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John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Every time I do a CMA that doesn't turn into a listing that's free work.

Nov 09, 2015 10:24 PM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I don't... I support charities with the income I earn. But I personally am not a charity.

Nov 09, 2015 09:36 PM
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Nancy Robinson Ranked #6 in MI
Century 21 Town and Country - Royal Oak, MI
#11 Century21 Realtor in the US, #16 in the World

I feel like every transaction that did not close was pro bono.  But as a business model  Pro Bono  OH NO NO .

I volunteer for two dog rescue organizations  and give generously of time and money .  Helping deserving dogs and some times cats find good homes Is a passion of mine.  

Nov 09, 2015 11:24 AM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

I like the answers from John McCormack Nancy Robinson and Evelyn Johnston 

Nov 09, 2015 11:39 PM
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Pro bono no, poor bono many times.

Nov 09, 2015 09:18 PM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I agree with others who said that we do not get paid until it closes. The rst of the time we are working pro bono.

Nov 09, 2015 08:43 PM
Rainmaker
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TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

 Good Tuesday morning Val. No! I believe in the capitalist system and that is getting paid for services rendered.

Nov 09, 2015 05:28 PM
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Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

No but I have given money back to relatives when I did a deal for them.

Nov 09, 2015 12:03 PM
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Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

as circumstances have led me to believe it was the right thing to do, yes I have.  Is it a standard of practice? no it isn't.

Nov 09, 2015 12:03 PM
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Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

Not intentionally.  I try to sell all homes, sometimes it doesn't work out.

Nov 09, 2015 11:58 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Depends on what the charity is.

Jan 30, 2019 08:31 PM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I have given free advice to thousands of people over the years. 

Nov 10, 2015 07:10 AM
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Captain Wayne - Rowlett Real Estate School
Rowlett Real Estate School - Panama City, FL
Rowlett Real Estate School / Owner and Instructor

I have but not lately.

Nov 10, 2015 06:43 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

No.  Listing a house costs money and showing homes costs money.  With that said, like John said "anytime I do work that doesn't turn into a sale, it's pro bono"

Nov 10, 2015 02:46 AM
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Stefan Winter
Real Estate in IL & NV | Owner of Real Estate Web Tech | Daily Vlogger - Las Vegas, NV
Owner - Winter Group & Real Estate Web Tech

I can't say I have, would I given the right circumstances maybe. 

Nov 10, 2015 12:38 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

We did for some of the short sales we listed - or close to it.  Would not rule it out in "appropriate" circumstances.

Nov 10, 2015 12:07 AM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

yes.... in many different ways....  I market offline with direct mail marketing, and I find land by offering no commission to be charged to the land owner....we will work as a facilitator and provide land leads to our builders.... we would get the listings if they purchased the land....we do fix and flips the same way.... those folks need every penny and we have builders who will buy directly and prevent foreclosures from happening...we will get the "flip" end and the builder pays us a full commission on the flip.... most agents are very shortsighted about doing this.... our business continues to flow nicely and CONSISTENTLY....

I also sold one luxury home for NO COMMISSION for a major custom builder who was going belly up.... he remembered that and when the dust settled, he gave me over 12 subdivisions to sell.... nice payback!!!

Nov 09, 2015 11:54 PM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Yes and I expect others to do the same and find that they often resent it

Nov 09, 2015 11:20 PM
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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 did list a home for a veteran who came back from Afghanistan leaving him in a wheelchair.   The home they owned was a brand new two story.    The wife called me from a post I had written.  Listed and sold the home completely FREE, and felt wonderful!   Have given deep discounts to those with financial issues they could not control. 

Nov 09, 2015 10:44 PM
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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

I ALWAYS get paid. I don't ALWAYS keep the money.

When I have revealed the intent to work without compensation I found I was viewed as free labor. Moral to the story: take care regarding the message of your value.

Nov 09, 2015 09:36 PM
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Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

For my kids I sell pro bono; if I bring the buyer I get paid for that and if they are buying yes as well.

Nov 09, 2015 08:47 PM
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Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Not yet, although I feel we do a lot of pro bono work (deals that don't close, clients who disappear, etc).

Nov 09, 2015 08:36 PM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Have done it from time to time because of circumstances. Sometimes you just have to give back!

Nov 09, 2015 07:41 PM
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Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Val - I tend to agree with Nancy Robinson, that any client we work with who does not end up buying or selling their home is pretty much pro bono.

I would also say that I do a lot of things for my clients that go above and beyond what other agents may do, and is not really part of the job description, but that's just how I am.

Nov 09, 2015 02:04 PM
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David Gibson CNE, 719-304-4684 ~ Colorado Springs Relocation
Colorado Real Estate Advisers LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Relocation, Luxury & Lifestyle residential

Val,
I take care of widows, estates and certain deserving clients.

Nov 09, 2015 12:37 PM
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Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

No, this is not a military area.  We have a lot of manufacturing here.

Nov 09, 2015 12:18 PM
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Gary Coles (International Referrals)
Venture Realty International - Las Vegas, NV
Latin America Real Estate

I have done some pro bono work for charitable organizations and neighborhood housing nonprofits.

Nov 09, 2015 11:24 AM