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William Feela, Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.  (WHISPERING PINES REALTY)

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Danielle O'Brien
Parkway Real Estate - West Roxbury, MA
Real estate Broker / Owner in Boston

I like to setup my own appointments. It's more interaction with the agents and clients to start relationship building. And to be honest, as a buyer agent I hate it when I have to call a list office for an appointment - especially if I'm trying to set or change something after hours and the office is now closed. It's easier to deal agent to agent. As a listing agent, I like to set these up and reach the homeowner directly with appointments to let them know I am doing my job (not someone else).

Sep 16, 2017 07:03 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Me and ShowingTime get the job done.

 

Sep 16, 2017 05:13 PM
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Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

I handle it myself. 

Sep 16, 2017 09:14 AM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

we have had a showing agency for many years....

Sep 16, 2017 07:53 AM
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J.R. Schloemer
Kentucky Select Properties - Louisville, KY

I like to. ShowingTime makes it too easy anymore to do it yourself, IMHO.

Sep 16, 2017 06:46 AM
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Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

We have receptionists who set up appointments ,  Plus showing time .If it is after hours  I will be  automatically notified and can set them up . This way the seller never loses an appointment if I am busy .

Sep 16, 2017 06:48 PM
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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 do most of my appointment setting but sometimes get the help of my assistant.

Sep 16, 2017 01:08 PM
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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

I create the dynamic to earn the referral given from others or repeat clients, the appointment and conduct them myself. So I suppose my database sets the appointments and I nail them.

Sep 16, 2017 11:35 AM
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Dave Halpern
Dave Halpern Real Estate Agent, Inc., Louisville, KY (502) 664-7827 - Louisville, KY
Louisville Short Sale Expert

I set my own listing appointments. Showings are handled by the showingtime system

Sep 16, 2017 10:31 AM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

I use showing time and set my own up for those that call. I like to have the control and be able to tell them inportant facts they should know or will help sell the home

Sep 16, 2017 10:21 AM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Heck no, all my appts are to save time & can be done at any time of the day or night for that matter. ShowingDesk in the MLS.

Sep 16, 2017 09:47 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I've used a centralized showing service for a good 15+ years... much more efficient and agents can book appointments on-line. If there is information I need to update for them, I can put it notes for the listing and they'll get it with their showing appointment confirmation... or I quickly email them as soon as I get email notification of appointment confirmation. I know when I am making appointments I do not want to be chasing after listing agents to speak with me. It's quicker for me to go on-line and ask for a series of appointments in one fell swoop.

Sep 16, 2017 08:08 AM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

I set up my own listing appointments when I'm talking on the phone to the potential sellers. Although, if one of my assistants has a friend or family member to refer to me, they do have access to my calendar and will put a hold on a spot on the calendar until I've had a chance to confirm with the potential sellers myself.

Sep 16, 2017 08:01 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I set all of my appointments. 

Sep 16, 2017 07:50 AM
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Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

Most of the agents in our brokerage set their appointments up themselves.

Sep 16, 2017 07:49 AM
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Greg Large
ERA Real Solutions - Grove City, OH
A Tradition of Trust

set my own appointments, glitches in scheduling requests allow me to adjust as needed.

Sep 16, 2017 07:44 AM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

I not only set-up mine, but also Sandy's. Logistics and scheduling is one of my strengths

Sep 16, 2017 07:37 AM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

If I understand your question correctly -

I prefer to have agents contact me to schedule showings for my listings unless a property is vacant and the mls showing instructions state "go direct".   This provides an opportunity to answer any questions the showing agent might have as well as to have another opportunity to connect with the seller.  

 

Sep 16, 2017 07:32 AM
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Nathan Gesner
American West Realty and Management - Cody, WY
Broker / Property Manager

I do them all myself. Small office, small community.

Sep 16, 2017 07:26 AM
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Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

my area doesn't have a service, I do it myself.

Sep 16, 2017 07:18 AM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

 Me.

Sep 16, 2017 07:18 AM
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Gloria Valvasori, Accredited Senior Agent
BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS REAL ESTATE SIGNATURE SERVICE - Mississauga, ON
REAL Experience | REAL Commitment | REAL Results!

I will call the listing office to request the appointment.  They then call my office to confirm it and my office pages me with the confirmtion.

Sep 16, 2017 06:56 AM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I have always scheduled my own appointments.

Sep 16, 2017 06:56 AM
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

William Feela I set up my own appointments.

Sep 16, 2017 06:40 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 set them up myself.

Sep 16, 2017 06:38 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

I also do my own, but when with a big franchise used their service!

Sep 16, 2017 06:26 AM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Usually I do - but that may be changing!

Sep 16, 2017 06:23 AM
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LaShonda Solomon
Atlanta Communities Real Estate Brokerage - Kennesaw, GA
Serving Cobb, Paulding, Douglas, Bartow Counties

I like the conveniencee of Showingtime for both listing and buying appointments.  However, I do have to make or accept phone call on occasion to finalize appointment details. 

Sep 21, 2017 07:15 PM
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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

I do everything myself, no assistant or TC.

Sep 19, 2017 07:06 AM
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Katerina Gasset
The Gasset Group & Get It Done For Me Virtual Services - Provo, UT
Amplify Your Real Estate & Life Dreams!

Nestor sets up the listing appointments himself because of the nature of ourl listings. Many of our listings have to be shown by Nestor. He likes to also meet the other agents and network with them.  He likes to manage his own calendar. 

Sep 18, 2017 04:44 PM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

For the time being, it is me only William Feela.

Sep 17, 2017 11:07 PM
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Evelyn M Epperson
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Johns Creek, GA
A Tradition Of [Excellence, Trust & Service]

Both!  We have Assistants that will set up appointments for us but I also set up my own.

Sep 17, 2017 06:38 PM
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Vern Eaton
Askov, MN
Realtor 651-674-7449

I do mostly my own...I less questions from agents and the have fewer surprises about a property

Sep 17, 2017 06:25 AM
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Wayne Zuhl
Remax First Realty II - Cranford, NJ
The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate

We do it ourselves.

Sep 17, 2017 05:54 AM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I do.

Sep 17, 2017 05:24 AM
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Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

We use Showing Time 

Sep 16, 2017 08:38 PM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Most of the time they can contact the seller, provided we have discussed and agree -pretty common here with our lock boxes. On some homes, yes, I  make the appointments.

Sep 16, 2017 08:21 PM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

I always have done my own work on this.

Sep 16, 2017 03:11 PM
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Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

I too always prefer to do my own. 

Sep 16, 2017 12:55 PM
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Byron K . Jones
Coatesville, PA
List Today - Sold Tomorrow!

showiing time! less hassles waiting for listing agent to call back everything is automated

Sep 16, 2017 11:47 AM
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Bob Force (REALTOR®)
Weichert Realtors - Aspen Hill - Mount Airy, MD
The FORCE in Maryland Real Estate

Setup my own buyers appointments.  Listing appointment via a service.

Sep 16, 2017 09:47 AM