As a mortgage loan originator, what do you think about teaming up with a realtor to do marketing on Truila and Zillow?

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Praful Thakkar

LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA

Metro Boston Homes For Sale

I think this is a great idea, Katie. Just beware of RESPA.

Feb 12, 2018 03:15 PM

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Ajay Pandya

e-Merge Real Estate Unlimited - Columbus, OH

Realtor Ajay Pandya

That works, Katie.

Feb 08, 2018 09:14 PM

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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers

Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ

Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Feela nailed this one!

Jun 13, 2017 05:14 AM

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Larry Johnston

Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN

Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

I personally would not waste my money on it.

Feb 13, 2015 12:47 PM

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Katie Law

Milpitas, CA

Thank you everyone =) Have a great weekend!

Feb 13, 2015 04:20 AM

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Bob Crane

Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI

Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

I am not a fan of throwing money toward either of them.

Oct 16, 2019 08:41 PM

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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties

Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN

The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I think that could be a possibility but be prepared to drop a bundle.

Jul 05, 2018 06:39 PM

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Dipti Thakkar

LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA

On a team with Praful Thakkar

Good idea for sure.

Jun 22, 2018 10:50 PM

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Chad McDowell

First Time Home Buyers, Pre-approvals, Fixed Rates - Bothell, WA

FHA and VA Mortgage Loans Snohomish County, WA

I think it is a great idea. One of my Realtor partners was using Zillow for leads outside of Nashville, I offered to split the cost with him. Now we both recieve the lead, it's helped our conversion and we have certainly done enough business to warrent the cost.

Feb 12, 2015 11:24 PM

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Gita Bantwal

RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA

REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I do not team up with anyone . I usually give names of 3 people if buyers ask .

Feb 12, 2015 09:01 PM

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William Feela

WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN

Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I personally will NOT do busines with any 3rd party site. Zillow is the worst and I value my reputation

Feb 12, 2015 09:53 AM

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John Meussner

Mortgages in AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IN, MD, MN, MT, NC, NJ, NV, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI - Fair Oaks, CA

#MortgageMadeEasy Fair Oaks, CA 484-680-4852

I dont think it's a good idea for anyone to give either of these companies any money, BUT I would say a loan officer that does so is especially stupid - there are mortgage sections of both websites that promote less than reputable companies. Bottom line, these companies don't show who can help a borrower/buyer, they show whoever will pay them top dollar.

I believe in bringing value to a real estate agent's business, but there are far better ways of doing it than throwing money at Z or T.

Feb 12, 2015 08:06 AM

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Gabe Sanders

Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL

Stuart Florida Real Estate

I think it's a win - win situation provided that you team up with a trustworthy Realtor that you have a good working relationship with.

Feb 12, 2015 07:13 AM

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Cindy Davis

SD Home Source Realty - San Diego, CA

I think it's great! I have a pet peeve about loan officers always approaching me with their hands out for business. VERY FEW LOAN OFFICERS have ever approached me with something to offer for MY business.

Feb 12, 2015 06:25 AM

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Raoul Loustaunau

EXP REALTY - Phoenix, AZ

urhomefinder.com myvaluetoday.com

i think is a great idea to do , have a great month Katie great question

Feb 12, 2015 05:11 AM

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I think that could be a possibility but be prepared to drop a bundle.
I think it is a great idea. One of my Realtor partners was using Zillow for leads outside of Nashville, I offered to split the cost with him. Now we both recieve the lead, it's helped our conversion and we have certainly done enough business to warrent the cost.
I do not team up with anyone . I usually give names of 3 people if buyers ask .
I personally will NOT do busines with any 3rd party site. Zillow is the worst and I value my reputation
I dont think it's a good idea for anyone to give either of these companies any money, BUT I would say a loan officer that does so is especially stupid - there are mortgage sections of both websites that promote less than reputable companies. Bottom line, these companies don't show who can help a borrower/buyer, they show whoever will pay them top dollar.

I believe in bringing value to a real estate agent's business, but there are far better ways of doing it than throwing money at Z or T.
I think it's a win - win situation provided that you team up with a trustworthy Realtor that you have a good working relationship with.
I think it's great! I have a pet peeve about loan officers always approaching me with their hands out for business. VERY FEW LOAN OFFICERS have ever approached me with something to offer for MY business.
i think is a great idea to do , have a great month Katie great question