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Everything Mortgage Loan Originators Need to Know About Getting Positive Reviews
For any business or product, positive reviews can be a big boost to business. The opposite can also be true for negative reviews. How can mortgage brokers earn good reviews and avoid the bad ones? Listen to Episode #83 of Good. Better. Broker. as we talk with a 20+ year industry veteran who explains what she does to receive five-star reviews.
In this episode of the Good. Better. Broker. podcast, you’ll learn the how, why and when of asking borrowers for reviews.
In this episode, we discuss ...
- 2:13 – how Kelly goes about getting online reviews
- 2:53 – how Kelly gets calls from borrowers who find her on Google®
- 3:56 – Kelly’s brand as the “Michigan Mortgage Mom”
- 5:03 – how the Review Me tool helps Kelly
- 6:07 – when to ask for a review
- 7:03 – why it’s ok to ask for reviews at the beginning of the process
- 8:08 – why reviews from first-time homebuyers are so valuable
- 9:27 – using QR codes for reviews
- 10:24 – quality over quantity when it comes to reviews
- 11:50 – focusing on education to earn reviews
- 15:29 – elements of Kelly’s loan process that help earn good reviews
- 17:03 – Kelly’s strategy to be a resource for her real estate agents
- 19:20 – why providing value leads to good reviews
- 21:01 – attending open houses to help real estate agents
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Meet The Guests In This Episode
Kelly Belcher
Kelly Belcher, also known as the “Michigan Mortgage Mom,” is a dedicated mortgage broker serving clients throughout Michigan. With a career that began in 2001 while she was still in high school, Kelly has built a robust foundation in the mortgage industry. She transitioned from mortgage processing to full-time sales in 2015 and has since developed a reputation for exceptional client care. Kelly prides herself on treating each client as if they are her only one, a commitment that has helped her thrive in a referral-based business model. Her approach combines personalized attention with cutting-edge technology and competitive rates, ensuring that each client is well-informed and well-served. Looking to the future, Kelly is excited about the prospect of expanding her business and is aiming to build a team of like-minded “Michigan Mortgage Moms” to further extend her reach and impact.