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Rainmaker
1,662,036
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Knocking on doors in our area can get one shot.

Feb 09, 2016 08:14 PM
Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

No, I would not expect that. I'm not a door-to-door salesperson or a peddler. If I had a client who was specifically interested in a community, I'd send out a letter to residents (but frankly so many agents are sending these letters now and have no real buyers, just trolling for listings, that I wouldn't expect any major response).

And what Greg Cremia said!

Feb 09, 2016 08:28 PM
Rainmaker
556,536
Greg Cremia
Shore Realty of the Outer Banks - Nags Head, NC

Is your buyer willing to pay the over inflated price the not for sale home owner will be expecting, afterall, their house is so spectacular that you have a buyer who wants to buy it site unseen. Try and watch how fast the owners head swells up.

Feb 09, 2016 08:20 PM
Rainmaker
5,217,427
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

No, I would not!

Feb 09, 2016 07:51 PM
Rainer
274,059
Curtis Evans
Cabin Realty LLC/ USA, Licensed in Louisiana - Golden Meadow, LA

No !!

Feb 09, 2016 07:18 PM
Rainmaker
1,239,901
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

Got a bunch of postcards in the mail. A solication trash on the front door with "no solicitation" signs in 3 places. If they knock I will go to city and notify the broker in person. There is a $350 fine w/o a permit(almost no one applies one).

Feb 09, 2016 01:27 PM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Yes, and you could contact people by mail.  A

Feb 09, 2016 01:20 PM
Rainmaker
4,572,620
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Knocking on heads(networking) is likely to get better results.

 

Feb 09, 2016 09:23 PM
Rainmaker
911,448
Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

No, but target mailings to communities I'm interested in might be a good strategy. placing ads in local papers might also help. Many HOA's have a community newsletter that sells advertising is another possibility.

Feb 09, 2016 08:47 PM
Ambassador
2,436,470
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Funny you should ask that. Normally, that would not be something I'd want to do, but I have clients who asked me to do that very thing.... There's a house they have seen and they are very interested. Soooo we shall see how this goes.

Feb 09, 2016 07:39 PM
Rainmaker
1,197,555
Peter Mohylsky, Beach Expert
PMI. Destin - Miramar Beach, FL
Call me at 850-517-7098

Much talked about but not done very offer. I.E. door knocking.

Feb 09, 2016 06:54 PM
Rainmaker
2,759,812
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

 Sometimes I think these numbers that are put out by NAR are very misleading. Yes we have hot housing markets, however with low inventory levels how can people buy? How can people sell?

Feb 09, 2016 05:13 PM
Rainmaker
3,986,258
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

No, at least not randomly

Feb 09, 2016 11:50 PM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

This has not been an expectation of a seller.

However, creating new inventory is a really good idea.

Knocking on someones door and opening with "Would you like to sell your house?" is not how I would or have started.

This is a high risk EXTREMELY dangerous, abusive activity.

NO real estate agent should do it.

Feb 09, 2016 09:15 PM
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

I will never knock on doors, even for a client. However, there are many other ways to reach them, just not going to intrude on their "lives" by dropping by.

Feb 09, 2016 09:10 PM
Rainmaker
4,434,127
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I do not knock on doors. 

Feb 09, 2016 08:50 PM
Rainmaker
2,538,633
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Goo morning Evelyn. I don't see that happening for the top agents, they will always do their fair share of business.

Feb 09, 2016 05:14 PM
Ambassador
6,393,609
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Yes, and if they did not and I really had to buy then I would be.

But as it stands I dont buy in a market where I have to pay full price so I would just pull out and wait.

Feb 09, 2016 01:25 PM
Rainmaker
2,363,566
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

yes!

Feb 09, 2016 12:47 PM
Rainmaker
1,525,616
Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

I think it might be worthwhile for agents to try and get business that way.

Feb 09, 2016 12:23 PM
Rainmaker
1,280,748
Donna Foerster
HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO
Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

I wouldn't.

Sep 18, 2016 01:57 AM
Rainmaker
979,496
Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Evelyn - I would have no problem doing that if my clients were to pick out a few homes they were interested in.

Feb 11, 2016 02:13 PM
Rainmaker
617,935
David Gibson CNE, 719-304-4684 ~ Colorado Springs Relocation
Colorado Real Estate Advisers LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Relocation, Luxury & Lifestyle residential

Evelyn,
Working past listings, etc. to a degree is ok, but beyond that would require payment by the hour.

Feb 11, 2016 08:08 AM
Rainmaker
32,051
Amelia Robinette
NoVa House and Home - Frankly Realty - Falls Church, VA
Education, Innovation, Service

Absolutely! Not only do I serve my buyer client, but get listings out of it as well. 

 

I love door knocking, especially in my hyper local farm. I've met so many nice people and make great contacts for neighborhood happenings, not just for business reasons. 

Feb 10, 2016 10:42 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

Yes, if it is a FSBO, but if the agent wants to convince someone to sell, then I would predict a very high price.  It depends on what the Buyer is willing to pay and what the CMA shows.

Feb 10, 2016 12:01 PM
Rainmaker
5,868,689
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

I have had a couple of buyers ask me to "do whatever it takes to find a place in this neighborhood", and have door knocked and put flyers out.    It worked.

Feb 10, 2016 10:22 AM
Rainmaker
1,503,028
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

In any market, I could see that happening.

Feb 10, 2016 07:31 AM
Rainmaker
140,768
Joan Dickie
Keller Williams Premier Realty - La Crosse, WI
Keller Williams Premier Realty

I haven't heard about it in my market.  I have volunteered to do it for my clients, and they are very surprised.

Feb 10, 2016 05:37 AM
Rainmaker
1,622,432
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

Some agents do, usually older agents, but we have many areas, where you are not allowed to door-knock or leave any solicitation material. 

Feb 10, 2016 04:34 AM
Rainmaker
900,278
Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

It's been done in our area in the 2004-2006 timeframe and it can work! 

Feb 10, 2016 03:24 AM
Rainer
3,685
Tammy Andrews
Fresh Start Seminars - Towson, MD
Free education classes for buyers-sellers

Absolutely! along with inviting communities to take a look at what is going on in the market as others are getting top dollar for their homes with the inventory shortage and low rates. So they can feel confident in selling their homes, invite them to get pre-approved for their next move.

Feb 10, 2016 02:05 AM
Rainmaker
1,209,215
Amanda Christiansen
Christiansen Group Realty (260)704-0843 - Fort Wayne, IN
Christiansen Group Realty

No way.  We have sold a few homes that weren't on the market because they fit what a buyer was looking for, but we knew the sellers.  

Feb 10, 2016 02:00 AM
Rainmaker
7,836,548
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

That may be wishful thinking.

Feb 10, 2016 12:01 AM
Rainmaker
2,781,303
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

We have all seen how things work in cycles It may be time for this to come back

Feb 09, 2016 10:56 PM
Rainmaker
1,466,207
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Evelyn Johnston Since I never cared to knock on doors, I wouldn't expect my agents to do it.

Feb 09, 2016 10:40 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

No - however - mailing a letter would be a possibility...

Feb 09, 2016 10:28 PM
Rainmaker
1,052,321
Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

We send out mailers to match our buyer with off-market sellers.

Feb 09, 2016 09:57 PM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

These days i just dont think it is safe to do or what home owners would want

Feb 09, 2016 09:40 PM