What percentage of deals do you complete in which you never see the other agent? That is, the deal is completed by email or fax and you speak to them only over the phone?

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Richard Robibero, e-Pro, ABR, SRS, Selling Your Home as if it were My Own! (Panorama R.E. Limited)

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Dipti Thakkar

LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA

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Not many.

Jul 25, 2018 11:57 PM

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Burlington, MA

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Ajay Pandya

e-Merge Real Estate Unlimited - Columbus, OH

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Almost more than half! (And they don't see me either!)

Mar 08, 2018 10:35 PM

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Praful Thakkar

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Richard Robibero, e-Pro, ABR, SRS

Panorama R.E. Limited - Toronto, ON

Selling Your Home as if it were My Own!

Thanks Michael Jacobs .

Hence the reason I was asking. When the deal is for a rental at full asking I understand not wanting to meet up. The interesting part is the pruchasing of property. I find that we get deals done quicker when we are in the same room negotiating.

I'm really surprised by some people saying that the number of non face-to-face dealings are going down for them.

Mar 16, 2015 02:44 AM

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Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

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Bob Crane

Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI

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About half, maybe more.

Dec 18, 2019 11:38 PM

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Praful Thakkar

LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA

Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Almost 40%.

Mar 11, 2018 09:26 PM

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Bruce Walter

Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

Most of the time I do not see the other agent until the closing table. The exception being if it is a tricky inspection resolution or the listing agent has to meet us at a gated property that is vacant.

Mar 16, 2015 11:18 PM

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Sandra Cannon

Urban Provision, REALTORS® - Houston, TX

Tech Savvy, Paperless REALTOR, ABR & CRS

I almost never see the other agent. In fact, the last time was about two years ago when I had to meet a listing agent because she required receiving/distributing the OP/EM checks. I also do separate closings for my clients (so they're more comfortable), but I do make it a point to send a nice "thank you, pleasure working with you" email after the transaction funds.

Mar 16, 2015 12:43 PM

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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties

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Probably about 75%. I may know them but our paths just don't cross but we still stay in contact and work well together.

Mar 16, 2015 12:17 PM

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Kathleen Luiten

Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI

Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

About two-thirds now, which is more than in the past. I've increased my phone contact with agents though. At least that's voice-to-voice. ;-)

Mar 16, 2015 06:05 AM

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Gabe Sanders

Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL

Stuart Florida Real Estate

It seems to be happening more and more often. Though I do try and meet them at some point if possible.

Mar 16, 2015 05:46 AM

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Foster Smith Summerville

Carolina One Real Estate - Summerville, SC

Summerville & Charleston Homes for Sale SC Realtor

The majority of my deals are not done face to face. It is always via email, phone etc. unless the agent works in my office, and even then everyone is so busy it is mostly conducted via email and phone. Rarely see the agent until closing.

Mar 16, 2015 04:46 AM

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Dan Tabit

Keller Williams Bellevue - Sammamish, WA

Richard,

I rarely get to see the other agent. Since I started it's been overwhelmingly fax, then email and phone calls. Negotiations face to face can be great, but they also may allow for emotion to overcome reason, on both sides. The more methodical back and forth over a day or several days can allow reason to set in and sometimes, frustration with the process and a desire to just "get it over with".

Mar 16, 2015 02:59 AM

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Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

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Hi Richard -- I don't work with a lot of rentals but in some ways it seems more important to have some face-to-face meetings. Afterall, when a buyer purchases a home -- the seller is no longer involved with the home but with a rental/lease, a tenant and landlord/owner have an ongoing relationship even if there is a property manager.

Hmm. good question and interesting comments.

Mar 16, 2015 02:52 AM

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Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

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Hi Richard - I've never calculated the percentage but it's an indication of our society that people seem to prefer technology versus face-to-face interaction.

I think many transactions could be smoother if it were more personal. Emails, texts and even phone conversations put a distance(figuratively as well as literally) that can have a negative impact. Of course, there are times when people are truly a barrier to closing.

Mar 16, 2015 02:33 AM

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Cindy Davis

SD Home Source Realty - San Diego, CA

These deals are at least 35% of my business. The rest of the time, I may meet the other agent once, usually at a home inspection.

Mar 16, 2015 02:01 AM

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Sam Shueh

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close to 100% ...

Mar 16, 2015 01:52 AM

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Marty Davis

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At least half. I used to try to hand deliver contracts or other paperwork but it was a scheduling nightmare.....

Why do you ask?

Mar 16, 2015 12:38 AM

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William Feela

WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN

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About a 3rd and they are all bankowned homes.

Mar 15, 2015 11:51 PM

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Bill Dandridge

MKB, Realtors - Roanoke, VA

GREEN, ABR, GRI, EcoBroker

Like Annette, this type of deal runs less than 10% for me.

Mar 15, 2015 10:53 PM

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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041

ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL

Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Never see the other agent?

It has dropped from appr 25% to less than 10%

Mar 15, 2015 10:14 PM

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Thanks Michael Jacobs .

Hence the reason I was asking. When the deal is for a rental at full asking I understand not wanting to meet up. The interesting part is the pruchasing of property. I find that we get deals done quicker when we are in the same room negotiating.

I'm really surprised by some people saying that the number of non face-to-face dealings are going down for them.
Most of the time I do not see the other agent until the closing table. The exception being if it is a tricky inspection resolution or the listing agent has to meet us at a gated property that is vacant.
I almost never see the other agent. In fact, the last time was about two years ago when I had to meet a listing agent because she required receiving/distributing the OP/EM checks. I also do separate closings for my clients (so they're more comfortable), but I do make it a point to send a nice "thank you, pleasure working with you" email after the transaction funds.
Probably about 75%. I may know them but our paths just don't cross but we still stay in contact and work well together.
About two-thirds now, which is more than in the past. I've increased my phone contact with agents though. At least that's voice-to-voice. ;-)
It seems to be happening more and more often. Though I do try and meet them at some point if possible.
The majority of my deals are not done face to face. It is always via email, phone etc. unless the agent works in my office, and even then everyone is so busy it is mostly conducted via email and phone. Rarely see the agent until closing.
Richard,

I rarely get to see the other agent. Since I started it's been overwhelmingly fax, then email and phone calls. Negotiations face to face can be great, but they also may allow for emotion to overcome reason, on both sides. The more methodical back and forth over a day or several days can allow reason to set in and sometimes, frustration with the process and a desire to just "get it over with".
Hi Richard -- I don't work with a lot of rentals but in some ways it seems more important to have some face-to-face meetings. Afterall, when a buyer purchases a home -- the seller is no longer involved with the home but with a rental/lease, a tenant and landlord/owner have an ongoing relationship even if there is a property manager.

Hmm. good question and interesting comments.
Hi Richard - I've never calculated the percentage but it's an indication of our society that people seem to prefer technology versus face-to-face interaction.

I think many transactions could be smoother if it were more personal. Emails, texts and even phone conversations put a distance(figuratively as well as literally) that can have a negative impact. Of course, there are times when people are truly a barrier to closing.
These deals are at least 35% of my business. The rest of the time, I may meet the other agent once, usually at a home inspection.
At least half. I used to try to hand deliver contracts or other paperwork but it was a scheduling nightmare.....

Why do you ask?
Never see the other agent?

It has dropped from appr 25% to less than 10%