Ask For A Referral

YOU CAN SAY

Hi, (name). This is (your name). I’m reaching out to share with you that I am in real estate and have joined (company name), a great firm in (location). I work with some of the top experts in the business and have access to a ton of helpful resources.

REMINDER

Don’t forget about your potential for outgoing referrals. You can help anyone in your Sphere no matter where they live by providing a referral to a great local agent).

One of the reasons I joined (company name) is that we are part of a national and international network that allows me to help people I care about connect with a great agent. Regardless of where you are moving to or from, I have great connections who can help. Do you currently have any real estate needs? Are you interested in learning about market activity in your area?

IF THEY HAVE NEEDS

Great. I can help you with that. I’ll get back to you.

IF THEY DO NOT HAVE NEEDS

Okay, I look forward to keeping you updated on your local market. Please reach out anytime.

Do you know anyone who might be looking to move or invest in real estate?

IF YES

Great! What’s their contact info? Thanks! Anyone else? Anyone who is changing jobs/graduating/getting married, etc. Great. Can I use your name? It would be a privilege to take care of anyone who is a friend or acquaintance of yours. I’ll let you know if they decide to use me as an agent. If anyone else comes to mind, please let me know! Thanks!

IF NO

Okay, I appreciate you giving it some thought! And if you think of anyone, people who are changing jobs/graduating/getting married, etc., please let me know! I look forward to chatting soon. In the meantime, let’s connect. (Share the online platforms where they can find you).

Use the Law of Reciprocity to ask your sphere if they know of anyone who might benefit from your real estate services. Even if you conclude the conversation without a new referral, you can still use the conversation as a way to keep your line of communication open and re-share online platforms to contact you in the future.

You are free to use the recommended best practices in these materials for your consideration. These scripts are not intended to be used verbatim, and they should always be modified for accuracy.
If you choose to make contact by phone or text (i) check phone numbers against the federal DNC registry, any applicable state DNC list and your company DNC list (ii) do NOT use autodialers and (iii) do NOT use artificial voice or pre-recorded messages, this includes those you haven't spoken to in a while. Emails must follow the rules. Emails must be clear it is a solicitation and provide the consumer with an opt-out. Also, before calling or texting referrals, those numbers need to be checked against all applicable DNC lists. Get prior, express, written consent before texting or using artificial or prerecorded messages.