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/.
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I've been on Active Rain since the spring, and I've received one direct referral.
But it turns out the buyers had their own agenda. I never got a phone number and they dealt only in email?
I had to cut them loose.
How can I get them into escrow without a phone number?
Kathleen,
That sounds like a success story to me. Good for you and Lenn. I guess you were at the right place (LOL)
Kathleen, you give me great hope. Congratulations on your referral and contract!
that is wonderful all the way around.... I am hanging in Homer should you have any one cominig this way!
They come and go. . you never know when one comes your way. I shall be ready when they come my way
Thanks for posting this, Kathleen. I wondered how the system worked, and now I have a better understanding.
Kathleen,
Lenn posted recently about a successful Florida referral to fellow AR members. Hats off to you for being in a position to give Lenn a check and fodder for another feature!
AR - and you - rock!
Hi Kathleen,
Good story for sure today. I'm still waiting after 2 years to realize a referral from AR....I'm optimistic for sure.
Patricia Aulson/portsmouth nh homes
Thanks for sharing the GREAT news!! I hope all goes smoothly towards that Oct. closing!! Congratulations Kathleen!!
Congratulations!
I had read the Post ..Lenn..put out just recently about a Florida Short sale, referral she had (given to another Activerain agent). the Social network..works, and what comes around goes around, Cheers to all my friends in the rain. And Congratulations to you Kate.
I love success stories. Gosh, I want to be Lenn Harley with oodles of spare clients. Congrats....
Congrats Kathleen and taking good care of the referral. I too have had succes already and no doubt there is much more to follow. AR rocks!
Way to go Kate. Glad you and Lenn hooked up and a closed deal is imminent!!
Kathleen, congratulations and great to hear a success story.
Kate: Congratulations on the referral from Lenn and a soon to be successful sale.
Kate, congrats on the pending sale, I'm sure Lenn picked you because of your knowledge of the area.
Kate, #17 was me I wasn't logged in!
As I continue to build my business as a 50 state lender, I hope to meet up with more great Realtors around the country that I can build a mutually befecial referral relationship with.
This is for Ralph - I've worked with quite a few clients without a phone conversation. Between texting, email and Twitter, we have everything covered.
Hooray for you Kate! Congrats!
Tina in Virginia
Its true -
these referrals do happen. I have recieved a few over the last few years. Keep blogging. And stay with AR its worth it!
It is very good to hear that you not only got a client, but got it closed (the important part!) Congratulations to you!
Kate, Congratulations and how wonderful of Lenn to think of you. I would for your beautiful area as well and it IS nice to know that usually when people mention a specific place, I have someone in mind from AR if they should need a referral.
Congratulations. I know if anyone in our area asks for a Lake Anna expert I'm going to pass on your name and number!
Great post and insight on why AR is such a great place.
It's posts like these Kate that make being here so rewarding for so many of us. Thanks for sharing your success story, I'll be adding this one to the "Success Library" here on AR. :-)
Hi Ralph...Keep e-mailing that referral. Don't give up. One of these days if they decide to buy they will contact you.
Jon...I've been at the "right" place (Lake Anna) for 17 years but I know what you mean and yes I was.
Sharon...Of course you can't give up. It is going to happen to you too, maybe when you least expect it.
Debra...If I ever do have someone interested in Homer I will certainly contact you.
Fernando...I'm hoping one is on the way right now.
Bruce...It really works! That's what counts.
Irene...Lenn is one great referral agent. We are lucky to have her on AR.
Patricia...It may take time but once it happens you forget how long it took. You are just happy!
Hi Sonja...Me too! I'm feeling good about this one.
Pat...Thanks much.
Steve...Lenn has loads of success stories. I'm happy to have this one. Thanks for your comment.
Janet...Lenn is a very smart business woman. She knows how to generate business even out of the area she prefers to work. We should all be so smart. Most of don't even have enough clients in one spot.
Anna...Thanks and I'm happy for you too. Good to know so many are having success here.
Gary...I'm glad Lenn had confidence in me and that I was able to justify it.
Suma...Success stories do make us feel good and more importantly, hopeful that the same will happen to all of us.
Kathleen...Love your name! Thanks. I was so excited, as I mentioned in Part I, when I knew I was talking with Lenn on the phone.
David (aka as #17)...I sure do know this area of Central Virginia and love it too.
Nicholas...I hope it happens for you. We would all love the same thing.
Tina...Thanks for helping Ralph and for your comment to me.
Kate
Hi Derek...Thanks for the affirmation of success and the advice to keep blogging. Glad you've had it too.
Kristi...It hasn't closed yet (yes, maybe I jumped the gun with my posts) but I'm feeling so good about the referral from Lenn that I wanted folks to know it pays to blog on Active Rain.
Carole...If I knew anyone that wanted a Feng Shui consultant you would be the one. I know distance does not matter and that's why I can safely say anyone.
Cindy...Thanks so much for your response. I am well aware of how much you know about your market area also. You are the expert!
Sandra...Active Rain is the best place for REALTORS to blog without a doubt.
Brad...Thanks for that news. I'm more than happy to encourage folks to be active members of AR.
Kate
Kate ----I am so glad I came to your blog today. I was here the day you got the referral & was so excited for you. Congratulations on getting the transaction together. Good advice for all of us here at AR.
Mary
Hi Mary...Thanks for your support. We're moving right along so I think we should make it to closing.
Kate
Kate - what a refreshing story - good luck with closing!