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Rainmaker
1,725,896
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Isn't that right out of Joe Pesci's mouth from one of his movies?

Jan 15, 2016 08:13 PM
Rainmaker
4,571,456
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

I don't ask this question for the general public but I ask others with those who I am engaged with in conversation.  

Jan 15, 2016 09:49 PM
Rainmaker
5,104,806
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I am never that obvious.... I'm more in the Tammy Lankford "school of thought" in this regard.

Jan 15, 2016 09:06 PM
Rainmaker
1,239,801
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

I think I should do that as many people I know do not know I am a realtor.

 

Jan 15, 2016 11:52 AM
Rainmaker
2,781,013
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

NO...after speaking with me, they have to put one and one together

Jan 15, 2016 11:16 PM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

I always ask when the time is right, i dont force it and dont become a pain, but if opportunity allows, i ask. 

Jan 15, 2016 09:35 PM
Rainmaker
1,543,225
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

I ask it 10 times per day minimum during my CEO power hour calls. Oh by the way Gary Coles (International Referrals) , if you, a friend or family member were to buy or sell real estate in San Diego, do you have a Realtor you'd refer them to? I'm never too busy for your San Diego County Referrals!

Jan 15, 2016 08:53 PM
Rainmaker
846,475
Marco Giancola
Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL
Realtor (305)608-1922, Miami Beach Florida

In one form or another I do but it depends on the situation. 

Jan 15, 2016 08:51 PM
Rainmaker
1,052,056
Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

More often, someone cool will say to me, "I just sent someone to you."

Jan 15, 2016 08:35 PM
Rainmaker
2,538,633
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Gary. The question that I ask everyone and anyone, "Who else do you know that needs my help?"

Jan 15, 2016 04:41 PM
Rainmaker
1,622,432
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

No, I do not usually ask..., but I should ask this question more often! 

Jan 15, 2016 04:27 PM
Rainmaker
4,319,419
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Gary Coles (International Referrals) - It's not as often as I should ask to generate more referrals.

Though I do ask - when I feel little comfortable with the person.

Jan 15, 2016 02:13 PM
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Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I don't phrase it that way, but I let them know how important their referral business is to me.

Jan 15, 2016 01:35 PM
Rainmaker
763,783
Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

The longer I'm a Realtor the more often I ask.  Like the saying goes, "a faint heart has never won a fine lady"

Jan 15, 2016 12:29 PM
Rainmaker
2,390,010
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Not often enough Gary Coles (International Referrals) 

Jan 15, 2016 11:34 AM
Rainer
231,224
Mike Rock
Complete Design - Granite Bay, CA
Granite Bay Luxury New Construction...For Less

i suppose we dont ask enough... i prefer to ask : do you know anyone of your friends that may need assistance with real estate?

Jan 15, 2016 11:32 AM
Rainmaker
3,988,007
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I don't say it just like that but a similar question almost every time I work with a someone and even prospects and friends that are not in the market now.

Jan 15, 2016 11:12 AM
Rainmaker
2,362,579
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

not as often as I should!

Jan 15, 2016 10:52 AM
Rainmaker
3,986,258
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I try to get that in the conversation always and then leave the people with a few cards

Jan 16, 2016 01:18 AM
Rainmaker
1,711,988
Beth Atalay
Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL
Cam Realty of Clermont FL

I replaced the "Do you know" with "Who do you know", after asking the question, pause, then I may make suggestions to trigger their memory(teacher, neighbor etc). Then, they will receive a handwritten postcard from me as well offering my services. I do ask this question only if I already have an established relationship with the individual, not general public..that would be awkward and too desperate for me.

 

 

Jan 15, 2016 11:25 PM
Rainmaker
1,209,215
Amanda Christiansen
Christiansen Group Realty (260)704-0843 - Fort Wayne, IN
Christiansen Group Realty

It's rare that I'll ask that question to the general public.  It sounds so desperate if it's just someone I've met or a server at a restaurant.  I build relationships and during that time my profession will come up.  

Jan 15, 2016 10:47 PM
Rainmaker
5,005,333
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Never.

Jan 15, 2016 10:30 PM
Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

What conversations with the public??!! 

Jan 15, 2016 10:24 PM
Rainmaker
1,466,207
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Gary Coles (International Referrals) When the question arises during a real estate discussion with a potential client.

Jan 15, 2016 10:22 PM
Rainmaker
4,434,127
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I do not ask the question.

Jan 15, 2016 08:55 PM
Rainmaker
5,215,388
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Not as often as I should!

Jan 15, 2016 08:41 PM
Rainmaker
564,720
Women of Westchester Working Together
Women of Westchester Working Together - West Harrison, NY
Women helping Women get ahead

I like Joe's q and need to incorporate that.

Jan 15, 2016 06:57 PM
Rainmaker
2,759,812
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

 Good morning Gary. I like the way that Joe presented it.

Jan 15, 2016 05:45 PM
Rainer
321,564
Melissa Jackson REALTOR
Trinity Premier Properties - Azle, TX
Helping You Make The Right Move

I don't as much as I should. 

Jan 15, 2016 12:27 PM
Rainmaker
1,525,616
Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

I don't usually ask that but I give out my business cards often.  I gave two out tonight at a restaurant.

Jan 15, 2016 10:55 AM
Rainmaker
2,220,323
Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

I ask that question any time I get a chance.

Jan 16, 2016 10:13 PM
Rainmaker
2,224,473
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

After I get to know people fairly well, I ask this all the time. 

Jan 16, 2016 01:47 PM
Rainmaker
1,502,848
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

If I can work it into the conversation naturally. 

Jan 16, 2016 09:53 AM
Ambassador
6,392,889
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Very often, it is a good habit to get into.

Jan 16, 2016 08:08 AM
Rainmaker
5,868,372
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

I only ask that in jest --- usually someone will bring it up.

Jan 16, 2016 07:51 AM
Rainmaker
7,834,950
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Not very often. 

Jan 16, 2016 06:18 AM
Rainmaker
617,935
David Gibson CNE, 719-304-4684 ~ Colorado Springs Relocation
Colorado Real Estate Advisers LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Relocation, Luxury & Lifestyle residential

Gary,
IMHO, that question is similar to what multi-level marketers ask. I have ways that aren’t as in your face to start a conversation about real estate.

Jan 16, 2016 03:25 AM
Rainmaker
1,661,836
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Not often but my bride does it all the time.  She's the outgoing one.

Jan 16, 2016 02:39 AM
Rainmaker
900,008
Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

It's a good question to ask of anybody. My first listing was from a woman in my gym, I overheard her talking about selling and piped in.

Jan 16, 2016 01:31 AM
Rainmaker
292,685
Jack Lewitz
Exit Strategy Realty - Evanston, IL

I am doing it right now in a campaign on my business page with an ad but I have included a twist to the campaign. I got 1300 people to see the ad and 8 likes and then I sent the people who liked it a message.

Jan 15, 2016 11:17 PM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

"Do you know anyone who needs help in this situation?" is the question I present. Clearly the setting of the stage conversation preceding is really important.

That would be about 90% of the time.

 

Jan 15, 2016 09:57 PM
Rainmaker
1,280,748
Donna Foerster
HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO
Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

I don't ask the question. I probably should.

Sep 10, 2016 01:00 AM
Rainmaker
979,496
Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Gary - I never say that, and wouldn't say it in that way, ever. However, this is something that I certainly need to work on.

Jan 18, 2016 11:38 AM