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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
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No smart devices - just smart services!

 

Nov 28, 2017 10:08 PM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
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I don't bribe or "lure" buyers. Most of my business comes to me as repeat and referral business... they are already "sold" on me. But if you can't get your value message across to buyers without a "bribe," you have a much more fundamental problem and it's no way to develop trusting and long-lasting relationships.

Nov 29, 2017 03:57 AM
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Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

I do not Doug Perry 

Nov 28, 2017 08:22 PM
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Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

In my opinion, if the condos are priced properly, and are a great product, there should be no need for give-aways to lure buyers. The buyers will be there.

Nov 29, 2017 03:05 AM
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Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

I remember when banks used to give toasters away and my parents thought what a stupid idea... why not give  money as an incentive such as higher interest rates.... I give quality service not gimmicks away... let me know how it turns out for you...Endre

Nov 28, 2017 11:37 PM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
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No not doing this and have no plans t

Nov 28, 2017 10:25 PM
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Nathan Gesner
American West Realty and Management - Cody, WY
Broker / Property Manager

It's good to see you are thinking out of the box but I'm not a fan of those devices. They sound great until you realize they can be hacked or that the creator is "recording" everything you say to improve their user interface. Too "1984" for me.

Nov 29, 2017 05:55 AM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

No

Nov 28, 2017 08:54 PM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
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Oh my heavens ... no.  Even if I were actively looking for buyers, which I am not, I would not be luring them with smart device.  I have so much more to offer than that and would not want to reduce myself to luring anyone with a "free" device.  Professional Service is what I offer ... not gimmicks or lures. I wish you all the best with this. 

Nov 29, 2017 05:51 PM
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Steve Penner
Royal LePage Dynamic RE / Pro Ledger Bookkeeping Software - Winnipeg, MB
REALTOR® / Pro Ledger Online (owner)

nope... would be much better to offer incentives that have real perceived value... such as price discount, or legal fees, or fee upgrade to quartz counters,  etc... but devices are likely will turn off as many as you will attract... seems to trivial and "gimicky' ... and really given the price of the units... cheapens the marketing message in my opinion.

Nov 29, 2017 02:55 PM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

I prefer not to have a microphone recording everything I say and sending it to the NSA.

Nov 29, 2017 09:28 AM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

I have not heard this technique but I have been investigating the little apps & machines that turn on those bulbs & appliances & they aren't cheap. 

Check out what a smart light bulb costs & you'll have to give yourself oxygen.

Nov 29, 2017 07:52 AM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

no, we are not.... and we don't know of anyone in the area who is...

Nov 29, 2017 07:30 AM
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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 prefer "smart advice" over "smart devices".   

Nov 29, 2017 06:56 AM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

In new homes we include various things which are simply built into the price. The thing with Alexa and Google are they are always listening

Nov 29, 2017 05:38 AM
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Gloria Valvasori, Accredited Senior Agent
BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS REAL ESTATE SIGNATURE SERVICE - Mississauga, ON
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No, I don't give anything away to lure Buyers... with the exception of my 31+ of knowledge, experience and excptional service with results.

Nov 29, 2017 05:30 AM
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Peter Testa
Nationwide Homes - Danbury, CT
PETER TESTA

Nope, can't say I have. 

Nov 29, 2017 04:50 AM
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Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

No. I'd go broke giving away smart devices.

Nov 29, 2017 02:49 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
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I have a great app.

Nov 28, 2017 10:58 PM
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

Yes, but only if it is sold by a certain date. People always love free staff:) 

Nov 28, 2017 10:45 PM
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Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

Let us know how it works. Most of the time the devlopement is from where I work-Silicon Valley.

Nov 28, 2017 08:05 PM
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Sean Casey
Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate - Newark, DE
Greenville, Hockessin, Newark & Bear Homes

No, I haven't done this.

Nov 29, 2017 01:15 PM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Nope.

Nov 29, 2017 11:22 AM
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Diana Dahlberg
1 Month Realty - Pleasant Prairie, WI
Real Estate in Kenosha, WI since 1994 262-308-3563

I am not personally offering any, but I have a Sales Rep from ADT who offers a Smart Device with the purchase of the service.  Can be alluring to the right buyer!

Nov 29, 2017 09:19 AM
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Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

No lures. Property should speak for itself. 

Nov 29, 2017 08:24 AM
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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

No, I think if people want to buy a "smart device" they can do that a whole lot  cheaper at a store specializing in them. 

Nov 29, 2017 06:22 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Not something I would do. Maybe the developer?

Nov 29, 2017 06:01 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

Only myself.  I think I'm a smart device.

Nov 29, 2017 05:52 AM
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Just my smart advise

Nov 29, 2017 04:55 AM
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Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
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hope.  

Nov 28, 2017 09:08 PM
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

I have the knowledge they need, and don't feel I have to give them anything to lure them.

Dec 01, 2017 12:51 PM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

No.

Nov 30, 2017 12:28 PM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

  I think making it a "smart home" is a great idea. 

Nov 29, 2017 07:19 PM
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Doug Perry I don't think a $50 device is much of an incentive to buy a $500K condo.

Nov 29, 2017 01:57 PM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

I think it is the next big thing to do.

Nov 29, 2017 05:57 AM
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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Sounds like a great idea and well within marketing budget. Meets the goal of creating a real 'experience' for the prospective buyer.

I am so happy I did not see 'iPad' in the offerings. That is getting lame.

Nov 29, 2017 04:59 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

Nope

Nov 29, 2017 03:15 AM