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Real Estate Client Referrals – A small lead generation company based out of the heart of the Rocky Mountains providing ready to act buyers and sellers to real estate agents across North America.
While the large “lead generation” companies are struggling, Real Estate Client Referrals LLC (RECR) is doing better then ever. Started in 2003 then RECR has wisely managed itself to larger gross revenues and more importantly larger profits EVERY YEAR since the start. The company has even managed to grow its profits through the recent down times in real estate. Meanwhile the competition are reporting record losses.
Vice President Jerrold Baxter says: “I think the reason we have been able to grow every year, even through the rough times, is because we have a simple concept that has been proven to work for our agents. We bring them genuine leads which is something every agent could always use more of.”
Started on a shoe string budget, the company immediately went on for success. The model has always been simple: match consumer clients, actively searching on the internet for a real estate need, to agents who can answer their need.
Real Estate Client Referrals has been matching agents with clients for six years. Yet, the number one complaint from consumers is that the agents didn’t respond to them.
The agents who know the value of proper follow up are making a killing not only with the RECR system, but with all of the real estate customers they interact with. These agents have learned the importance of giving the customer what they want WHEN they ask for it. This means the agent responds within minutes of receiving an inquiry. Even a response measured in a few hours time is often too long. The customer in many cases has already moved forward with another agent.
RECR continues to add new agents to its exclusive territories...where as other companies allow multiple agents to keep the same territory, Real Estate Client Referrals honors its long standing exclusivity to its agent and keeps just 1 agent per area. Furthermore, there are no monthly fees to the agent for maintaining the area. Instead the agent just pays for the clients they receive.
As the real estate industry continues to adapt itself to online customer acquisition, RECR is proudly positioned to help carry its team of agent customers to bigger and better times.
If you are interested in learning more about how Real Estate Client Referrals can help you contact 800-977-7058 or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/recr.
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1. Why should I use your service?
You spend a lot of time and money managing a marketing program that is meant to generate leads. As you gather these leads, you still need to qualify them. Effectively, what you have done is committed resources to grow your business.
Purchasing referrals from Real Estate Client Referrals (RECR) helps you cut through the expense of failed marketing efforts, both in terms of time and money. What you get from RECR is what you hope to get from your personal marketing system - pre-screened, verified, referrals. Now you can spend your time closing deals, not managing your marketing plan.
It's just like what you tell your clients - real estate is what you do full-time. Because of this, you will be able to stay abreast of market conditions, trends, and the legal landscape on a day to day basis. Your service allows them to live their life, to do what they do. You'll handle the details and help them navigate the waters of their transaction.
RECR does the same. We are your marketing partner.
2. How do you generate referrals?
RECR does what most top producing agents do. We run ads. RECR also uses the most powerful marketing tool available to anyone - the Internet. By managing hundreds of websites, and investing heavily on search engine placement and pay-per-click (Google, MSN, Yahoo) advertising, our system generates thousands of request for real estate services every month.
What gives us an advantage is that RECR can use our national buying strength to negotiate preferred pricing. This is what we do - all day every day. Our team of dedicated, experienced marketing professionals have specific backgrounds in the areas of real estate, internet marketing, and publishing.
Again, you already spend the money marketing. With our service, you're investing in a marketing system that is run by full time professionals.
3. Why do referrals come to you instead of just calling a local agent?
In today's marketing environment, consumers increasingly begin their purchases by gathering information. They feel more comfortable arming themselves before speaking with a salesperson. One of the first places they go to do this is the Internet. In fact, studies published by the Direct Marketer's Association have found that 92% of people shopping for real estate services will begin their search on the Internet.
Because we spend over $20,000 per month optimizing our search engine rankings, our sites (RECR maintains over 300 websites and nearly 70,000 keywords) are very likely to come up when a consumer makes a request.
Because RECR is positioned as an intermediary, someone not directly selling to the consumers, their resistance is lowered when we speak to them during our verification process.
Finally, the coup de gras -- Consumers prefer working with a referred agent rather than one they reach blindly by calling on an ad. When they speak to us, they are informed that they will be referred to a specialist in their area. An interesting psychological fact occurs when the consumer is referred. In their mind, a professional, not a salesperson, is now serving them.
4. How much do you spend on advertising each year?
RECR spends hundreds of thousands of dollars in advertising annually.
5. Does your system generate seller leads?
Yes.
6. How?
Our most effective method for generating seller leads is by offering free home evaluations and consumer information. These services are promoted via websites and ad placements.
7. What makes you different than other lead generating companies?
Other companies sell you leads. RECR provides you with referrals. The difference is in our verification process. RECR has systems in place that "wash" the list of inquiries our marketing produces. This eliminates all the tire-kickers and 555-1212 phone numbers that other companies pass along as leads.
The difference is quality. What would you rather have, 5 verified referrals that statistics show will result in 1 closed transaction, or 100 stale leads that YOU have to sort through in order to make 1 sale?
8. I get referrals from my broker. Why should I pay for them?
If you're saying that you have enough business and are not interested in growing, that's wonderful. What RECR finds when agents tell us this is that they are swamped. A major contributor to this feeling is that a significant amount of your time is committed to managing your marketing campaign and sorting through unqualified leads. If you're not interested in promoting yourself or your business, that's fine. Our guess, however, is that even though your broker provides you with leads, you are still doing some marketing on your own. The point of that marketing is to generate business.
This is what RECR delivers -- Verified referrals that are delivered exclusively to you. RECR does the marketing and the verifying. You simply provide the real estate services and close the deals. Any guaranteed marketing program that promises to return 10-times your investment is one worth considering - don't you agree?
9. Will other agents receive the leads that you send to me?
Absolutely not. Our territories are exclusive to 1 agent. Other marketing companies will sell a territory to multiple agents, and you'll have to scramble to be the first one to contact that lead. (Kind of like standing in line to get a shot at a HUD repo.) RECR has never, nor will we ever, allow this on our network.
10. How many territories can I have?
You may have as many territories as you can manage. RECR simply asks that you do not stretch your coverage too much in order to insure quality service to the referred client. However, you are welcome to select any available territories within your service area.
11. Does it cost more to have more areas?
No. You may have as many territories as are available for no extra charge. Again, you are paying for each referral we provide. Therefore, the more areas that are exclusive to you, the more referrals you will get.
12. Do I need to sign a contract?
No. As long as you have funds in your account, referrals for your territories will be forwarded to you.
13. What happens when the funds in my account run out?
As you draw near to depleting your account, we will contact you to make sure you are aware of this. Should you choose to let it expire, the subsequent leads will be passed to the next agent in the queue for your territory.
Due to the exclusive nature of our territories, we have agents on a waiting list for many of our areas.
14. What is your refund policy?
Refund Policy The 90 day money back guarantee is for the remaining money in your prepaid RECR account. Any referrals received will be deducted from the initial balance, and the remainder will be returned upon request and fulfillment of my guarantee obligations. Refund Parameters In order to take advantage of the guarantee:I have to say, I'm a skeptic at heart - when anyone promises me more business, I usually laugh and politely tell them "thanks but no thanks."
I had heard of RECR through various websites I frequent, but wound up talking to Clint Miller one day. We spoke at length and I never got any sort of hard sell, we were just chatting about business. When I asked questions, I got answers. Good solid answers with no run around attached to them. After thinking it over for a few days, I decided to take a shot at it.
Since then, I've received a pretty regular stream of referrals. Since the referrals have already had contact with someone at RECR, they know I'm going to be calling and most have been very easy to speak to. The ice has already been broken and they are receptive to what I have to say. Since they've already been checked out, I don't have to try calling "Mickey Mouse" for three weeks at 867-5309.
The best part about RECR is that you can "dispute a referral." Been trying to contact someone and getting nowhere? Just tell your contact and they work to replace the referral with another one in your account.
If a referral isn't working out, you're not chasing your tail all day trying to draw blood from a stone. Because they give you full contact info, you can call, write, or email the referrals too, something most companies I've seen don't offer (they give you email and maybe a phone number) and you already know the basics of what they're looking for. You just need to contact them and start building the trust and relationship (RECR can't do everything for you).
With the Gold and Platinum packages you get a guaranteed number of closings - how can you go wrong with that logic? Close on a $100,000 house at 3% and you've made a profit already. And because you're the only agent in a given area, you're not fighting other agents for the same referrals.
I know there's plenty of skeptics in this world, as I said, I'm one of them. I'd be more than happy to answer your doubts if you'd like. Just contact Clint Miller and he'll connect us. I am a firm believer that if something's worth it, I want other agents to know.
Matt Stigliano, Realtor®
RE/MAX - San Antonio
matt@RErockstar.com
I signed up with www.recr.com in January of this year...and to date, I have been amazed by the quality of the leads I've received!! I had one closing and one ratified contract in my first 3 months with RECR!
I made over $13,000 on my first contract!!! I have had 3 others since that time...and am waiting to close on several more!!! In total since January, your clients have earned me around $37,000 in commissions!! Not bad for a $2,000 investment!!!
Most recently, in October, I had a client call me out of the blue that asked me list her house...I had forgotten that you sent her to me MONTHS PRIOR!! So, now I have that in work also! And, just in the last two weeks (November 1st to November 14th) I have received 3 referrals. I'm actively working with 2 of them as buyers and listed a home for the 3rd!! Im loving it!!!! You guys rock!!!
Ken Isaacman, ABR
Keller Williams
Chantilly, VA
In this trying real estate market. Having the Real Estate Client Referral network has been a life saver. You do need to pony up some money to buy in but after trying this system for one month, I immediately increased my referrals to the $5000 package. In the first month I received 13 referrals, though they weren't all ready, willing and able buyers, the ones that are will be great sales: I even got an attorney who has already referred me to a buddy of his who is also looking to buy. I love that RECR is generating the leads, all I have to do is call up the buyer, qualify them and off we go!!!!
The Chin Team
Jenny Chin, Allison F. Harris & Alison Day
Howard Hanna Smythe Cramer
"Empress Group, Inc. has been using the Real Estate Client Referral system for over 5 months. The leads generated by the system have increased our business three-fold (Yes, that's a 300% increase!!!) and provided a steady stream of transactions!! We are very pleased with the responsiveness of the Customer Service professionals who provides a high level of service. As broker/owner, I don't hesitate to recommend this system to brokers and agents alike!!"
Silas Mariano, RMS, Broker/Owner
Empress Group, Inc.
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