What percentage of your business is by referral - to/from other agents, and/or from current and past clients

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Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude (eXp Realty of California, Inc.)

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Jennifer Mackay

Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL

Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

I do a fair amount of referrals from agents since we're such a tourist destination, as well a fair amount of client referrals

Jun 01, 2016 09:15 PM

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Jessie Cochran

Panama City, FL

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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate

Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL

Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

Majority of my business is referral. Mostly from existing clients.

Jun 01, 2016 10:45 AM

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Cocoa Beach, FL

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Barbara Todaro

RE/MAX Executive Realty - Retired - Franklin, MA

Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I'd guess that 30% of our listing business is from past clients...the rest is from marketing for new business.... we are listing agents....

Jun 01, 2016 01:27 AM

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Will Hamm

Aurora, CO

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Debe Maxwell, CRS

www.iCharlotteHomes.com | The Maxwell House Group | RE/MAX Executive | (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC

The right Charlotte REALTOR!

The vast majority - I do get a lot of online leads from my websites so I can't say 100% because of those leads - and I'm not complaining! This is why we blog, right?!

Jun 25, 2017 08:52 PM

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Harry F. D'Elia III

RentVest - Phoenix, AZ

Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

24% and growing each year

Jun 16, 2017 07:32 AM

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Donna Foerster

HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO

Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

The bulk of it comes from referrals. I love it!

Oct 07, 2016 03:13 AM

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Roy Kelley

Realty Group Referrals - Gaithersburg, MD

I served as a rainmaker for associate agents for many years.

Jun 01, 2016 09:57 PM

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Tony Lewis

Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA

Summit Real Estate Santa Clarita & Aliso Viejo

One third past client, one third referral, one third data base.

Jun 01, 2016 03:50 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

95% at this point in my career. I only work with referral clients except for the rarest of exceptions. One last year. Two this year.

Jun 01, 2016 03:45 PM

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Praful Thakkar

LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA

Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Jeff Dowler CRS - I am learning from a man and his coaching company in your town Buffini & Company - most of my business is referral based. So far this year - 100%!

Jun 01, 2016 03:06 PM

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Lise Howe

Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC

Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

Not enough! Probably 30%

Jun 01, 2016 01:00 PM

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Debbie Laity

Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO

Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I think about 40% is referrals. From both agents and clients.

Jun 01, 2016 11:24 AM

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Joyce Marsh

Joyce Marsh Real Estate LLC - Daytona Beach, FL

Joyce Marsh Real Estate LLC - Coast & Luxury

The majority of my business.

Jun 01, 2016 09:59 AM

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Debbie Gartner

The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY

The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Probably around 50/50

Jun 01, 2016 09:38 AM

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Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

At least 50% from past or current clients

Jun 01, 2016 09:09 AM

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Dick Greenberg

New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO

Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Jeff - About 30-35% from past clients, 5-10% from agents.

Jun 01, 2016 08:00 AM

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Harjeet Bhatti

FITH THIRD BANK - Chicago, IL

Home Mortgage Consultant 25 States

70% is referral.

Jun 01, 2016 06:35 AM

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Gita Bantwal

RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA

REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

50

Jun 01, 2016 06:26 AM

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Gabe Sanders

Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL

Stuart Florida Real Estate

Probably around 30% or so.

Jun 01, 2016 05:40 AM

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Will Hamm

Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO

"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Last year was 48% referral from past clients, not so much this year.

Jun 01, 2016 04:54 AM

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Diana Dahlberg

1 Month Realty - Pleasant Prairie, WI

Real Estate in Kenosha, WI since 1994 262-308-3563

About 60-70% ... If it weren't for referrals from past clients I doubt I would have made it through these past slow years. Business was slim pickins.

Jun 01, 2016 04:15 AM

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Richie Alan Naggar

people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA

agent & author

Referrals testify better than I do. Results don't lie. All my clients are content

Jun 01, 2016 03:45 AM

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John Meussner

Mortgages in AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, MD, MT, NC, NJ, NV, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WV - Walnut Creek, CA

#MortgageMadeEasy Walnut Creek, CA 484-680-4852

About 85%. The other 15% is directly from internet marketing/SEO.

Jun 01, 2016 03:32 AM

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Chris Ann Cleland

Long and Foster REALTORS®, Gainesville, VA - Bristow, VA

Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

I'd say a good 80-85% of my business is by referral of past clients and/or agent referrals.

Jun 01, 2016 03:06 AM

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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA

https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA

Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

It varies from year to year, but usually a fairly low percentage. I'm trying to bring that up.

Jun 01, 2016 03:01 AM

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Sandy Padula and Norm Padula, JD, GRI

HomeSmart Realty West & Lend Smart Mortgage, Llc. - Carlsbad, CA

Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Referrals are about 75% of our business

Jun 01, 2016 02:49 AM

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William Feela

WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN

Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Not many from agents and about 50% from clients

Jun 01, 2016 02:37 AM

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Sam Shueh

(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA

mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

high percentage these days mostly from other agents.

Jun 01, 2016 02:13 AM

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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA

Probate Real Estate

25-30% ... It takes time to build up referral business.

Jun 01, 2016 02:11 AM

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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties

Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN

The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Probably 25 %. I love getting those calls.

Jun 01, 2016 02:02 AM

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Raymond E. Camp

Ontario, NY

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson Greater Rochester

Mine is about 20%

Jun 01, 2016 01:59 AM

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Liz Wallace

Century 21 Sherlock Homes - Rockville Centre, NY

Broker C21 Sherlock Homes, Rockville Centre, LI, N

Not sure of the actual percentage but a large portion for sure.

Jun 01, 2016 01:43 AM

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Bob Crane

Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, EXP - Stevens Point, WI

Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Just about all or it.

Jun 01, 2016 01:33 AM

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Dan Pittsenbarger

Keller Williams Western Realty - Bellingham, WA

Improving Conditions

About 60% past clients and referrals from clients. 35% new biz and 5% referral from other agents.

Jun 01, 2016 01:32 AM

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I do a fair amount of referrals from agents since we're such a tourist destination, as well a fair amount of client referrals
Majority of my business is referral. Mostly from existing clients.
I'd guess that 30% of our listing business is from past clients...the rest is from marketing for new business.... we are listing agents....
The vast majority - I do get a lot of online leads from my websites so I can't say 100% because of those leads - and I'm not complaining! This is why we blog, right?!
I served as a rainmaker for associate agents for many years.
One third past client, one third referral, one third data base.
95% at this point in my career. I only work with referral clients except for the rarest of exceptions. One last year. Two this year.
Jeff Dowler CRS - I am learning from a man and his coaching company in your town Buffini & Company - most of my business is referral based. So far this year - 100%!
I think about 40% is referrals. From both agents and clients.
Hi Jeff - About 30-35% from past clients, 5-10% from agents.
Last year was 48% referral from past clients, not so much this year.
About 60-70% ... If it weren't for referrals from past clients I doubt I would have made it through these past slow years. Business was slim pickins.
Referrals testify better than I do. Results don't lie. All my clients are content
About 85%. The other 15% is directly from internet marketing/SEO.
I'd say a good 80-85% of my business is by referral of past clients and/or agent referrals.
It varies from year to year, but usually a fairly low percentage. I'm trying to bring that up.
Not sure of the actual percentage but a large portion for sure.
About 60% past clients and referrals from clients. 35% new biz and 5% referral from other agents.