I always take a listing agreement with me on the first appointment. I have done a preliminary CMA (comps based on location, age, sq. ft. ) obviously sometimes I have to adjust for condition and or things not in the public record.  But if the conversation isn't moving in the list right now direction I will make the second appointment.

Debbie,,, that age-old question and conundrum! I try to do as much research as I can in advance of the first meeting. After I see a house I often tell people I'll be back to them within 24 hours with a refined price recommendation, but I don't necessarily go back for a second presentation.

Normally only one but will gladly go twice to get the listing.  Once to see the property and visit then we can sign digitally. 

One visit, with the expectation of leaving with the listing agreement signed.

This is a great question to ask - I like Praful Thakkar 's answer best- It depends.  I usually do one stop but it can take 2 

I have started doing one step after I drop off a preliminary packet. I was losing out on to many listings Debbie Reynolds! 

Debbie Reynolds I'd say, it depends. Some of the referrals, I don't even have to go and meet seller, I just need to send them contract to sign electronically!

Of course, I will visit the home with the stager or photographer later on.

If it an unusual property 2 Debbie. If it is something that I can do a CMA on before hand I can do one.

Whatever it take to get the listing. Can be even more than 2. After the 3rd; I visit with Rocco and Guido!

always two visits, unless the homeowner is in a rush and insists upon one....we like to assess the homeowner AND the house with the first visit and we leave the pre-listing presentation about who we are; what we do; and how well we do it.... the second visit tells the rest of the story...price, commission, showing instructions, etc...

Debbie Reynolds I don't do two visits, but I do a two step approach. I first send out a Proposal to the seller/lessor. I follow it up with questions and then set an appointment to take the listing.

Usually one Debbie.

 The first appointment is a "pre-listing" which may or may not become a lisitng....chemistry....etc.  The second appointment is the evaluation...and price agreement...no agreement, no listing.

Just one and I'm done.

I go in prepared to take it on the spot. My market is tight and I am very atuned to whats going on in it.

Usually just one.

I think seeing inside condition is important so I say 2 but I have enough experience that I can do exterior values as well .?

I normally do just one visit and of course I've done my research ahead of time.

1 visit!

I agree with Tammy. With electronic signaures and digital forms at the ready it shows your serious intent to use all the tools available in 2015 to do right by the owner.