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Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

No, why would I? That's the whole point of an open house. Maybe he's looking to buy.
Plus, we always need decent vendors. God knows we have some indecent ones! LMAO

Mar 27, 2018 08:19 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I don't do open hosues, so it would be a bit tough to stop by to introduce himself to me... that being said, in principle, I wouldn't mind so long as he restricted himself to introductions to me and not to prospective buyers and didn't take me away from speaking with prospective buyers.

Mar 27, 2018 08:30 AM
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I don't mind, I always love to meet people Kelly Regan .

Mar 27, 2018 08:15 AM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

I wouldn't mind at all!

Mar 27, 2018 08:22 AM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

 Glad to meet you!

Mar 27, 2018 08:13 AM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

No, I dont mind as long as the visit is short/sweet.

Mar 27, 2018 08:56 AM
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JoAnn Moore
The Mortgage Market of Delaware - Georgetown, DE
Home Loans in Delaware

I don't see a problem with it. It's a good opportunity to meet and get to know each otehr a bit. 

Mar 27, 2018 08:39 AM
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

If he or she brought refreshments no problem; otherwise, yes.

Mar 27, 2018 08:28 AM
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Pete Xavier
Investments to Luxury - Pacific Palisades, CA
Outstanding Agent Referrals-Nationwide

No

Mar 27, 2018 08:13 AM
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Peter Testa
Nationwide Homes - Danbury, CT
PETER TESTA

I wouldn't mind. 

Mar 27, 2018 10:06 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

No, not at all.  Same with lenders, stagers, etc.  They just need to announce who they are and why they are there and allow me to prioritize buyers over them if the house is busy.  Nothing worse than someone trying to sell you on something when you're trying to sell the house!

Mar 27, 2018 09:12 AM
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Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

I do not mind.

Mar 27, 2018 04:13 PM
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

No I wouldn't mind as long as he/she understands if I'm with a client to stay in the background until I'm free.

Mar 27, 2018 11:03 AM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Nope not at all. I had an attorney who lived in the area stop at one of mine last year.

Mar 27, 2018 09:29 AM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

No, and what Candice A. Donofrio said.  A

Mar 27, 2018 09:24 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Generally, no.  However, open homes in my area tend to be non-stop standing room only with non-stop questions from guests.  That means I would not have time to talk with you. 

Mar 27, 2018 08:52 AM
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Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

No I'll take credit for my marketing results

Mar 27, 2018 08:49 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Would not bother me if I did open houses!

Mar 27, 2018 08:38 AM
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Damon Botticelli
Vegas Real Estate Photography - Las Vegas, NV
Real Estate Photographer

I wouldn't mind at all! Suggestion: be mindful of the agents attention. If a potential buyer walks in, be prepared to quickly conclude your chat, leave the agent with a business card and then follow up with a "nice to meet you" email later in the day.

Mar 29, 2018 08:57 PM
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Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

Not at all, like us they need to build relationships to build business. As long as they don't go round pointing out anything wrong with the house. The same with mortgage providers.

Mar 27, 2018 11:43 AM
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John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

I do not mind. Of course, I want them to respect that I am holding the home open for a reason. I would not want them to be a barrier to meeting buyers.

I have not had a problem when inspectors, lenders, etc. stop by to introduce themselves and chat for a bit.

Mar 27, 2018 11:33 AM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

No. But stopping by the office many be more effective.

Mar 27, 2018 11:29 AM
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Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

I would be fine with it although it has never happened in my almost 20 year career.

Mar 27, 2018 10:40 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Why would I mind, come on down, always nice to meet a new friend or colleague.

Mar 27, 2018 10:12 AM
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Kelly Regan I don't do open houses, but if I did I would not mind.

Mar 27, 2018 09:51 AM
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
SIB Realty - Sunny Isles Beach, FL

no

Oct 20, 2018 11:27 PM
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Peter Fuchshuber
ZOLO Realty - Edmonton, AB
Residential and Commercial services

No, not at all.  It's always good to know service providers who may be helpful to your clients.

Apr 25, 2018 02:17 PM
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Dave Martin (703) 585-4687
Fairfax Realty - Fairfax, VA
Making Realty Dreams a Reality #WeWillGetYouHome

It would be a first but I don't have any problem with it why would I as Candice A. Donofrio maybe he will become a client or a resource :-) Kelly Regan 

Apr 02, 2018 08:45 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 get inspectors and lenders at my open houses.   

Mar 29, 2018 08:36 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

Nina Hollander nailed this one!

Mar 28, 2018 05:56 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 at all, they are all welcome.  Agents may like to see an example of your reports.

Mar 28, 2018 05:43 AM
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Brenda Mayette
Miranda Real Estate Group, Inc. - Glenville, NY
Getting results w/ knowledge & know-how!

IF I continued to host open houses I wouldn't mind at all.  Lenders are welcome to stop by too.  :)

Mar 28, 2018 04:50 AM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

What is wrong with it, Kelly Regan?

It is all about building relationships and asking for and giving referrals.

Mar 27, 2018 10:34 PM
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

I meet different vendors often and they are welcome to stop by and introduce themselves, why not? 

Mar 27, 2018 10:00 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

It doesn't bother me at all. Should it?

Mar 27, 2018 07:26 PM
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Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

I wouldn't mind at all..I had a loan officer who moved into the community recently stop in on Sunday and was glad to meet him. That's what an open house is for..meet buyers, neighbors, future sellers, business vendors..one big networking event!!

Mar 27, 2018 05:09 PM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Come one come all...just come

Mar 27, 2018 03:34 PM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I have seen lenders also

Mar 27, 2018 03:22 PM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

No.

Mar 27, 2018 03:07 PM
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Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

No, not at all. It would be smart of him to do so.

Mar 27, 2018 01:43 PM
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Kelly Regan
FullScale Home Inspection - Highland, MD
Certified Master Inspector

Thank you all for taking the time to answer. 

I ask this question because I have a hard time walking into real estate offices uninvited. The first thing I usually see is a no solicitation sign on the door or at the front desk... I immediately feel like I am invading peoples work space. I know many, if not most inspectors do this but it makes me terribly uncomfortable.

Mar 27, 2018 11:58 AM