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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 attended one today for my seller. I am happy to be there to support and share in the joy.

Jun 23, 2016 12:51 PM
Rainmaker
2,484,985
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

Absolutely

Jun 23, 2016 12:45 PM
Rainmaker
1,025,153
Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

If they are in the area - I attend ALL closings

Jun 23, 2016 10:07 PM
Ambassador
3,767,618
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

I attend closings for all of my clients.

Jun 23, 2016 02:59 PM
Rainmaker
699,440
Jeffrey Jones
AZ Home Seekers - San Tan Valley, AZ
AZ Home Seekers, azhomeseekers.com

We attend all closing signings for ALL our clients.

Jun 23, 2016 01:12 PM
Rainmaker
3,986,579
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I attend ALL closings

Jun 23, 2016 01:04 PM
Rainmaker
1,772,023
Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

Yes I always do.

Jun 23, 2016 12:15 PM
Rainmaker
1,774,768
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Yes, unless a mail-away

Jun 23, 2016 10:04 AM
Rainmaker
1,886,388
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Yes I do.

Jun 23, 2016 10:03 PM
Rainmaker
1,231,903
Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Absolutely for both sellers and buyers.

Jun 23, 2016 12:27 PM
Rainmaker
1,683,918
Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

I attend closings for both my Buyes and Sellers.

Jun 23, 2016 12:20 PM
Ambassador
6,946,917
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

I think that it is wise to be there.

Jun 23, 2016 11:42 AM
Rainmaker
1,525,666
Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

Yes I attend the closings for both, unless the seller has already relocated and signed the paperwork ahead of time.

Jun 23, 2016 11:41 AM
Rainmaker
1,153,799
Kevin J. May
Florida Supreme Realty - Hobe Sound, FL
Serving the Treasure & Paradise Coasts of Florida

When the opportunity arises I'm there.

Jun 23, 2016 11:29 AM
Ambassador
2,743,415
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

Every time.

Jun 23, 2016 11:28 AM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Yes I do.

Jun 23, 2016 10:21 AM
Rainer
56,784
LeAnn Sink - Realtor Knoxville, TN
United Real Estate Solutions - Knoxville, TN
#ThinkSink when you need an agent.

Always! Can't imagine not going and I don't understand agents who don't.  I want to be there from beginning to end!

Jun 23, 2016 11:55 PM
Ambassador
2,453,032
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

I attended absolutely ALL closings.  

Jun 23, 2016 11:44 PM
Rainmaker
2,275,984
Michael J. Perry
Fathom Realty - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

Always

Jun 23, 2016 10:13 PM
Rainmaker
944,875
Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

Absolutely! I attend closings for both, even if the sellers choose not to be present. I also bring many of the supporting documents, which have come in handy on occasion.

Jun 23, 2016 10:08 PM
Rainmaker
3,417,825
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

EVERY ONE, as the listing agent i work hard to bring about the sale and you bet i am there to see it close.

Jun 23, 2016 09:50 PM
Rainmaker
4,434,277
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Yes

Jun 23, 2016 09:43 PM
Rainmaker
3,627,477
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

You bet, sellers or buyers I attend every closing

Jun 23, 2016 09:24 PM
Rainmaker
893,575
Brenda Mayette
Miranda Real Estate Group, Inc. - Glenville, NY
Getting results w/ knowledge & know-how!

Yes!  :)   Getting ready for one right now.

Jun 23, 2016 09:20 PM
Rainmaker
8,426,937
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

In our market agents usually attend all of the closings.

Jun 23, 2016 08:59 PM
Ambassador
2,693,654
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

I attend all closings, regardless of the type of client.

Except for a few times when I was out of town and closings got rescheduled and I just couldn't make them.

Jun 23, 2016 08:39 PM
Rainmaker
2,236,146
Debbie Laity
CinaJones Real Estate - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County

Most of the time I do attend the closing...whether it's the buyer or seller. But sometimes we have to do a remote closing and client isn't there. 

Jun 23, 2016 11:49 AM
Rainmaker
1,209,377
Amanda Christiansen
Christiansen Group Realty (260)704-0843 - Fort Wayne, IN
Christiansen Group Realty

Yeah man.  Of course!  

Jun 23, 2016 11:41 AM
Ambassador
3,387,614
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

A closing is a closing is how I look at it.  I go to any closing I have with my client, be it a buyer or seller.

Jun 23, 2016 11:35 AM
Rainmaker
1,466,267
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Praful Thakkar It is customary to attend all closings here.

Jun 23, 2016 11:33 PM
Rainmaker
1,328,180
Donald Urschalitz
Lubeck Realty Group - Jupiter, FL
P.A. Realtor ABR RSPS North Palm Beach County

Every time, too many things can happen at the table.

Jun 23, 2016 10:46 PM
Rainmaker
5,277,454
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

I attend all closings.  If I have a schedule I will ask a colleague fill in for me.

Jun 23, 2016 10:21 PM
Rainmaker
1,027,707
Susan Haughton
Long and Foster REALTORS (703) 470-4545 - Alexandria, VA
Susan & Mindy Team...Honesty. Integrity. Results.

Yes, even if they are just going in early to sign in advance of the buyers.

Jun 23, 2016 07:53 PM
Ambassador
5,277,842
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

I always did back in MA, but here in CA we do not have a closing table - everything is handled behind the scenes. But I am sure to be in touch with my sellers as soon as the deed transfer to the new owners is recorded to congratulate them on their sale!

Jun 23, 2016 10:13 AM
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Cathy Hertler
Burns & Egan Realty Group, LLC - Billerica, MA

Of Course

Jun 24, 2016 05:20 AM
Rainmaker
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

No closings here.  We have escrow.  I take off my sign and lockbox and hide the key somewhere or title it to the buyers agent.  That's our deal here.

Jun 24, 2016 02:40 AM
Rainmaker
5,586,490
Barbara Todaro
Retired...Mentoring Newbies - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

those for whom I market do attend the closings....I always represented builders and their attorneys did the closings....

Jun 24, 2016 12:18 AM
Rainmaker
1,157,847
FN LN
Toronto, ON

The lawyers handle closings in my jurisdiction.

Jun 23, 2016 12:11 PM
Rainmaker
1,282,630
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

Only if they want me to be there.

Jun 23, 2016 12:01 PM
Rainer
25,768
Johnny Mitchell
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston - Raleigh, NC

Our agency encourages the Agents attend all closing. 

Jun 28, 2016 12:19 AM
Rainmaker
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Unless it is a mail away, I attend the closing!

Jun 24, 2016 11:45 AM
Rainmaker
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Frank Rubi
Frank Rubi Real Estate, LLC - Metairie, LA
FrankRubiRealEstate.com

Most of our closing are just down the hall. I will pass over there for coffee.SO yes I attend most of our closings. 

Jun 24, 2016 10:57 AM
Rainmaker
5,434,286
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

In Colo.  buyers and sellers are both at the closing table, I always attend.

Jun 24, 2016 08:16 AM
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Stephanie & John Webb
Latte Stone Realty LLC - Albuquerque, NM
Stephanie Webb Co-Owner, Latte Stone Realty, LLC

Yes, we attend closings for all of our clients.

Jun 24, 2016 06:23 AM
Rainmaker
5,516,842
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Absolutely!! Why would you not be there for support and enjoy the culmination of your hard work. That's the fun day!!

Jun 24, 2016 04:46 AM
Rainmaker
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Yes, I do, unless it was a mail-away signing for them.

Jun 24, 2016 02:53 AM
Rainmaker
291,069
Allie Angeloni
Long Realty - Oro Valley, AZ

If we are the LA we do attend our Seller's COE.  If we are the BA we do attend our Buyer's COE.  Both are never the same day nor time, as these two people do not necessarily meet each other.  If we are representing both sides, we go to two different COEs Praful Thakkar. 

Jun 24, 2016 02:04 AM
Rainmaker
4,907,205
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

There is no closing table in our market.   

Jun 24, 2016 01:30 AM
Rainmaker
1,618,024
Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

I do not attend closing for seller clients.

Jun 24, 2016 12:27 AM
Rainmaker
3,075,667
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Coldwell Banker Realty

no

Jun 23, 2016 11:15 PM
Rainmaker
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Kathleen Luiten
Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI
Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

Like Jeff Dowler CRS and Inna Ivchenko we rarely have face-to-face closings here. But I enjoy meeting my buyer clients to hand them the keys and I always call to congratulate my sellers.

Jun 23, 2016 06:49 PM
Rainmaker
1,676,207
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC • Short Sale • Probate

We do not attend closings usually, I meet usually buyers with recording is confirmed to hand them keys and thank for their business. 

Jun 23, 2016 04:48 PM
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