No, they usually follow me or meet me there. Relocation clients are the exception since they often don't have a car here.

I haven't as yet in my career.  They want their space and I want my own.  I use the time in between homes to catch up on my VM, EM and texts.  I'm sure they do the same!

It depends.  Typically they drive themselves unless it is the first visit.  

Hi Jillian,

The ideal way is to have them meet you in the office and you drive them around the neighborhoods,  selling them the area. But, on the other hand some like to have there own time and prefer to follow or meet you there.

I make the suggestion, but the client has the say.

No, they usually follow me or meet me at the listing.

Rarely. I like to when I can so they become my captive 'audience' and I can keep them focused.

I never do.

Sometimes I do it depends on the situation.

It depends, if we are seeing one or two, they may follow.   If they have kids, they follow.    

Haven't done it in years and don't intend to start again. 

Early in my career I did a few times and it was odd.  I don't do it anymore.

Jillian La Rocque No

No - their Buyers Agents shows them our listings

Usually meet at my office and then we go in my car. It allows for conversation and me maintaining control.

It varies.  

They follow me.

No... and for 2 reasons:  space and safety.

I like driving them to get to know them better.

I offer but usually they prefer to drive themselves.

No, I do not drive my clients any more,but with recent tendency of giving up cars and using Uber( cheaper if you live in L.A.), driving younger clients service might be needed again. 

Jillian La Rocque very rarely.

They drive  their vehicle and I, mine.

Oh, I let a good loan officer figure out the affordability thing.  But yes, I like to drive in my car whenever I'm showing.

75% of time I transport!

I have once. Usually I meet them, if there is more than one property they follow me.

Jillian,

I understand your VI market may be different but I’m with Michael Thacker | Realtor | Real Estate Professional Louisville, KY Homes for Sale & Marketing and Susan Emo. 

I had buyers that couldn't afford the gasoline to preview homes with me. They still were approved and got a home. I don't know if it was the best move for them, but it wasn't my decision to make. I did some buyer education with them, but I don't think they listened. 

Now to answer your question...I usually end up meeting buyers at homes. 

There are a lot of people who are able to afford a mortgage but do not own a car.  Some live in very walkable neighbourhoods that are close to many amenities and major transportation (trains, buses, streetcars).

I usually just ask them to follow me, unless, it is a relo.

Not so much. Many buyers meet me or have kids and car seats and want to drive separately. I am great with that.

no never. In the old days yes but not anymore.

Buyers always want to go in their own car.  One time I actually drove with the buyers.  They had the 4 wheel drive after 5 inches of snow.

Very rarely since I prefer the lising side but when the situation arises, I deal with it on a case by case basis.

Before showing your prospects property have them call a lender and get a prequalification letter.  Then you will know what price range home to show them. I prefer to drive the client to see proprties. 

Sometimes 'yes' and sometimes 'no'.  Some clients or customers I meet at the house they want to see (if it is one house), and other times I meet them at the office, or at a coffee shop, and take them to see houses (if it is more than one) Jillian La Rocque. 

50-50

You bet.  I want them in the car to hear what they have to say.

One of our cheap bastard friends likes to use realtors as his own personal chauffeur when conducting business out of town. What amazes me is they all willingly oblige him, and most often times will even buy him lunch or dinner. 

I used to drive clients to see properties but more often than not, we meet at the property. 

the agents for whom I market never put anyone in their vehicles.... they are all listing agents but on occasion they do work a buyer....the buyer will follow them or meet them at the property....

I only work with well-qualified and vetted buyers. I will either meet them at the property or if we are on a tour for the afternoon, they meet me or I pick them up at their home.  I only do this for those who are vetted and committed to working with me.

Many times, but I am not a chauffeur for pick & delivery unless they a are flying in & out.  Good luck Jillian La Rocque 

Sometimes, just depends on how many people and how well I know them. Many with small kids prefer to drive their own cars.

I find in my area that most people drive themselves, unless they are coming in from out of town.

I would not make assumptions - I have sold several homes to people who do not have a car and live in areas where they can walk, ride a bike or use public transportation. But you certainly want to see that they are pre-approved