“Just Doing My Job, but Recommendation Always Appreciated”

From time to time I get surprised by an appraisal that comes in 20% higher than the estimated value, especially when the homeowner is looking to maximize the amount of the cash out. I mean $40,000 more cash out than expected is a lot of money.

When I shared the news with the homeowner he was immediately sharing how great we were, I wish I could take the credit, but immediately saw another opportunity for requesting a recommendation.

When I originally took the application, I asked for a recommendation, but thus far hadn’t received one, so I asked again. His comment was a bit surprising. I am on Linkedin with you, actually that is where I started reading your blogs, but you already have over 150 recommendations, why do you need any more?

So, I asked, was reading my blogs the only reason you contacted me?  He said actually that was just the start of it, when I started reading the recommendations, I knew that you would be the one I was going to have do my mortgage.

He then told me he would be delighted to send me a recommendation. I never want to miss an opportunity to ask for another recommendation and referral.