4 Tips for Referring Services to Home Buyers and Sellers
Real estate agents are often the first point of contact for people moving into a new city, or for those facing their first homeownership experience or first move. We are asked for recommendations for everything from lenders and insurance agents to gardeners and pet sitters. A great way to handle these requests is to maintain a list of your top referring services that can be easily shared with your clients.
Here are some of the categories you can include:
Lenders
Insurance Agents
Home Inspection Companies
Appraisers
Building Contractors
Repairmen
HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing and Roofing Contractors
Moving Companies
Decorators
Painters, Pressure Cleaning
Housekeeping Services
Lawn Maintenance
Pool Services
Pest Control
Security Systems
Tips for Managing Your Referring Services List
Try to provide more than
one contact per category so the client can get more than one estimate.Only include contacts who
you have experience with or have been referred to you by colleagues or friends.Update the list regularly.
If you get reports of clients having bad experiences with someone on your list,
remove them promptly. Check phone numbers and email addresses to keep them
current.Include a disclosure
statement, such as this one: “This information is provided as a courtesy to my
clients. I do not receive any type of incentive from your use of these vendors,
nor do I make any guarantees related to services provided.”
Being a trusted resource for your clients goes a long way. By maintaining a well-curated referral list, you're not just helping them find the services they need; you're also building a reputation as a reliable and knowledgeable agent. Your clients will appreciate the convenience, and you'll gain their trust as their go-to advisor in the real estate journey. So, don't underestimate the power of building your referring services – it's a win-win for both you and your clients, making your professional relationship stronger and more valuable than ever.
