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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

No, not at a high level - just referral clients from other first-time homebuyers.

Jan 11, 2019 10:56 PM
Rainmaker
5,583,328
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I made a commitment 40 years ago to focus ONLY on listings....

Jan 12, 2019 05:11 AM
Rainmaker
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Jennifer Hunter
Southern Tradition Real Estate - West Fork, AR
Realtor servicing NW Arkansas

I don't know that I ever have. Most have credit concerns or end up staying in the rental. 

Jan 12, 2019 03:24 AM
Rainmaker
4,478,850
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

In my market that is not a reality, since the average entry level home is around $800k and the average entry level condo is around $650k... most renters lack the Down payment to be able to buy a home. What market are you in? Endre

Jan 11, 2019 10:49 PM
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Peter Mohylsky, Beach Expert
PMI. Destin - Miramar Beach, FL
Call me at 850-517-7098

Not really, credit worthiness seems to be a real problem.

Jan 12, 2019 02:34 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

I try, most are not ready to make the move, but then many of our renters are students.

Jan 11, 2019 11:03 PM
Rainmaker
2,071,025
Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
SIB Realty - Sunny Isles Beach, FL

Yes, not very often.

Jan 19, 2019 02:52 PM
Rainmaker
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Valeria Mola
SIB Realty - Miami, Sunny Isles Beach - Sunny Isles Beach, FL
305-607-0709 SIB Realty Condos for Sale and Rent

Sometimes.

Jan 19, 2019 12:50 PM
Rainmaker
2,400,425
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

No. At one time I thought it would be a good plan to direct mail renters but I never put that plan into action William P.

Jan 12, 2019 06:26 AM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

I would say at a moderate level, but nearly all have little to no savings. Just this week though i was able to get a renter pre qualifed for fha, they now have their dream home under contract

Jan 12, 2019 05:11 AM
Rainmaker
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Not my niche.

Jan 12, 2019 05:03 AM
Rainmaker
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Nor recently! Credit seems to be the drag!

Jan 12, 2019 04:59 AM
Rainmaker
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

no

Jan 12, 2019 04:18 AM
Rainmaker
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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

A high-level conversion in most markets would concern me.

I've always believed that not everyone should be a homeowner.

OTOH, interest rates will go up so perhaps renters w credit and money could be enlightened that if they're going to do it, now might be the time.

I agree with everybody that no doubt has said most are renters because they can't buy, not because they don't want to.

Having said that, I deal w commercial leases and people w funds to make a purchase are seeing rents go up. They must have longevity in their business in order to qualify, usually for SBA but if they can (once government is back up and running), it could be a good move to acquire if the stars align and the figures makes sense.

Fortunately, I'm good at determining both of those things. 🎱🎯💰📒

Jan 12, 2019 09:02 AM
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Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

Not at a high level, but yes...

Jan 12, 2019 08:55 AM
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Anthony Kirlew
Group 46:10 Network @ eXp Realty - Gilbert, AZ
Helping You Make Fiscally Sound Real Estate Deals!

I am planning on running a renter campaign this year, so I expect to see them convert at "some" level... and I hope it's a high level.  

Jan 12, 2019 08:01 AM
Rainmaker
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

No, I've given that up years ago as credit scores were too low overall to get much ROI.

Jan 12, 2019 07:09 AM
Rainmaker
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Not sure I understand what convert at a high level means. I've sold homes to many buyers who were renters for various reasons. Next week will be working with a former client whose home I sold when he relocated and he's been renting since. Now that he's relocating back to Charlotte he'll be buying again.

Jan 12, 2019 06:38 AM
Rainmaker
5,877,475
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

I tried this for a few months several years ago, lots of money spent, NO deals.

Jan 16, 2019 06:34 AM
Rainmaker
759,485
Peter Testa
Nationwide Homes - Danbury, CT
PETER TESTA

Not I.... the renters I see are renting because it's their only or best option. 

Jan 13, 2019 09:55 PM
Rainmaker
2,375,711
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

not at a high level - I am working with lots of renters but they come to me wanting to buy

Jan 13, 2019 07:51 PM
Rainmaker
1,506,163
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

No.  Only converted one.  My others have moved out of state.

Jan 13, 2019 07:11 PM
Rainmaker
3,986,308
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

The level would be higher if I had nore houses to sell

Jan 13, 2019 06:05 PM
Rainmaker
564,494
Maria Sapio
Keller Williams of Central PA - Carlisle, PA
Real Estate Agent- Carlisle, PA. Mariasapio.com

I have had some that are first time home buyers - others have to wait due to credit challenges -

Jan 13, 2019 04:19 PM
Rainmaker
1,712,776
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Never tried it.

Jan 12, 2019 12:18 PM
Rainmaker
4,961,530
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

I do seminars with one of my lender and have good luck.

 

Jan 12, 2019 11:55 AM
Rainmaker
5,772,587
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

William,

It happens more often on the high end.  A

Jan 12, 2019 10:59 AM
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Christine Kankowski North SD and Temecula
House Match Inc - Poway, CA
Excellent Sales and Property Management

WE own a property management company, so yes, I frequently have tenants who become buyers.  Typically, they are on the lower end of the spectrum, but sometimes, people relocaating want to rent for a while to check out areas and then buy.  My last 3 clients were tenant-buyers. 

Jan 12, 2019 09:13 AM
Rainmaker
7,864,152
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

You can convert renters if you handle rentals.

My agents loved Saturday floor duty when the renters were walking in.

Jan 12, 2019 09:13 AM
Rainmaker
2,192,058
Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

Offer to take over the remainder of there lease , as long as it’s not greater than a 25% Referral Fee ( or a number of your choosing)

Jan 12, 2019 08:58 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Not my wheelhouse. 

Jan 12, 2019 08:33 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

No.

Jan 12, 2019 07:50 AM
Rainmaker
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Rose Mary Justice
Synergy Realty Pros - Dandridge, TN
Synergy Realty Pros

Not at a high level.   But these are people we should focus on.  All want the American Dream of owning but just don't know the loan options out there.

  I like to think I focus  on advertising to these people to get them in a home.

Jan 12, 2019 07:27 AM
Rainmaker
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Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

renter-> 1 month rent deposit.

buyer-> $320K cash down for a $1.6M modest home here. $48K emd.

Jan 12, 2019 07:17 AM