What if your next real estate deal isn't coming from Instagram, Zillow, or another expensive lead source? What if it's already sitting in your phone?

In this episode of The Counter Offer, Meredith Alderson and Jenny Kim are talking about one of the most valuable assets in your real estate business: your database.

From client events and thoughtful follow-up to meaningful gifts, CRM systems, and staying connected long after closing, Meredith and Jenny share what they've learned about turning past clients into lifelong relationships and a consistent source of referrals.

They also get honest about the pressure to constantly find new business, why asking for referrals can feel uncomfortable, and how to stay top of mind without coming across as salesy.

Whether you're a newer agent building your database or an experienced agent looking to strengthen your referral business, this episode is a reminder that growth doesn't always mean finding more people. Sometimes it means taking better care of the ones you already have.

In this episode:

• Why your database might be more valuable than your social media following
• How to stay connected with clients without feeling salesy
• Client events and small gestures that make a lasting impression
• Using your CRM to build stronger personal relationships
• The importance of becoming a connector in your community
• How to generate more repeat and referral business
• Where to start if you haven't contacted your past clients in years

The Counter Offer is hosted by Austin real estate professionals Meredith Alderson and Jenny Kim, sharing candid conversations about real estate, entrepreneurship, branding, and building a business that lasts.

Connect with us:

Meredith Alderson | @meredithalderson.heyday

Jenny Kim | @jennykimatx

Produced, written, and edited by Adam Walding | @adamwalding.heyday

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