how their doing instead of asking for business is a much more powerful communication.

If you feel comfortable with the conversation then say "I'd like to ask you a question.  As you may meet people throughout the year who are buying or selling Real Estate would you feel comfortable referring them to me?" This is the most powerful way to discover your best referral sources that will provide you with a steady flow of referrals for years to come.

In the blog to which you responded, I mentioned one example of a Client of mine in Boise who did just that and got excellent immediate results.  Since I wrote that blog there have been many others who made similar calls and stimulated nearly immediate business from it. 

Thanks for asking for the clarification,

 

Jan 10, 2008 11:28 PM