My husband and I have been using these plastic boxes for 22 years!  I love using these and we have always prided ourselves in keeping our boxes full.  We make it fun if the sellers have kids ... asking that they make it a task to include the kids to go out to the box every day to see how many brochures are left and that when they get down to 5 a call or text to our office will miraculously make another 50 brochures appear by the next day.  Cooperation is the key.  We don't have empty boxes.  If you have empty boxes you are better off not having one at all.  It just makes us all look bad.

I haven't had one of these boxes out in years and can't remember the last time I saw one!

It's a losing battle.

I know agents the intentionally leave them empy because it generates phone calls telling them the flyer box is empty, at which point the agent has an actual interested buyer on the phone who took time to drive to the listing to check it out. A possible showing appointment is now in the works.

A little outdated technologically, but they do give the kids something to do.

Funny, it seems to be one of those things that Sellers love, and I continue to do them. I generally print a bunch, put 10 in the flyer box, leave 50 or so with the Seller, and when the box is empty, the Seller can put more in. They (misguidedly) seem to think it will help sell the house, and I don't mind doing it.

Mine have them for at least a nano second after I put them in - Oh wait, that is why I don't use them any more!

It is hard to keep them stocked up especially on vacant homes. On occupied homes I ask my sellers to keep an eye out and let me know when they are getting low. I had one seller that counted them daily and let me know when it got down to under ten.

Or listing agents who aren't checking on their listings

Is it kids or grownups doing what they are told - "Take one!"

Good morning Fred. I put them up in front of homes that we flip, they have sold homes for me.

that is correct. People come pick it up but never make offers or look at the house. Often interested by noisy neighbors wanting to know $.

I no longer put them up, as they get wet and stick together, People don't need them anymore.  If they want information, they will find it on the internet or call the number on the sign.  I would rather they call the number than to have a flyer anyway.

Fred,

I haven’t used a flyer box in years but when I did I gave the sellers the stack of flyers and told them it was their job to keep only a few in the box at a time but always a few. If you fill the box, it looks like no one is interested enough to take one. It was amazing how diligent the sellers could be.

Mine are rarely out Fred Griffin but that's because my very efficient secretary keeps making me fill them.

Very few in my area still use them.   Most use electronic services to broadcast information to your car radio.   Those that do use them give the seller some flyers initially and suggest the seller keep the box full, which includes copying the flyers if they need more. 

I have Fred Griffin 

haha Fred Griffin - may as well put dollar bills in them!

Stocking the boxes can be a challenge without help from the home owner.

I've seen a few around my area - I stopped using them years ago

I don't typically use boxes, unless it's a townhome or condo association that doesn't allow signs except in windows. I give the responsibility to my sellers to keep the box filled if I do use one and if property is occupied if they insist on it. Otherwise, not used at all. I believe the people use flyers like this to eliminate houses. I'd rather they call me.

Yes. When they do have some, I've generally promptly taken one. Back when I was "just" a neighbor and just curious. Now I look them up via MLS instead. :0)

Yes I have, but I would say more than 50% are empty.  Why not give extras to the sellers so they can fill, or check on them yourself?

To me it means someone isn't doing their job! 

I can't remember the last time I saw one of those!

Fred, I do not put out flyers anymore.    The kids do take them, along with all the neighbors, and with our smart phones, there is no need.   

I call all my listings on Monday and one of the question I ask is how many flyers they have left.  I refuse to have a empty box on one of my listings.

One of my listings has this problem.  I'm not a fan of them either.

I have, and usually the agent has assistants fill them.  A

True, most of the boxes are either empty or the flyers wet or crumpled.

if a listing agent is going to display brochures in a brochure box, keep it filled...that agent should be checking it daily....

Most have stopped using them here because of weather, bugs, kids, HOAs etc... It is easier to put a sign up with a website or number to call for details on the home.

I have seen many that are stocked with flyers.

Actually all of my empty flyer boxes are restocked on Thursday.

My advise to all agents is "Don't do flyers."   

Outdated technology. "Don't do flyers' 

The kids take them. "Don't do flyers." 

DON'T DO IT!

When they are empty they work against you. When full, they are not working either

Fred Griffin Give a flyer to all the neighbors so they won't have to take them to see the selling price. It does look silly when empty.

I do not use them any more.

I do use these and haven't in many years..very few out there in our area.

One out of a hundred times they have them. 

I agree with Lisa, I thought we were 'over' those? I got tired of whoever kept taking them. I made the sellers be resposible for the watching & loading & that didn't work either.

Have 2 left I think in garage - recycle bin?

If you are doing your job right the buyer should be able to Google the address & see it too.

This happens all the time. I use DriveByTech electronic sign riders since most everyone has a smart phone.

Yes.