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Rainmaker
463,439
Emily Medvec
eXp Realty | Santa Fe - Santa Fe, NM
Broker | Realtor | Santa Fe & Northern NM

I post a large (post size) general flyer with QR code in the window (from the inside). No box or wet faded flyers. 

Oct 14, 2025 04:22 PM
Rainmaker
1,580,175
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

They are far less popular than they used to be out here.

Oct 14, 2025 04:55 PM
Rainmaker
1,602,536
John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

We have not used flyers boxes on our listings for years.

I do see a few but not many.

Oct 14, 2025 03:55 PM
Ambassador
2,761,176
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

I saw one on a model home the other day.  Like so many flyer boxes, it was empty!

Oct 14, 2025 03:55 PM
Ambassador
3,527,003
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I cannot and will not speak on behalf of others, Will.

I do not use a flyer box. 

Oct 14, 2025 02:47 PM
Rainmaker
868,128
Abby Stiller
TOP SELLING REALTY - Cape Coral, FL
SW Florida (239) 284-8637

We still use them. 

Oct 14, 2025 01:59 PM
Rainmaker
978,381
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

Oh, the days of yore when flyers ruled the land,  

REALTORS with clipboards, pen in hand, so grand!  

They’d line those boxes like modern-day art,  

Hoping a passerby would take a look, a start!  

 

But alas, dear friends, those paper bouquets,  

Faded faster than dial-up internet days.  

QR codes emerged, sleek and divine,  

Turning paper to pixels—oh, how sublime!  

 

Now, instead of flyers in a box so forlorn,  

You scan a tiny square and—voila!—you're adorned  

With virtual tours and listings galore,  

No more paper clutter, just clicks and much more!  

 

So, is it true? Well, kind of, you see,  

Flyer boxes are fewer, but still, maybe,  

A few holdouts in the grass-roots fight,  

But mostly, we've swapped paper for digital delight!

Oct 15, 2025 04:21 AM
Ambassador
7,087,620
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Why would they when you can pull out your KW app at any house and get all the details without having to slog through the ditch to retrieve a soggy brochure?

Oct 14, 2025 06:12 PM
Rainmaker
951,855
Jeff Pearl
Realty One Group Capital / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

Not true. I saw at least 2 this week. I see them here and there, but many listings don't have them.

Oct 14, 2025 01:40 PM
Rainmaker
5,702,469
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

I haven't owned a flyer box in 20 years. Many neighborhoods don't allow them. They are always empty or papers flying around or wet. I have a sign rider where people can call for information on the house and I can capture their phone details. When I had flyer boxes I don't remember ever getting a call from a flyer.

Oct 15, 2025 05:03 AM
Rainmaker
1,712,512
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, CFSP
Big Block LPT Realty 858.232.8722 - San Diego, CA
Coastal San Diego, Veteran's & Retirees Services

I haven’t used a flyer box in 15 years — I use Text and QR Code signs instead.

You want info, I want your digits. 😉
Let’s be real — in SoCal’s digital age, anyone can pull up the full listing on their phone on REALTOR.com in 30 seconds flat. Paper flyers? That’s vintage marketing. I’ve embraced tech, boosted engagement, and saved a few trees along the way. 🌿📱 I'm sure their are some that still use them, to each their own, but I'm selling and adding to my CRM with these...

Oct 14, 2025 08:05 PM
Ambassador
2,166,264
Alan May
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL
Home again, home again...

As you know, Will Hamm, it's different for each Realtor.  Some like them, and some don't.  You can't make a general statement like that, and call it true or false.

Oct 14, 2025 02:00 PM
Rainmaker
1,741,114
Gary Frimann CRS, GRI, SRES, ABR, SFR
Eagle Ridge Realty / Signature Homes & Estates - Gilroy, CA
REALTOR and Broker, Notary

I rarely see them anymore.  I no longer use them.

Oct 15, 2025 07:52 AM
Rainmaker
1,343,751
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

I don't see them in our area Will Hamm 

Oct 15, 2025 05:23 AM
Rainmaker
1,420,418
Peter Mohylsky, www.athome30a
Property Management Inc.-Destin - Sandestin, FL
Call me at 850-517-7098

Not true here.  But it depends on the property.  

Oct 15, 2025 04:43 AM
Rainmaker
2,712,228
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I used them until I retired Will Hamm and I can not imagine not using them.

Oct 14, 2025 07:00 PM
Rainmaker
5,868,535
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

I seldom used them when active. So, it would not surprise me.

Oct 15, 2025 04:37 AM
Rainmaker
2,967,413
Richie & You
people first-then business - Riverside, CA
Author & Consultant

I keep those flyers online (email) or in the home but having a "leave behind" in this business provides a really good after-thought & answers questions galore Will Hamm ...now if an agent is too lazy to ice the cake, so be it

Oct 14, 2025 02:55 PM
Rainmaker
606,247
Katina Hargrove 352-551-0308
Stake Your Land Realty, Inc. - Sorrento, FL
Broker/Owner, SFR®, e-PRO®, GRI, AHWD, REALTOR®

Will Hamm I personally do not use them anymore. I have not seen them in my area in a long time. My post signs bring the calls.🙃

Oct 15, 2025 06:34 AM
Rainmaker
552,317
Matthew Sturkie, CRS, GRI 909-969-3805
Action Realty - Apple Valley, CA
CRS, GRI 909-969-3805

Not true. I still use them but not 100% of the time.

Oct 15, 2025 08:07 AM
Rainmaker
954,823
Carla Freund
Keller Williams Legacy - Apex NC - Apex, NC
NC Real Estate Transition & Relocation 919-602-848

I do not and rarely see them. I try to be as paperless as possible. QR codes or text codes or just searching the address online will get a person everything they need and more.

Oct 16, 2025 07:21 AM
Ambassador
3,800,201
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Come to think of it I haven't seen any in years Will.  

Oct 15, 2025 11:32 AM
Ambassador
2,504,051
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Will Hamm  I have not seen flyer boxes for quite some time. Personally I would use a QR code before I would use one a flyer box 

Oct 15, 2025 10:49 AM
Rainer
413,503
Kris Collis, Associate Broker
Smart Way America Realty - East Stroudsburg, PA
Professional Results you Expect 570-801-5525

I never used them Will. A quick search or QR code brings all the information right to your phone.

Oct 16, 2025 10:10 PM
Rainmaker
1,892,348
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Nope, haven't used them in years. Haven't used QR codes either. 

People just google the address & they get the info they want NOW.

Oct 16, 2025 07:30 AM
Rainmaker
1,693,466
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC • Short Sale • Probate

Depends on the realtor, old school realtors are still into print. But more and more are using a QR or text code to capture the information. 

Oct 17, 2025 10:20 AM
Rainmaker
713,022
Buzz Mackintosh
Mackintosh REALTORS - Frederick, MD
“Experience, reliable, leadership”

I have not used them in years. Once the MLS went to an IDX feed anyone can pull the info up on their phone. Many are also using a QR code for their flyers now so you don't have to refill the boxes.

Oct 17, 2025 03:58 AM
Rainer
471,826
Don Baker
Lane Realty - Eatonton, GA
Lake Sinclair Specialist

never did

Oct 15, 2025 01:02 PM
Rainmaker
822,114
Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

They exist now and will forever.  The percentage of houses with them will continue to decrease though.

Oct 20, 2025 08:26 PM
Rainer
3,812
Matt Miller
Rupp's LPT Realty - New Smyrna Beach, FL
Real Estate Agent Serving all of Volusia County

With technology, QR Codes and text capture technology, I feel flyers are outdated. I hang a rider on sign that has text code or QR code linked to my CRM

Oct 20, 2025 03:03 PM
Rainer
6,146
Angel Tucker
Personality Profiles - , CA
Personality Strategist helping Real Estate Pros

They are definitely used less than in the "old days"! When you DO use them, though, they can be a powerful tool! Most Realtors think putting a QR code on their sign is enough, but there is an entire generation that doesn't even know how to use a QR code, and they have money! The key is to use them correctly:

1. Make sure the flyer box is always stocked! The neighbors will take all the flyers out within 30 minutes to get all the deets on the house, so if the house is occupied - give them a stack of flyers and the assignment to make sure the box is stocked!

2. Use the flyer correctly! Don't make the mistake of sticking a copy of the MLS sheet in the box. Why would the buyer call you now? You just told them everything they need to know!

3. Use the BACK of the flyer to advertise other listings that you have for sale in the same price range! This gives you more bang for your buck! Make sure you are also putting the property in question on the back of the flyers for the other homes!

Oct 20, 2025 12:33 PM
Rainmaker
901,097
Brenda Mayette
Miranda Real Estate Group, Inc. - Glenville, NY
Getting results w/ knowledge & know-how!

Haven't seen one in ages... 

Oct 20, 2025 04:30 AM
Rainmaker
2,288,204
Michael J. Perry
Fathom Realty - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

It’s 1 out of 4 Listing in our area 

Buyers can look it up on Zillow (etc) in 30 Seconds

Oct 19, 2025 12:28 PM
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