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Praful Thakkar, Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale (LAER Realty Partners)

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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Perhaps in casual conversation.  None so far this year.

Mar 10, 2018 08:19 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I do not.  I remind myself ... and that is it. 

Mar 10, 2018 08:47 AM
Rainmaker
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Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

I have several agents who send regular spring forward and fall back cards among other things.  It is just a way to "touch" your client base each year and remind them you are still working.

Mar 10, 2018 08:46 AM
Rainmaker
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

No because i know how irritated i amd with the 3 dozen i get, they do not need another

Mar 10, 2018 08:28 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

Not really... there are so many other reminders. 

Mar 10, 2018 08:25 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I do not... it's just overkill at this point in time.

Mar 10, 2018 08:07 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

Only on Social Media, no more by email nor post cards...there's just too many reminders out there these days.

Mar 10, 2018 12:36 PM
Rainmaker
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

No, I don't want them to think I'm stupid. There are plenty of other people that do it for me.

Mar 10, 2018 10:06 AM
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Christine Kankowski North SD and Temecula
House Match Inc - Poway, CA
Excellent Sales and Property Management

I dont.  WHen is it this year?  Kidding...

Mar 10, 2018 10:03 AM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

      Florida Legislature just voted to end this goofy time change thing.  But it still needs the signature of our governor, and an act of Congress (literally) to take effect.

Mar 10, 2018 09:44 AM
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Susan Haughton
Long and Foster REALTORS (703) 470-4545 - Alexandria, VA
Susan & Mindy Team...Honesty. Integrity. Results.

NO!!  It truly annoys me.  Can you tell?  LOL

 

Mar 10, 2018 09:42 AM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

SO many others do and it drives me nuts so, I don't remind folks via email any longer - social media, yes but, no emails! 

Mar 10, 2018 08:48 AM
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Jay McHugh
SendOutCards-Appreciation Marketing Expert - Acton, MA
YOUR SendOutCard Mentor

Always...every touch is important......

Mar 11, 2018 04:51 AM
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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

No! Most of my clients hate dst...

Mar 10, 2018 08:33 PM
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Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

I do not Praful Thakkar 

Mar 10, 2018 04:46 PM
Rainmaker
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Nope, seems pretty obvious in this day and age!

Mar 10, 2018 01:38 PM
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Susie Kay
Ultra Real Estate Dallas Fort Worth - Plano, TX
North Dallas Specialist

I do if we have an appointment :)

Mar 10, 2018 12:59 PM
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Joseph Domino 480-390-6011
HomeSmart - Scottsdale, AZ
Real Estate Made Easy

I remind them not to call me at 8:00 am their time because it is only 6:00 am my time.

Mar 10, 2018 09:37 AM
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Diana Dahlberg
1 Month Realty - Pleasant Prairie, WI
Real Estate in Kenosha, WI since 1994 262-308-3563

I still send something to them via email and I post a few things on social media.  However, there are so many others doing it that I'm not sure of it's usefulness.  IMHO

Mar 10, 2018 09:28 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

No.  I get enough of them as it is and I think it's pretty much a given that people understand it now with calendar reminders and auto adjusting clocks on their phones.

Mar 10, 2018 09:17 AM
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Dee Toohey
Innovative Realty Solutions Group - Longwood, FL
Broker, ABR, AHWD, CIPS, FMS, ePro

Yes, I do.  It's an opportunity for a "touch".  

Mar 10, 2018 09:00 AM
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Byron K . Jones
Coatesville, PA
List Today - Sold Tomorrow!

Yes, I sent Message to my SOI, just to remind them and remind them for their referrals  in the coming spring market, even though they might get reminders from everyone, cant hurt for them to again see my face

Mar 10, 2018 08:23 AM
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John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

I have included a reminder message in a few of my messages over the last few days. I do not run a reminder campaign although I do think it is a good way to touch your SOI.

Mar 10, 2018 08:12 AM
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Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

No, never have; don't feel it's necessary. They are big boys and girls.

Mar 10, 2018 08:10 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

I posted on AR and FB, but no calls, and definitely no emails.

Mar 13, 2018 08:56 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

no, I do generally do a silly post on FB, but that's it.

Mar 12, 2018 09:52 PM
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Dave Martin (703) 585-4687
Fairfax Realty - Fairfax, VA
Making Realty Dreams a Reality #WeWillGetYouHome

Not often I did do a post this year that somewhat covers it but in a different perspective...I added it to a blog here and also other locations

Mar 12, 2018 04:14 PM
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Brenda Mayette
Miranda Real Estate Group, Inc. - Glenville, NY
Getting results w/ knowledge & know-how!

Not this year.  I was out of town and focused on MY time. 

Mar 12, 2018 04:59 AM
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Maria Sapio
Keller Williams of Central PA - Carlisle, PA
Real Estate Agent- Carlisle, PA. Mariasapio.com

No, I don't - 

Mar 11, 2018 02:49 PM
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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 usually do.. its another opportunity to "touch" base with your clients, but I incorporate some other information along with it, like the latest real estate statistics... 

Mar 11, 2018 08:25 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

Not personally.

Mar 11, 2018 07:13 AM
Rainmaker
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

No.  Most clients don't like to be annoyed.

Mar 11, 2018 06:52 AM
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Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

No. It's already sprung, and now they're calling for winter storm on Monday. more important things to do than worry about people not being aware of daylight savings time.

Mar 11, 2018 06:04 AM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

To say people are over reminded is an under statement.

Mar 11, 2018 05:47 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

Not in Arizona!

Mar 11, 2018 05:08 AM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

No.

Mar 11, 2018 04:14 AM
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Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

No I didn't. I received so many reminders about the Spring Forward time change, and I didn't want to be just another reminder. If someone forgets, the worst thing that will happen is they will be late for something. Then they'll remember.

Mar 11, 2018 03:45 AM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Only the ones I am meeting the first day after

Mar 10, 2018 07:00 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

 did and getting ready to set the clocks that don't automatically set.

Mar 10, 2018 06:38 PM
Rainmaker
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Ellen Caruso
Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty - Glen Head, NY

Yes, we have a lovely Rezora piece we can send out.

Mar 10, 2018 05:27 PM
Rainmaker
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Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

You just reminded me !!!

Mar 10, 2018 03:48 PM
Rainmaker
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

These reminders are timely but most receive many notices.

Mar 10, 2018 03:02 PM
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Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

No, just like calendars this is over saturated.

Mar 10, 2018 02:53 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

I am sure they will figure it out without my reminder.

Mar 10, 2018 02:17 PM
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Lesley Wilson-VanGoethem
Innovative Realty Solutions Group - Winter Springs, FL
Residential Real Estate Broker Associate

no,,, but did share a funny meme about it

Mar 10, 2018 01:16 PM
Rainmaker
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Praful,

It depends on YOUR marketplace.  Our car updates itself as does our phone, desktop and tablet.  A

Mar 10, 2018 01:06 PM
Rainmaker
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Praful Thakkar No, I do not.

Mar 10, 2018 11:09 AM
Rainmaker
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

no....there is not shortage of reminders out there!!!

Mar 10, 2018 10:46 AM
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I never have Praful Thakkar and I have mixed thoughts when I see it.

Mar 10, 2018 10:41 AM