youll want to make a list of everyone you know... friends, family... your hair dresser, real estate agent, insurance agent, dentist, your child's teacer, florist etc... this is called your sphere of influence. send a little note (hand written if possible, its more personal) to let them know how excited you are about your new business. let them know that the greatest compliment and motivator they can give you is their referral... then keep following up - with phone calls and notes, post cards to remind them you are in the business... the most important thing is to TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOE... and REMIND THEM.

all of us in the business have had friends and family that tell us, oh, i just bought a house, i forgot that you were in the business, or my favorite... i thought you were too busy...

good luck with your new venture... stick to it, the first year is tough, but you'll make it!!

Sandy,
Amen to referrals... see www.BrianBuffini.com ,it's great for referral systems. I'm a big believer in circle of influence - key realtors, CPA's, attorneys.

Let me know when you come up with files you can't do, e.g. 100% Non-Owner/Rental, or 540 fulldoc 100% purchase, etc. - or CA files.

Good luck!
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Hi Sandy,
Good Luck on your new endeavor! I like your phrasing of 'hit the ground running'. :)
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