Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

Real estate and loan skills are transferrable.

If a realtor has been in business for awhile she is likely continue working as a realtor. She may have added loan, notary public, property management.  

Selling used cars require a different mentality. Rarely these sales people get into RE business. The amount of $ involved requires a lot more credentials. In our area there is a lot of CPAs, and attorneys in RE. I am having lunch today with a realtor who was a proscutor before.

Some realtors act like they are used car sales persons. They are the bad apples of the trade and will not survive long...

Jan 26, 2016 12:42 AM
Mike Carlier
Lakeville, MN
More opinions than you want to hear about.

Sam, so sorry you commented without reading my post.  It was about referrals that can be derived from previously licensed real estate salespersons.  Have a nice day.

Jan 26, 2016 02:01 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Mike it is a great idea to use past agents...I have 2 former agents in my farm group

Jan 26, 2016 05:43 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I was down in your area showing a house to a long time client...Time was very tight.  I had thought of calling you for coffee,, but again the time.

Jan 26, 2016 05:44 AM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster REALTORS®, Gainesville, VA - Bristow, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Keeping in touch with folks who have left the business and letting them  know you are happy to pay them referral fees (if they are inactively licensed) is a great thing to boost incoming referrals.

Jan 26, 2016 11:36 AM
Mike Carlier
Lakeville, MN
More opinions than you want to hear about.

Although everybody likes free money, I think that formerly licensed real estate agents look at referrals a little like they are the stuff left over from the garage sale.  There's lots of value, but it's nothing I personally can use any longer.  It needs to go somewhere that it's taken care of properly.  When I make the after-sale trip to Goodwill or another charity, the last thing on my mind is how much I would have made if I sold it. 

Jan 27, 2016 03:54 AM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Hello Mike ... I like your post and featured to the group:

EXPRESS WITH WORDS AT ACTIVERAIN

Jan 27, 2016 11:52 AM