1,614,223
Karen Jones Lewis, MBA, Realtor I truly like you.
While you are at it, have an App where they then fill out an offer and mail us a check. LOL!!!
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Ryan Huggins - Thousan...
Thousand Oaks, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Eve Alexander
Tampa, FL
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
1,097,545
No. If I'm a seller I'm not letting that happen. Buyers touring on their own? Not much could go wrong there. LOLLL
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JoAnn Moore
Georgetown, DE
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Mimi Foster
Colorado Springs, CO
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
5,474,939
I know it's being used but, it screams of future litigation - all buyers can't be licensed and bonded as we are and herein lies the problem. Even with bonded agents, we hear about stolen money, drugs and other valuables.
I would NEVER allow someone to go into my own home without being escorted by a licensed, bonded real estate agent - EVER!
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JoAnn Moore
Georgetown, DE
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Mimi Foster
Colorado Springs, CO
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
280,599
Sure. And then they can write their own offers and negotiate their own deals. I mean you see on HGTV how easy this job is. You don't really need an agent. (Sarcasm ends)
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
2,704,537
Agreed, it will happen. But who has the liability when unescorted "Buyers" steal, damage, or get injured while touring a house? The lockbox issuer? Who?
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Eve Alexander
Tampa, FL
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
2,117,144
I don't see sellers becoming comfortable with buyers touring through their house without an agent accompanying them. I just don't.
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JoAnn Moore
Georgetown, DE
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
1,049,541
RUN, FORREST, RUN!!!!
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
1,525,616
Bad idea for many reasons!
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JoAnn Moore
Georgetown, DE
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
5,156,218
We are heading in that direction but I sure would be concerned about the potential risks.
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
3,988,138
I don't have any sellers, even those of vacant homes that want buyers wandering around inside without an agent. I don't see that happening.
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JoAnn Moore
Georgetown, DE
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
5,774,095
Technology has a place, but we cannot forfeit instinct and humanity. I think this does.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
1,466,257
Karen Jones Lewis, MBA, Realtor No way!!
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
2,564,213
If I were the seller I'd say "no way!" I don't want people coming into my house by themselves and wandering around with a real estate professional with them. How do I know if they are legitimate buyers?
And if I were a buyer, I'd feel funny wandering around someone else's house without a professional with me. What if the cat got out? What if something broke? What if someone else was in there and broke something and I got blamed? What if a door was left unlocked? What if something was stolen? etc etc.
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Mimi Foster
Colorado Springs, CO
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
809,308
I see technology such as Matterport virtual tours and virtual reality home tours as a thing of the future more so than everyone allowing strangers into their homes unaccompanied. We are licensed, fingerprinted and background checked for a reason. -Kasey
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JoAnn Moore
Georgetown, DE
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
787,204
Whoa, you can't be serious. We are haning on by a thread and having access to homes and the right to enter with our clients is about the last thing that makes us important. We would be back to days in which agents were the only ones to show their own listings. You must be having a terrible day. I hope things improve quickly for you.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Mimi Foster
Colorado Springs, CO
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
3,927,358
There is always room for a "new" way to do business. It will not be something I will ever embrace.
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JoAnn Moore
Georgetown, DE
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
3,416,372
Sellers are not going to want strangers walking in and out or around their homes without anyone there. I get hired to list a home more time sthan not for the full service i do offer and how that makes the seller more at ease.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
1,472,185
I know that it is already happening and I don't mind: I dislike showing Buyers property. As long as the Sellers are happy with it, I'm happy too.
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Susan Emo
Kingston, ON
3,986,473
I would not be letting a non-licensed person go into a home not even a vacant one
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
756,635
Probably the trend is there, Karen. However, how would you trust that the seller's personal possessions will remain in the home with unaccompanied buyers walking through and poking their noses into closets, drawers and shelves? And having an expert to point out potential issues or positives about the property? I don't like it, but I see it may become an option for some in the future.
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
6,662,159
I am sure that it will be happening soon, with a special lockbox and video cameras in the house a zillow agent will be able to handle many more clients than the current full service agents are handling.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
5,288,738
Seriously? I'm sitting here gob-smacked! First of all, if you're a listing agent responsible for your client's property you would allow strangers to wander through with an agent representing them? Second, if you're a buyer's agent and not there with your clients, how do you read body language, how do you personally see if the house is right for your clients so you can properly advise, etc?
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Mimi Foster
Colorado Springs, CO
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
5,095,750
I don't think our state real estate commission would think that is a good idea.
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Mimi Foster
Colorado Springs, CO
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
3,627,372
Liability issues abound. Your call, but not in my area.
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
1,513,143
We wnet from 3X5 cards, to lists to the MLS, to the internet and if this happens I see problems just like spammers trying to get our information!
This what may happen if humans are to survive:
Zager And Evans - In The Year 2525 - YouTube
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Mimi Foster
Colorado Springs, CO
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
146,655
Buyer's agents whose main function is driving around and opening lock boxes are doing it wrong. Rather than replace them with lock boxes for the gernal public, I would suggest they learn how to ask questions, listen, help, and sell. ...and use a brokerage agreement and retainer if it's necessary to secure compensation.
By the way, the public lock box and text for code is already in use by a certain brokerage with vacant properties.
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
1,260,083
All finger printed and no criminal history?
We have seen preospects walk around with other agents Supra. Some are given their agents cards to hand out when asked. I call the agent urge them not to lose their license.
With the technology and internet there is little need to have a buyer agent. I suspect the buyer agent commission will be significantly reduced and buyer go call the listing agent wanting to make an offer.
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
151,733
I can see it happening. Not sure how I feel about it, but time will tell!
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
259,105
Oh H*ll no! The liability issues alone should put a stop to that. And it is incumbent on you to control the engagement with your clients. I NEVER take clients out to look at houses. I will, nowever, take them out to buy their house.
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Mimi Foster
Colorado Springs, CO
1,869,168
Old topic been discussed ad nauseum. Too much liability regarding that lockbox scenario. Some agents feel it's great but those are part timers or agents that feel having their own lockbox is a hassle for some reason.
Always thought of it as not having a car & being a taxi service.
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
2,246,038
3,074,289
Already happening here - see opendoor.com and scroll down to "Buying".
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
1,713,581
I use Rently boxes now for rentals and I look forward to doing it on other proeprties.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
2,840,724
If people become educated & trained in to do the work...agents will earn less for doing less is one thought.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
1,045,915
awful idea for so many reasons
I appologize but as I am very late to this post I'll just say looks like you have enough answers to work from.
4,322,035
4,273,331
That is the first step to take us out of the loop. The liability is crazy...
508,397
It's already happening with Open Door and Offer Pad homes. I say good luck with that. I don't see that business model working or surviving.
5,177,015
Next thing you know we will be out of business. but good thinking out of the box.
1,749,577
1,535,414
Saw that lock box on Shark Tank. Barbara Corcoran did a deal with them (no joke). Too many issues with letting strangers into your home for me to ever sign off on using one on my listings.
In addition, I don't have the "waste time and gas" issue. I pre-screen the homes so I'm only showing the top five or six homes. They pick one and we write paper by the end of the trip.
5,584,478
3,421,649
If I am a seller or the agent representing a seller That. Is. Just. Not. Going. To. Happen. NOT EVER!. That is just a NIGHTMARE waiting to happen.
1,007,423
4,800,282
I don't care for the idea of taking the personal interaction out of the equation.
5,460,208
What do they need you for? Nothing! The lockbox service will charge a fee and some paralegal can negotiate the contract. And, the buyer has no one to guide them. Just perfect!
921,504
NAR who?
Buyers and sellers want choices.
The NOW WORLD attempts to PROHIBIT agents from offering buyers and sellers real choices but choose to impose greater control and restriction on agent Independence. Such arrogance of the NOW WORLD dominating forces have created blindness that the real estate marketplace will not tolerate for long.
There is a change coming and it's long overdue.
1,618,024
8,125,230
4,721,936
The world is constantly changing...hold on it's going to be an interesting ride.