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Rainmaker
630,251
Ajay Pandya
e-Merge Real Estate Unlimited - Columbus, OH
Realtor Ajay Pandya

If it is under agreement, I do let the company know to change the rider.

Feb 26, 2018 08:49 PM
Rainmaker
4,272,548
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Come to think of it; I have lost a few deals when I stuck up a sale pending sign! Hmm

Mar 05, 2015 12:04 PM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

In that regard, I am superstitious.

Further I see not benefit in posting such a sign.

However, the seller of the Babe Ruth house insisted I place a pending rider.

In this case, every agent, every neighbor, every expert declared the house way overpriced. The owner did a 'selfie' in front of the sign posting pending, and will post their "I told you so' public announcement. 

Mar 04, 2015 09:46 PM
Rainer
279,878
Dipti Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
On a team with Praful Thakkar

Yes.

Jul 13, 2018 10:34 PM
Rainmaker
1,449,860
Cheryl Ritchie
RE/MAX Leading Edge www.GoldenResults.com - Huntingtown, MD
Southern Maryland 301-980-7566

That has always worried me. I would rather continue to get more sales calls just in case.

Mar 05, 2015 12:25 PM
Rainmaker
1,683,912
Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

Sure, we put Pending signs up. It tells the neighbors that you get things done.

Mar 05, 2015 10:02 AM
Rainmaker
634,482
Kathleen Luiten
Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI
Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

No, I don't bother with that. Many of my listings are in communities that don't allow signage other than temporary Open house signs that are removed by sunset every day. So there's no sign for those, just plenty of good marketing!

Mar 05, 2015 05:23 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,082
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I will once I'm pretty certain it will close.  Otherwise, I don't.

Mar 05, 2015 05:17 AM
Rainmaker
1,562,386
Carla Muss-Jacobs, RETIRED
RETIRED / State License is Inactive - Portland, OR

A listing agent might do that if they want to impress the neighbors with how fast they got it to under contract.

Mar 05, 2015 03:47 AM
Rainmaker
2,759,871
Lenn Harley
Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate - Leesburg, VA
Real Estate Broker - Virginia & Maryland

Shucks.  We've got a rider for every conceivable situation.  What agents need to follow is the rules for listing status in the MLS.

Mar 05, 2015 03:42 AM
Rainmaker
474,492
Bill Dandridge
MKB, Realtors - Roanoke, VA
GREEN, ABR, GRI, EcoBroker

I typically wait until the due diligence period is over, and all the inspections have been completed, repairs conducted, etc, before putting a "pending" sign on my listings.

Mar 05, 2015 03:03 AM
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5,049,488
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

I depends but generally I don't so I can continue to get calls. If a seller requests it I would

Mar 05, 2015 02:57 AM
Rainmaker
732,812
Tracy Lee Parker
RE/MAX DFW Associates - Royse City, TX
Buy*Sell*Rent

Depends on market type for me.....In a buyer's market I do not put a sale pending sign up to get buyer calls.  In a sellers market I do put sale pending sign up after inspections. We have low inventory so I want neighbors to see that I sold a home on their street! 

Mar 05, 2015 02:50 AM
Rainer
11,243
Debbie Jensen
KW Vermont - Colchester, VT

Vermont Sign laws do not allow sign riders that say "Pending" or Sold!  

Mar 05, 2015 02:31 AM
Rainer
327,000
Eileen Knode
Long and Foster Real Estate - Chester, VA
REALTOR

Never!  The last time I put a 'Sale Pending' sign on a propety, the deal fell apart before I could return to the office!   

 

Mar 05, 2015 02:17 AM
Rainmaker
977,386
Brigita McKelvie, Associate Broker
Cindy Stys Equestrian and Country Properties, Ltd. - Lehigh Valley, PA
The Broker with horse sense and no horsing around

I am superstitious, so I skip the "pending" rider.

Mar 05, 2015 01:33 AM
Rainmaker
4,572,645
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi John -- it depends --- typically after all contingencies have been removed, loan docs are on the way to be signed and funds transferred for closing are all significant milestones I like to see before putting a sale pending rider on a sign.  I prefer cautious in my approach not superstitious.  

Mar 05, 2015 01:03 AM
Rainmaker
1,153,794
Kevin J. May
Florida Supreme Realty - Hobe Sound, FL
Serving the Treasure & Paradise Coasts of Florida

The local municipality allows only a Sale sign to be displayed which is fine with me.

Mar 05, 2015 12:56 AM
Rainmaker
443,220
Cindy Davis
SD Home Source Realty - San Diego, CA

I'm the superstitious kind...deals can fall through. I would rather have backup offers in my pocket!

Mar 05, 2015 12:26 AM
Rainmaker
400,356
Jill Murty, Realtor - Orange County, CA
Movoto - Laguna Niguel, CA

Once the buyer signs off on contingencies, I can see putting a 'Sale Pending' or 'In Escrow' sign rider up.

Mar 04, 2015 11:54 PM
Rainmaker
4,434,127
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I am superstitious. 

Mar 04, 2015 11:05 PM
Rainer
148,989
James Brockway
Brockway Realty, LLC - League City, TX

Mark me down as superstitious!

Mar 04, 2015 10:54 PM
Rainmaker
938,637
Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

John, we do late in the game after we are through the inspection and the buyer has very solid loan commitment from the lender.

Mar 04, 2015 10:31 PM
Rainer
26,352
John Helmick
John Helmick Success & Ohio Property Inspection Services - Dayton, OH
Realtor Personal Growth/Success Coach

Annette Lawrence - THAT is hilarious!

Mar 04, 2015 09:51 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Yes, but make sure it will close before puting up the pending sign.

Nov 29, 2019 09:43 PM
Rainmaker
4,319,419
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Yes, I do.

Jul 15, 2018 08:55 PM
Rainmaker
3,988,007
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I do when contingencyies have been lifted and the seller is ready to stop showing.

Dec 27, 2016 07:51 AM