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Not the way to garner referrals

We had a great loan officer in our office who left.  I've been trying out a few others to see if I like them so that I can have a trusted loan officer that I can depend on.

There was one man who came recommended from some other agents.  My husband called him about doing a possible refinance on our home.  He knew that this was my husband.  He acknowledged that it might be tough to get it done because of when we bought but he told my husband he would run some numbers and call him back.

10 days later we have never heard back from him.

This is not a great way to inspire confidence and get referrals.  If this is how you treat my personal loan what will happen to my clients?

So, i'm still on the hunt for a good loan officer.

Dr. Stacey-Ann Baugh

Long & Foster Real Estate

www.staceybaugh.com

staceyannbaugh@gmail.com

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12 commentsDr. Stacey-Ann Baugh • January 19 2009 05:40PM

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Keep looking there are plenty of great lenders still around.  As the market continues to tighten hopefully those that underperform will find new employment options.

Posted by Brett Tousley | Tacoma WA Real Estate | (253) 820-2745 (NW Home Brokers) 10 months ago

In today's world response times are in a matter of minutes, not hours....and surely not days.

Posted by Tim Moncrief, Co-Owner-Bartlett RE Group (Keller Williams Realty Austin, Texas) 10 months ago

Stacey-Ann look no further than Rebecca Cole. In all my years I have never worked with such a diligent, knowledgeable loan officer who goes above and beyond for all her clients. She is amazing with all of the first time homebuyer programs too. You will NOT be disappointed.

Posted by Ellie McIntire Real Estate in Howard County Maryland (The McIntire Team of Long & Foster) 10 months ago

Hi Stacey-Ann!  10 days !! It never ceases to amaze me, that you do not even get called back!  Keep looking. I'm with you ~ not impressed. 

Posted by Mary Douglas, REALTOR ®, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado (United Country Ponderosa Realty) 10 months ago

Geeze -- for sure not a way to get business -- likely you have already decided to move on -- All the best.

Posted by Bob & Carolin Benjamin - E Phoenix Arizona Real Estate (Benjamin Realty LLC) 10 months ago

It is all about managing expectations.  If you are going to promise results, then follow through. 

Posted by Ryan Shaughnessy, Broker/Attorney - Your Lafayette Square Real Estate Partner (PREA Signature Realty - www.preasignaturerealty.com) 10 months ago

That is not to good :-(

Are you sure he got the message?

Charlottesville Estate Agent

Your friend in Charlottesville, VA 

Charles McDonald 

Posted by Charlottesville Real Estate - Your Trusted Broker Charles McDonald (RE/MAX Assured Properties - No one sells more Real Estate) 10 months ago

Brett - I'm sure there are many wonderful lenders

Tim - I agree, people expect to be responded to right away

Ellie - I will check her out, she's in our group too

Mary - definitely not impressed

Posted by Dr. Stacey-Ann Baugh (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc) 10 months ago

Bob & Carolin - definitely not a good way to get business

Ryan - follow through is key

Charles - my husband spoke to him personally so he certainly got the message

Posted by Dr. Stacey-Ann Baugh (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc) 10 months ago

That is definitely NOT the way to earn referrals, that's for sure.  That's simply inexcusable.  Next!

Posted by Susan Haughton Alexandria, VA REALTOR® www.susanmovesyou.com (Long & Foster REALTORS® Old Town Alexandria) 10 months ago

Hi Stacey-Ann,

If you haven't found a local, experienced and professional mortgage consultant yet, please give me a call, 410-353-3330. I would be happy to help. For a referral, you can speak with 2 fellow Long & Foster agents I work with, Janet Hunt and Bev Busch. Give me a call and I will put you in touch with them.

Look forward hearing from you-

Rick Dean-HCI Mortgage

 

Posted by Rick Dean (Bank of America) 10 months ago

Contact mine, HE IS WITH PROSPERITY in MY OFFICE!  Bob Lowery at 443-653-1720.  He is amazing...

Posted by Michael Klijanowicz - Relocation Specialist - Baltimore & Harford County (Baltimore & Harford County Maryland - Long and Foster ) 10 months ago

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