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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I once was stopped for not observing the school speed limit and had a buyer in the car. At the time I passed the blinking light indicating to slow down, the light was not yet on, but it came on after I passed it. My client backed me up in saying that there was no slow down warning at the time we entered the school zone.

But I have been rear-ended twice by clients who were following me and driving too fast.

Jan 24, 2016 08:33 PM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Never and I am very thankful for that. I hope my clients think I am a safe driver.

Jan 24, 2016 12:54 PM
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Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Nope.  I was once in a license check with a buyer in the car and that jackass told the officer I'd kidnapped him to be funny.  Good thing I both knew the officer and he knew I was a real estate broker.  

Jan 24, 2016 12:27 PM
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Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Buyer in a lead car, I'm following in a long line of traffic.  I get pulled out of all the cars.  I explain I was following my client.  Whatever.  Got the ticket and my buyer laughed at the explanation as to why I was late.  The cop, by the way, said the only reason he nailed me was that he recognized the magnets on my car from speeding earlier that day.  Need I even tell you the magnets were in the trash that night.

Jan 24, 2016 11:33 AM
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Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

No. BUT. One time I was trying to get the right angle for a pic of a property on the highway. So I was in my truck, with the dog, in the center lane. I kept creeeeping forward . . . and then I realized Sheriff was behind me, light on, laughing. I got over and by the time he got to me, we were both laughing. You can't be in the center lane that long, apparently. 3:) No ticket.

Jan 24, 2016 08:53 AM
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Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

I haven't been pulled over for speeding when I was showing houses but I was pulled over once when on our office property tour.  I didn't even get to my own listing to open it for the other agents.  How embarrassing.

Jan 24, 2016 08:48 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Not yet, but someday it may happen, just do what i always do when stopped and move on.

Jan 24, 2016 08:47 AM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

No & I'm really surprised with the way I drive. Now that I've written this ... you know what will happen this week?

Jan 24, 2016 08:46 AM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hasn't happened yet and sure hope it won't. I would be mortified! I try to be extra careful when out with buyers, whether they are in the car or following me. I have made some goofs with my GPS, however

Jan 24, 2016 08:35 AM
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Brenda J. Andrew
ULTIMA REAL ESTATE - Willis, TX
Professional Realtor in Conroe/Willis, TX

I can honestly say this hasn't happened to me yet.  I did however get pulled over speeding one day on the way to a closing.  The officer asked where I was going so quickly and I said, to a closing.  He let me off with just a warning!

Jan 24, 2016 08:23 PM
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Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho
Sandpoint Realty LLC - Sandpoint, ID
North Idaho Real Estate - 208-255.6227

Fred I have to tell you.  Some great belly laugh questions lately.  While I enjoyed a good laugh I must say NO to the question.  Mark

Jan 24, 2016 01:44 PM
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Anita Allen
Levin Rinke Realty - 850-377-4410 - Pace, FL
Your Realtor for NW Florida, Pace/Milton/Pensacola

No and I hope I don't. 

Jan 24, 2016 12:53 PM
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Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

No, I haven't had.  I would be so embarrassed!  I don't put people in my car.

Jan 24, 2016 12:38 PM
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Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

the buyers were behind me - it was mortifying!

Jan 24, 2016 11:12 AM
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Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

No and I hope that never happens.  That would be Really embarrassing!

Jan 24, 2016 10:46 AM
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Women of Westchester Working Together
Women of Westchester Working Together - West Harrison, NY
Women helping Women get ahead

As I don't have buyers, that's not an issue.  But, yes, since I've had this business, I've gotten pulled over way too often (or parking tickets).

Jan 24, 2016 10:14 AM
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Thank goodness no Fred Griffin 

Jan 24, 2016 10:14 AM
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Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

Pulled over, no.  But was showing a 20 acre listing of ours and when I came down the hill with the buyers there was a cop waiting on us next to our parked cars.  Apparently one of the neighbors had called.  Had to show him my ID and point out the name on the sign.  Honestly all kind of ridiculous.  We hadn't done anything to even have that level of scrutiny.  Bill

Jan 24, 2016 08:51 AM
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John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Not with clients in the car.  If so I'd remain calm, take the ticket and move on.

Jan 24, 2016 11:59 PM
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Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

Thank god I have not had that happened.... 

Jan 24, 2016 10:08 PM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

That is what cruise control is for. I did just get surrounded while changing the locks and taking pictures of a new vacant REO listing though

Jan 24, 2016 09:51 PM
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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

Oh my, one of my nightmares that I have. ha ha ha!! 

Jan 24, 2016 08:46 PM
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TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

 Good morning Fred Griffin . I have never been in that situation.

Jan 24, 2016 05:19 PM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Fred Griffin with buyers in my car or when they are following me --- now that has never happened so far....

Jan 24, 2016 03:06 PM
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Martin E. Kalisker, Esq.
Natick, MA
Real Estate Law From A Practical Perspective

Lol Tammy Lankford ! I haven't been pulled over, but I did get side swiped by a negligent third party (subsequently proven) with my buyer client in the passenger seat who was texting away when we got hit on his side. Unfortunately, and despite my protests, he told the cops that he that that I might be at fault...and then he asked to go by ambulance to be looked after even though he didn't complain of a single ache or scratch.

Jan 24, 2016 01:28 PM
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David Gibson CNE, 719-304-4684 ~ Colorado Springs Relocation
Colorado Real Estate Advisers LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Relocation, Luxury & Lifestyle residential

Fred,
I never had but if I did it would be because I was going to slow.

Jan 24, 2016 01:11 PM
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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

No, but I've had several close calls

Jan 24, 2016 11:38 AM
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Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

Never in that situation .

Jan 24, 2016 09:04 AM
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Linda Guess
Keller Williams Tri-Lakes Branson, MO - Branson, MO
Branson area real estate sales.

It hasn't happen to me.

Jan 24, 2016 08:40 AM
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Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Fred - Cross my fingers, that has not happened, and I hope it doesn't.

Jan 26, 2016 03:06 PM
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Evelyn M Epperson
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Johns Creek, GA
A Tradition Of [Excellence, Trust & Service]

Never when showing.

Jan 25, 2016 07:39 AM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

No, Maybe should have been but not yet.

Jan 25, 2016 07:20 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Thankfully, No. I rarely have clients following me. Generally, they are in the car with me.  After reading Nina Hollander comment ... I don't want them following me.

Jan 25, 2016 05:27 AM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

No. I have not had that experience, thankfully.

Jan 25, 2016 02:14 AM
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Fred Griffin Fortunately, I have never had this happen.

Jan 24, 2016 10:52 PM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Never had the experience, so cannot share!

Jan 24, 2016 09:55 PM
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Good question.  No I have never had that happen to me.

Jan 24, 2016 09:36 PM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

No.

Jan 24, 2016 08:32 PM