5 Professionals for the Best Real Estate Partner Referrals

If you don't have specific referral partnerships with other professionals in your community, then you're missing out on some piping hot leads. As a Realtor, you're expected to be the person that is well connected and can make introductions for just about anything someone new to the neighborhood might need or is looking for. Getting strategic and thinking about all the needs your clients might have – ahead of time – and knowing the right person to introduce them to, will be valuable to your clients and those professionals you end up recommending.

If you set up partnerships, those introductions will turn into leads as well. If you need more proof before moving forward, check out this study from Community 2 Business. Eighty percent of people look to others for referrals before making a purchasing decision. That's good news for you and your partners. You can both grow your businesses for each other.

If you're looking to go down the path of garnering more partnerships with local business people and professionals, these are our top 5 recommendations. A partnership with these professionals could go a long way in creating a healthy relationship that acts as a source for trusted and qualified leads from referrals.

Home Service Providers

If you're trying to find more people who are selling their homes, these people are definitely going to know who they are. Having one person you have a partnership with in each will make this a lucrative category for you.

• Plumber
• Electrician
• Painters
• Lawn Care/Landscaping
• Full Service Construction Contractor