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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

I hate people coming to my door unannounced and I never did it.  I preferred farming a neighborhood through direct mail. 

Oct 28, 2015 02:36 AM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Blanca Barajas the only time I went, I was scared as the home owner almost came over me and started abusing me.

Never dared to do so since then!

Oct 28, 2015 10:10 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
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No never... I don't door knock and I don't cold call. Gives me the creeps to just think about it. (And I don't open my own door to strangers either.)

Oct 28, 2015 05:40 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

Not for me.  I can't see myself doing something that I hate when others do it to me.

Oct 28, 2015 03:28 AM
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Cindy Davis
SD Home Source Realty - San Diego, CA

No. I suscribe to the golden rule. I would not welcome someone at my door so I don't do it to others.

Oct 28, 2015 04:05 AM
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Mike Rock
Complete Design - Granite Bay, CA
Granite Bay Luxury New Construction...For Less

i think it fits in certain places, certain times. i have gone "door" knocking looking vacant land owned by the lil house on the property. just gotta watch out for dogs and guns :)

Oct 28, 2015 03:26 AM
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Blanca Barajas Although door knocking was a key method for prospecting when I first got into the business, I have never done it.

Oct 28, 2015 03:12 AM
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Les & Sarah Oswald
Realty One Group - Eastvale, CA
Broker, Realtor and Investor

Yes. I went with a team. Two on each side of the street. We finished 500 houses in under 1 hours. Got 1 listing out of that afternoon.

Oct 28, 2015 02:33 AM
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Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

Door Knocking is not my bag, neither is Open House.  Warm Calling is my thing.  Calling people that there is some kind of previous relationship.

Oct 28, 2015 02:24 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

My team does this.

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Donna Foerster
HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO
Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Yes, but I haven't had any success. That doesn't mean I'm giving up though!

Aug 27, 2016 12:43 PM
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Melissa Jackson REALTOR
Trinity Premier Properties - Azle, TX
Helping You Make The Right Move

Went once with a trained agent. Would like to go by myself or take my husband.. for support.  For now I'm leaving flyer/info at door and if they open I'm up for a conversation.  

Oct 31, 2015 06:39 AM
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Stefan Winter
Real Estate in IL & NV | Owner of Real Estate Web Tech | Daily Vlogger - Las Vegas, NV
Owner - Winter Group & Real Estate Web Tech

I tried before, but found that it is not a good ROI of the time it takes. Plus I don't like people knocking on my door so I prefer not to knock on others.

Oct 29, 2015 03:32 AM
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Yes

Oct 28, 2015 10:22 PM
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Captain Wayne - Rowlett Real Estate School
Rowlett Real Estate School - Panama City, FL
Rowlett Real Estate School / Owner and Instructor

Nope.. not ever.

 

Oct 28, 2015 03:07 PM
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Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

Illegal in Chicago Land.

Oct 28, 2015 01:41 PM
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Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

I've never gone door knocking.  I don't think it's a safe thin to do.

Oct 28, 2015 01:05 PM
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Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

I think that is old school, but it still works.  I Haven't done that since I became a RE in 2009.  It's all internet and direct mailing for me.

Oct 28, 2015 10:52 AM
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Shannon Medearis
Windermere Real Estate - Bellingham, WA

Yes! One thing is for certain; You never know what or who is going to answer the door from the other side... I've been invited in for tea, had the door slammed in my face, invited back, asked to never come back... etc. Overall, It was a great experience. I enjoyed every second of it. I would suggest that you hand them something of value! Anything... that you think somone would appreciate. It goes a long way.  I received one listing out of 25 houses. Try it. Keep an open mind. There are some pretty awesome people out there. I'd bring a parnter with you, and I would never go alone. Happy knocking

Oct 28, 2015 07:52 AM