These are just a handful of the many agents from all over the U.S. and Canada who have experienced phenomenal success thanks to working with the pre-screened, validated referrals we send them.
What some of our other agents have to say!
My husband & I are a team in ChicagoLand. We have been with RECR for 16 months, and can honestly say that 70-80% of our closed deals are RECR leads! We are the only agents receiving leads in our designated areas, and this is one of the best reasons to be with RECR- EXCLUSIVE Territories! The staff is friendly, helpful and co-operative. Your account can be customized in several ways to provide you with the kind of leads you want... and those leads are pre-screened by several useful criteria.
We intend to continue our relationship with RECR... because it WORKS!
Debi Salling
Option Realty Group
Lead Generation. Isn't that the key to success in Real Estate? Without leads we can not have closings! I keep many forms of lead generation in operation. RECR is a part of the equation and has supplied me with good quality leads. I plan on including them in my business plan for many years to come
Kristina Cusick
C.J. Brown Realtors
I joined Real Estate Client Referrals in April and just had my 3rd closing, with one more under contract and several others that I contact regularly. I have found customer service to be very helpful and willing to replace leads that are bad.
Steve Bing
Virtual Properties Realty
Today's Buyers and Sellers are very internet savvy and start their initial searches and information gathering online way before they want to be attached to a Realtor. Many of those internet inquiries are being captured by Real Estate Client Referrals. Being a part of RECR allows these Leads to come to me based on the areas that I cover.
It's a pleasure speaking with these Buyers and Sellers because they have been informed by the verification department that they will be hearing from an actual Realtor and once you make that first connect you know they are ready for your help. That is why I have chosen to grow my business with RECR Referrals
Sandra McMunn
Sales Representative
Keller Williams Advantage Realty, Brokerage
I have never been the type of agent who uses referral based systems to
generate leads but when Real Estate Client Referrals asked me to become the
representative for my region I said 'yes'...The reason? Their
professionalism and ease of use made it an easy decision. I have renewed my
package several times and frequently get qualified leads in my region that
turn into sales. In fact I recently just closed a transaction from a lead
generated from Real Estate Client Referrals. I feel confident in this system.
knowing that I am the only agent in my region who receives these referrals.
There's no reason not to join, I see it as a risk free way to increase my
production by meeting qualified leads that I would never have met otherwise
Jennifer Egan
Royal Lepage Butkovich & Associates Brokerage
"Thanks to Real Estate Client Referrals that I am able to provide my agents with both seller and buyer leads on a consistent basis. Even better yet, all leads have been already pre-qualified and pre-screened so the only thing left to do is show and sell. With more and more buyers and sellers choosing the Internet as their first step to buying or selling a home, Internet lead generation must be a part of every real estate agent's business strategy. RECR has made that easy for me and my agents"
Nick Manis
Manis Realtors
Just a short note to tell you how pleased I have been to join RECR.
I have been given, since March 2009, 13 very good referrals and have closed two of those this week.
I can not thank your sales representative enough for having called me on that fateful day when I was the duty agent
and took the call for a British lady who had contacted you and wished to buy on the West Island of Montreal.
I hesitated some what. Did a bit of investigating and took the plunge.
She happens to be renting around the corner from where I live and after a preliminary contact we met and hit it
off immediately.
She, her husband and little family are delighted with their purchase and the transaction went extremely well.
With many thanks once again
Huguette de Martigny
Royal Le Page Elite
"I have worked with Real Estate Client Referrals for a long time now and they have been good to work with. Any time I called, they were able to help me and made me feel like I am important! In this market, an online presence is crucial as buyers are doing their own research in buying properties. I would like to say that ( recr) is the only online referral service that I would use for buyer leads for a couple of reasons. You have an exclusive area, which is your territory and every lead is exclusive so you don't have to worry about competing with other agents and if there is any problem or dispute with a lead, just call customer service and they are great at replacing bad leads...For any realtor that is serious about picking up quality buyers THIS PROGRAM IS A MUST"
David Tatangelo
RE/MAX CENTRAL
"I have been working with Real Estate Client Referrals since August 2007. I was skeptical at first, but figured if they can back it up, it would be worth it in the long run. Here we are....2 and change years later...and I have personally pocketed $25,000 in commissions from the referrals I have gotten from RECR just in the last year...AND I am still working with dozens of clients that I have received from them! These are real people that really want to speak with an agent. More than that...they actually speak with me when I call them. You really can't ask for anything better than that. This program works!"
Greg Shillington
Remax Grande Prairie
Alberta
"For qualified Buyers, this program is great. Use the guaranteed closing program to maximize your returns. I started with the individual lead program and only had one sale, but it was definitely worth it. Sometimes it might take a little time to move through the purchase process, but just be professional and patient. RECR is a great ally!"
Rod Banks
Anchor Florida Realty
Tampa Bay Area
"I got my first referral on Thursday afternoon. I contacted them that afternoon. Met with them on Friday. Showed them the 1st house on Sunday and wrote an offer and contracted on Tuesday. Client was expecting my call and I am very happy with this service. I look forward to a long working relationship with Real Estate Client Referrals."
Joshua Whitle
Alamance County Realty
To the Realtor's hanging on the fence to join RECR:
I, too, was skeptical to enroll in any lead program that required money up front after experiencing some real lousy resources. Actually, about six companies. I liked and still like RECR because if I cannot contact the buyer or seller, I am able to get a credit for a new lead within the 7 days.
One of my successful buyers is buying her fifth home as an investment. We all know that in three - to five years, I will be selling them for her. Right now, she is renting them to prospective future buyers, most of which were short sale sellers who had to rent. In three years with an increase in their credit score, the renters will be buyers again.
I also like that RECR calls the buyer or seller to confirm the criteria information. I also like the idea when I call the prospect, they were expecting me to call. Not tell me, "how did you get my information and do not call me again..." as I have heard from other real estate lead programs.
I am one of 70+ agents at Five Star Realty Group LLC and I enjoy being Realtor of the Month for many months this year! I have referred RECR to other agents many times. If you have any questions, feel free to e-mail me or call me. You can't lose
Paulette Korr
Five Star Realty Group LLC
"I have been working with Real Estate Client Referrals for about 4 years now. I have tried others, and constantly have other companies calling me to jump on board with them but I wouldn't leave Real Estate Client Referrals for anything!
There are several things that I really love about your system.
First, is the number of leads that I know that I am guaranteed to get, and for a guaranteed price there are no surprises! Because of how the system is set up, I can have a number of different areas that are all exclusive to me. I am fortunate to have a high volume of leads that come in every week so much so, that I have had to hire buyer agents to help me deal with the volume of leads that come in every month. That's a nice problem for a REALTOR to have!
Second, is the quality of the leads that I get. When the prospective buyer goes online, and checks out the site, it is made very clear to them that they will be contacted by an agent, so they are actually expecting my call.
Furthermore, you contact the individual a 2nd time before I get the lead to ensure that the information is confirmed, and that I am not going to receive a bad lead. I convert about 40% of the leads right away, meaning when I call them, they are ready and willing to go.
A lot of these people either already own a home (double ending potential) or are looking to flip homes (long-term business from the buying and flipping process). About 30% are people who will be buying or selling, just not right away for one reason or another. However, by putting them on my database and keeping in touch, I eventually get the sales as I am probably one of the only realtors who have kept in touch while they get themselves prepared to buy.
Lastly, would be the customer service and sales department I so much appreciate. They go out of their way to ensure that the leads are good, that I am kept up-to-date when I need to top up my account and that if I do run into any bad leads, that I am credited back for those. Really, it is a no lose situation for me.
The business that I generate from RECR usually makes up to about 40% of my total business year after year. This year so far, I have generated over $30,000 in closed commissions, and have buyers/sellers that I am working with right now that should earn me an additional $25,000 before the end of the 2nd Quarter! On top of that I have many other leads in the pipeline that should also close in 2007. This is revenue that I have generated over and above any of my other marketing systems, and does not include the commissions that I now earn from my buyers agents who are also working these leads that I give them. I would say, "Anyone that doesn't think those are fantastic returns for the investment is crazy!"
The key to this system being successful is ultimately down to the agent. Real Estate Client Referrals provides me with the prospect asking for information to make their purchase. However, unless I act quickly, contact the lead, build the relationship and close the deal, it doesn't matter what kind of system RECR has. I, like most agents, spend thousands of dollars every year on marketing and advertising but how much of that actually converts into closed commissions? This system costs me far less money, and I know that I am guaranteed business it really is that simple! Thank you."
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Amanda King
Brampton, Ontario
"I have been with Real Estate Client Referrals since March 2009. I have already closed a number of deals from the leads that I have received!! RECR is an amazing and reliable referral system and, even when the market was slow, RECR was consistant in sending me solid leads. It's worth every single penny that I have invested!! RECR is the best investment that Realtors could do for themselves."
Suchita Kahlon
Century 21 Coastal Realty Ltd
"I signed up through Real Estate Client Referrals in July of 06. One of the very first leads they sent me turned into a closing just several months later. This client was an investor from California. He wound up buying a house for $215,000 and I earned a 3% commission off of this closing. Since that time then he has purchased two more homes and is flying out next month to look at even more homes to purchase with me. In all then I have made over $19,000 in commissions so far from just this one client.
What I also enjoy are the additional closings I have received from the initial referrals sent to me from RECR. In more than one instance, I have had clients referred to me because of the initial lead received. When considering this additional income, it makes my investment truly worthwhile.
Following up is probably frustrating for some agents if they expect every referral to pan out. But, I look at it differently. I don't mind that 80% of the leads I get will turn into nothing. The remaining 20% are making me a ton of money.
Bottom line is that I have tried all the internet referral companies. Only one company gave me clients which actually turned into something. The only online referral company that I can honestly recommend is Real Estate Client Referrals."
Ron Bodell
West USA Realty Revelation
"I have been with Real Estate Client Referrals for the better part of 4 years now...and I think they are fantastic!! I had two closings last month (August, 2009) from RECR and I have two more this month!! One of my leads generated 4 closings, 1 listing, and two more potential buyers!! In this market, where it is so hard to get deals to the table, it is great to have a company like Real Estate Client Referrals as a lead generating tool. They screen the clients so you don't get bogus people and the referrals are receptive to you. I have never had any person get upset with me for calling. For the record, I am a REAL real estate agent...you can look me up. This company is so great!! I really believe in the referral system and in RECR! I won't use any other referral company!! Their program is fantastic!! It is the best marketing investment that you can make!!
Beverly Hicks
Remax Alliance
"I have been a participant for over 1 year now and have had no complaints to their service. They not only provide me with excellent leads, but the customer service has been outstanding. This is the one referral agency that I have belonged to that I whole heartedly recommend. This is a top notch agency!"
Crystal Jacobs
Jackson Real Estate and Auction
"I got a referral from Real Estate Client Referrals who needed to sell their Chula Vista condo quickly. I marketed it as an "urgency sale" to get the word out quickly to prospective buyers. I was able to sell the condo just 72 hours later!"
Gary Giffin
Keller Williams Realty
"I have been an active subscriber with Real Estate Client Referrals for several years now. I have tried lead generation services with several of RECR's competitors over the past few years and was simply not-happy with their terms & conditions, or with the quality of their leads. I am very satisfied with the quality of the referrals I'm getting from RECR and with the pricing. I will probably remain as one of their active subscribers for many years to come. "
Ray Mallard
United Property Brokers
"Lead generation is the key in today's Real Estate market. RECR is second to none in helping me achieve just that. The best thing is, all of the clients I get through them come pre-screened so I can save time, and spend more of it on people that genuinely need my services. Nobody is perfect and sometimes I get clients I cannot work with, but what I have noticed is they are always quick to replace them for me. Thanks RECR, I look forward to doing business with you for a long time to come."
Peter Goldenberg
The Gold Group
Keller Williams Realty
"I just finished writing an offer for another RECR referral! It works! I've been using this tool for over two years, and it has been a great way to supplement my normal business. I plan on continuing to use this terrific service!"
Peg Jacobs
Prudential Georgia Realty
"Not only did I just close a buyer, but I just landed a $360,000 listing and will also be the buyer's agent when their home sells. RECR really works!"
Jamie Parker
Solid Source Realty
"I have been a member of Real Estate Client Referrals for more than a year and I am very happy with their services! I have had several closings from leads I have received from them. On occasion I will receive leads that the client has told me they didn't want to speak to a Realtor, however when that happens I just return the lead to the support department and they are replaced with another lead."
Jim Cacioppo
Grand Realty Group
We've tried a few referral programs and have been burned, but RECR is serious about what they do. The referral they send is either a good one (people who say they are ready to engage in a real estate transaction) or not. If not, they remove that customer from your referral list and issue another one in its place. Our agents have had great success with these customers... they may as well have walked in the front door!
Joe Bottorf
Doc Real Estate
"I've been using Real Estate Client referral for over a year now and think the referrals are great. I've closed over $12,000.00 in commissions so far with three more waiting to write offers. You can trust Real estate Client Referrals."
Alan Stokfisz
Remerica Home town One
"I have worked with Real Estate Client Referrals for a long time now and they have been great to work with. Any time I called, they were able to help me and made me feel like an important part of their business."
Dennis Opperman
Realty Executives Metro One
"I have received referrals from RECR for several years. The clients have been great to work with. I had just moved to the State of Utah and did not know many people. I have built up my Core Group of contacts with clients I have received from RECR. Those clients are now recommending me to their family and friends. The people are great to work with and it adds a measure of stability to my business."
Janice Smart
ReMax Excel
"In this market, an online presence is crucial as buyers are doing their own research in buying properties. I would like to say that RECR is the only online referral service that I would use for buyer leads for a couple of reasons. You have an exclusive city which is your territory and every lead is exclusive so you don't have to worry about competing with other agents , and If there is any problem or dispute with a lead, just call customer service and they are phenomenal at replacing bad leads...For any realtor that is serious about picking up quality buyers, this is a proven system that works."
Tony R. Serrano
Broker
Century 21 Merit
www.myfreehomeguide.com
"Real Estate Client Referrals has been a great lead generator for me. Of the first 40 leads I received I was able to work with 9 of them. I closed one of them in November and had 2 other clients between $800,000 and $2, 000,000 coming into town within 3 weeks. It is the best bang for your buck."
Dennis O'Brien
The Real Estate Group
"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.
"I have been using Real Estate Client Referrals for a couple of months and have recommended it to several fellow Realtors that I know in my area. I would recommend www.recr.com to any Realtor that is interested in getting clients. I have enjoyed a steady stream of real, "live" referrals, all of whom have been spoken to already and are ready to speak to me. The customer support staff is very responsive and courteous. All in all, RECR is a wonderful company to work with!"
Tim Montoya
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
"I signed up with RECR in January of 2008and 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 many others since that time...and am waiting to close on several more!!! In the first year RECR earned me around $37,000 in commissions!! Not bad for a $2,000 investment!!!"
Ken Isaacman, ABR
Samson Realty
"When RECR called me three years ago, I really was doubtful about this service. I had tried others and spent a lot of time and money for a whole lot of nothing. I was unsure of how this program worked or if it worked, but decided to give it a go because it was a lot less expensive than others and seemed legit. I did not get anything for about 3 weeks and had actually forgotten about it and then I got my first lead. It looked legit, I called and got a real person and in less than 12 leads, I have closed 2 and listed 1, plus 2 of their family members as a result!! They are real, ready and willing referrals worth in my pocket about $17,000 to date!! Great return on investment and RECR gives all of the information I need to get the job done!!"
Carey Chapman
Billings, MT
"I've been using Real Estate Client Referrals since 2006 and have been very happy with the service. I had a closing with clients who were purchasing their first home in St. Thomas. They bought a house for $114,000, which brought in $2710 in commission. I then had another closing shortly after from a conditional offer I was working on with another RECR client, which brought in $1700. That's a smaller sale, to be sure, but the clients are very happy, and I'm confident that they will be referring other business to me. I've had bigger commission checks since, as a result of real estate client referrals. One is from a gentleman, whose $300,000 property I listed for sale, in addition he wants to begin purchasing income properties. This will be a long term client from whom I expect to make significantly more than $10,000 from. I'll be listing another home in the $300,000 plus range as a result of RECR in about a month, and will begin working with a buyer I met through the service, who's moving back to London from Ottawa, and will be purchasing in the $100,000-$200,000 range. Another buyer I've received is a couple who want to purchase a fixer upper house to resell for a profit. I'll be working with them for the long term, and will get some good commissions as a result. I've also used House Values for internet marketing, and find several notable differences between House Values and Real Estate Client Referrals. I like that RECR screens leads before they are sent to me, so that I can be confident that I'm getting real contact information for the buyer/seller. Many times with House Values, I've gotten leads with obviously fake names and phone numbers. That doesn't happen with RECR in addition with Real Estate Client Referrals, there are no monthly fees to pay. I purchase a set number of leads, and just "refill" my number of leads when they run low. Some months are busier than others; I've found that I receive anywhere from 5-15 leads per month."
Geoff Knight
Coldwell banker
1st London Real Estate Services
"Thanks for the great service we get from Real Estate Referrals! We've tried a few referral programs and have been burned, but your company is serious about what you do. The referral you send is either a good one (people who say they are ready to engage in a real estate transaction) or not. If not, you remove that customer from your referral list and issue another one in its place. Our agents have had great success with these customers... they may as well have walked in the front door! Thanks for your dedication and follow-through."
Joe Bottorff, Broker/Owner,
CRS, EcoBroker DOC Real Estate, Inc.
Greenwood, Indiana