Tag Archive for: reviews

Is Yelp Dead?

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Using Yelp In The Middle Of Nowhere My kids, brothers, nephew, and I take motorcycle trips every summer, and I just got back from our recent excursion through the Colorado […]Read More

Can Borrowers “Roll Closing Costs Into The Loan?” 1,000 Five-Star Reviews!

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Buyers and agents frequently ask us if we can “roll closing costs” into the loan – particularly when buyers are tight on cash. Today was no exception when an agent asked if her buyer, with 100% USDA financing for a $94,000 purchase (in Texas, in case you’re wondering 😊), could roll his closing costs into his loan. Our answer was unfortunately “no,” but there are other options.Read More

Getting Good Reviews; Avoiding Bad Reviews; Best Platforms for Reviews

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I love it when clients flame me or JVM about pretty much anything for two reasons: If they are flaming me directly, they are not doing so publicly on social […]Read More

Nasty Fake Yelp Review – Follow Up; Yelp Horror Stories; Poor Yelp :)

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I received so much feedback from yesterday’s blog that I felt compelled to follow up today. The responses were so overwhelmingly anti-Yelp, that I actually thought to myself: “poor Yelp” […]Read More

7 Dangers From Falling for “Rate Quotes”

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Our borrowers come to us constantly with rate quotes from other lenders, and that is all well and good because our rates are very low and we love competition! What […]Read More

Great Tips for More Five Star Reviews! A Necessity!

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In 2018 and beyond, five-star reviews aren’t optional—they’re essential. From asking for reviews at closings to using tools like Reach150, Social Survey, and Google Reviews, here’s how top agents and lenders build credibility and drive referrals.Read More

Testimonials = Necessity; EASY To Get With Reach150!

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Much of our business success depends on referrals and online reputation, and prioritizing this part of our business is essential to thrive in today’s market. After trying many systems over the years, we found one that truly works — Reach150.Read More

We Don’t “Mansplain” or “Torture”

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Borrowers consistently praise JVM for respectful, thorough communication and a hassle-free process. Unlike other lenders, we don’t “mansplain” or make clients jump through endless hoops—we deliver clarity, speed, and an enjoyable experience.Read More

Beware of Fake Reviews! Amazon Suing Fake Reviewers; We Like Yelp

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When we first started requesting Yelp reviews, almost all of them (over 80 in all) were filtered and are still not shown. This is b/c of Yelp’s algorithms. We were […]Read More

Established Brands Unnecessary; Upstarts Use Reviews; Yelp Obsession

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Heejin and I spent most of the weekend watching "L2 Inc." videos on YouTube, and it wasn't just because we are geeks (OK - that probably is the reason). BUT - the videos are excellent because they are short (3 minutes), and extremely informative and entertaining. They are also invaluable for every business in 2016. We highly recommend them.Read More

146 Five-Star Yelps – Responsiveness Is Recurring Theme

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We recently notched our 146th Five-Star Yelp Review - unfiltered that is; we have at least another 80 or so that are filtered because the reviewers are not "frequent Yelpers." In any case, one of the recurring themes throughout all of our reviews (on Yelp, Zillow, website, etc.) is our responsiveness.Read More

Our 136th 5-Star YELP Review Says It All; Yelp Gets Business!

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With 136 5-star Yelp reviews and counting, JVM continues to earn client trust through speed, communication, and standout service in a competitive market.Read More