Work With the Best and Help Your Friends, Too!

Plenty of people have a friend that has their real estate license. For one reason or another, they normally wouldn't use them, whether it's because they only work part-time, don't know an area, or are inexperienced. Yet, they will still use them, because that person as a friend. They would never use them, but for fear of offending them or hurting their friendship, they will, despite believing deep down (and they'll never say it) that they might have done better with someone else.

Here's a solution for you. Be upfront, be honest, tell that person you'd like to work with Realtor A, but that you would like to get them a referral fee to help them out (usually 25-30% of the commission). Have your friend call Realtor A and refer you to them. You're now getting the best service available and your friend is getting paid for making a phone call. Not a bad deal!