For one lead that comes in through your website, I would simply put it out there, and have someone in that area contact the person.
I've done that for two leads I've received, one in NY and one in OH. To charge for ONE lead, in my personal opinion, is a bit, well, unprofessional.
You (I) build relationships with agents in other areas by referrals, whether they pan out or not. As Ed Harris' character, Coach Jones, said in "Radio", it's just the right thing to do.
Good luck. I hope you find someone to pay you, so this woman can get professional service from the quality individual agents that make up this forum.
For one lead that comes in through your website, I would simply put it out there, and have someone in that area contact the person.
I've done that for two leads I've received, one in NY and one in OH. To charge for ONE lead, in my personal opinion, is a bit, well, unprofessional.
You (I) build relationships with agents in other areas by referrals, whether they pan out or not. As Ed Harris' character, Coach Jones, said in "Radio", it's just the right thing to do.
Good luck. I hope you find someone to pay you, so this woman can get professional service from the quality individual agents that make up this forum.
It is too bad professionalism is not part of your style. You should get off your high Ed Harris horse and go out and sell something, rather than posting negative comments on an internet forum.
I paid for a lead from someone here and thought I was doing a service for an agent in the area. Leads are purchased all the time and most of them are shared. I paid google at least that much for advertising and thought breaking even was not a bad thing to do. No, I don't need the $6 to pay my lot rent. That comment shows that person is the low life.
Looks like I will pick up some more NR Licenses and take care of these people myself.
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Now now....no need to get huffy. I did get a "free" referral from an agent not licensed in Ga, and did sell that referral. I had the usual expenses....gas, time and servicing. Nothing was said about referral fee.
I tried to return the favor with an out of state client(turns out he wasn't licensed there). Seems to be the best way to handle these.
Man, aren't somebody's panties in a wad? I didn't see anything wrong with Bob's post.
It's only $50 bucks to get a NR in Georgia (I think). But good luck on finding rate information in Georgia. What is competitive in Iowa may not be here. And you definitely won't get it from the Georgia DOI website.
Good luck!
Originally Posted by EFLTEACHER
It is too bad professionalism is not part of your style. You should get off your high Ed Harris horse and go out and sell something, rather than posting negative comments on an internet forum.
I paid for a lead from someone here and thought I was doing a service for an agent in the area. Leads are purchased all the time and most of them are shared. I paid google at least that much for advertising and thought breaking even was not a bad thing to do. No, I don't need the $6 to pay my lot rent. That comment shows that person is the low life.
Looks like I will pick up some more NR Licenses and take care of these people myself.
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I have to side with #2 and the others. I give out leads all the time to folks in other states and have never asked for a dime. Heck, I even pass off leads to agents here in GA on lines of coverage where I am not prepared to do the right thing by the prospect and again, never ask for a dime.
Seems pretty petty on your part and then on top of it all, take it back when no one wants to pony up $6.
I have to side with #2 and the others. I give out leads all the time to folks in other states and have never asked for a dime. Heck, I even pass off leads to agents here in GA on lines of coverage where I am not prepared to do the right thing by the prospect and again, never ask for a dime.
Seems pretty petty on your part and then on top of it all, take it back when no one wants to pony up $6.
Turns out someone does want to pay the $6. Someone who is not looking for a handout.
You guys are something else. Is business so good that you have time for this nonsense? You are not going to influence my opinion on the matter and all you are doing is preaching.
I paid someone here for a lead and that is how I got the idea. What if I got a hundred of these every month? Gee , I could pay the whole trailer payment with that!
As it is; there is Paypal, there is an aquisition cost for this lead; and I am not in the business of handouts.
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Turns out someone does want to pay the $6. Someone who is not looking for a handout.
You guys are something else. Is business so good that you have time for this nonsense? You are not going to influence my opinion on the matter and all you are doing is preaching.
I paid someone here for a lead and that is how I got the idea. What if I got a hundred of these every month? Gee , I could pay the whole trailer payment with that!
As it is; there is Paypal, there is an aquisition cost for this lead; and I am not in the business of handouts.
Building rapport with other agents is worth a lot more than 6 bucks. The ideas and suggestions on this board are worth untold hundreds of dollars. Does the owner of this website charge us to read it? No. He could and people would probably subscribe. My point is, in the long run, it is worth more to give a lead away on here than to charage 6 bucks. Just saying...
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Perhaps you could sell the lead for $3 to 4-6 agents. That way you'd make more money and still be more honest than ASAP.
By the way, if the $6 lead is bogus or uninsurable, would it be returned for a credit against a future lead, or would you refund the money? Please post your return policy so we can see what a professional you are.
Perhaps you could sell the lead for $3 to 4-6 agents. That way you'd make more money and still be more honest than ASAP.
By the way, if the $6 lead is bogus or uninsurable, would it be returned for a credit against a future lead, or would you refund the money? Please post your return policy so we can see what a professional you are.
Rick
Oh, man. I would have used that money to buy a cheap bottle of wine and dodged any requests for a return.
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Originally Posted by policy doctor
now now....no need to get huffy. I did get a "free" referral from an agent not licensed in Ga, and did sell that referral. I had the usual expenses....gas, time and servicing. Nothing was said about referral fee.
I tried to return the favor with an out of state client(turns out he wasn't licensed there). Seems to be the best way to handle these.
Quid pro quo rarely works very well, as you have demonstrated here.
And what are you talking ( complaining) about? These are the usual costs of doing business. ( gas, time servicing) You got this from a free lead? YOU got the commission. Did you every offer that guy lunch, or send him a gift card or something?
I don't need the $6 , but I do not think giving a lead away to someone who will end up like you; making money, never reciprocating the favor, and complaining about having to do his job, is the right way to handle this. I bought a lead here and was satisfied; if the agent I sell mine to has an issue, I will give him his money back.
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