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Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

You can't talk to millennials, you have to text them.....

Feb 26, 2016 10:48 PM
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Brenda J. Andrew
ULTIMA REAL ESTATE - Willis, TX
Professional Realtor in Conroe/Willis, TX

Yes we have one living in our household, and she wants Sanders to win.  16 Years of experience talking.  When asked if she wanted to give half of her paycheck to a friend who wasn't working so they would have some money to spend, she said she wasn't a socialist.

Feb 26, 2016 11:54 PM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I haven't, although our millennial grandchildren are pretty conservative in their views. Many young people are more liberal in their 20's and get more conservative as time goes on. 

Feb 26, 2016 10:45 PM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

I've seen some of the videos of college students asked poitical questions and I'm really frightened that they can vote.  I also know some who know their stuff and I'm glad they vote!  Depends on the person and if they were raised to think and work for themselves, or to look for the "participation trophy" and got everything handed to them.

Feb 27, 2016 03:17 AM
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Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Yes.  Talked to one who felt he "worked his ass off" as a waiter working six hour shifts, three days a week.   He thinks if you have over a million dollars, you don't need it.  He does.  After all, he shouldn't have to work so hard.  No surprise, he loves Sanders.  My head was about to explode.

Struck that same chord in me that sellers and buyers who see what we make on the HUD and think we make money for nothing.   

Feb 27, 2016 09:36 AM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

To many are in the entitlement mindset.

Feb 27, 2016 03:17 AM
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Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Trying to steer clear of politics until it's over.  

Keep in mind that the Austrians voted for Hilter because they thought he was going make their country great again.  Remember the VonTrapp family crossed the Alps to escape Hilter's rule in Sound of Music

Feb 27, 2016 02:37 AM
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Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

I don't get into politics with anyone, it is a futile discussion in my opinion.

Feb 26, 2016 11:46 PM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

very frightening....but this entire election is one surprise after another.... I loved Christie (a little dirty but got the job done!!) now look what he's done....

Feb 26, 2016 10:49 PM
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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

Interesting Q. I just chatted with a favorite nephew who is a researcher in SoCal and deals with the Fed a lot. He seems to think, & I agree 100%, that the only thing you can be certain of is that you are being lied to from all directions. Politicians and pundits are playing to your fears, guilt, ego. Truth is seldom told, and even then, it's twisted to suit. Pretty damn wise 35 year old, huh?
I will grant that there are few like him and most are using emotions and not intellect to decide on political issues in that age group.

Feb 27, 2016 03:53 AM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

They still have 'sugar plums dancing in their heads'.

Feb 27, 2016 01:07 AM
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Val Evans
Scottsdale, AZ

Thankfully many of the millenials we know have their heads on straight and are not members of the FSA. They're young, ambitious, and have their goals set on what they want to accomplish in life. One of the kids we know is in medical school and invented a hair growth tonic for his bald dad. It's not pretty but it works.

Feb 27, 2016 12:15 AM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

I rarely talk to anyone about politics.  

Feb 26, 2016 11:08 PM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

The M's have been totally brainwashed by the Left.

  The Culture has indoctrinated them via movies, TV, Government (public) schools, and the Universities.   God help them... this country will be down the drain, and they will wonder how it happened.

  (The only M's who are "seeing the light" are those M's whose doors were kicked down last week by Federal Swat Teams, because they are not current on their Student Loan payments).

Feb 27, 2016 11:26 AM
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Joan Dickie
Keller Williams Premier Realty - La Crosse, WI
Keller Williams Premier Realty

No doubt!  Even scarier is listening to millenials who talk politics then say they don't vote.

Feb 27, 2016 03:30 AM
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

I try not to talk about politics with anyone.

Feb 27, 2016 03:26 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

I stay out of politics here and with my customers.

Feb 27, 2016 03:16 AM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Personally, I like what they say and I like their involvement. I think that their responses are more varied than Trump or Sanders.

Feb 27, 2016 12:53 AM
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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

"tad"?  try "extremely"  

Feb 27, 2016 12:52 AM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Can't say - haven't had any of those conversations with a millenial

Feb 27, 2016 12:32 AM
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Liz Wallace
Century 21 Sherlock Homes - Rockville Centre, NY
Broker C21 Sherlock Homes, Rockville Centre, LI, N

I don't talk about politics with anyone, I'm pretty much afraid of hearing what their views  are.

Feb 27, 2016 12:25 AM
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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

If you talk to them about the candidates, it is a scary situation for us all.

However, if you talk to millennial in an environment where they feel safe and chat bout their VALUES, the opportunity just might prove impressive, if one listens well.

Without fail the old believe the new generation to ALWAYS be incapable and has been recorded so for a thousand years. If the young are incapable, we must understand WE failed them.

 

Feb 26, 2016 11:01 PM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Don't try to put all of them in the same category.

Feb 26, 2016 10:46 PM
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

I agree with Anthony's take on this, they don't talk, just text. 

Feb 28, 2016 12:24 AM
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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

I avoid politics in conversation if I can.

Feb 27, 2016 10:24 PM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Coldwell Banker Realty

parked and reading

Feb 27, 2016 09:01 PM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Unless you are meeting them face to face, the best you can expect is texting!!

Feb 27, 2016 08:01 PM
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Kathleen Luiten
Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI
Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

I have many millennial clients and find it easy to relate to them. I've always had a fluid relationship to politics and social values so their views are not outside my comfort zone.

Feb 27, 2016 06:47 PM
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TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

 Sadly, millennial's have nary a clue.

Feb 27, 2016 05:58 PM
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

If I ever talk about politics and not happy about what the conversation going, I simply switch the topic. 

Feb 27, 2016 04:21 PM
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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

My older sister scares me more.

Feb 27, 2016 03:35 PM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Dennis Swartz - talks about politics should be avoided with the clients, even if we have the same belief as they have.

Feb 27, 2016 02:23 PM
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Sandra Graves
Keller Williams Realty - Folsom, CA
Realtor

Yes, I've heard a few surprising comments. But then I think, I was that age once. You think differently at that age. I know I did.

Feb 27, 2016 02:14 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Yes it is scary, very very sary.

Feb 27, 2016 01:04 PM
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Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

I had one of these conversations just this afternoon.  Sanders is a hero to the kid I talked to. 

Feb 27, 2016 11:54 AM
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Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I haven't had this pleasure. 

Feb 27, 2016 11:24 AM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I have read some of their views on Facebook and yes it is scary. I don't talk politics with my clients.

Feb 27, 2016 11:16 AM
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Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

my daughter is much more conservative than I am - and I am no liberal

She dislikes both likely candidates

Feb 27, 2016 11:07 AM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

I stay away from that subject.

 

Feb 27, 2016 09:26 AM
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Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

Yes I have. Many of them have also either visited Europe or studied there, or both and were influenced by some of those countries' politics.

Feb 27, 2016 09:05 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

I've heard a lot of scary comments.  ....and that was just from the candidates!

Feb 27, 2016 08:14 AM
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Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

I have found that most of the millenials are private about their opinions and speak as little as possible. 

Feb 27, 2016 07:17 AM
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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

Dennis,
Millennials have watched a lot of TV and movies. They have been through a lot. They want improvement, and now. I’m not surprised when they follow any “I’m mad” candidate.

Feb 27, 2016 06:23 AM
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Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

I listen and do not add my commentaries. We are realtors.

Are there liberal Democratic realtors or conversative Republican realtor who only serve those with their own view?

 

Feb 26, 2016 11:21 PM