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John Novak, Henderson, Las Vegas and Summerlin Real Estate (Keller Williams Realty The Marketplace)

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John Novak
Keller Williams Realty The Marketplace - Las Vegas, NV
Henderson, Las Vegas and Summerlin Real Estate

Best analogy I can think of is a travel agent. A vacationer might see hundreds of destinations on an agent's site, but it would be unreasonable to think that the agent had visited every one.

Jan 08, 2016 10:14 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

You pay to have the data from the MLS on your website. You provide this service so that buyers can have access to the same data real estate agents have access to ... and it is the most current data available. 

Jan 09, 2016 02:43 AM
Rainmaker
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Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

'It's the same MLS we get to use as agents but a more streamlined version, showing ALL available properties listed by ALL our members. I have it on my website as a convenience for our customers. Since it shows everything available, I have not seen all the properties. For our clients, we will tour and even preview the home. Would you like to set up a consultation?'

Jan 08, 2016 10:45 PM
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Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

I just explain that we cooperate with other brokers and that we want to find you (the buyer) the best property for your needs.

Jan 08, 2016 12:28 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

I explain how it feeds the listings to my site.

Mar 26, 2019 08:15 PM
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Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

John - I would say it is a database of all available homes listed for sale by all agents, and that we all (agents) have access to it so we can share every listing available to our clients.

Jan 10, 2016 02:37 PM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

John Novak I do not explain IDX to a prospect. I just let them know there is an MLS - a 'reservoir' of the information of homes for sale! And all the agents can access that.

 

Jan 09, 2016 03:14 PM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

I'd tell them that this is a direct feed from my MLS and it shows every listing out there.  It doesn't mean they are all mine.

Jan 09, 2016 11:36 AM
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Shanna Hall
Real Estate Solutions - Kirkwood, MO
I love selling houses!!!St. Louis, MO 314-703-1311

I just explain how my association works and that the agents cooperate to sell all of the properties so that we can get the best situation for our buyers and sellers.

Jan 09, 2016 02:13 AM
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John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Sounds like you've got it covered John.

Jan 08, 2016 11:51 PM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

That we share information and also listings are syndicated.

Jan 08, 2016 09:01 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

Obviously an "analytical"!! 

Jan 08, 2016 08:54 PM
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Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

I would just explain that they are looking at the public version and he would see the same on every agents site that provides idx.

Jan 08, 2016 07:44 PM
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Marco Giancola
Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL
Realtor (305)608-1922, Miami Beach Florida

That's the way the MLS works would be my explanation. 

Jan 08, 2016 07:30 PM
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TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

It is a way that property information is shared to others via the Internet. Not an agent - yet

Jan 08, 2016 05:43 PM
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Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

I explain that it is the way information about property for sale is transmitted through the internet.

Jan 08, 2016 03:52 PM
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Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

I think that explanation starts with the buyer interview, and I must remember to include it on my appointments.

Jan 08, 2016 01:06 PM
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Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

All Real Estate Agents who belong to the multiple listing system share information with each other on all of our websites.

Jan 08, 2016 12:11 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 tell them I have access to all listings in MLS and can show and sell any of them and that is what they are seeing on my website. But it does't mean I have seen each home personally. I have seen many but not every single one. It would be impossible.

Jan 08, 2016 11:27 AM
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Linda Guess
Keller Williams Tri-Lakes Branson, MO - Branson, MO
Branson area real estate sales.

On my website you are able to view all of rhe properties available in our area.  I can help you with all of these properties, so there is no need to look at any other websites.  All of the available properties are right there on my site.

Jan 08, 2016 11:07 AM
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Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Love the analogy John Novak!! It is so treue!!

Jan 08, 2016 10:55 AM
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Michael Thacker - Re/Max Real Estate Center - Louisville
Re/Max Real Estate Center - The Thacker Group - Louisville, KY
Your best friend who just happens to be a Realtor

I like that analogy John Novak .

Jan 08, 2016 10:48 AM
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Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

I think you had a good analogy John.

Jan 08, 2016 10:22 AM