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Will Hamm, "Where There's a Will, There's a Way!" (Hamm Homes)

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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

I read your question multiple times, Will and I still unsure how to answer it.  Good luck. 

Jul 26, 2018 08:43 PM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Much of the time, the sellers want to 'prep' the house so, it's often a week or two before we meet. However, there are some that want to meet YESTERDAY!

That said, if you're on vacation, explain that to them and let them know you'll be their first appointment when you return. Good luck!

Jul 26, 2018 09:13 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 agree with Michael Jacobs, your question makes

  • no sense
  • no context
  • no dice.
Jul 26, 2018 09:06 PM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

The longest time between setting an appointment and having it was probably a week. I have one property the seller keeps saying will be mine to list, when she is ready to move, after 7 years.

Jul 26, 2018 08:58 PM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

      Every hour that goes by is an hour that some other Broker will come along and take that listing from you.  Meet them right now, TODAY!

Jul 26, 2018 10:41 PM
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Kevin J. May
Florida Supreme Realty - Hobe Sound, FL
Serving the Treasure & Paradise Coasts of Florida

I waited almost 5 years for a $4,3M listing with probably 20 vacations during the interim. I'm not sure that'll be my limit either. Some I've been watching for much longer!

Jul 26, 2018 08:38 PM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

I try to never wait for a listing appointment so no one else signs them up. If i am away. I work the magic i can to secure them and meet as soon as  i am back. I am really never gone away more than 2 days except for 1 weekly winter vacation when no one is listing anyway

Jul 27, 2018 04:31 AM
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Why wait?

Jul 27, 2018 04:11 AM
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Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

If you mean how long between the first phone call and when we actually meet...usually a few days.

Jul 27, 2018 01:13 AM
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Dan Tabit
Keller Williams Bellevue - Sammamish, WA

When contacted to schedule a listing appointment, I schedule at the earliest practical time. If they need an immediate appt, to go on the market immediately, I'd refer it to someone in my office and work with them on it when I'm back.  

Most will have more time and understand.  

Jul 26, 2018 09:18 PM
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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

With 35 people on our team it's never an issue...

Jul 27, 2018 05:23 AM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

?????

Jul 27, 2018 05:04 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Vacation?

We schedule as soon as possible for all parties.

Jul 26, 2018 10:38 PM
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Valeria Mola
SIB Realty - Miami, Sunny Isles Beach - Sunny Isles Beach, FL
305-607-0709 SIB Realty Condos for Sale and Rent

I don't wait. There is a huge competition in our area. If they want to go with us, they will. Yes-yes or No-no. 

Jul 27, 2018 09:30 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

If I'm out of town, I will wait till I return.  Otherwise, I would go to the appointment.

Jul 27, 2018 06:48 AM
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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Vacation! What's that.

Delays are NEVER originating on my side.

If it CAN be done today, it WILL be done today.

Jul 27, 2018 05:12 AM
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John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

If I cannot go when a prospective seller wants to meet, my Team Leader will do the meeting or make sure another Team Member does so.

Jul 27, 2018 09:28 AM
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Peter Testa
Nationwide Homes - Danbury, CT
PETER TESTA

I always get a call from a Seller looking to list when I am away, never fails. I'm glad for the call though & I give them a good amount of time on the phone. I explain when I will be back & I always get the listing upon returning from vacation. One time I came back early to list someone & I regretted it. I didn't have to breakup my vacation that way. In the future when I set my vacation time I'll stick to it & my future client will hopefully wait for me. 

Jul 27, 2018 08:17 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Will, the question does not make sense to me?  

Jul 27, 2018 07:30 AM
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Brenda J. Andrew
ULTIMA REAL ESTATE - Willis, TX
Professional Realtor in Conroe/Willis, TX

I didn't understand the question either.  I have been waiting for a couple of sellers recently to get their homes ready, in fact there were 3 back to back.  One of them is live in the system, paperwork is signed on another, and I'll be following up with the 3rd today.  Usually when I am on vacation, it is a working vacation and I always take my laptop along with me to do paperwork.  If necessary, I'll have a photographer go by and take pictures and send them to me.  I'd leave the lockbox with the seller before I left.  Good luck!

Jul 27, 2018 07:12 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

No waiting required for me. Sometimes you need a break and will lose a listing! So be it!

Jul 27, 2018 05:56 AM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I do not understand the question

Jul 27, 2018 04:41 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I don't understand the question.

Jul 27, 2018 04:35 AM
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Dave Martin (703) 585-4687
Fairfax Realty - Fairfax, VA
Making Realty Dreams a Reality #WeWillGetYouHome

How many days will I wait before I schedule a listing appointment? 

If I am on vacation will I interupt my vaction to come back for a listing appointment?

Or what? Will Hamm  perhaps you could reword this and ask the question again... Thanks

Aug 01, 2018 04:25 PM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

does that mean how many days do you hang out waiting for that appointment as your vacation days pass you by????? my answer is NONE if I have plans.... I schedule for when I return....or I refer it to someone....

Jul 27, 2018 04:50 PM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

They will have to wait until you return unless you want to refer the lead to an associate.

Jul 27, 2018 11:28 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

If I'm on vacation, there isn't any way to be there for the listing presentation.  I'd setup a time for when I get back and if they can't wait then it wasn't meant to be.

Jul 27, 2018 11:23 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

Nothing goes untouched while on vacation, always have it covered.

Aug 01, 2018 06:43 PM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I will do what ever I need to to get the listing active where ever I am

Jul 28, 2018 07:52 PM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

About a week or maybe 2 weeks.

Jul 27, 2018 10:00 PM
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Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I meet at seller's convenience and if I'm out of town I refer to someone in my office if seller is ready

Jul 27, 2018 09:53 PM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Will,

I really do not understand your question.  A

Jul 27, 2018 03:07 PM