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Rainmaker
5,116,528
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

No... not unless I know the clients very, very well and have more than a professional relationship with them. Otherwise, they appear unprofessional and juvenile and I'm neither of those.

Feb 03, 2017 03:54 AM
Rainmaker
914,098
Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

No, haven't used them yet.

Feb 03, 2017 03:53 AM
Ambassador
5,063,180
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Never. Not appropriate

Feb 02, 2017 10:26 PM
Rainmaker
1,037,687
Elyse Berman, PA
LoKation Real Estate - Boca Raton, FL
Boca Raton FL (561) 716-7824

It depends on the client.

Feb 03, 2017 03:21 AM
Rainmaker
1,157,791
FN LN
Toronto, ON

No.

Feb 03, 2017 03:13 AM
Rainmaker
679,404
Diana Dahlberg
1 Month Realty - Pleasant Prairie, WI
Real Estate in Kenosha, WI since 1994 262-308-3563

Depends on the client.  If we were already friends and/or became great friends in the process I might use emojis.  They are fun and a quick way to say something without words.

Feb 02, 2017 11:18 PM
Rainer
321,564
Melissa Jackson REALTOR
Trinity Premier Properties - Azle, TX
Helping You Make The Right Move

No, I don't with clients.

Feb 02, 2017 10:55 PM
Rainmaker
4,319,873
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

William Piotrowski - very rarely.

Feb 02, 2017 10:35 PM
Rainmaker
4,272,934
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Again it depends on my clients

Feb 02, 2017 10:23 PM
Rainmaker
4,906,660
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

I don't use them for any text.

Feb 03, 2017 04:23 AM
Rainmaker
518,797
Brenda J. Andrew
ULTIMA REAL ESTATE - Willis, TX
Professional Realtor in Conroe/Willis, TX

Yes

Feb 03, 2017 03:56 AM
Ambassador
6,424,592
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

No, I dont text my clients.

Feb 03, 2017 03:04 AM
Ambassador
5,258,239
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Rarely except with friends/non-business conversations.

Feb 02, 2017 10:47 PM
Rainmaker
151,633
Julie Larson Realtor® Sarasota FL 941-284-9826
White Sands Realty Group FL | 941-284-9826 | Serving Sarasota, Manatee & Charlotte Counties - Sarasota, FL
When you're thinking of moving...ThinkSuncoast.com

Sure I do!!! Of course, I'm someone who finds it hard to only use one exclamation point! It's just part of my personality.  

Feb 03, 2017 06:28 AM
Rainmaker
2,222,281
Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

No

Feb 03, 2017 05:46 AM
Rainmaker
4,584,196
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Feb 03, 2017 05:38 AM
Rainmaker
1,712,876
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Nope.

Feb 03, 2017 05:31 AM
Rainmaker
1,554,939
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

Not with new clients typically.

Yes, with my longtime clients, most have become friends too. Also, some of my friends become clients.

Feb 03, 2017 05:00 AM
Rainmaker
823,679
Susan Laxson CRS
Palm Properties - La Quinta, CA
Realtor in San Diego, CA & Naples, FL

It depends on my relationship with the client.

Feb 03, 2017 04:58 AM
Rainmaker
2,195,349
Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

every now & then

Feb 03, 2017 04:45 AM
Rainmaker
3,627,272
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Sometimes, it all depends on the client

Feb 03, 2017 04:39 AM
Rainmaker
1,513,143
Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

If they are I might but mostly no.

Feb 03, 2017 04:22 AM
Ambassador
2,459,243
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Very rarely. And usually only after the deal is done and they are actually friends. And even then I don't do that often.

Feb 03, 2017 04:17 AM
Rainmaker
4,434,177
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

No

Feb 03, 2017 04:06 AM
Rainmaker
1,045,440
Dave Martin (703) 585-4687
Fairfax Realty - Fairfax, VA
Making Realty Dreams a Reality #WeWillGetYouHome

That would depend entirely on the relationship with the client and the situation but yes sometimes I do

Feb 02, 2018 08:28 PM
Rainmaker
5,879,125
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Sometimes a smiley face.

Feb 06, 2017 02:02 PM
Rainmaker
3,988,013
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I have friends that like to use them in our personal communications and will use them with them. I don't do it with clients.

Feb 04, 2017 08:23 PM
Rainmaker
1,506,923
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Heck no!  Emojis have no place in business.

Feb 04, 2017 01:13 PM
Rainmaker
634,532
Kathleen Luiten
Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI
Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

Rarely and only if they have used them in previous texts to me.

Feb 04, 2017 11:56 AM
Rainmaker
7,870,816
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

No.

Feb 04, 2017 05:16 AM
Rainmaker
3,986,308
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Almost no texts

Feb 03, 2017 07:46 PM
Rainmaker
2,224,473
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

It depends on the client. 

Feb 03, 2017 06:38 PM
Ambassador
2,684,769
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

 I may reply with a smiley face or thumbs up.

Feb 03, 2017 04:35 PM
Rainmaker
5,773,239
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

No, they are informal.

Feb 03, 2017 03:41 PM
Ambassador
3,350,589
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

No.  Rare exception is when the clients are "friends". 

Feb 03, 2017 01:32 PM
Rainmaker
4,967,087
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

No I do not.

 

Feb 03, 2017 01:05 PM
Rainmaker
1,728,767
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

only with my Sandy!

Feb 03, 2017 12:36 PM
Ambassador
3,590,566
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Depends on if I know them well and/or we're already friends.

Feb 03, 2017 11:56 AM
Rainmaker
717,035
Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

If it is good news, I think a smiley face is okay with people you know very well.

Feb 03, 2017 11:24 AM
Rainmaker
991,752
Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

I do not - I can't stand these fads

Feb 03, 2017 08:57 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,132
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Never.  :-)

Feb 03, 2017 08:23 AM
Rainmaker
1,242,204
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

Absolutely not. Keep it brief and be professional.....

Feb 03, 2017 08:14 AM
Rainmaker
809,258
Kasey & John Boles
Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID
Boise & Meridian, ID Ada/Canyon/Gem/Boise Counties

Depends on the client.  I don't typically use a lot of emojis anyway for any texting besides a smiley face here or there. -Kasey

Feb 03, 2017 07:52 AM
Rainmaker
902,428
Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

Usually not really appropriate, but depends on individual.

Feb 03, 2017 07:05 AM
Rainmaker
846,475
Marco Giancola
Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL
Realtor (305)608-1922, Miami Beach Florida

depends on the clients

Feb 03, 2017 06:39 AM
Rainmaker
5,245,401
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Nope, not a fan!

Feb 03, 2017 06:27 AM
Rainmaker
1,466,257
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

William Piotrowski In my opinion emojis' are like signing something with x's below the signature. Not very professional.

Feb 03, 2017 06:21 AM
Rainmaker
5,033,921
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Depends on the clients..I have many who use them and some who are old friends. Other clients I wouldn't dream of using them.

Feb 03, 2017 06:10 AM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

No, I am not a teenager.  I keep it professional

Feb 03, 2017 05:39 AM
Rainer
150,466
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

Absolutely.

Feb 03, 2017 05:34 AM
Rainmaker
853,752
Brenda Mayette
Miranda Real Estate Group, Inc. - Glenville, NY
Getting results w/ knowledge & know-how!

Quite often... depends upon the relationship. 

Feb 03, 2017 05:13 AM
Rainmaker
3,071,589
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Coldwell Banker Realty

Sometimes - when appropriate

Feb 03, 2017 05:02 AM