Posted by snoopdogMs on 3/18/11 6:44pm
Msg #376665

"Ways to improve your agent ranking"

Some of you probably received the email for a seminar from a well known title company. What caught my eye was that one of the topics would be "ways to improve your agent ranking". The last time I spoke with their personnel dept. over fees, it was recommended I lower my fees to receive more calls and "improve my ranking". I have a 100% score card so a high score does NOT guarantee more business. I told the individual that I was going to keep my fees and when those other agents are busy, then I would be glad to work with them if available. The problem is that once you register a lower fee, then you are stuck. I'll take my chances. I did close one for this company this a.m. for my non-negotiable fee that is in their files. Opportunities will arise as those other agents run around filling their calenders with $65-$90 jobs.

Reply by Lee/AR on 3/18/11 9:14pm
Msg #376677

Absolutely right, Marilyn. And kudos for sticking to fees that you know are right.
Hmmmfph... 'improve your ranking' 'white gloves' 'you'd get more business if...'
But 100% accuracy is overlooked, not important. How many ways can they tell us what's really on their minds. And how short-sighted of them to think this way.

Reply by JulieD/KS on 3/19/11 6:55pm
Msg #376722

Re: "Ways to improve your ..... ranking"

I guess we should craft a letter to signing services and title companies letting them know how they can improve their ranking with us.

"Offer a professional fee if you want professional service. Have your documents ready in a reasonable amount of time. Spell the borrower's name correctly on the docs. Get their address and phone number correct on our confirmation so we call the right person and drive to the right house. Pay our invoice within 2 weeks. Realize that we are not at your beck and call; you are just one of the many companies we deal with and our day is not yours to waste."

Somehow, I think they'd laugh at us just like we laugh at them telling us we'll rise in their ranking if only we tank our fees. Phoooey.