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Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Wayne,

Does that make them successful?  Or is it just another thing that is a "good idea".  Drones are best used for high end properties and large parcels of land.  Do they ultimately sell the home?  No, they are just part of the presentation, homes were sold before the drones and will be after the drones become an antique and a new device comes on the market...

Jul 12, 2016 02:13 AM
Rainer
66,409
Kartik Subramaniam
Adhi Schools, LLC - Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Market Analysis--Educational Content, Adhi Schools

I am also surprised the number is that high, given the fact that any commercial use of a drone without a pilot's license or a remote pilot certificate from the FAA is illegal. I don't typically link my own writing in Answers, but I wrote about this recently and it may be helpful for anyone interested. Don't want anyone trying a new idea and accidentally getting in trouble. 

Jul 12, 2016 02:51 AM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

yes...Eric has a drone and uses it only on high end homes and new subdivisions..... we also use it for presentations of tracts of land for developer/builders.....

"the eye buys" and aerial photography is an eye catching tool to use..... we have sold high end homes by using it....

Jul 12, 2016 02:05 AM
Rainmaker
1,844,301
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

No I do not because I don't want to get qualified with it. I know 2 people that I can hire that think it's alot of fun. Me, not so much.

Also, if I had a different area I would use it but I am in suburbia.

Corrine Guest has her own.

Jul 12, 2016 04:22 AM
Rainer
352,976
Teri Pacitto
Compass - Westlake Village, CA
Real Estate, Your Style...Your Home...My Specialty

Yes, my photographer uses drone photography and I utilize the best photos for my business and typically will include drone photography.  Not just for higher value homes either.  I won't be using them myself for my own photography however and I will hire a professional who knows what they are doing.  

Jul 12, 2016 02:54 AM
Rainmaker
911,338
Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

I haven't seen one used yet. We are close to DC and some major airports where there is lots of restricted airspace.

Jul 12, 2016 02:45 AM
Ambassador
5,049,450
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

I guess I'm surprised at that number. I haven't used them yet but hope to...through a company that does drone video

Jul 12, 2016 02:31 AM
Rainmaker
1,157,785
FN LN
Toronto, ON

The 44% statistic seems far too high.  What is the source?  Most people I know do not own or use drones.

Jul 12, 2016 02:26 AM
Ambassador
6,393,494
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

I was all set to buy one last year when the government decided that they had the right to take away my right to use one without ridiculous regulations.

Jul 12, 2016 08:47 AM
Rainmaker
2,810,149
Dick Greenberg
New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO
Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Wayne & Jean Marie - I'm probably going to buy a starter this week and learn to operate it - it's a wonderful enhancement to our marketing and the time has come. (I'll have 911 on speed dial)

Jul 12, 2016 06:46 AM
Rainmaker
2,182,552
Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

I just added an agent to our Team who uses one !

Jul 12, 2016 06:40 AM
Rainer
24,099
Steve Snyder
Private-Money-Loan.com - Los Angeles, CA
310-948-8585 |100% LTV | Stated | Private Money

What % of realtors are drones with no mind of their own?

Jul 12, 2016 05:44 AM
Ambassador
2,684,109
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

     That number seems awfully high. 

     Agents with waterfront property, large acreage, luxury homes are using them. 

     Some home inspectors are doing the roof inspection with drones.

Jul 12, 2016 05:32 AM
Rainmaker
1,502,998
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

I would use drones, but for some reason they don't sell the really cool military grade ones.  

 

I've wanted to buy one of the DJI Phantom drones, but more because I'm a nerd and love toys.  Have yet to have a legit business reason for one though.

Jul 12, 2016 04:17 AM
Rainmaker
1,466,207
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Wayne and Jean Marie Zuhl I didn't realize the number was that high. Yesterday it was pole photography and today it is drones. What's next!

Jul 12, 2016 03:26 AM
Rainmaker
3,988,007
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

No I haven't because most of my listings are on small lots in the city with very close by neighbors. I don't think seeing the junk in the adjoining neighbor's backyard will help my marketing one bit. If I had a country listing or a bigger piece of property you bet I would.

Jul 12, 2016 03:24 AM
Rainmaker
1,683,912
Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

I have one, but have not used it for Real Estate.

Jul 12, 2016 03:23 AM
Rainmaker
4,319,419
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Wayne and Jean Marie Zuhl - I doubt this number. My office has more than 100 agents and there are just couple of them who thought of using Drones -

I tried, unsuccessfully, though...

Jul 12, 2016 03:53 PM
Rainmaker
856,072
Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho
Sandpoint Realty LLC - Sandpoint, ID
North Idaho Real Estate - 208-255.6227

Have to laugh at this one.  I bought one in March and came home all excited. I have not found the time to fly or figure out picture to computer.  Guess that would put me in the NO category.  Mark

Jul 12, 2016 03:00 PM
Rainmaker
2,224,473
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I plan to in the future. 

Jul 12, 2016 02:16 PM
Ambassador
3,727,873
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

I'm in a no fly zone here in DC.  So a commercial drone could get me into the slammer.

Jul 12, 2016 01:55 PM
Rainmaker
1,771,867
Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

I really are thinking about it Wayne & Jean. I have seen some great photos. One of these days.........

Jul 12, 2016 12:32 PM
Rainmaker
2,443,250
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

No, Larry won't let me use his.

Jul 12, 2016 11:31 AM
Rainer
97,816
Carol Wilson
Your $imple Home - Toronto, ON

 I think a lot of people would like to use drones, but Realtors have a great excuse and it's probably a tax write-off as well.  Playing with the latest toy doesn't get much better than that!

Jul 12, 2016 10:49 AM
Rainmaker
3,986,258
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

NO

Jul 12, 2016 10:48 AM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

NOT YET but i have one picked out and soon i will buy myself a present

Jul 12, 2016 10:26 AM
Rainmaker
4,434,127
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

no

Jul 12, 2016 10:25 AM
Rainmaker
2,781,173
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

No need...results instead of drones works for me

Jul 12, 2016 09:47 AM
Ambassador
1,452,819
Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

I have a Pro to avail of his services for high end homes, mainly waterfront or large acreages.  I have no intention of using one myself.  Even my Pro has had 2 crash into the water because of a change of winds!

Jul 12, 2016 09:22 AM
Rainmaker
4,160,899
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Wayne and Jean Marie Zuhl I have not yet.

Jul 12, 2016 08:30 AM
Rainmaker
823,579
Susan Laxson CRS
Palm Properties - La Quinta, CA
Realtor in San Diego, CA & Naples, FL

We have professional photographers that use drones for our aerial photos and I think those are very helpful to selling many of our larger estates, golf course homes, and waterfront properties.

Jul 12, 2016 08:14 AM
Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

No, I don't. Just not into "toys." Then again, I also don't have a camera except the one on my phone and I forget to use it. But I do have a great friend and neighbor who would "drone" my houses if they needed it. He's an awesome photographer, videographer, editor, etc.

Jul 12, 2016 08:11 AM
Rainmaker
290,969
Allie Angeloni
Long Realty - Oro Valley, AZ

Not yet Wayne and Jean Marie Zuhl, though 'never say never'!  I am reading replies below . . . 

Jul 12, 2016 02:38 AM
Rainmaker
3,626,530
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

No sir not at all

Jul 12, 2016 02:35 AM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

No, I do not use drones.

Provide for us a link to a stellar use of drone imagery in regards to a listing.

Jul 12, 2016 02:09 AM
Rainmaker
2,241,053
Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

Think tad high. Just bought second drone and like the first have to register with FAA.

Nov 03, 2016 11:07 PM
Rainmaker
1,280,748
Donna Foerster
HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO
Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

We do not. Never even considered using them. Don't plan to in the future either.

Aug 10, 2016 09:06 AM
Rainmaker
4,572,183
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

I don't but I have had photographs/videographers who do.   

Jul 14, 2016 02:36 AM
Rainer
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Andy Madrid
Hawaii Coast Realty, LLC - Kailua-Kona, HI
Expertise, Professionalism, and Service

I dont use them personally but I hire photographers that use them.  They aren't for all properties but large estates and for providing an overview of the area for out of town buyers is definitely helpful.

Jul 13, 2016 07:08 AM
Rainmaker
1,617,916
Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

I have accesss to drone technology.

Jul 13, 2016 12:00 AM
Rainmaker
989,652
Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

That's news to me and I have no interest in using them now or in the future.

Jul 12, 2016 11:12 PM
Rainmaker
5,216,409
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Not one of the 44%, but may up the 18% figure if asked!

Jul 12, 2016 10:56 PM
Rainmaker
4,936,705
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Not yet. 

Jul 12, 2016 10:42 PM
Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Ron and Alexandra Seigel nailed this one!!!

Jul 12, 2016 10:15 PM
Rainmaker
7,836,139
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Those figures are not correct in our area where drones are restricted.

Jul 12, 2016 10:12 PM