On my website, I try to include information that I would use if I were the consumer. I offer a seller/buyer tool chest that does just that. Included is everything from mortgage lenders, banks, title and exchange companies to vendors offering services in everything from windows, doors, decks, painting and cabinet refacing to landscaping and concrete repair. Many of the companies I refer come from my own personal experience in having used them or from a previous building experience with my husband's construction firm. Some companies are referred based on my having spent time researching what the company is about, local connections, how long in business and the product and customer service history.
A great way to get this information is to visit company booths at trade fairs, expos, home & garden shows and the like. My recent trip to the Central Oregon Home & Garden Show netted me 57 new businesses to add my tool chest as well as some great contacts. WOW! This is a smart way to network, refer and also gain the referrals of local Bend companies who often are utilized in a real estate transaction.
We all know that moving to a new area can be somewhat discerning when you don't know where to go to get the job done right. The same is true for sellers who need work done before marketing their property. This is just one more way to help my Central Oregon clients find what they are looking for and also promote local businesses in my area. It is a WIN-WIN situation for all.
Looking to buy or sell in Central Oregon? Call me.
Kelli Fronabarger- Bend Oregon Real Estate Expert
Bend River Realty- Broker
(541) 419-6300, (541) 322-0224
Bend, Oregon Realtor working with new construction, residential sales, land, recreational, commercial and investment property. Your #1 real estate information source in Bend, Oregon.
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Thanks for sharing. You just sparked an idea for me :)
Lisa- Thanks for your comment! Good Luck !
Mott- You're absolutely right. The other thing is that almost all of the vendors have their own websites so providing a click to link is super easy : ) Thanks for stopping by : )
That's a great idea, I am going to try to put something together like that on my website.
Thanks!
Shayne- You are sooooo welcome. Thanks for your comment : )
Great idea. I only list those people that I have personally used in the past. I don't want any surprises from people I've referred.
Kelli-
**DING** The lightbulb went off in my head, what an awesome idea! Thanks for sharing it with us!
Great post Kelli. Fell free to use me for any PDX clients who are looking at Central OR properties.
Kelli - I just visited your website. Great use of your AR article on your home page.
Kelli,
Thank you for sharing. This is a great idea. I do list other points of interests to both buyers and sellers on my website.
Kelli - although this is a great idea - I have not checked your page by the way - make sure you have a disclosure that you are not recieving a referral and that you can not be held responsible for the workmanship... my broker actually asked me to remove my list like this