think of the agent in your area who grates you the wrong way and tell him to call that agent....

I would never sic a vendor on another broker! 

That said, I would simply tell the vendor that I have my electronic signature service covered - and thank you.

None of that matters. Is the product of interest to you?

All salespeople say that...

I usually tell them to send me a letter...and they don't.

Eve

Ask the name so I could "thank" them.

Are you interested in their service? if so, great.  If not, I would say thank you for calling, but I am not interested.

That's an odd pitch-  I guess he felt like he had some sort of connection to play on. Unless I was interested I wouldn't give it much of my time. 

Just tell him to email the information.

Perhaps tongue in cheek, I would thank him for the call and explain that I have a service I am very satisfied with.  Ignore the broker. That may bother the broker more than if you called. 

Lynnea Miller unusual and interesting! 

First of all, you don't know if this vendor is actually telling the truth. Whether you meet the vendor would depend on how much you need his product.

Lynnea Miller Take a hike.

It would depend on my mood and when the call came in. If it was before I had my two cups of morning coffee, not a response I could post here. Ditto if the call came while I was with clients or working on an important deadline.

  Typical sales tactic.

Unless you are interested I would tell him no thanks. 

It depends on if it was something that I am interested in then I would listen.  If I am not interested, tell him no thank you I am not interested and would not waste my time to call the broker..

I'd think it's a lame intro. He should just tell you about his service & 'maybe' mention that he talked to Joe Whoever at Bumble Bee Realty. I would think you guys are already using it no?

There are some salespeople who use sleazy tactics and this may be one of them.  If not interest, let the comment roll off your back.  The principal broker, if they did refer you, may be using it as a tactic to get you to call them and they'll solicit you to join them.  Who knows..

I don't think I would believe a sales person on the phone, why would another broker tell him to call you? Other than playing a prank which i doubt, but i good idea.  I would pass on his offer

Subjective and only the one in the mix will know what to do next

If it seems that the vendor is not being truthful about the outside broker having suggested he make contact, I'd leave that vendor behind.  No one likes a liar. 

Sounds to me like the other broker was just getting rid of this vendor.

Lynnea,

I would definitely see this person, I am always inteested in finding out what is new.  It may mean something, if anything it will open my mind to new possiblilies.  A

Geez, we are a suspicious lot!  We've had co-op committees with Realtors/Agents from many different companies  exploring differing "tools" of the trade. We had an "Ipad" group, "Top Producer" group, etc.  Lighten up you guys. 

Just a standard marketing technique, prospects are more likely to listen if someone they respect or like refers them.

Take a hike as to any other marketer who i'm not interested. I bet that broker has no idea that he ''recommended'' you.

I'd just tell him : Thanks, but I'm not interested at this time.

Tell the vendor you have multiple choices already and do not need his services. Then sign up the other broker for AARP at his/her residence (or any other pesky mailing company), or some graphic magazine and have it sent to the office. No need to contact that person, I think the media will speak for itself.

I think it would depend on  my relationship with the other managing broker.

Ignore it

Ignore it.

My eSignature is free. Who is the managing Broker. I work for myself. hangup.

If you have a product like it already I would not give him the time of day unless he wants to buy a home from you.

Is it a product that interests you? Yes, set an appointment and take the time to thank the referring broker. No, look to the comment by Barbara Todaro !

Barbara Todaro nailed this one!

It's unlikely to have occurred

Lynnea Miller - it should be about the product. I'd see if it fits my needs - and pocketbook, too.

Sure... I'd believe that...

If you already have two electronic signature services; I don't think you need a third. So I would send the other broker a dozen wilted flowers in appreciation. You can get those at Safeway almost free.

I would thank him for the thought and ask for any information to be emailed to me.  You never know - you may like the service. Then you could send message to the nice referring person and thank them.

It depends if I had respect for the other broker, liked the vendor and wanted the service.

Depends on the service, and if you could use it.  I really don't appreciate vendor calls though.

maybe he just said "call someone else, I'm not interested" and the vendor took it from there.

I'd send that other broker a fruitcake at christmas!

Hmm, a bit inappropriate to dispense with YOUR time that way. Just depends on how generous you feel.

I would ask the vendor if he or she are interested in buying or selling a house, or if they knew anyone who was interested.

Depends