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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

To close the connection and be secure, LOG OUT.

X doesn't always immediately disconnect you in cyber-space, not inter face mind you. This was shared with me by my IT guy years ago.

Dec 04, 2017 05:51 PM
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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 log out of anything financial but just close the window on most sites.

Dec 04, 2017 05:38 PM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Most of the time I just X out unless I'm on a public computer, which is rare.

Dec 04, 2017 04:58 PM
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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

It depends. Most banks and even our MLS logs us out after a certain while of inactivity. It probably is a good thing!

Dec 04, 2017 04:39 PM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

     Whether you log out or X out, the cookies and any tracking software from the site you were visiting will probably remain on your computer. 

      Security-conscience people may want to run a program like CCleaner after they close out from their email, financial sites, or anything else that contains sensitive information.  With a program like CCleaner, it takes only a few clicks and a few seconds to wipe out your browser history.

Dec 04, 2017 07:31 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

If it is a financial website I will log out. All others I just X out.

Dec 04, 2017 07:01 PM
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Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

Always log out.

Dec 04, 2017 06:05 PM
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Kasey & John Boles
Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID
Boise & Meridian, ID Ada/Canyon/Gem/Boise Counties

I just close out the window unless it is something with my personal financials, like online banking, then I make sure I'm logged out. -Kasey

Dec 04, 2017 05:10 PM
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Steve Penner
Royal LePage Dynamic RE / Pro Ledger Bookkeeping Software - Winnipeg, MB
REALTOR® / Pro Ledger Online (owner)

If on my personal computer... I never logout ever .. I just use the "x" ... my online banking always logs out when the browser closes anyway... so that is automatic.  On paypal I use the verification system, which means..  each time I go to paypal I get an text message with a code to sign back in every time.  MLS times out after inactivity... can't think of any site I would logout of.

Dec 04, 2017 04:48 PM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I rarely log out.... never log out of AR.... or facebook.... or my gmail.... 

 

Dec 04, 2017 04:45 PM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

log out and X.  Some banks recommend that you also close your browser. It is  best to err on the side of caution these days.  A

Dec 04, 2017 08:16 PM
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Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

It depends what it is, but my banking logs me out automatically as does my MLS.  AR and facebook I never log out on my own computer.  But my computer has a password for protection.

Dec 04, 2017 06:33 PM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

I do the log out.

Dec 04, 2017 06:24 PM
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James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Depends on the site I'm at.  Most of the time I just X out

Dec 04, 2017 04:40 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Depends on the site.

Dec 06, 2017 06:03 AM
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Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

I always log out / log off of every site!

Dec 05, 2017 07:48 PM
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Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

If I'm on a financial site, or utilities or insurance, I log out. Otherwise I "X" out. 

Dec 05, 2017 10:27 AM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Only log out of one, rest I just stay in there 'in the ether'.

Dec 05, 2017 05:20 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

It depends!

Dec 05, 2017 03:17 AM
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Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

I only log out of financial sites or shopping sites. Otherwise, I 'x' out.

Dec 05, 2017 03:11 AM
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

I think, it depends what device you use. I just close the windows.

Dec 04, 2017 11:21 PM
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Diana Zaccaro Broker Associate
ZOOM Realty Group - Cocoa Beach, FL
"The Accidental Blogger" Cocoa Beach, Florida

I usually logout on most sites but if I'm in a hurry will just "X" out or click on "close all tabs".

 

Dec 04, 2017 10:58 PM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

If it's a secure site (banking, investing, business sites [ZipForms, DocuSign, etc.]), I 'log out.'

Otherwise, I just 'x' out or open up a new window!

Dec 04, 2017 08:45 PM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I do not log out.

Dec 04, 2017 06:22 PM
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Sean Casey
Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate - Newark, DE
Greenville, Hockessin, Newark & Bear Homes

It depends on the site.  Any financial sites, I always log out.  

Dec 09, 2017 02:26 PM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

I logout of the website.

 

Dec 09, 2017 09:59 AM
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Dave Halpern
Dave Halpern Real Estate Agent, Inc., Louisville, KY (502) 664-7827 - Louisville, KY
Louisville Short Sale Expert

Logout when using a public computer

Dec 05, 2017 08:55 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Banks: Logout.

Less important sites: just close out

Dec 05, 2017 08:54 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Always log out! Does not matter what site I am on. 

Dec 05, 2017 08:44 AM
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Nathan Gesner
American West Realty and Management - Cody, WY
Broker / Property Manager

I just "x" out the tab or close the entire browser. I never log off.

Dec 05, 2017 05:23 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

I "log out" as a practice!

Dec 05, 2017 05:14 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I virtually never log out. I just x out.

Dec 05, 2017 03:48 AM
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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 definitely log out of my bank and other financial sites.   Not so much here.

Dec 07, 2017 02:32 PM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I log off or shut down.  What ever it takes

Dec 05, 2017 08:19 PM
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Fred Griffin I always log off. I also have a Firefox add in that will close all tabs and windows, delete recent cookies, delete recent history, and open a clean window. All records of using the site should be gone.

Dec 05, 2017 06:29 AM
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Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

I like to log out, especially if it's a bank window.

Dec 05, 2017 06:19 AM
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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

'LOG OUT!" What's that.

The never ending parade of ever changing passwords makes logging out a real pain when I must find that 'unique' password with phrases, spaces, special characters, a cap and number.

Now, when I wake up my screen, I want to go to work, not look up those unique passwords.......again.

 

Dec 05, 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

Most times I just leave.

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

It depends on the site.

Dec 05, 2017 04:57 AM
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