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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Kathleen - Good to see you. Congrats on the referral, what a network!
Kate, I too would feel honored to receive a referral from Lenn. Congratulations!
Congrats! This is the best Realtor community out there, it's better than any referral network you could pay to join.
I actually referred Lenn Harley to an agent in my office that was looking for someone in the Arlington area.
Wow - that's wonderful! Lenn Harley no less - good for you! See, you need to keep blogging.
Kate, I love your testimonial and your mention of "celebrity" Lenn Harley <Smile>. You were not a believer in this networking thing early on but I see you are coming around and this is great.
Hi Jennifer...I've been gone way too long. I need to rectify that.
Yes, I agree, Active Rain is super!
Kate
Hi Leolinda...I surprised myself at how excited I was. Hope Lenn has one for you someday.
Kate
Hi Markelle...You are so right. I cannot understand paying for referrals other than from fellow REALTORS. I wish everyone felt that way. We'd have a lot more direct business.
Kate
Hi Ralph...That was a smart move. Lenn will take care of a client as professionally as anyone.
Kate
Hi Georgina...Absolutely true! Posting and commenting are beneficial and fun too. I'm going to jump back in with both feet. It's about time.
That call from Lenn was a shot in the arm and I needed that.
Kate
Hi Gary...From the beginning I believed in the benefits of Active Rain for most of you. I just wasn't convinced it would help me with referrals because of the market I'm in. That is where I've been proven wrong.
I've always known that Active Rain was a great source of information (sometimes wrong but most often right) and the greatest place to make friends with fellow REALTORS. You are one.
Kate
Nice way to hit mid-week a referal and a weekend appointment ready to go!
Hi Pat...That worked out perfectly. Hope they find something they like.
Please say hi to Cindy.
Kate
That's wonderful, Kate! Congrats! You'll have to keep us updated as to your progress with the new client! Go get 'em!
Hi Carol...Will certainly do that.
Hope everything is going fine with your new endeavor. Without a doubt you are made for mentoring and motivating others.
Kate
Kate--I think my response would have been similar to yours. I hope you write an update soon.
Receiving a referral from Lenn is quite an endorsement, Kate, congratulations! You deserve it.
Kate, I love Lenn, she truly is one of my favorite people here on AR! Congratulations on the referral!
Kate, a call from Lenn Harley can really make your day! I have to take her to lunch one of these days soon!