Isn't that right out of Joe Pesci's mouth from one of his movies?

I don't ask this question for the general public but I ask others with those who I am engaged with in conversation.  

I am never that obvious.... I'm more in the Tammy Lankford "school of thought" in this regard.

I think I should do that as many people I know do not know I am a realtor.

NO...after speaking with me, they have to put one and one together

I always ask when the time is right, i dont force it and dont become a pain, but if opportunity allows, i ask. 

I ask it 10 times per day minimum during my CEO power hour calls. Oh by the way Gary Coles (International Referrals) , if you, a friend or family member were to buy or sell real estate in San Diego, do you have a Realtor you'd refer them to? I'm never too busy for your San Diego County Referrals!

In one form or another I do but it depends on the situation. 

More often, someone cool will say to me, "I just sent someone to you."

Good morning Gary. The question that I ask everyone and anyone, "Who else do you know that needs my help?"

No, I do not usually ask..., but I should ask this question more often! 

Gary Coles (International Referrals) - It's not as often as I should ask to generate more referrals.

Though I do ask - when I feel little comfortable with the person.

I don't phrase it that way, but I let them know how important their referral business is to me.

The longer I'm a Realtor the more often I ask.  Like the saying goes, "a faint heart has never won a fine lady"

Not often enough Gary Coles (International Referrals) 

i suppose we dont ask enough... i prefer to ask : do you know anyone of your friends that may need assistance with real estate?

I don't say it just like that but a similar question almost every time I work with a someone and even prospects and friends that are not in the market now.

not as often as I should!

I try to get that in the conversation always and then leave the people with a few cards

I replaced the "Do you know" with "Who do you know", after asking the question, pause, then I may make suggestions to trigger their memory(teacher, neighbor etc). Then, they will receive a handwritten postcard from me as well offering my services. I do ask this question only if I already have an established relationship with the individual, not general public..that would be awkward and too desperate for me.

It's rare that I'll ask that question to the general public.  It sounds so desperate if it's just someone I've met or a server at a restaurant.  I build relationships and during that time my profession will come up.  

Never.

What conversations with the public??!! 

Gary Coles (International Referrals) When the question arises during a real estate discussion with a potential client.

I do not ask the question.

Not as often as I should!

I like Joe's q and need to incorporate that.

 Good morning Gary. I like the way that Joe presented it.

I don't as much as I should. 

I don't usually ask that but I give out my business cards often.  I gave two out tonight at a restaurant.

I ask that question any time I get a chance.

After I get to know people fairly well, I ask this all the time. 

If I can work it into the conversation naturally. 

Very often, it is a good habit to get into.

I only ask that in jest --- usually someone will bring it up.

Not very often. 

Gary,
IMHO, that question is similar to what multi-level marketers ask. I have ways that aren’t as in your face to start a conversation about real estate.

Not often but my bride does it all the time.  She's the outgoing one.

It's a good question to ask of anybody. My first listing was from a woman in my gym, I overheard her talking about selling and piped in.

I am doing it right now in a campaign on my business page with an ad but I have included a twist to the campaign. I got 1300 people to see the ad and 8 likes and then I sent the people who liked it a message.

"Do you know anyone who needs help in this situation?" is the question I present. Clearly the setting of the stage conversation preceding is really important.

That would be about 90% of the time.

I don't ask the question. I probably should.

Gary - I never say that, and wouldn't say it in that way, ever. However, this is something that I certainly need to work on.