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Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

I think so. But I have to believe she thinks my name is 'Call Security."

I'm to nice to correct her.

There are now 142 names on the wall. She needs to learn only one.

Mar 16, 2017 04:07 AM
Rainmaker
4,584,246
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Yes.  I'm not sure of the exact number but I'd say it's 100 or so.   

Mar 16, 2017 12:02 AM
Ambassador
5,258,256
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Yes - and a smile!  

I'd say about 100 people are routinely in and out of that office - lenders, marketing folks, operations and agents. 

Mar 15, 2017 10:23 PM
Ambassador
5,063,230
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

No receptionist in our office. Only a few agents actually work in the office and we are in an office paark so no walk-ins

Mar 15, 2017 10:20 PM
Rainmaker
4,483,981
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

yes and she gives me a hug and asks how is Diane and how is my dog? but she is not an ordinary receptionist...

Mar 16, 2017 12:20 AM
Rainmaker
4,319,873
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, Broker, Tacoma Washington - oh yes....

(Though we have 150 agents at our market center so....)

Mar 15, 2017 11:06 PM
Rainmaker
409,203
Jim Paulson
Progressive Realty (Boise Idaho) www.Progressive-Realty.info - Boise, ID
Owner,Broker

I don't offer a bricks and mortar office; however, I am active in our local association, my chamber of commerce, etc., and yes, they do!

Mar 15, 2017 10:36 PM
Rainmaker
3,986,308
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Yes, If she is not mad at me...(My wife)

Mar 16, 2017 04:40 PM
Rainmaker
809,258
Kasey & John Boles
Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID
Boise & Meridian, ID Ada/Canyon/Gem/Boise Counties

Since I work from home I don't have a receptionist but often my kids bring me coffee in bed. This morning I got coffee and a little piece of donut. And some hugs.-Kasey

Mar 16, 2017 01:13 PM
Ambassador
3,590,566
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

We don't have that kind of setup anymore. When we did, yes, the receptionist did a great job of recalling names of a lot of folks. We called her the Director of 1st Impressions.

Mar 16, 2017 12:35 PM
Rainmaker
5,583,328
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

yes.... we only have 30 in our Franklin Office.... Marlene is at the front desk at the entrance....she does a great job....

Mar 16, 2017 11:37 AM
Rainmaker
2,222,281
Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

Yes, 

over 100+

Mar 16, 2017 06:41 AM
Rainmaker
3,627,272
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Good morning Paul.  I am the receptionist at our office, and yes should you visit I will greet you

Mar 16, 2017 04:41 AM
Ambassador
2,459,243
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

We don't have a receptionist, but do have two office staff at the front, and yes, they greet me by name.

Mar 16, 2017 03:13 AM
Ambassador
6,424,867
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Not too many people to remember here, we all know each other well.

Mar 16, 2017 12:03 AM
Rainmaker
1,045,440
Dave Martin (703) 585-4687
Fairfax Realty - Fairfax, VA
Making Realty Dreams a Reality #WeWillGetYouHome

I have never paid attention to whether or not the greeting is by name

Feb 21, 2018 04:04 PM
Rainmaker
5,879,696
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Absolutely, and stop and chat for a bit, but don't go in more often than once a week.

Mar 18, 2017 02:26 PM
Rainmaker
5,773,250
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Paul,

We were small and mighty.  A

Mar 17, 2017 08:54 PM
Rainmaker
1,506,923
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

N/A work from home.

Mar 17, 2017 08:32 AM
Rainmaker
1,728,767
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

No lobby or office I enter daily

Mar 17, 2017 07:07 AM
Rainmaker
7,870,977
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

No.

Mar 17, 2017 05:15 AM
Rainmaker
979,596
Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Paul - I work from home, so I don't have a receptionist.

Mar 16, 2017 11:02 PM
Rainmaker
599,734
Nathan Gesner
American West Realty and Management - Cody, WY
Broker / Property Manager

I have a small office of six people, so of course she does!

Mar 16, 2017 08:16 PM
Rainmaker
3,988,013
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

She knows who I am but usually is on the phone andjust nods.

Mar 16, 2017 07:03 PM
Rainer
177,546
Cheryl Dukes . . . . . Intown Atlanta
Guaranteed Offer for your Home - eXp realty - Atlanta, GA

Our office does not have a receptionist. I guess that means I'm the Realtor AND the receptionist.

Mar 16, 2017 10:16 AM
Ambassador
3,350,589
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Never did when I associated with a brokerage.  I'd say hello and essentially be ignored.  Nice people ... really 

Mar 16, 2017 09:48 AM
Rainmaker
991,752
Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

Yes she does, she's very quick with names - and we have over 100 agents in our office

Mar 16, 2017 09:28 AM
Rainmaker
788,803
Abby Stiller
TOP SELLING REALTY - Cape Coral, FL
SW Florida (239) 284-8637

Yes. There are only 10 agents

Mar 16, 2017 07:17 AM
Rainer
74,457
Michael Scruggs
UTR Texas-Realtors - Houston, TX
ABR, CNE, TAHS

Yes, She does.

Mar 16, 2017 07:09 AM
Rainmaker
1,525,616
Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

We are all on a first name basis in our office.

Mar 16, 2017 07:07 AM
Rainmaker
1,027,602
Susan Haughton
Long and Foster REALTORS (703) 470-4545 - Alexandria, VA
Susan & Mindy Team...Honesty. Integrity. Results.

Ours does...he has about 200 names to learn, however, he greets me with a look of surprise since I rarely go in the office.  ;-)

Mar 16, 2017 06:42 AM
Rainmaker
1,466,257
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, Broker, Tacoma Washington Yes she did when I worked for a big box company. I believe we had 45 agents in the office.

Mar 16, 2017 06:38 AM
Rainmaker
5,245,484
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

It used to be that way. My receptionist had a great memory for names!!

Mar 16, 2017 06:20 AM
Rainmaker
846,475
Marco Giancola
Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL
Realtor (305)608-1922, Miami Beach Florida

I don't even know their names as I never go into the office.

Mar 16, 2017 06:16 AM
Ambassador
2,684,769
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

N/A

  

Mar 16, 2017 05:45 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

she does

Mar 16, 2017 05:35 AM
Rainmaker
3,071,589
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Coldwell Banker Realty

Yes.

Hundreds.

Mar 16, 2017 05:31 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,132
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Yes, but I can't repeat the name here.  

Mar 16, 2017 05:21 AM
Rainmaker
4,906,660
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

She sure does, and know who is in the office at all times.

Mar 16, 2017 05:18 AM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

With a small office, she better, i sign the paychecks

Mar 16, 2017 05:18 AM
Rainmaker
1,847,771
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Yes she does by my nickname actually.  They have 50 names to remember plus or minus.

They love my 'Bella the Blunderdog' too.

Mar 16, 2017 05:15 AM
Rainmaker
1,554,939
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

Yes she does, unless the sub is in. We have 2.

There are 70 businesses in my office building, so not sure how many she knows by name? I write thank you notes to our ladies of first impressions and give away Starbucks cards for above and beyond favors with clients, so she/they remember me.

Mar 16, 2017 05:12 AM
Rainmaker
1,513,143
Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

Interesting question as we have numerous offices around the area.

The one frequented the most; yes she does and only about 25.

The other three used also know and greet me and those offices have about 50 agents.

Mar 16, 2017 04:44 AM
Rainmaker
530,198
Kathryn Acciari
Central One Federal Credit Union - Shrewsbury, MA
Mortgage Loan Originator

Yes, and she always is happy to see me!

Mar 16, 2017 04:41 AM
Rainmaker
1,157,791
FN LN
Toronto, ON

There is no receptionist in the office.

Mar 16, 2017 04:26 AM
Rainmaker
1,712,876
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Luckily it is just my wife and I at home and she does greet me by name.

Mar 16, 2017 04:18 AM
Rainmaker
5,116,528
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Of course... and I have no idea about the number of names she needs to know.

Mar 16, 2017 03:34 AM
Rainmaker
2,195,399
Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

yes

Mar 16, 2017 03:19 AM