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When, the world of the internet is not a part of the decision-making process, it seems that some "find" their ideal real estate match through referrals of a friend, co-worker or relative. There are those who meet agents/brokers through face-to-face introductions at open house events or some other social occasion.
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Joan Cox
Denver, CO
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Steffy Hristova
Tempe, AZ
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Richie Alan Naggar
Riverside, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Kris Collis, Associate...
East Stroudsburg, PA
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
1,052,211
I would say word of mouth number one. Then vibrational alignment. Who they feel they can trust or connect with. It happens fast. Or not at all.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Steffy Hristova
Tempe, AZ
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Richie Alan Naggar
Riverside, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Kris Collis, Associate...
East Stroudsburg, PA
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Eva B. Liland Century ...
Lancaster, CA
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
3,125,819
Referrals come from trusted relationships - that is a great place to start Richie!
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Steffy Hristova
Tempe, AZ
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Richie Alan Naggar
Riverside, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Kris Collis, Associate...
East Stroudsburg, PA
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
1,844,301
How do they choose Richie? What is the criterea?
The ones that are the most knowledgeable are not always blowing their horns 24/7.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Steffy Hristova
Tempe, AZ
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Richie Alan Naggar
Riverside, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Kris Collis, Associate...
East Stroudsburg, PA
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
911,338
I always wondered why sellers called the agent that they did. I suppose eveyone knows at least one agent.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Richie Alan Naggar
Riverside, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
2,684,109
SOI
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Richie Alan Naggar
Riverside, CA
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Joan Cox
Denver, CO
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
5,230,079
Family, friends, co-workers and then online to check out their reputation there.
SOME (but, I believe few) will go online first because they don't want others to know they're searching. Online reviews are important to these people.
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Richie Alan Naggar
Riverside, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
2,061,803
Consumers today are relegated to using online reviews and asking friends and family members for recommendations.
Just because cousin Vinny liked his agent, doesn't mean they'll be a good fit for you, and online testimonials can be rigged.
Unfortunately, you won't know if you have chosen a good agent, until you're in the thick of it and it's too late.
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Steffy Hristova
Tempe, AZ
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Richie Alan Naggar
Riverside, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Kris Collis, Associate...
East Stroudsburg, PA
3,164,294
another broker and I were just discussing you can't see if a licensee has been sanctioned on line anymore.
But word of mouth is the best way to find a good agent.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Richie Alan Naggar
Riverside, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
5,772,575
Richie,
I agree with word of mouth, and I get asked every so often by friends. A
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Richie Alan Naggar
Riverside, CA
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Kris Collis, Associate...
East Stroudsburg, PA
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
3,345,091
1. they may be looking for an agent with a specialization.
2. my experience - it boils down to people telling me - I trust you and I like you.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Richie Alan Naggar
Riverside, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
1,502,998
Recommendations, word of mouth and meeting the person are the best. Interviews help too.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Richie Alan Naggar
Riverside, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
660,906
Richie, thanks for asking the question. I think the answer is referrals from a trusted friend, but I will also test it and will make it a point to ask a statistical sample at least once a year where they found their agent.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Richie Alan Naggar
Riverside, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
1,090,637
Here they have many options...referrals, word of mouth, responding to advertising, attend open house or stop in at a brick and mortar brokerage to chat with the agent on duty. Most people don't put a lot of stock in online reviews and ratings but seem to want a more personal touch when deciding who to work with.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Richie Alan Naggar
Riverside, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
763,883
I personally believe that a personal referral is the best reference. This creates accountability and also give a first hand account of the agents ability and communication skills.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Richie Alan Naggar
Riverside, CA
900,128
Word of mouth, see an ad, stop in the nearest real estate office, etc.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Richie Alan Naggar
Riverside, CA
231,948
For me, it helps to have a few listings, preferable more. Right now in my area, there is a lack of Active listings. I get emails all the time from Zillow, Trulia, Realtor etc. Sometimes I connect and sometimes they end up being my client but it's a toss-up. But I do care about my buyers and their purchase. Being friendly with the park manager also helps, i.e. referalls.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Richie Alan Naggar
Riverside, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
2,071,025
I am with Michael Jacobs
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Richie Alan Naggar
Riverside, CA
225,526
Word of mouth is the best way as you then have someone to yell at when it doesn't work out. It's pretty much hit or miss on if you have a good agent or not. It's the same when I'm trying to get an agent to work with me. They always ask if I can close a deal and while I give them different answers to that, it's TRUST that means everything
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Richie Alan Naggar
Riverside, CA
921,504
1. A referral from a trusted source. Trusted sources are the origin if fake news.
2. A selection of an agent whose message resonates
3. The offer of greatest generosity
4. The best billboard, biggest car, big spender
5. The one who CAN NOT hear the word 'NO."
Listed by diminishing priority.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Steffy Hristova
Tempe, AZ
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Richie Alan Naggar
Riverside, CA
5,583,278
they call because of visiblity and branding.... they interview to satisfy their concerns and to make sure they mesh with the agent....
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Richie Alan Naggar
Riverside, CA
6,393,404
Most folks have no clue, more often it is a personality contest.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Richie Alan Naggar
Riverside, CA
7,836,134
Award winning local agents may be a good place to start.
Platinum Award winners at RE/MAX have proven abilities.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Richie Alan Naggar
Riverside, CA
1,390,113
Largely from referral, in my experience.
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Richie Alan Naggar
Riverside, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
5,868,554
I usually get referrals from my sphere, when my clients have shared their experience.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Richie Alan Naggar
Riverside, CA
337,854
The biggest drivers in my market are word of mouth and open houses. I definitely attract a "type" - those that tend to either be very nervous about the process (buying here is nothing like buying anywhere else in the country) or clients that are looking for my "Professor" type of expertise. I am ok with that.
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Richie Alan Naggar
Riverside, CA
1,543,817
Statistically, most ask for a referral.
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Richie Alan Naggar
Riverside, CA