Do you wear a real estate name tag while working?

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Carol Ellis, Realtor, Your Hard-To-Sell Real Estate Expert (City Limits Realty, LLC)

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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA

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No. But I do wear a tag that says ... if lost return to ....

Nov 25, 2016 07:54 AM

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Scott Godzyk

Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH

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Not since mine went through the wash

Nov 25, 2016 04:44 AM

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Nina Hollander, Broker

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Jeff Pearl

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Not usually.

Nov 25, 2016 04:36 AM

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Charlotte, NC
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Gaithersburg, MD

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Jennifer Mackay

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I used to but haven't in awhile - that's one of my changes for 2017

Nov 25, 2016 03:51 AM

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Charlotte, NC
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Praful Thakkar

LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA

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Carol Ellis - I am just me - without the name tag.

Nov 24, 2016 09:30 PM

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Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC
Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

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Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

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No... I know who I am and how to find my own way home. My clients also know who I am.

Nov 26, 2016 06:11 AM

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John Pusa

Glendale, CA

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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties

Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN

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Not generally but I have plenty of cards and most people know me from seeing my photo on them.

Nov 25, 2016 08:48 PM

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Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

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John Pusa

Glendale, CA

Carol Ellis Generally, I don't wear name tag.

Nov 25, 2016 08:48 PM

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Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

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Barbara Todaro

Retired...Mentoring Newbies - Franklin, MA

Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

It's been decades....and very few in my office wear one....

Nov 25, 2016 02:23 PM

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Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

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Gita Bantwal

RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA

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No.

Nov 25, 2016 02:09 PM

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Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, CFSP

Big Block LPT Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA

Coastal San Diego, Veteran's & Retirees Services

I do when networking; when working in the field I often forget to put it on.

Nov 25, 2016 11:46 AM

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Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

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Richard Alan Naggar

people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA

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No dear....

Nov 25, 2016 10:06 AM

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Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA

https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA

Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

No. In 37 years on this earth, I have yet to forget my name! Even when I first turned 21...

Nov 25, 2016 09:15 AM

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Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

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Lyn Sims

Schaumburg, IL

Real Estate Broker Retired

No, I recently thru them out. I'm not a newbie & I don't care if anyone remembers my name at a company meeting.

Nov 25, 2016 08:46 AM

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Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

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Lise Howe

Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC

Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

no

Nov 25, 2016 08:39 AM

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Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

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Wayne Martin

Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL

Real Estate Broker - Retired

I know I should, but do not!

Nov 25, 2016 06:21 AM

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Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI

HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA

Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Thanks for the reminder; I need a new one.

Nov 25, 2016 06:12 AM

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Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

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Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA

Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

No. only at conferences.

Nov 25, 2016 06:01 AM

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Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers

Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ

Coldwell Banker Realty

no

Nov 25, 2016 05:43 AM

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Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041

ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL

Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Off course!

I do not limit it's use to working hours.

The better question would be, "Besides church and memorial services, when should the name tag not be worn?"

Nov 25, 2016 04:45 AM

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Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

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James Dray

Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

I hardly ever get out of the house without one. Even playing golf every Sunday with the same group I wear one. You just never know

Nov 25, 2016 04:42 AM

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Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

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Paul Antonelli

Antonelli Realty - Saint Cloud, FL

Retired Broker Owner; Antonelli Realty

All the time

Nov 25, 2016 02:09 AM

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Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

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Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

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I do not.

Nov 24, 2016 09:58 PM

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Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

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Bob Crane

Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI

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Only if I am going to a professional type meeting.

Nov 24, 2016 09:07 PM

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Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

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Joe Pryor

The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK

REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Never in many years but i do wear a REALTOR® pin when I have sport coats or suits on.

Dec 24, 2016 08:25 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 try to have our company name visible, but I don't wear a name tag

Nov 30, 2016 07:44 PM

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Evelyn M Epperson

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Johns Creek, GA

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No never!

Nov 29, 2016 03:58 PM

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Brenda Mayette

Miranda Real Estate Group, Inc. - Glenville, NY

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No. I don't. I do have one... wonder where it is....?

Nov 28, 2016 04:35 AM

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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

Only going to a seminar or class.

Nov 27, 2016 02:30 PM

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Patricia Kennedy

RLAH@properties - Washington, DC

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I do not.

Nov 27, 2016 02:21 PM

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Melissa Jackson REALTOR

Trinity Premier Properties - Azle, TX

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Yes, I wear mine most of the time.

Nov 26, 2016 09:34 PM

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Inna Ivchenko

Barcode Properties - Encino, CA

Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC • Short Sale • Probate

I used to, but not anymore. I should order a new one and wear it when I'm with clients or holding open houses.

Nov 26, 2016 12:08 AM

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William Feela

WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN

Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Almost always

Nov 25, 2016 07:34 PM

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Kris Swierz

Agency One - Seattle, WA

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No, seems really unpersonable to me.

Nov 25, 2016 04:02 PM

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Debe Maxwell, CRS

Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC

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I used to and got into all kinds of conversations with strangers in the grocery store! I think I remember Christine Donovan telling me about landing 2 clients in the dairy section during a grocery store visit one time!

Nov 25, 2016 12:59 PM

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Will Hamm

Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO

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always do and pick up clients from it

Nov 25, 2016 09:43 AM

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Richard Weeks

Dallas, TX

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Most times I do. I leave it my car so I don't forget.

Nov 25, 2016 08:21 AM

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Sam Shueh

(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA

mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

nop....

Nov 25, 2016 07:38 AM

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Michael Setunsky

Woodbridge, VA

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Carol Ellis No

Nov 25, 2016 06:41 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

Name tags are a good conversation starter.

Nov 25, 2016 05:35 AM

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Raymond E. Camp

Ontario, NY

Mine is on anytime out in punlic as I love what I do.

Nov 25, 2016 05:07 AM

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Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Yes I do.

Nov 25, 2016 05:03 AM

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Katina Hargrove 352-551-0308

Stake Your Land Realty, Inc. - Eustis, FL

Broker/Owner, SFR®, e-PRO®, GRI, AHWD, REALTOR®

Good morning Carol,

I do, people do notice my name tag. I do agree with Roy Kelley:)

Nov 25, 2016 04:56 AM

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Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

This is a smart business practice.

Nov 25, 2016 04:51 AM

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Susan Laxson CRS

Palm Properties - La Quinta, CA

California Real Estate Specialist

Yes, I have received business from it and it also makes it easier to get into the gated communities that surround Naples.

Nov 25, 2016 03:18 AM

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No. But I do wear a tag that says ... if lost return to ....
I used to but haven't in awhile - that's one of my changes for 2017
No... I know who I am and how to find my own way home. My clients also know who I am.
Not generally but I have plenty of cards and most people know me from seeing my photo on them.
I do when networking; when working in the field I often forget to put it on.
No. In 37 years on this earth, I have yet to forget my name! Even when I first turned 21...
No, I recently thru them out. I'm not a newbie & I don't care if anyone remembers my name at a company meeting.
Off course!

I do not limit it's use to working hours.

The better question would be, "Besides church and memorial services, when should the name tag not be worn?"
I hardly ever get out of the house without one. Even playing golf every Sunday with the same group I wear one. You just never know
Never in many years but i do wear a REALTOR® pin when I have sport coats or suits on.
I try to have our company name visible, but I don't wear a name tag
I used to, but not anymore. I should order a new one and wear it when I'm with clients or holding open houses.
I used to and got into all kinds of conversations with strangers in the grocery store! I think I remember Christine Donovan telling me about landing 2 clients in the dairy section during a grocery store visit one time!
Good morning Carol,

I do, people do notice my name tag. I do agree with Roy Kelley:)
Yes, I have received business from it and it also makes it easier to get into the gated communities that surround Naples.