How to Build a Referral-Based Real Estate Business (No Paid Leads)

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If you’re a real estate agent looking to generate more real estate referrals, build a stronger database, and host a client appreciation event with a real estate referral program that grows your business, this conversation is a must-watch. In this interview, I sit down with Taley Hunt, a top-producing real estate agent who has built a business where over 50% of her closings come from referrals, without buying internet leads. Taley breaks down: - How client appreciation events drive consistent referrals - Why community-building creates long-term business growth - The exact types of client events she hosts (from photoshoots to movie days) - How she plans and promotes events throughout the year - How vendor partnerships dramatically reduce costs - Why human connection matters more than ever in an AI-driven world - How to turn your past clients into a referral engine We also dive into: - Scaling from solo agent to team leader - Building community in a new city with no sphere of influence - Why personalization beats automation as your business grows - How consistent appreciation leads to predictable inbound business If you want to future-proof your real estate business, increase referrals, and build a brand people truly love and remember—this episode will give you ideas you can actually implement. 👇 Drop a comment and let us know: Which client appreciation idea are you going to try first? Tayley Hunt can be found on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/realestatemomcoach/ 📰 SIGNUP FOR MY WEEKLY NEWSLETTER ➡️ Receive exclusive real estate tips, strategies and more! https://forms.gle/pJxBHMB7uJEtxLASA ------ ➡️ ABOUT JIMMY BURGESS Jimmy Burgess is the Chief Coaching Officer for HomeServices of America. He has been recognized as one of the Top 200 Most Influential People in Real Estate by Swanepoel and a prolific writer for Inman News. Jimmy is passionate about real estate coaching and is dedicated to helping agents grow and build the business of their dreams through his insights and strategies. ➡️ SUBSCRIBE ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCJtXjnxN6lO30cFicVHVHQ/ ➡️ FOLLOW JIMMY Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/jimmyburgess.ceo/ LinkedIn ► https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-burgess-6a930312b/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/jimmyburgessrealestate ----------- Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 05:59 Conducting Community events 07:45 Specific Type of Events - Valentines day photos - Easter egg hunt - Free ice cream - End of School Bash - Going back to school event (fund raising effort) - Movie Day - Fall Festival - Pie Giveaway - Santa Photos 10:44 Sending out Invitations in Advance with the Calendar of activities 11:52 DTD2 Method 14:15 Partnering with Local Vendors to sponsors food/merch/equipments 22:28 Message for all Realtors-Mom