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Rainmaker
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DEANNA C. SMITH CERTIFIED MOBILE NOTARY
Certified Mobile Notary Signing Agent - Smith Mountain Lake, VA
Highest Ranked Certified Mobile Notary in Virginia

OK, I'll bite.   As a professional LICENSED Mortgage Loan Originator, I don't "help with websites, video marketing, single property websites, etc.".   I hire experts in that field to do the job for ME and I have some good ones.

I ONLY do Virginia Mortgages and Refinances.   That's why I am referred to as the "Virginia Mortgage Expert".   It's because I have mastered MY trade and left the other jobs to people who have mastered those  trades.

My standard pitch is NOT "low rates and great service"  because MY clients know I provide that already.   MY "pitch" is, "I care about MY clients and THEIR  goals and dreams".   That's why they have kept coming back to ME for over 30 years now and NEW clients are finding ME every day !

And if YOU want to "develop relationships with real estate agents"  as you say; you've got to come out of the shadows !   Being "anonymous" doesn't work.   Real estate agents and Lenders are in the "people business" !

MY bank's slogan is "Your Relationship Bank" and we work tirelessly to live up to that by helping every client on an out front and personal basis. 

Mar 27, 2016 09:26 AM
Rainer
223,831
LUXURYSOCALREALTY COMPASS La Jolla
Compass - La Jolla, CA
San Diego Partner - The Private Client Network

Find a way to generate the deals yourself, refer to top producing agents who can reciprocate.  That's how I built a very successful mortgage business in Minneapolis/St Paul

Mar 27, 2016 08:08 AM
Rainmaker
1,661,836
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Looks like DEANNA EARLY ---(NMLS #268590)--- has this one.

Mar 27, 2016 11:40 PM
Rainmaker
911,228
Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

No. It's causes too many concerns and issues that I don't have time to deal with. What qualifies a loan officer to help with my website, video marketing, etc? I would prefer he/she focus on my buyers loan process.

Mar 27, 2016 10:54 PM
Rainmaker
7,835,266
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

You will not build many relationships if you do not disclose your identity.

Mar 27, 2016 09:49 PM
Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I do not look to loan offices to provide me such services. I am an independent contractor and prefer to have control over my own business. The only think I look for from my lenders is great service and referrals in return for referrals from me.

Mar 27, 2016 09:34 PM
Ambassador
2,435,649
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

The loan officer would need to have proven their excellence in handling loans and providing excellent customer service before I would enter into a business relationship with them.

If I want help with a website, marketing, etc, I would reach out to experts in those fields.

Mar 27, 2016 08:40 PM
Ambassador
5,048,718
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Wll I would consider but the bottom line is how well do they do their job for my buyers, not just help me grow my business. And if buyers come to me for suggestions about lenders, I given them several options - it's their choice

Mar 27, 2016 01:08 PM
Rainmaker
1,525,616
Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

I got several leads from my preferred loan officer my first few years in the business.  I sent her quite a bit of business as well.

Mar 27, 2016 11:52 AM
Ambassador
2,684,009
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

Yes, just make certain that you comply with RESPA.

Mar 27, 2016 09:26 AM
Ambassador
2,178,433
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

I agree with Joy Bender .  You would be well served to generate your own business and over time you WILL develop loyalty relationships with agents to supplement your business and vice versa.

In regards to your proposed services, they seem more targeted to assisting with marketing to existing agent clients (not generating new business).  I think most agents would be most interested in generating more new clients, not more ways of marketing for the ones they have.  Just my off the cuff thoughts.  

Good luck.  Always good to think outside the box.

Mar 27, 2016 08:54 AM
Ambassador
6,392,899
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

My banker helps me grow my business all the time, always there when a good opportunity comes along with financing and advice.

Mar 27, 2016 08:47 AM
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

I DO work with the 2 best in my state. We grow each others' business. They are GOLD to me.

Mar 27, 2016 08:37 AM
Rainmaker
1,844,171
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Yes, I have had LO's do this & it worked out really good. Then their employer said they cannot do this anymore. Not sure if that is correct. I work in IL.

Mar 27, 2016 08:03 AM
Rainmaker
2,071,025
Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
SIB Realty - Sunny Isles Beach, FL

You got it.You got it.

Jun 15, 2019 06:18 AM
Rainmaker
1,598,452
Valeria Mola
SIB Realty - Miami, Sunny Isles Beach - Sunny Isles Beach, FL
305-607-0709 SIB Realty Condos for Sale and Rent

Great answers here. I hope you got it. 

Jun 15, 2019 06:07 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 get calls all the time from lenders asking to help me.   I have several loan officers already that do refer me business.

Mar 29, 2016 07:54 AM
Rainmaker
613,494
Eve Alexander
Buyers Broker of Florida - Tampa, FL
Exclusively Representing ONLY Tampa Home Buyers

NO...

I only want to do business with someone that is smart, savvy and has options for financing.  I want to work only with those that are the best in the business...and it is never someone that says they have the lowest rates.

I want someone who will return my call quickly, do a PQ on weekends or holidays, and someone whose opinion I can rely on.

Eve

 

Mar 28, 2016 03:40 AM
Rainmaker
4,935,556
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Mine helps me and has my business.

Mar 28, 2016 02:33 AM
Rainmaker
292,685
Jack Lewitz
Exit Strategy Realty - Evanston, IL

I think you should find newbie agents to work with because I DO THINK you can work TOGETHER on marketing. Talk about First Time Buyer Seminar, direct mail marketing, I think Top Producers already have a bias on who they will work with but new agents are clueless and if you build a rapport with newbies then your business and theirs will grow together.

Mar 28, 2016 01:20 AM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

yes.... that's how this business works....it's not so much what you know but rather who you know that gets you off the blocks....

Mar 28, 2016 01:10 AM
Rainmaker
4,882,349
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

I work with them if the take care of the buyer and are cognizant of what a closing date is.

Mar 27, 2016 11:59 PM
Rainmaker
900,008
Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

Whatever it takes, as long as you know what you're doing.

Mar 27, 2016 11:06 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

parked and reading

Mar 27, 2016 10:24 PM
Rainmaker
1,712,676
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

It takes a village.

Mar 27, 2016 10:22 PM
Rainmaker
4,434,127
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

no

Mar 27, 2016 10:17 PM
Rainmaker
5,215,748
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Why not is the real question!

Mar 27, 2016 08:53 PM
Rainmaker
4,319,419
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

You always should have a small network of professionals associated with our business - including lenders.

Mar 27, 2016 03:00 PM
Rainmaker
2,224,473
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I do have a loan officer I love, but I let my clients pick the one they want to deal with. Usually it's my person. 

Mar 27, 2016 11:21 AM
Rainmaker
1,239,801
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

We do not work with lenders who do not have a proven track of record. If I see a preapprove letter I want to know how credible the loan agent is. Someone I never heard of the preapprove letter from a broker  I feel uncomfortable with. 35% off are cash other are conventional mortgage. The sellers have plenty to pick and choose.

Mar 27, 2016 11:19 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

Yes it would get my attention.

Mar 27, 2016 10:35 AM
Rainmaker
152,661
Chrissi Chapman Topoleski
Coldwell Banker Realty - Woodbridge, VA
Helping agents live an exceptional life!

I do work closely with a loan officer like this. Not only does he give me tools to help drive my business, but he also gives referrals- only loan officer I have worked with to do so.

Mar 27, 2016 10:07 AM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Of course!

However, any Anony-mouse LO with such ambitions must be aware they are not the only voice promising more business. take you to the next level, apps that rock even a FREE website.

Five times a week the same feeble gesture.....by anyone who list real estate agents as part of their food chain.

So. put some fabric behind your offer and watch what happens.

Mar 27, 2016 09:59 AM