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John DL Arendsen, Crest Backyard Homes "ADU" dealer & RE Developer (CREST "BACKYARD' HOMES, ON THE LEVEL General & Manufactured Home Contractor, TAG Real Estate Sales & Investments)

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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Not a bad idea for a new agent to put something out there to try to attract buyers.  Most likely a win/win for both parties.

Jul 19, 2016 03:17 AM
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

No and I don't think it is good practice to advertise your own listings on Craigslist.

Jul 19, 2016 03:12 AM
Rainmaker
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

I would not say ''common'', but some agents do in hope to double end or get buyer leads?  If you use REalBird, it is easy to share your listing on CL. 

Jul 19, 2016 05:21 AM
Rainmaker
1,231,853
Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Craigslist, no.  Most of the brokers in GEBOR use IDX agreements and include other brokers' listings on their website.  L

Jul 19, 2016 03:53 AM
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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 do not want my listings advertised by anybody on Craiglist. We have a high rate of scamming going on with Craiglist and real estate so don't want any part.

Jul 19, 2016 11:54 AM
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Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

My only goal is to sell my listings at top dollar, in the shortest time with the least hassle.  I love everyone to promote my listings.  Get them sold.  Double ending is not a consideration so Craigslist or any other means is great!

Jul 19, 2016 06:35 AM
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

John DL Arendsen I personally have not heard of this. However, it is okay to advertise other agent's listings with permission.

Jul 19, 2016 03:38 AM
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Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

No. I never had any broker ask to advertise my listings on craigslist. I have given new agents in our office permission to advertise some of my listings to help them generate some calls.

Jul 19, 2016 06:53 AM
Rainmaker
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Yes they can do that if they want & I don't care. As long as someone calls & they work the business.

HUD & FNMA REO's also state that anyone can put one of their properties for sale on any site. 

Jul 19, 2016 04:23 AM
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Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

I'm not even a fan of IDX and have had many Sellers complain when they find their property on another agent's website. I work hard to earn my listings and I don't appreciate those who don't, availing themselves of mine.   So, I'd say no thank you.

Jul 19, 2016 04:17 AM
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Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
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At least he asked to market for you. If he does it w/o asking make sure you file a grevience.Often dismissal.

Jul 19, 2016 04:05 AM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

     I haven't heard of it. 

    I would be leery.  Not of Craigslist, but of how those Brokers are going to present that listing on CL.

Jul 19, 2016 03:03 AM
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Carla Muss-Jacobs, RETIRED
RETIRED / State License is Inactive - Portland, OR

OMIGOSH -- you have got to be kidding me.  You're letting a competing broker advertise your client's property on CL . . . and use it for buyer bait?!?  How unethical.  

The bottom line is NOT selling the property.  It's REPRESENTING YOUR CLIENT!  It's not letting a buyers agent take it and plug themselves and YOUR client's property, in order to pick up buyers . . . for other properties!  Geez . . . 

Jul 25, 2016 10:30 AM
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Tom Burris
NMLS# 335055 - Baton Rouge, LA
Texas/Louisiana Mortgage Pro - 13 YRS Experience

Sounds like someone just got out of a web marketing class. Or is VERY eager to generate some leads.

 

Jul 22, 2016 05:44 AM
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Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

It attracts too much spam for my taste.

Jul 20, 2016 01:27 PM
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Katerina Gasset
The Gasset Group & Get It Done For Me Virtual Services - Provo, UT
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As long as he represents your listing in a good light, and obeys all the state and board rules on advertising, then go for it. CL also shows up high in many of the SERPS, so your listing is getting more exposure. And that is a win /win. The agent may just bring you the buyer! 

Jul 20, 2016 08:58 AM
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Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

Not in my area and I would not allow it on CL!

Jul 20, 2016 12:22 AM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Years ago, several offered and we refused them the opportunity. Too many scammers on Craigs List!

Jul 19, 2016 11:26 PM
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Melissa Jackson REALTOR
Trinity Premier Properties - Azle, TX
Helping You Make The Right Move

I habe used craigslist when looking for renters.  Watch out for spam.  There is a Realtor / broker in our area that constantly places listings from anyone & without asking.  Some agents get upset. As long as they properly advertise whom the listing belongs to I'm ok with the idea.

Jul 19, 2016 02:56 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 would definately stay away from Craigs list.  There have been too many scams there.

Jul 19, 2016 01:21 PM
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Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

I don't like it

Jul 19, 2016 12:57 PM
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Ari Taylor
Century 21 North Shore - Peabody, MA
Realtor with Century 21 North Shore!

I'm not sure how that would help the other agent on craigslist, I have shared on Facebook and other social media, but have only ever posted my own listings on CL. If you have a link to their post of your listing I'd like to see how it was written up...

Jul 19, 2016 08:12 AM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

I get it...If he picks up a buyer, why not?

Jul 19, 2016 07:12 AM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

I doubt seriously it is common practice and also advdertsing without permission can land you in hot water.

Jul 19, 2016 06:49 AM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Not a fan of craiglist. 

Jul 19, 2016 05:45 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

I used to advertise my listings on CL.  Nothing good came of it (and some bad).  I don't let anyone advertise my listings other than me.  Why let someone else find my buyer if I can do it myself?

Jul 19, 2016 03:55 AM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
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I have had a few agents email me to ask permission. I politely decline.

Jul 19, 2016 03:37 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 around here.  And, not something I would have an interest in.

Jul 19, 2016 03:13 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

That's a new one to me...

Jul 19, 2016 11:18 PM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

. If they want to hold an open house for me it is ok to advertise the open wherever they want to.

Jul 19, 2016 11:02 PM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Have never had that request and would never agree to a Craigs List listing... too much scamming on CL.

Jul 19, 2016 09:57 PM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I would not think that this is a common practice.

Jul 19, 2016 08:33 PM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

John DL Arendsen - not in our office. I personally stopped advertising on CL - after few scams on my listings.

Jul 19, 2016 03:31 PM
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Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

John, I stopped using Craigslist when the scammers took over.  But anything another agent wants to do to sell my listing is fine with me, within reason.

Jul 19, 2016 03:10 PM
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Dan Tabit
Keller Williams Bellevue - Sammamish, WA

John DL Arendsen I get these requests with every new listing I get. I choose to decline. On one hand, more exposure could help my seller, on the other I have no control of how they present it and I'm helping a competitor build their business.  I do my own Craigslist postings for my listings as well as every other possible site. 95% of the business comes through our MLS and it's IDX feeds rather than secondary exposure. 

Jul 19, 2016 02:58 PM
Rainmaker
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FN LN
Toronto, ON

No.  Advertisement by other registrants in my jurisdiction is only permitted when done in accordance with the law.

Jul 19, 2016 12:48 PM
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Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I haven't heard of this. I would let another agent advertise my listing. I would be concerned about how it was handled. I don't want to have to police what the other agent is doing with my listing. 

Jul 19, 2016 12:33 PM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Never does my listings go on Craigs list.  Never will I allow an agent from a different company use my listings

Jul 19, 2016 12:10 PM
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Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

I have never had any one ask nor have I asked anyone else.

Jul 19, 2016 10:38 AM