Dee Dee Jones Real Estate Blog: Slam, dunk referrals

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Slam, dunk referrals

This week I had a slam dunk referral.  A friend of mind emailed my info to a friend of hers.  The client contacted me a month ago and said he was flying in from Japan on the 18th and wants to look at new construction.  After getting his search criteria and contact info I sent him a few homes from the MLS and explained that when he arrives I will take him on a new construction Home Tour.

 The Norfolk Real Estate Lady!

He arrived like he promised and we looked at 5 developments in 3days.  He picked one and put his earnest money down.  NOW THATS WHAT I CALL A SLAM DUNK REFERRAL!. No drama, quick and painless.  Now the hard part will be trying to coordinate picking colors and upgrades, light fixtures, etc... while hes back in JAPAN...........

Now I need to figure out an impressive referral thank you for the friend who sent me the lead.  She is in a position where she comes in contact with people moving to my area daily.  How would you thank her? 

"I can dream alone, build alone and strive alone, but true success always requires the help and support of others. Please send me your referrals."

Visit my website today, The Hampton Roads Real Estate Lady! Deandrea "Dee Dee" Jones

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5 comments • DeAndrea "Dee Dee" Jones The Hampton Roads Real Estate Lady! • February 21 2008 06:51PM

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Good for you!  I would actually send her flowers at work, that should create a buzz in her office and impress everyone.  Simple, but sweet.  Teresa
Posted by Teresa & Lee Fowler (Fowler Advantage Keller Williams Preferred Realty) over 2 years ago
I would send her a GC for a massage.  Pampering always works well.
Posted by Tony Giglio (KeyRealtyGrp.com) over 2 years ago
How about a gift card AND a bouquet of flowers?  The gift card could be one of those prepaid MasterCards or something special at a local spa/salon in her area.  I know if it were me I'd be very appreciative of those things.
Posted by Carol Smith (Casmi Photography) over 2 years ago
Great Post.  Congrats!  You deserve some praise for sure.  I wish I had it like that. You blog gives me hope. There is still well qualified and interested clients.  I am very happy for you.  There are a lot of suggestions for you already so I won't make any. Just wanted to say CONGRATS!
Posted by Mary Pichardo (Summit Realty GRP) over 2 years ago
Great story.  One idea I had heard was to imprint a helium balloon with a big thank-you tied to a plate of cookies or a healthy snack.  Place it in a box and have it delivered.  Once opened it would send out a huge flag to her and all her coworkers!
Posted by Matthew Rosov, Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist (Amerisave Mortgage Corporation) over 2 years ago

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