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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS, South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker! (Fathom Realty Washington LLC)

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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
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     I don't see as many requests for that in the showing remarks as I used to.

      I leave one in an occupied house as a courtesy to the seller (or tenant), so they will know who was in the house.

Aug 13, 2017 02:37 PM
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Belinda Spillman
Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado - Aurora, CO
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If the listing is vacant, many times the showing instructions say DO NOT leave a card.

Aug 13, 2017 02:53 PM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
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Some sellers REALLY want those business cards - it indicates that a showing has occurred and when they return home, they know that no one is going to surprise them entering their home for a late showing.

However, most agents don't leave them. I heard the other day that new agents think "that's old school!"  Really? I don't think it's old school at all - it's common courtesy!

Aug 13, 2017 03:40 PM
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Gloria Valvasori, Accredited Senior Agent
BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS REAL ESTATE SIGNATURE SERVICE - Mississauga, ON
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It is not a requirement, but is generally considered a courteous and professional thing to do.  Most agent in my area do leave them... I always do...Its helpfupl for the Seller  too as they have confirmation the agent was there.

Aug 13, 2017 03:20 PM
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Alan May
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL
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Nope.  In fact, in our region it's frowned upon... some agents feel it's tantamount to solicitation... (you know... the "if you can't manage to sell your property... please remember my name... I'm the one who showed your property three times!").

Aug 13, 2017 02:56 PM
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Bob Crane
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It is expected here too.

Aug 13, 2017 02:55 PM
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Gary 'Banana' Houghtaling
Phoenix Property Shoppe - Phoenix, AZ
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Most agents don't leave them Paul.  We use showing time all the time so we know who is coming and going in our listings and that is more important to us as we have all their contact info upfront.

Aug 13, 2017 02:43 PM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

It's not required per se but it's a best business practice. I guess people think they are a hassle now.

Aug 13, 2017 04:49 PM
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
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No. I typically do leave a card out of respect. But honestly most agents do not.

Aug 13, 2017 04:14 PM
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Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
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We are, but I agree with you, Paul S. Henderson, CRS, REALTOR®, not everyone is doing this.

Aug 13, 2017 03:06 PM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
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There's no rule about it but a common courtesy, and may be not so common. With lockboxes there is a record of who was there and when. I always do so sellers I made the appointment with know I was there.

Aug 13, 2017 03:03 PM
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Hella M. Rothwell, Broker/Realtor®
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It's common courtesy to let the home owners and their agents know who was there.

Aug 13, 2017 02:56 PM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
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It's considered a courtesy here to leave a card in an occupied home so that homeowners know the agent has been and gone. But there's no hard and fast rule about doing so. I'd say two thirds of the agents who show my propeties leave a card and I personally always do so.

Aug 13, 2017 02:53 PM
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Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Not required but in our area its considered a courteous and professional thing to do. The seller needs to know you came and showed the house..some have come home and left because they were afraid the agent was running late and hadn't come yet. Very frustrating for sellers to second guess.

Aug 13, 2017 07:18 PM
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Kasey & John Boles
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Common courtesy and common practice but not a requirement. -Kasey

Aug 13, 2017 06:49 PM
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Chris Ann Cleland
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I don't see it as a requirement, but it's a courtesy to owner occupied homes who want to know if the scheduled appointment actually showed.  One of the biggest complaints from sellers is that no one leaves a card.

Aug 13, 2017 06:47 PM
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
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Although we were never required to I almost always did until we went to electronic lock boxes. Now I seldom do.

Aug 13, 2017 06:32 PM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
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It is expected.  Some do. Some don't.  

I do 

Aug 13, 2017 06:18 PM
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Sam Shueh
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Yes I do. But offers coming in do not even suggest the agents have set their foot inside the house leaving calling cards or Supra recordings. 

Aug 13, 2017 06:17 PM
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Dave Halpern
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I don't like that practice. It's like bird droppings.

Aug 13, 2017 06:15 PM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
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It is asked but not a requirement in my area. I carry them on the back of my cell phone so have them handy.

Aug 13, 2017 05:16 PM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
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I still leave them as a matter of courtesy.

Aug 13, 2017 05:13 PM
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Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
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I don't think it's a requirement but I usually do especially when the home is occupied so at least sellers know that it was shown as scheduled. 

Aug 13, 2017 05:04 PM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
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Most do as a courtesy to the sellers to let them konw you were there

Aug 13, 2017 04:05 PM
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Lauren Seligson
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I've often found if the home is occupied, the resident prefers to find the card. Often times I encourage an agent to leave their card in the door. It works as a sign to the resident that the showing is complete. 

Aug 13, 2017 03:51 PM
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Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
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Not always required, but if I have them, I'll leave them.

Aug 13, 2017 03:48 PM
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Joseph Domino 480-390-6011
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I think with the lockbox technology we have today it is probably no longer necessary.  But, sometimes the seller likes to know who has been in their house, so I will usually leave a card if the property is occupied.

Aug 13, 2017 03:00 PM
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Richie Alan Naggar
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Hasnt come up as much as it used to

Aug 13, 2017 02:53 PM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
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Haven't done that in years.

 

Aug 13, 2017 02:47 PM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
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I agree with Fred Griffin 

Aug 13, 2017 02:43 PM
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Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
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Required? Never heard of it as being required.

Aug 14, 2017 05:20 AM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
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Rarely

Aug 14, 2017 05:16 AM
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Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
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Our Association recommends it

Aug 14, 2017 05:05 AM
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Brenda Mayette
Miranda Real Estate Group, Inc. - Glenville, NY
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Often requested but I only leave them if the home is occupied.  Also, my timely feedback is proof that I was there if I neglect to do so.  

Aug 14, 2017 04:45 AM
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James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Not required but highly suggested.

Aug 14, 2017 02:52 AM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
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Paul S. Henderson, CRS, REALTOR®, - usually I do not leave any card after showing. They have all my information when I schedule the appointent anyways.

Aug 13, 2017 08:37 PM
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Melissa Jackson REALTOR
Trinity Premier Properties - Azle, TX
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Not as often as before.

Aug 13, 2017 07:49 PM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Nope. That is optional.

Aug 13, 2017 02:44 PM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
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I always still leave a card.

Aug 16, 2017 08:12 AM
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
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It has never been required, but we are to be courteous and leave one.

Aug 15, 2017 06:48 PM
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John Slocum
Premiere Property Group, LLC - Vancouver Washington - Vancouver, WA
Broker, SFR - Vancouver WA Real Estate

Yes, we are supposed to leave cards, and I personally strive to be in the high-9's for compliance.

Aug 14, 2017 07:26 PM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
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It's a custom, but no requirement.  The lockbox tells us who was there, so we don't need the cards to do that for us.

Aug 14, 2017 03:59 PM
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Greg Large
ERA Real Solutions - Grove City, OH
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required? no,  but I believe it is common courtesy to do so and it is my practice to do so. in an occupied property let's the Seller know it was actually shown.

Aug 14, 2017 08:02 AM
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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

It is a tradition and courtesy yes, it tells me who's a pro.

Your BIZ Card is your ticket in the house when it's occupied, I tel owners and tenants make them use the lockbox and hand you a card...security measure as much as a courtesy.

Aug 14, 2017 07:44 AM
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Wayne Zuhl
Remax First Realty II - Cranford, NJ
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We always do. 

Aug 14, 2017 06:45 AM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
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Don't know about required, but it is courteous.

Aug 14, 2017 06:26 AM
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Nathan Gesner
American West Realty and Management - Cody, WY
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Not required but it's expected behavior for my market.

Aug 14, 2017 06:24 AM
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
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Paul S. Henderson, CRS, REALTOR®, It has always been customary in my area.

Aug 14, 2017 06:13 AM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I think it's a good practice, not sure if it's a requirement.

Aug 14, 2017 05:55 AM
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Marco Giancola
Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL
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Not really any more.

Aug 14, 2017 04:58 AM
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Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
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Most listing agents ask us to leave a card, and I leave one. I had an owner call me one time for a listing appointment because I had left a card at a showing.

Aug 14, 2017 03:56 AM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Hi Paul, like yours our local board requires it but, as far as I am aware, it's not enforced.  

Aug 13, 2017 10:48 PM
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Steve Bracero
Heisler and Mattson - Shrewsbury, MA
First Time Homebuyer and Investor Specialist

Interesting response here- I typically leave one !

Aug 13, 2017 04:49 PM