u/Decent-Print7590

Is it okay to ask a client to refer you to other clients/lenders? I’ve got a good relationship with a few chief appraisers. One is at pretty big regional bank that I do a lot of work for in my territory, but there are a few lenders that do a lot of commercial lending in my market area that I can’t seem to crack into their panel. I assume this chief appraiser (been in the role for 20+ years) knows the right people at his competitors given their conference attendance and experience. But is it improper or wrong to ask him to put in a good word for me or make the connection?

This is for commercial appraisal work, not residential, if that matters.