How often should a realtor contact past clients?

A couple of times a year is enough if the messages are genuinely personal. Anniversary of the closing and a seasonal market note are natural reasons to reach out without it reading as marketing.

How do you ask a client for a referral without being pushy?

Ask once, after a moment when they have said something positive, and make it specific: "if anyone you know is thinking about selling this year, I would love an introduction." Vague asks get vague results.

Past client check-in texts for realtors

Repeat and referral business depends on being remembered, and a short personal text does more than a mass email ever will. These three cover the periodic check-in, the testimonial ask, and the referral request.

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The messages

Copy any of these as they are, or install the realtor pack to keep them on your keyboard. Anything in brackets is a blank the app fills as you send.

Past-client check-in

Hi [Client Name]! Just checking in - how's the home treating you? Always here if you need anything.
Testimonial request

Working with you was a pleasure! Would you be open to leaving a short review? [Review Link]
Referral request

If you know anyone looking to buy or sell, I'd be grateful for the introduction. I take great care of every referral.

These are part of the Realtor pack, which installs all 10 replies in one tap.

Questions

How often should a realtor contact past clients?: A couple of times a year is enough if the messages are genuinely personal. Anniversary of the closing and a seasonal market note are natural reasons to reach out without it reading as marketing.
How do you ask a client for a referral without being pushy?: Ask once, after a moment when they have said something positive, and make it specific: "if anyone you know is thinking about selling this year, I would love an introduction." Vague asks get vague results.

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