Kate Elim, Lake Anna Real Estate Specialist

One of my fellow agents on Active Rain, a site for real estate professionals and read by those interested in real estate, has written a post that I'd like to share with you. 

I'm available not only to help you with all of your real estate needs in the Lake Anna-Fredericksburg area but anywhere in the country you may need help.  I have gotten to know many agents, from coast to coast, in the four plus years I've spent on Active Rain. 

Anytime and anywhere you need my help I will be there for you.

An early Christmas gift from Active Rain arrived today.  Well, perhaps it would be more accurate to say through the goodness of Active Rain I have received a gift (aka referral) from Gene and Renee Jantzen, fellow members.

My phone rang, saw a number I was not familiar with, and answered to find Sheri Salley on the line.  Sheri is administrator for the Jantzen Team outside Austin, TX.  Within the first sentence or two she mentioned Active Rain.  What sweet words.

Yes, it was like hearing the name of a friend.

Of course I was interested in a referral for Lake Anna.  That's my home turf.  I love showing people homes or land around the lake.  It's fun to see their reaction which is almost always surprise that the lake is as large as it is and that we have such a nice variety of homes.

The most recent referral I had through Active Rain was from Lenn Harley and that resulted in my helping a young couple and their little boy find a second home on the water at Lake Louisa, a small lake near Lake Anna.

Just remember, all you boys and girls, if you are good Santa may send you a referral through Active Rain.  It may come before Christmas like mine did or it may be a little late but if you play by the Active Rain guidelines and participate it will happen to you.

Right now I had better get back to work in case Santa has any more gifts for me.

Merry Christmas and many thanks to Active Rain and its members!

For more information on the wonders of Active Rain you might enjoy:

What's Better than a Referral Form from Active Rain?

What's Better than a Referral Form from Active Rain, Part II?

What's Better than a Referral Form from Active Rain?  Its being able to notify the Active Rain member that provided you with that referral that you now have a ratified contract.  Yes, that's right.

About two weeks ago I received a referral from none other than Lenn Harley (Part I).  Within a short time I was in contact with the customer and made arrangements to meet with her and her husband the following Saturday.  We looked at two houses.*  Yes, that's right...two houses.  They went home to think about it and called me the next evening to tell me they wanted to write a contract.  Within a couple of days we had the contract written, signed off by my clients, and an earnest money check was sent over-night to my office.

Ratification took longer than usual because the Seller was traveling to India and back but it did get done.  We accomplished that today and an e-mail was sent to Lenn this evening to give her an update.

Yes, I know we still have a ways to go before settlement (scheduled for October 9th) but I wanted to share the good news now.  Closing or not, in fact contract or not, Active Rain provided me with an opportunity to become known by another REALTORwho wanted to refer a prospect to an agent at Lake Anna.  Fortunately, Lenn made her selection through Active Rain and I was the lucky recipient.

If you have ever received a referral as a result of your presence on Active Rain you will know how great you feel when that happens.  It has happened for me a couple of times before.  This is my first success story.

If you have never received a referral hang in there.  It will happen.  It may not happen as quickly as you would like it to but when it does you will feel great. 

Don't forget to think about Active Rain if you should ever need to send out a referral.  You will find a member here that will do you proud!

* The reason we only looked at two houses is because there were only two waterfront houses in their price range.  We were unable to find anything at Lake Anna in that range but found two over at Lake Louisa, in Blue Ridge Shores, that met their requirements.  They are very happy and that's what counts!

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If you or someone you know is thinking of buying or selling property at or near Lake Anna, Virginia please contact Kathleen "Kate" Elim, REALTOR®.

Contact Kate at 540-226-1964 or by e-mail at lakeanna.kate@gmail.com.  Be sure to check Kate's Web site http://lakeannacountry.com/.

How about a phone call from an Active Rain member with a referral?

Yes, that's exactly right. 

This morning I received a phone call.  A woman mentioned her name and company and proceeded to tell me she had a referral for me if I was interested.  We talked for a while.  During that time she mentioned that she had received the referral through Active Rain and knew of me because of Active Rain.  At the end of the conversation I asked for her name.  (I often don't catch it when it is the first thing someone tells me.)  With that she repeated her name...Lenn Harley.

That's right, I said Lenn Harley.  Time for a confession...I must have sounded like a teenage groupie.  Lenn Harley!  Oh my gosh.  I literally gushed.

Without a doubt I was much more excited to be talking to Lenn Harley than I was about getting a referral and I mean that.  Lenn has a reputation for giving her best and I believe she looks for competent, qualified agents to work with her referrals.  Her call made me feel good.   Who couldn't use that?

One of these days you may receive a call from Lenn if you have not already.  One more reason to keep on posting (shame on me...I have been very negligent lately) on the one and only real estate blog for real estate professionals, Active Rain.

Thank you Lenn and thank you Active Rain.

Footnote:  We have an appointment for this Saturday to look at houses.  Will keep you posted.

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If you or someone you know is thinking of buying or selling property at or near Lake Anna, Virginia please contact Kathleen "Kate" Elim, REALTOR®.

Contact Kate at 540-226-1964 or by e-mail at lakeanna.kate@gmail.com.  Be sure to check Kate's Web site http://lakeannacountry.com/.