5 Tips to Get New Clients

If you've been in the industry for a while, you've probably built up a healthy percentage of repeat and referral business.

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Although it can be tempting to just maintain those relationships rather than generating new business, there's something to be said for staying on top of your game by never resting on your laurels. Actively pursuing new clients is not only a way to generate more business, but depending on how you do it, it could even lead to a profitable new niche. Here are just a few ways to build up your new client base.

1 Become a referral partner with industry peers

Everyone from mortgage lenders, to financial planners, to insurance agents, can be potentially lucrative referral partners for a Realtor®. You may already have great relationships with some that just need to be more formalized. But, you don't just want to partner with anyone, make sure these are people you also feel completely comfortable referring your clients to people who share your values and work ethic.

Another avenue to consider is divorce attorneys yes, you heard that correctly. Helping people go through this difficult period actually requires a very specific skill set. You need to be able to handle the legal aspects, as well as the emotional ones. There are numerous training courses you can take if you decide to take this route, which could end up being a lucrative and much-needed specialty.