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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
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I know a "coming soon" that needs a Dumpster parked in front of the house.

Sep 29, 2021 07:55 AM
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Candice A. Donofrio
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No, I think that's a great idea actually . . . 'here you are, since you'll be moving . . . '   

Sep 29, 2021 07:29 AM
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Kat Palmiotti
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Great idea! I'm sure the seller would appreciate it...

Sep 29, 2021 08:51 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
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Everyone can use a helping hand and a caring heart. 

Sep 29, 2021 07:56 AM
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Lyn Sims
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I just happened to think you'll need these. This is really a good idea. People think packing up is such a hassle. All you need is tape & a box.

Sep 29, 2021 07:36 AM
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Steven Nickens
Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers - Wailea, HI
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It just has to be done with tack.

Sep 29, 2021 09:48 AM
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
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This will give a head start to the de-cluttering process. Thanks for the idea Peter!

Sep 29, 2021 09:07 AM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

It is a good idea. And, it is a good time for garage sales.

Sep 29, 2021 07:34 AM
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
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Peter  I've brought boxes to clients many times to make it easier for them.  Not one of them thought it was  being forward.   We always have the 'talk' upfront as to what needs to happen before going on market. 

Sep 29, 2021 11:01 AM
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Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
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Sounds like a good, helpful gesture; hope it's taken that way.

Sep 29, 2021 10:54 AM
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
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I think most would consider that very thoughtful.

Sep 29, 2021 07:43 AM
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John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
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Good idea if done with the right personal approach. Be careful not to be insulting.

Sep 29, 2021 11:37 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
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Your job is to sell the property. A helpful hint about having it ready to show is sometimes a necessity. Not forward, more like professional.

Sep 30, 2021 04:35 AM
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Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
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I have a listing now where house and land need decluttering. Piles of junk outside, every room packed inside. I just helped seller load 14' trailer. Need continuous supply of boxes. Constant reminders needed, so you're not being forward, just realistic, but I would ask first.

hoarder life

Sep 29, 2021 02:22 PM
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Tony Lewis
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Remember; "A faint heart has never been with a fine lady" or vice versa

Oct 01, 2021 09:51 AM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
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Peter,

It is a good idea.   In the HNW (high net worth categories) that may be taken the wrong way...A

Sep 30, 2021 03:40 PM
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Bob Crane
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That pile of boxes may add to the clutter if they are not ready willing and able to use them.

Sep 29, 2021 04:48 PM
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Hella M. Rothwell, Broker/Realtor®
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You would have to know your client.  I just closed on a big house for a gentleman who is downsizing.  His friends organized a rental house for a month where all the stuff will be going on an estate sale, rather than going through the trauma of seeing all his stuff being pawed through.  I thought that was a great idea. 

Sep 29, 2021 03:24 PM
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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
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If I were the home seller, I would get a new agent in less than a heartbeat.
All human action is driven to avoid shame and you dumped it at the front door.
What would I do.
Same pile of boxes, a commitment for pizza delivery, work clothes and gloves and asking the homeower, "Where do you want me to start?"
That leads to creating the plan and process.
After that, they will prove more than able.
Of course you get that selfie interveiw with the capption. 'DOES your agent do this for you?"

Sep 29, 2021 11:12 AM