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Rainmaker
1,577,943
Karen Fiddler, Broker/Owner
Karen Parsons-Fiddler, Broker 949-510-2395 - Mission Viejo, CA
Orange County & Lake Arrowhead, CA (949)510-2395

yes, once and it was a weird feeling. Investor from Malaysia, met eventually. 

Nov 17, 2015 10:08 AM
Rainmaker
1,712,676
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Many times. Most of my clients are investors from outside the state and about 75% of the time never come visit even to see the properties.

Nov 17, 2015 08:15 AM
Rainmaker
940,545
David Alan Baker | Laveen & South Phoenix Realtor
Keller Williams Realty Phoenix - Laveen, AZ
Your local Expert

Several times actually.  Some buyers, some sellers.  Actually have a testimonial on my website from one of the sellers.  I don't recall ever having an issue.

Nov 17, 2015 12:01 PM
Rainmaker
2,362,977
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

I have sold a house without meeting my client who was the seller until closing

Nov 17, 2015 10:45 AM
Ambassador
3,727,873
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Only twice, and the buyers were parents buying for their student children. One sent his North American business manager to check the place out.

Nov 17, 2015 10:27 AM
Ambassador
6,393,609
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

I do have many clients who I have never had the pleasure of meeting, lots of phone calls, emails, etc.

 

Nov 17, 2015 07:12 AM
Rainmaker
4,572,439
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Yes --- I had a homeowner contact me because of blogging who lived out of state.  We spoke by phone and emailed throughout the transaction but never met face-to-face.

Nov 17, 2015 06:39 AM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Richard,

It was happening in Napa during the crazy times of prices going up!  We have not seen it since.  A

Nov 17, 2015 06:38 AM
Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

This I have not done. I have sold homes to clients that I picked out for them and which they had not seen, but never to someone I hadn't met. But I have sold listings numerous times when I've never met the seller face to face.

Nov 17, 2015 08:34 PM
Ambassador
3,164,294
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I've sold a house I never saw from a seller I never met to a buyer who has never been in my state. :)

Nov 17, 2015 02:23 PM
Rainmaker
2,224,473
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I have done that twice. One buyer I've still never met. The other buyers were a couple. I met them at the closing table. 

Nov 17, 2015 10:14 AM
Rainmaker
979,496
Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Richard - Yes I have. I got a listing from a client in Boston, who found me on the Internet. I actually worked with her to help her find some handymen to do some work on her home prior to listing it, and then had it sold before I even put a sign in the yard. It was a great experience.

Nov 17, 2015 08:34 AM
Ambassador
1,453,069
Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

It is happening more and more.  The high majority of my Buyers are from out of country.  I quite enjoy it !

Nov 17, 2015 08:31 AM
Rainmaker
443,220
Cindy Davis
SD Home Source Realty - San Diego, CA

Yes.  I just did that in fact!  It's hard to do but it can work!

Nov 17, 2015 08:06 AM
Rainmaker
5,216,825
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Yes, via photographs for a customer who had been transferred many times. Did not like it, but did it with a signed waiver of liability!

Nov 17, 2015 06:31 AM
Rainmaker
1,466,207
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Richard L. McKinney P.A. Never have.

Nov 17, 2015 06:12 AM
Rainmaker
1,725,996
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Yes, however, let it be said that I did finally meet them at the wolk-thru prior to closing.

Nov 17, 2015 11:01 PM
Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Absolutely.  Dozens in fact.  Investor Buyers.

Nov 17, 2015 09:32 PM
Rainmaker
634,482
Kathleen Luiten
Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI
Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

Yes, several times.

Nov 17, 2015 04:00 PM
Rainmaker
4,272,548
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Once in 17 years...

Nov 17, 2015 03:38 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

No

Nov 17, 2015 12:49 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

Yes many times. Many of my sellers are absentee and I have had buyers that sent a family member to make the decision.

Nov 17, 2015 11:18 AM
Rainmaker
617,935
David Gibson CNE, 719-304-4684 ~ Colorado Springs Relocation
Colorado Real Estate Advisers LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Relocation, Luxury & Lifestyle residential

Richard,
I have never had that happen. I would be a little concerned about liability.

Nov 17, 2015 10:40 AM
Rainmaker
536,943
Rose Mary Justice
Synergy Realty Pros - Dandridge, TN
Synergy Realty Pros

Yes from an out of state buyer on 2 occasions. Rather liked the process.

Nov 17, 2015 09:04 AM
Rainer
112,947
Vera Gonzalez
RE/MAX Suburban, Inc. - Sterling Heights, MI
Gonzo For Real Estate

Yes.  Sold a couple homes to an investor I never met. He lives out in California. 

Nov 17, 2015 09:02 AM
Rainmaker
175,614
Spirit Messingham
Tierra Antigua Realty - Tucson, AZ
Third Generation Full-Time Realtor® 520 471-6900

Yes.  Many times.  I attended an inspection today for an out of state buyer.  I already closed a transaction this year on a $400K propery the buyers bought without seeing it, or me.   Takes a lot of trust and I end up working with their friends/family too sometimes.

Nov 17, 2015 07:24 AM
Ambassador
2,178,603
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Yes... many out-of-state investors.

Nov 17, 2015 07:13 AM
Rainmaker
1,239,901
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

In short no.  Even with agents I find an opportunity to visit the agent. Woman gets an orchid. Man gets a coffee card.

Nov 17, 2015 05:35 AM
Rainmaker
1,525,616
Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

NO, I had people make an offer on a house contingent on coming to see it and then they got scared off by a nosy neighbor.

Nov 17, 2015 05:31 AM
Rainer
150,416
Michael Thacker - Re/Max Real Estate Center - Louisville
Re/Max Real Estate Center - The Thacker Group - Louisville, KY
Your best friend who just happens to be a Realtor

No, I can't say that I have. However, I did almost sell a home without the client having ever seen it. Sold before they got their finance in place, so didn't happen in the end. 

Nov 17, 2015 05:06 AM
Rainmaker
3,986,258
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I sold 8 parcels of land for a seller and never met in person

Nov 17, 2015 05:02 AM
Rainmaker
900,128
Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

I have not, but have heard of it happening.

Nov 18, 2015 12:28 PM
Rainer
67,369
Evelyn M Epperson
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Johns Creek, GA
A Tradition Of [Excellence, Trust & Service]

Yes I sold a newly built townhome in Lawrenceville Ga to a buyer in Florida.

He wanted photos so I emailed him lots of photos of the home.  His sister lived in the area and she viewed the home.  He signed a contract and he closed.

Nov 18, 2015 06:20 AM
Rainmaker
1,291,481
Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi
NMLS #216987, IL Lic. 031.0006220, WI Licensed. APMC NMLS #175656 - New Lenox, IL
708.921.6331 - 40+ yrs experience

I've gotten through an entire mortgage processing without coming face to face, Richard L. McKinney P.A. ... just finally meeting at the Closing table.  New-to-our-state buyers with jobs requiring travel were involved.  Neither of us preferred it that way, but it worked!

Gene

Nov 17, 2015 11:58 PM
Rainmaker
4,883,242
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Customers no, clients yes, many times.

Nov 17, 2015 11:19 PM
Rainer
140,560
Richard L. McKinney P.A.
Atlantic Shores Realty Expertise - Port St Lucie, FL
For Results that MOVE you on the Treasure Coast!

Thanks for all of the replies. 

I have listed many properties and sold them without actually meeting the seller and have sold approximately 20 or so as a buyers rep without ever meeting the buyer. These were mostly investments that I ended up re-listing.  

Nov 17, 2015 10:24 PM
Rainmaker
699,277
Chris and Dick Dovorany
Homes for Sale in Naples, Bonita Springs and Estero, Florida - Naples, FL
Broker/Associate at Premiere Plus Realty

Absolutely.  We do it all the time.  Sight unseen.  I've also taken listings where I've never met the owner.

Nov 17, 2015 09:25 PM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

no, I can't ever remember doing that..... 

Nov 17, 2015 09:23 PM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Yes I have had sellers who own vacation homes that are ready to sell. Everything is done by email and back long ago, fax or even mail. 

Nov 17, 2015 09:14 PM
Rainmaker
7,836,425
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Yes. However, associates took the contracts to be signed.

Nov 17, 2015 09:04 PM
Rainmaker
4,434,127
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

No.

Nov 17, 2015 08:59 PM