wrenches self promotion [RE-wrenches]

[Ron Macleod]

Hey Guys -
	We are all in the same business here - I don't see any need for a
commission based on a lead from another part of the country. Lets just
help each other out huh? We will be helping RE at the same time.
	As a manufacturer of small water turbines - I am prepared to give a
dealer discount - but I'm not in the real estate business - I'm not
going to pay for leads. The profits on this equipment are just too
close.It's a little too early in the re-business to be paying out cash
to folks who don't get their hands dirty on the job.
	 We all work pretty close - there is no reason we can't help each other
out. I think where commissions are appropriAte they can be worked out on
a case by case basis - wrench to wrench.
	Frankly - I'm not sure this sort of thing is what the wrench list was
designed to facilitate.
	Best Ron    


Kenneth C. Falk, CCIM wrote:
> 
> John,
> 
> I know that you were only kidding (I hope), about bidding for the referral.
> That would be a self-defeating waste of time, in my opinion.  Better to set
> the fee up-front, that everyone would expect.  In real estate, it is usually
> 20 to 25% of what I would make on a project.  It doesn't have to be that
> high, because, in many cases, the margin isn't that much.  Maybe 10% is more
> realistic.  Setting the limit now would be more productive than getting into
> bidding wars or any hard feelings later because a negotiation didn't go ones
> way.  And territories sounds like a good idea.  That's how "big business"
> does it!
> 
> Ken Falk
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <cvsolar at aol.com>
> To: <RE-wrenches at topica.com>
> Sent: Monday, May 01, 2000 10:17 PM
> Subject: Re: wrenches self promotion [RE-wrenches]
> 
> > Yes, Need that map.
> >    I just received a request from a person in Longview, Texas.  Which one
> of
> > you is closest to this guy?  He will be building a home and wants to be
> > completely self sufficient without backup.... Lots of PV's & big battery
> bank
> > $$$$.  Who bids the highest for this lead?  Seriously, I will spend $ to
> send
> > him info and never hear from him again or I can blow him off and not
> respond.
> >  Looks like a quick email to him with a Texas wrench's email address and a
> > quick forward of his message to one of you guys might be an easier
> solution
> > for me.
> >
> > John Blittersdorf
> > Central Vermont Solar and Wind.
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